Stay Out Here
The Knife Lyrics


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Lose a wall, love me
Lose a wall, love me

As I move that street
As I walk block, block
As I move that street
As I walk block, block
Lose a wall, love me
Lose a wall, love me
Lose a wall, love me
Lose a wall, love me
Lose a wall, love me
Lose a wall, love me
Lose a wall, love me
Lose a wall, love me
Lose a wall, love me
Lose a wall, love me

Stay out here
Stay out here
It is happening

They work the world as it will be
Is now when they dance

Just so just now the Euro falls
Our short century

Times Square
Unauthorized
You, me
Are you on your way?

Just so, just how I hear the call
Our short century

You have the most original way
Of putting one foot in front of the other

One foot yours, one mine
One foot yours, one mine
One foot yours, one mine
One foot yours, one mine

Stay out here
Stay out here
It is happening

That bridge my back was my first song
Lose and down been long
And this time, this time, this time, time
What is remembered?

We're too much
How to stay undown

You have the most beautiful way
Of putting one foot in front of the other

Being horizontal is wonderful
Most things we love are open ended

Stay out here
Stay out here

Lose your way love me

Most things we love are open ended
Stay out here it will get more frightening

Lose your way, your way
Lose your way, your way

Putting one foot in front of the other
Putting one foot in front of the other
Putting one foot in front of the other
Putting one foot in front of the other

Most things we love are open ended
Stay out here it will get more frightening

Lose a wall, love me
Lose a wall, love me

As I move that street
(As I move that street)
As I walk block, block
(As I walk block, block)
As I make shape across your lawn

As I walk block, block




As I walk block, block
As I walk block, block

Overall Meaning

The Knife's song Stay Out Here is a haunting and intense piece that seems to be exploring themes of love and the destructive yet transformative power of surrendering oneself to the unknown. The repetition of the phrase "Lose a wall, love me" throughout the song suggests a desire to break down the barriers between oneself and another in the pursuit of a deeper connection. The lyrics also mention the idea of walking through a city block by block and making one's way across a lawn, which could symbolize the journey of exploration and discovery in both love and life.


The chorus of the song, "Stay out here, it is happening," reinforces the idea of being present in the moment and fully experiencing the intensity of the moment, even if it is difficult or frightening. The bridge of the song mentions a "short century," which could be a nod to the fast-paced, high-pressure world we live in and the need to slow down and connect with others on a deeper level.


Overall, the lyrics of Stay Out Here are open-ended and ambiguous, allowing for multiple interpretations and meanings.


Line by Line Meaning

Lose a wall, love me
The singer is asking their partner to let down their emotional walls and be vulnerable with them.


As I move that street As I walk block, block As I make shape across your lawn
The singer is moving through the city in a steady, rhythmic way, possibly on their way to meet their partner.


Stay out here Stay out here It is happening
The singer is urging their partner to stay present and engaged in the moment, as something important is occurring.


They work the world as it will be Is now when they dance Just so just now the Euro falls Our short century
The artist is reflecting on the current state of the world and how quickly things can change, while also acknowledging the impermanence of life.


Times Square Unauthorized You, me Are you on your way?
The artist mentions a specific location and asks their partner if they are coming to meet them, hinting at a surreptitious or secretive encounter.


You have the most original way Of putting one foot in front of the other
The singer compliments their partner on their unique ways of moving through the world.


Being horizontal is wonderful Most things we love are open ended
The singer makes a philosophical statement, suggesting that surrendering to the moment and embracing ambiguity can lead to joy.


Lose your way love me
The artist repeats their earlier request for their partner to be vulnerable and open with them.


