The Outside
Will Killen Lyrics
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I'm just six feet under
Buried in my own thoughts
Tryna dig my self a way out
But the world
Keeps spinning around
And I can't jump back in
I'm stuck on the outside
I'm stuck on the outside
And I'm looking through
Don't know how to get to you
When I'm on the outside
The outside, the outside
I'm sorry if it's hurtful
That my mind is elsewhere
I hope you know it isn't personal
I'm just running out of air
As I'm drowning in my own thoughts
And I'm reaching for the surface now
I know that I keep pushing you away
But I don't wanna drag you down
'Cause the world
Keeps pushing me out
And I can't get back in
'Cause I'm stuck on the outside
I'm stuck on the outside
I'm stuck on the outside
And I'm looking through
Don't know how to get to you
When I'm on the outside
The outside, the outside
I'm stuck on the outside
And I'm looking through
Don't know how to get to you
When I'm on the outside
The outside, the outside
When I'm on the outside
The outside, the outside
In "The Outside" by Will Killen, the lyrics suggest a feeling of isolation and disconnection from the world. The singer is apologizing for their distant behavior and explaining that it stems from feeling buried in their own thoughts. They are trying to find their way out and connect with others but feel stuck on the outside looking in. The song admits to pushing others away but not wanting to bring them down with their internal struggles. The repetition of being stuck emphasizes the feeling of being trapped and unable to communicate or interact with the world, and the use of drowning imagery emphasizes the feeling of suffocation and struggle.
The song captures a common feeling of isolation and disconnection, which is especially relevant in today's world. As individuals struggle with mental health issues or feelings of loneliness, they can feel trapped and unsure of how to connect with the world around them. "The Outside" shows that although it can be difficult to reach out and ask for help, it is important to recognize that others may be feeling the same way and that it is possible to find a way to connect.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sorry if I seem cold
I apologize if my demeanor is distant
I'm just six feet under
I feel buried and trapped in my own thoughts
Buried in my own thoughts
I am lost in my own mind
Tryna dig my self a way out
I am trying to find a way out of my mental state
But the world
Despite my internal struggles
Keeps spinning around
The world keeps moving and changing
And I can't jump back in
I feel unable to jump back into daily life and participate the way I used to
'Cause I'm stuck on the outside
I feel disconnected from the world around me
And I'm looking through
I feel like an outsider looking in
Don't know how to get to you
I feel uncertain of how to connect with others
When I'm on the outside
When I feel disconnected
I'm sorry if it's hurtful
I'm sorry if my actions or words are causing pain
That my mind is elsewhere
I'm distracted by my own thoughts and struggles
I hope you know it isn't personal
I hope you understand that it's not about you
I'm just running out of air
I feel suffocated by my own thoughts and emotions
As I'm drowning in my own thoughts
I feel overwhelmed and trapped in my own mind
And I'm reaching for the surface now
I am trying to find a way to stay afloat and cope
I know that I keep pushing you away
I realize that I am unintentionally pushing people away due to my struggles
But I don't wanna drag you down
I don't want my struggles to negatively affect those around me
'Cause the world
Despite my internal struggles
Keeps pushing me out
I feel like society and the world around me are pushing me away
And I can't get back in
I feel unable to rejoin society in a meaningful way
When I'm on the outside
When I feel disconnected
The outside, the outside
Feeling like an outsider looking in
I'm stuck on the outside
I feel disconnected from others and society
And I'm looking through
I feel like an outsider looking in
Don't know how to get to you
I feel uncertain of how to connect with others
When I'm on the outside
When I feel disconnected
The outside, the outside
Feeling like an outsider looking in
When I'm on the outside
When I feel disconnected
The outside, the outside
Feeling like an outsider looking in
Contributed by Mateo J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mephisto
This made me cry and slow danceing with a teddy bear in the middle of the night.
Moldy Baguette
Your songs are always so beautiful. This one has really hit me. Let me hit you with that first like and comment. Thank you for this song Will. Look forward to hearing everything you put out. 💜
Will Killen
You're ever so kind. Thank you.
J Nuy
Lovely voice🎵🎼 stay safe 💙♥️
moonysrz
Beautiful ✨
Mariana Romanelli
Why isn't this kind of music popular yet? This holds me at feelings so elevated and spirituals 🌻 thanks so a lot for sharing this r art with us
just vibing
Beautiful song, it reminds me of how my bestfriend feels, really touched me, thank you for this.
Nils Kristian Fearon
Oh wow. That voice is just remarkable! For a change the angst vocal is believable unlike some other artists.
Marlaina WillowWynd Donato
Been on the outside--thank you for explaining the inside. Beautiful and raw and real.
AndrewHendo
One of my favourite songs at the moment :D