Outcast
The Mainland Lyrics
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Driving all around this great big city with you
Working 9 to 5 staying up all night
From dusk till dawn motorcycle ride impromptu
Wake up every day just to waste my paycheck
Living the escape in the discoteque
I wrecked your ride on the boulevard
Outcast from our lovers
Outcast to each other
Outcast from myself I know
Outcast from our mothers
Outcast to each other
Outcast from the one I love
Out of gas, out of money, out of time well spent
And pretty girls don't pay the rent oh heaven
I've learned my lesson not to fall too hard
For someone that is bound just to break apart, oh well
Wake up every day just to waste my paycheck
Living the escape in the discoteque
I wrecked your ride on the boulevard
90mph didn't get us very far now
Outcast from our lovers
Outcast to each other
Outcast from myself I know
Outcast from our mothers
Outcast to each other
Outcast from the one I love
Wake up every day just to waste my paycheck
Living the escape in the discoteque
I wrecked your ride on the boulevard
90mph didn't get us very far now
Outcast from our lovers
Outcast to each other
Outcast from myself I know
Outcast from our mothers
Outcast to each other
Outcast from the one I love
The Mainland's song "Outcast" is a reflection on the disconnection and alienation that the singer feels from different sources in life. The opening lines suggest a sense of transience and constant change, as the singer talks about newness in every moment and their motorcycle rides that seem impromptu. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that this existence is not a fulfilling one, and the tone turns slightly melancholic. The singer seems stuck in a cycle of working hard and then living for the weekends, and they seem to have little to show for it. They reflect on the moments of recklessness and impulsiveness that have led them to a place of regret and disappointment.
The chorus reveals the different types of outcasts that the singer feels like. They feel disconnected from their lovers and the people around them, and even from themselves. The repetition of these phrases suggests a sense of loneliness and isolation that the singer can't escape. Interestingly, the word 'outcast' can be interpreted as both a noun and a verb, and this lends the lyrics a layer of complexity. It's not just that the singer feels like they are being cast out by others, but they also feel like they are perpetually outcast themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Every second every moment every day is new
Life is constantly changing and every moment is unique.
Driving all around this great big city with you
Exploring the city with a companion is an enjoyable experience.
Working 9 to 5 staying up all night
Working tirelessly to make ends meet.
From dusk till dawn motorcycle ride impromptu
Spontaneous motorcycle ride from evening to morning.
Wake up every day just to waste my paycheck
Working hard only to spend all earnings carelessly.
Living the escape in the discoteque
Finding relief and release from the monotony of job and life in the nightclub life.
I wrecked your ride on the boulevard
Crashing the motorcycle on the road.
90 mph didn't get us very far now
Speeding did not get them very far.
Outcast from our lovers
Feeling rejected and disconnected from love interests.
Outcast to each other
Feeling disconnected and distant from other people.
Outcast from myself I know
Feeling lost and disconnected from one's own identity.
Outcast from our mothers
Feeling rejected and disconnected from motherly love and care.
Outcast from the one I love
Feeling disconnected and rejected by someone they love.
Out of gas, out of money, out of time well spent
Running out of resources and time, without anything worthwhile to show for it.
And pretty girls don't pay the rent oh heaven
Beauty doesn't pay for the necessities of life.
I've learned my lesson not to fall too hard
Learning from past heartbreaks not to invest too much in someone.
For someone that is bound just to break apart, oh well
Realizing that some people are just not meant to stay in one's life forever.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CALEB SHREVE, COREY MULLEE, JORDAN TOPF
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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