In & Out
U.S. Bombs Lyrics
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Over and under in and out
Stanger now in a different town
My babe so far away
She at the top of the world
I'm way down here
Way down under with the kangaroos
Usin my mind I take me there
No landing pad for the asto-plane
I got the in and out
take of and run
Take of and roll
Take of and run
Take off and go
downtown hangin around
Over and under in and out
Stanger now in a different town
We got the in and out
take off the runway
Take off and go
Take off the runway
Take off and go
take off and run
Take off and go
Take off and run
Take off and go
(downtown) Take off the runway (hangin'around)
Take off and go
(downtown) Take off the runway (hangin'around)
Take off and go
(downtown) Take off the runway (hangin'around)
Take off and go (over and under in and out)
Take off the runway (stranger now in a different town)
Take off and go (over and under in and out)
downtown hangin around
Over and under in and out
Stanger now in a different town
Over and under in and out
take off the runway get the fuck outta here goodbye!
The U.S. Bombs's song "In & Out" speaks to the emotional and physical distance between two lovers, as well as a sense of yearning and escape. The opening lines set the scene of the city, where the singer is "hanging around" and experiencing the ebb and flow of life, with the phrase "over and under in and out" suggesting a certain freneticism and restlessness that one might associate with city living. However, there is a marked sense of separation and sadness as the singer reflects on his "babe" being "so far away" and himself being "way down under with the kangaroos". Despite this distance, the singer is able to find comfort in his "mind", using it to "take me there" to his lover.
The song then focuses on a sense of flight and escape, with repeated mentions of "take off" and the "runway", conjuring up images of airplanes leaving the ground and traveling to distant destinations. This sense of escape is underscored when the singer bids goodbye and tells someone to "get the fuck outta here". Thus, the song simultaneously evokes feelings of longing and escape, while also mimicking a sense of physical movement that underscores the song's themes.
Overall, "In & Out" is a poignant yet energetic song that speaks to the complexities of relationships, desire, and movement in modern society.
Line by Line Meaning
Downtown hangin around
I am in the downtown area, just chilling and hanging around
Over and under in and out
I am moving around and exploring the area from every possible angle
Stanger now in a different town
I am now in a different town, where I don't know anyone and everything is unknown to me
My babe so far away
My girlfriend/lover is not with me right now and is far away from me
She at the top of the world
She is in a very good and happy place right now
I'm way down here
I am feeling low and down right now
Way down under with the kangaroos
I am feeling like I am in a strange and unfamiliar place, like Australia, where everything is new and alien to me
Right down I'm at the pleasure chest
I am indulging in a mind-bending experience, like sex or drugs, to escape from my current reality
Usin my mind I take me there
I am resorting to my imagination or memories to take me away from my current situation
No landing pad for the astro-plane
I have no clear plan, direction or means of escape from my current situation
I got the in and out
I am constantly moving, exploring, and trying new things to find my place in the world
take of and run
I am ready to take off, leave everything behind, and start over in a new place
Take off and roll
I am ready to take risks and embrace new experiences without fear or hesitation
We got the in and out
We are constantly on the move, never settling down in one place for too long
Take off the runway
I am ready to leave and start a new journey
Take off and go
I am ready to take risks and explore new territories, without any regrets or doubts
get the fuck outta here goodbye!
I am ready to leave everything behind and start over somewhere else, without looking back or regretting anything
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