Outside
The Lookouts Lyrics
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I don’t mind them shouting things at me
Never mind the way they talk I don’t care
Let them talk about me
Those people on the edge of life no they don’t mean a thing
The people with the aimless lives those people are so sickening
Do you know how it would be with nothing on your mind
The only things that you can see are the material things on the outside
I can’t help getting angry at the way some people don’t think
Do you know how it would be with nothing on your mind
The only things that you can see are the material things on the outside
Never mind those bastards on the sidewalk
I don’t mind them shouting things at me
Never mind the way they talk I don’t care
Let them talk about me
Those people on the edge of life no they don’t mean a thing
The people with the aimless lives those people are so sickening
Do you know how it would be with nothing on your mind
The only things that you can see are the material things on the outside
I can’t help getting angry at the way some people think
I can’t help getting angry at the way some people don’t think
Do you know how it would be with nothing on your mind
The only things that you can see are the material things on the outside
The Lookouts' song "Outside" expresses frustration with superficiality and the lack of depth in some people's lives. The singer doesn't care about the insults and comments thrown at him by people on the sidewalk because he sees their lives as aimless and devoid of meaning. He feels angry at the way some people think, or rather, don't think, since they are so consumed by material possessions and external appearances. The song suggests that true substance comes from within and that defining oneself by external markers is ultimately empty.
The repetition of the lyrics and the driving beat of the song convey a sense of determination and defiance in the face of societal pressure to conform. The lyrics highlight the isolation that comes with rejecting the superficiality of the world around us and the struggle to remain true to oneself. The song can be interpreted as a call to focus on inner values and to resist the temptation to judge ourselves and others based on outward appearances.
Line by Line Meaning
Never mind those bastards on the sidewalk
Disregard the rude individuals loitering on the pavement
I don’t mind them shouting things at me
Their hurtful words do not bother me
Never mind the way they talk I don’t care
I am unaffected by their manner of speech
Let them talk about me
They can gossip about me all they want
Those people on the edge of life no they don’t mean a thing
Individuals living aimlessly bring no value to society
The people with the aimless lives those people are so sickening
Those lacking purpose or direction disgust me
Do you know how it would be with nothing on your mind
Have you ever experienced a blank mental state?
The only things that you can see are the material things on the outside
In this state, you can only focus on superficial externalities
I can’t help getting angry at the way some people think
It frustrates me how some individuals reason or process information
I can’t help getting angry at the way some people don’t think
It angers me how some individuals lack critical thinking skills
Never mind those bastards on the sidewalk
Once again, disregard the rude individuals loitering on the pavement
I don’t mind them shouting things at me
Their hurtful words still do not bother me
Never mind the way they talk I don’t care
Their manner of speech remains unimportant to me
Let them talk about me
They can continue to gossip about me to no effect
Those people on the edge of life no they don’t mean a thing
Reiterating the notion that those living without purpose have no value
The people with the aimless lives those people are so sickening
Reiterating the disgust towards those lacking direction
Do you know how it would be with nothing on your mind
Once more, questioning if anyone has truly experienced a blank mental state
The only things that you can see are the material things on the outside
Reiterating the limited scope of vision in such a state
Contributed by Leah L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dave D
Holy shit the quality is amazing for how old this is.
Izzy !
Makes me sad... Reminds me when I was just a young punk rocker late 80s..
HipHopProvider
Here after seen Larry Livermore with Maude live in 1991 singing this song.
BrodyBMX
this is so punk
Mitchell Lewis
Your lyrics are wrong in the description.
Don Giovanni
fixed- thanks!
Mitchell Lewis
@Don Giovanni You're the best.
Don Giovanni
@Mitchell Lewis Thanks for pointing out the error!
David Michael
shh