Out the Gate Backwards
Young Galaxy Lyrics


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I wanna know where I'll go when I have no plan
Out the gate backwards, no man's land
I wanna know where I'll go when I have no plan
Out the gate backwards, no man's land

Outside I am diamond
Inside I am plain
Inside getting harder
Outside washed away

I wanna see who I'll be when I step out of line
Silent my footsteps, out of my mind
I wanna see who I'll be when I step out of line
Silent my footsteps, out of my mind

Outside I am diamond
Inside I am plain




Inside getting harder
Outside washed away

Overall Meaning

In "Out the Gate Backwards" by Young Galaxy, the lyrics explore the uncertainty and confusion that can come with facing the unknown. The singer expresses a desire to understand where they are headed despite having no plan, using the metaphor of being out the gate backwards in no man's land. This imagery suggests that the singer is lost and without direction. They want to know who they will become and what their future holds when they step off the expected path, represented by stepping out of line. However, there is a sense of isolation and solitude associated with this journey, as the singer emphasizes the silence of their footsteps and their own disorientation.


The lyrics' choice of metaphor and imagery creates a sense of melancholy, uncertainty and a loss of identity. The use of contrast in the verse, "Outside I am diamond, Inside I am plain," highlights the feeling of a disconnect between the outward projection of confidence and the internal insecurities. The lyrics in "Out the Gate Backwards" are deep and thought-provoking, evoking feelings of loneliness and solitude in the search for one's true identity.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanna know where I'll go when I have no plan
I am unsure of my destination when I don't have a plan.


Out the gate backwards, no man's land
I feel directionless and lost, not knowing which way is forward.


Outside I am diamond
Externally, I appear strong and unbreakable like a diamond.


Inside I am plain
Internally, I am simple and unremarkable.


Inside getting harder
My inner self is toughening up as I face challenges.


Outside washed away
My outer self is breaking down or losing its luster.


I wanna see who I'll be when I step out of line
I am curious about my true self if I go against expectations or norms.


Silent my footsteps, out of my mind
I move quietly and without hesitation in unknown territory, but also feel a sense of detachment from rational thought.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Catherine Anne McCandless, Stephen Ramsay, Dan Anders Lissvik

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