Zayn reflects on a breakup with his partner.
He is determined to keep showing love and devotion, hoping that they can accept him back despite past troubles that the two faced.
The song was confirmed to appear on the album when Zayn posted a trailer with snippets of all songs from the album on his 28th birthday and three days before its release, on January 12, 2021.
Outside
ZAYN Lyrics
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Ah yeah
Ah yeah, yeah, yeah
Ah yeah, yeah, yeah
Ah
Two wrongs make no right
When it's left, at least we tried
I'll let you decide
To leave my love outside
Leave my love outside
Leave my love outside
Oh, let me in, oh, let me in
I know I'm always in my head
Some things they must be said
Hurts me when I think about it
Someone else being in your bed
I know I'm not so innocent
But the love I had for you was real
Hope it hurts you when you think about it
But both of us just have to dip
T-shirt that you're wearing, that's my favorite
First time that I touched you, you could save it
Two wrongs make no right
When it's left, at least we tried
I'll be back tonight (oh yeah)
I'll let you decide
To leave my love outside
Leave my love outside
Leave my love outside
Oh, let me in, oh, let me in
It wasn't all bad, now was it
All the things that we been through
The way you snuck out of your parents'
Just you and me up on the roof
Didn't have much, but yeah, we did it
Staring at the perfect view
Do I keep the dog or do you want him
When I look at him, I think of you
The T-shirt that you're wearing, that's my favorite
Damn, I really thought that we would make it
Two wrongs make no right
When it's left, at least we tried (at least we tried)
I'll be back tonight (I'll be back)
I'll let you decide
So leave my shit outside
Leave all of my shit outside
Leave my love outside, oh
Or let me in
The song "Outside" by ZAYN in his album "Nobody Is Listening" expresses the feeling of relationship confusion and implores the need for closure. The song starts with the artist acknowledging that in a relationship, two wrongs do not make a right but it is worth trying to find a balance. The artist then mentions that they will be back tonight and will let their partner decide whether they should come inside or not. The chorus emphasizes the need for his partner to let him in and not to leave his love outside. However, in the second verse, the artist reminisces about the good time they have shared in the relationship, such as sneaking out of their parents' house at night, enjoying the perfect view, and playing with their dog. The song ends with the artist asking their partner to either leave their stuff outside or to let them back in to sort things out.
The song reflects the confusion and desperation that takes over after a relationship ends, where one partner tries to make amends and reconnect while the other seems to have moved on. The artist's lines "I'll let you decide," and "Leave my love outside, oh, let me in," highlights their desperate plea for their partner to make a decision to either stay together or go separate ways.
Line by Line Meaning
Two wrongs make no right
Committing a mistake in response to another mistake does not make any situation better.
When it's left, at least we tried
Even though we failed, at least we attempted to make it right.
I'll be back tonight (oh yeah)
I will return tonight without fail.
I'll let you decide
You are the one who will decide what happens next.
To leave my love outside
Keeping my love away from you.
Leave my love outside
Do not allow my feelings for you inside.
Oh, let me in, oh, let me in
Please allow me back into your life.
I know I'm always in my head
I tend to overthink things a lot.
Some things they must be said
Certain things can't be kept hidden and must be spoken out.
Hurts me when I think about it
Remembering the past and mistakes committed, makes me feel emotional.
Someone else being in your bed
It hurts to imagine someone else being intimate with you.
I know I'm not so innocent
I am not faultless in what went wrong between us.
But the love I had for you was real
I loved you with all my heart, and my love for you was genuine.
Hope it hurts you when you think about it
I wish you feel the pain that I experienced after we broke up.
But both of us just have to dip
We both have to move on from our past mistakes and let go of the hurt.
T-shirt that you're wearing, that's my favorite
I cherish a T-shirt, that you are currently wearing, as it reminds me of our relationship.
First time that I touched you, you could save it
You have kept the memory of our first intimate moment, disclosed only to you.
It wasn't all bad, now was it
Our relationship had its good moments as well.
All the things that we been through
We shared a lot throughout our relationship.
The way you snuck out of your parents'
The time you secretly left your house to be with me.
Just you and me up on the roof
We spent some romantic moments on the roof, just the two of us.
Didn't have much, but yeah, we did it
We did not have a lot, yet we managed with what we had.
Staring at the perfect view
We enjoyed a beautiful setting together.
Do I keep the dog or do you want him
As both of us cannot take care of our pet, you need to let me know if you are willing to take it or not.
When I look at him, I think of you
The pet reminds me of you, and I wish we had continued our relationship and kept it together.
Damn, I really thought that we would make it
I had immense faith in our relationship and did not expect it to end.
So leave my shit outside
Take everything that reminds you of me and leave it outside.
Leave all of my shit outside
Do not keep any of my belongings close as they might remind you of me.
Or let me in
Give me another chance to be a part of your life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Zain Malik
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Intro]
Oh, yeah
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, oh, oh
[Pre-Chorus]
Two wrongs make no right
When it's left, at least we tried (Oh)
I'll be back tonight (Oh, yeah)
I'll let you decide
[Chorus]
To leave my life outside
Leave my life outside
Leave my life outside
Or let me in, or let me in
[Verse 1]
I know I'm always in my head
But some things, they must be said
Hurts me when I think about it
Someone else bein' in your bed
I know I'm not so innocent
But the love I had for you was real
Hope it hurts you when you think about it
The both of us just have to dip
[Refrain]
T-shirt that you're wearing, that's my favorite
First time that I touched you, you could save it
[Pre-Chorus]
Two wrongs make no right
When it's left, at least we tried (Oh)
I'll be back tonight (Oh, yeah)
I'll let you decide
[Chorus]
To leave my life outside
Leave my life outside
Leave my life outside
Or let me in, or let me in
[Verse 2]
It wasn't all bad, now, was it?
All the things that we've been through
The way you snuck out of your parents'
Just you and me up on the roof
We didn't have much, but, yeah, we did it
Starin' at the perfect view
Do I keep the dog or do you want him?
When I look at him, I think of you
[Refrain]
The T-shirt that you're wearing, that's my favorite
Damn, I really thought that we would make it, yeah
[Pre-Chorus]
Two wrongs make no right
When it's left, at least we tried (At least we tried)
I'll be back tonight (I'll be back)
I'll let you decide
[Chorus]
So leave my shit outside
Leave all of my shit outside
Leave my life outside
Oh-oh, or let me in
@kadeloy
Popular opinion: Zayn is a fucking genius
@loay7137
he is awesome :)
@elssimaz
He's actually a king
@kadeloy
@@elssimaz 👑
@progentlemanz3385
Course he is
@developurpersonawithsyeda8852
He's damn not enough to handle
@me-ne2ph
nobody:
absolutely nobody:
Zayn when he created his songs:
I'm going to create something only I can sing
@midnightblueofficial
A killer song! I make R&B type songs like Zayn’s and I don’t have money to do proper promotion. Sorry for spaming ! If u have the time check me out! Thanks!
@meanmemes01
@@midnightblueofficial do check me too
@abeelasafraz529
GET zayns album ‘nobody is listening’ and Str3am vibez !