The core lineup of the band:
Brandon Phillips - guitar, lead vocals
Zach Phillips - bass, lead vocals
Adam Phillips - percussions
past members for both The Gadjits and the early years of The Architects:
Heidi Blobaum - keyboard
Hilary Allen - keys/organ, backup vox
Ehren Starks (The Belles, The Roseline) - keyboard
Adrianne Verhoven (The Anniversary, Dri) - keyboard
Outsider
The Gadjits Lyrics
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and being in possession and being envied makes you
feel like you're feeling something.
How am I just a merchant you can
steal from without regret?
Know that you are not forgotten.
Know that this merchant prosecutes.
Know that empty tables and full hearts are fine for
Who is the outsider?
Sunglasses cause the world got brighter.
The day we stepped out of school.
I wanna be you, I want to grow up faster.
Nineteen my unfeeling mistress, the pimp
circumstance, a cruel bastard.
I wanna be a man and you can be a woman.
Can you dig from where I'm comin'?
I really hope you can.
Oblivious to the drift apart.
Never feel so slowly broken hearts.
Better off without the gang anyway.
Some of us die and some just move away.
The lyrics of The Gadjits's song Outsider describe the feeling of being an outcast in a world where material possessions and status are highly valued. The first verse addresses someone who comes from a wealthy family and has everything provided to them, making them feel a sense of superiority over others. The singer of the song is a merchant who is constantly being stolen from, and is left feeling forgotten in a society that only values people based on their possessions. The singer warns the thief that they will not go unpunished and that they will eventually face the consequences of their actions.
The chorus asks the question "Who is the outsider?" and suggests that the singer and their friends are the outsiders, as they wear sunglasses to block out the bright world around them. The second verse discusses the desire to grow up faster and to be like someone else, but also acknowledges the harsh realities of life, including heartbreak and cruel circumstances. The singer expresses a desire to be understood and accepted by another person, but also acknowledges the deep divide between them due to their differing backgrounds and experiences.
Overall, the song Outsider is a commentary on societal values, contrasting materialistic lifestyles with the struggles of those who do not fit those norms. The singer expresses a longing to belong, but also a recognition that some people will always be on the outside looking in.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got the father who can get everything
You have a privileged life with a father who can provide anything.
and being in possession and being envied makes you feel like you're feeling something.
Having material possessions and being envied by others gives you a false sense of happiness.
How am I just a merchant you can steal from without regret?
Why do you see me as someone you can steal from without feeling guilty?
Know that you are not forgotten.
I want you to know that you haven't been forgotten, even though you've hurt me.
Know that this merchant prosecutes.
I will take legal action against you for stealing from me.
Know that empty tables and full hearts are fine for beggars and prostitutes.
I don't need material possessions to be happy like beggars and prostitutes who are used to having nothing.
Who is the outsider?
Who is the person who doesn't belong or fit in?
Sunglasses cause the world got brighter.
Wearing sunglasses because the world seems too bright and overwhelming.
The day we stepped out of school.
The day we finished school and had to face the realities of the world.
I wanna be you, I want to grow up faster.
I want to be like you and grow up quickly.
Nineteen my unfeeling mistress, the pimp circumstance, a cruel bastard.
19 years old and feeling like life circumstances are controlling me like an unfeeling pimp.
I wanna be a man and you can be a woman.
I want to become an adult and you can be my partner.
Can you dig from where I'm comin'? I really hope you can.
Do you understand where I'm coming from? I hope you do.
Oblivious to the drift apart.
Not realizing that we are growing apart.
Never feel so slowly broken hearts.
Our hearts are breaking slowly over time.
Better off without the gang anyway.
We are better off without our group of friends anyway.
Some of us die and some just move away.
Some of us lose touch and drift apart, while others leave permanently or pass away.
Contributed by Nicholas I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.