Inside Out
University of Illinois Xtension Chords Lyrics
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I would choke on the rinds, but the lack thereof would leave me empty inside.
Swallow my doubt, turn it inside out,
Find nothing but faith in nothing.
want to put my tender
Heart in a blender,
Watch it spin round to a beautiful oblivion.
Rendezvous, and I'm through with you.
Chalk white and oh-so-frail.
I see our time has gotten stale.
The tick-tock of the clock is painful, all sane and logical.
I want to tear it off the wall.
I hear words and clips and phrases,
I think sick like ginger ale.
My stomach turns and I exhale
I would swallow my pride,
I would choke on the rhymes, but the lack thereof would leave me empty inside.
I would swallow my doubt, turn it inside out,
Find nothing but faith in nothing.
want to put my tender
Heart in a blender,
Watch it spin round to a beautiful oblivion.
Rendezvous, then I'm through with you.
I would swallow my pride,
I would choke on the rinds, but the lack thereof would leave me empty inside.
Swallow my doubt, turn it inside out,
Find nothing but faith in nothing.
want to put my tender
Heart in a blender,
Watch it spin round to a beautiful oblivion.
Rendezvous, and I'm through with you.
I burn, burn like a wicker cabinet.
Chalk white and oh-so-frail.
I see our time has gotten stale.
The tick-tock of the clock is painful, all sane and logical.
I want to tear it off the wall.
I hear words and clips and phrases,
I think sick like ginger ale.
My stomach turns and I exhale
I would swallow my pride,
I would choke on the rhymes, but the lack thereof would leave me empty inside.
I would swallow my doubt, turn it inside out,
Find nothing but faith in nothing.
want to put my tender
Heart in a blender,
Watch it spin round to a beautiful oblivion.
Rendezvous, then I'm through with you.
So Cal is where my mind states,
But it's not my state of mind.
I'm not as ugly sad as you.
Or am I origami, folded up and just pretend.
Demented as the motives in your head
I would swallow my pride,
I would choke on the rhymes, but the lack thereof would leave me empty inside.
I would swallow my doubt, turn it inside out,
Find nothing but faith in nothing.
want to put my tender
Heart in a blender,
Watch it spin round to a beautiful oblivion.
Rendezvous, then I'm through with you.
I alone am the one you don't know you need,
Take heed, feed your ego.
Make me blind when your eyes close,
Sink when you get close, tie me to the bedpost.
I alone am the one you don't know you need,
You don't know you need me.
Make me blind when your eyes close,
Tie me to the bedpost
I would swallow my pride,
I would choke on the rhymes, the lack thereof would leave me empty inside.
Swallow my doubt, turn it inside out,
Find nothing but faith in nothing.
want to put my tender
Heart in a blender,
Watch it spin round to a beautiful oblivion.
Rendezvous, then I'm through,
Now I'm through with you.
Through with you
Rendezvous, then I'm through with you
The song "Inside Out" by the University of Illinois Xtension Chords is a poignant track that deals with themes of self-doubt, heartbreak, and ultimately, the triumph of the self. The singer in the song talks about wanting to swallow their pride and doubt, trying to find faith in nothingness. The idea of putting their heart in a blender and watching it spin around to oblivion is a metaphor for the pain of heartbreak, and the longing to be free of it. The singer sees that their time with the person they are addressing has gotten stale, and wants to move on.
The song also touches on the idea of mental health, as the singer mentions feeling sick, and wanting to tear the clock off the wall. The catchy chorus of the song repeats the idea of turning doubt inside out and finding faith in nothing. The bridge of the song talks about the idea of being origami, folded up and pretending, which leads to an introspective moment.
Overall, "Inside Out" is a song about trying to find oneself through difficult times, trying to gain faith in oneself when it seems as though everything around us is turning to dust. It is a call to self-discovery and the desire to move on from the past and all that comes with it.
· The song was originally written and performed by the band Eve 6 in 1998.
· It was a hit single, reaching number 28 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
· The song was featured in the films American Pie and Out Cold.
· It appeared in popular TV shows such as The Simpsons, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, and Smallville.
· The song was featured in the video games Rock Band 3 and Guitar Hero World Tour.
· The band University of Illinois Xtension Chords is an a cappella group that has won numerous awards.
· The group was founded in 1996 and has released several albums.
· The group has performed at Carnegie Hall and the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella.
· The Xtension Chords are known for their high energy and innovative arrangements.
· The group has a large following on social media and regularly tours the United States and performs at festivals.
Chords:
The chords for this song are not available as it is an a cappella arrangement.
Line by Line Meaning
I would swallow my pride,
I would choke on the rinds, but the lack thereof would leave me empty inside.
I am willing to give up my pride and suffer the unpleasant consequences, but not having it would leave me feeling unfulfilled.
Swallow my doubt, turn it inside out,
Find nothing but faith in nothing.
I try to suppress my doubts and believe in something, anything, even if it seems empty or meaningless.
want to put my tender
Heart in a blender,
Watch it spin round to a beautiful oblivion.
I want to risk exposing my vulnerable emotions to someone and experience the intense highs and lows of a passionate relationship, even if it may end in chaos.
Rendezvous, and I'm through with you.
Once we have our encounter, I will be finished with you and moving on.
I burn, burn like a wicker cabinet.
Chalk white and oh-so-frail.
I feel intense emotions that consume me, leaving me feeling brittle and fragile.
I see our time has gotten stale.
I am beginning to feel bored and unfulfilled in our relationship.
The tick-tock of the clock is painful, all sane and logical.
I want to tear it off the wall.
The monotony and predictability of my life is unbearable, and I want to do something drastic to escape it.
I hear words and clips and phrases,
I think sick like ginger ale.
My stomach turns and I exhale
I am bombarded by negative thoughts and feelings, making me physically ill and causing me to breathe out in distress.
So Cal is where my mind states,
But it's not my state of mind.
My thoughts and desires are centered on Southern California, but my current mental state is not in alignment with that.
I'm not as ugly sad as you.
Or am I origami, folded up and just pretend.
Demented as the motives in your head
I may not be as depressed as you, but I could also just be pretending to be okay. My motives and actions may be just as twisted as yours.
I alone am the one you don't know you need,
Take heed, feed your ego.
I am the only one who can satisfy your needs, even if you don't realize it. Don't ignore your desires and self-importance.
Make me blind when your eyes close,
Sink when you get close, tie me to the bedpost.
Let me become completely engrossed and controlled by you, even if it involves physical restraint and sensory deprivation.
You don't know you need me.
You may not realize it yet, but you are dependent on me and our relationship.
I would swallow my pride,
I would choke on the rhymes, but the lack thereof would leave me empty inside.
Once again, I am willing to give up pride and suffer, but not having it would leave me feeling unfulfilled.
Rendezvous, then I'm through,
Now I'm through with you.
Once we have our encounter, I will be completely done with you and moving on from our relationship.
Contributed by Addison L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.