Most things we love are open ended Stay out here it will get more frightening
The artist reiterates their earlier philosophical statement while acknowledging that continuing on this path may be scary.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Emily Roysdon, Karin Elizabeth Dreijer Andersson, Olof Bjorn Dreijer, Shannon Funchess

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Roiy Benkel

Lose a wall, love me
Lose a wall, love me
As I move that street
As I walk block block
As I move that street
As I walk block block

Lose a wall, love me
Lose a wall, love me
Lose a wall, love me
Lose a wall, love me
Lose a wall, love me
Lose a wall, love me
Lose a wall, love me
Lose a wall, love me
Lose a wall, love me
Lose a wall, love me

Oh, oh

Stay out here
Stay out here
It is happening

They work the world as it will be
Is now when they dance
Just so just now, the euro falls
Our short century
Times Square, unauthorized, you me
Are you on your way?
Just so just how, I hear the call
Our short century

You have the most original way
of putting one foot in front of the other

One foot yours, one mine
One foot yours, one mine
One foot yours, one mine
One foot yours, one mine

Stay out here
Stay out here
It is happening

That bridge my back was my first song
Lose and down, been long
And this time, this time, this time, time
What is remembered?

We're too much
How to stay un-down

You have the most beautiful way
of putting one foot in front of the other

Being horizontal is wonderful
Most things we love are open ended

Stay out here
Stay out here

Ooooooooooohhh
Lose your way, love me

Most things we love are open ended
stay out here, it will get more frightening
lose your way, your way
lose your way, your way

putting one foot in front of the other
putting one foot in front of the other
putting one foot in front of the other
putting one foot in front of the other

Most things we love are open ended
stay out here, it will get more frightening

Lose a wall, love me
Lose a wall, love me
As I move that street
(As I move that street)
As I walk block block
(As I walk block block)
As I make shape across your lawn

As I walk block block
As I walk block block
As I walk block block



All comments from YouTube:

dilw0nk

I’m in love with the unsettling vibe this song creates. The instrumentation and vocals create such an anxiety-inducing and terrifying soundscape, but the percussion makes it oddly danceable??

Idk. This song is VERY difficult to pin down, It sounds like if a club banger could have a severe panic attack.

I really wish there were more people talking about this album.

Niek Smits

Freaking awesome song!

Laercio Johansson

This is pure marvel! So f'''''ing good! Love it, want to live in this music <3

Jack8401 Daniels

u dont want to c me????

Buried

Need more unhinged industrial techno music like this tbh

Mai

Awesome!!! this song reminds me of Diamanda Galas! thanks The Knife!!!

Circolombisque

One of Olof's biggest inspirations in Diamanda Galas, so that might explain something

Roiy Benkel

Lose a wall, love me
Lose a wall, love me
As I move that street
As I walk block block
As I move that street
As I walk block block

Lose a wall, love me
Lose a wall, love me
Lose a wall, love me
Lose a wall, love me
Lose a wall, love me
Lose a wall, love me
Lose a wall, love me
Lose a wall, love me
Lose a wall, love me
Lose a wall, love me

Oh, oh

Stay out here
Stay out here
It is happening

They work the world as it will be
Is now when they dance
Just so just now, the euro falls
Our short century
Times Square, unauthorized, you me
Are you on your way?
Just so just how, I hear the call
Our short century

You have the most original way
of putting one foot in front of the other

One foot yours, one mine
One foot yours, one mine
One foot yours, one mine
One foot yours, one mine

Stay out here
Stay out here
It is happening

That bridge my back was my first song
Lose and down, been long
And this time, this time, this time, time
What is remembered?

We're too much
How to stay un-down

You have the most beautiful way
of putting one foot in front of the other

Being horizontal is wonderful
Most things we love are open ended

Stay out here
Stay out here

Ooooooooooohhh
Lose your way, love me

Most things we love are open ended
stay out here, it will get more frightening
lose your way, your way
lose your way, your way

putting one foot in front of the other
putting one foot in front of the other
putting one foot in front of the other
putting one foot in front of the other

Most things we love are open ended
stay out here, it will get more frightening

Lose a wall, love me
Lose a wall, love me
As I move that street
(As I move that street)
As I walk block block
(As I walk block block)
As I make shape across your lawn

As I walk block block
As I walk block block
As I walk block block

Buried

Huh, idk why but I always thought the lyrics said “use all of me” instead of “lose a wall, love me.”

Robbert Peters

echt een super leuk nummer

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