Formed in the spring of 2012, the band grew out of a collaboration between Belgian keyboardist Wim Leysen, and the American rhythm section of Adam Neely & Shawn Crowder. All three members had already earned their musical experiences, performing and recording in numerous collaborations. Wim studied at the Manhattan School of Music (funded by the Belgian American Educational Foundation), Shawn holds a regular teaching position at the Berklee Percussion Festival, and Adam finally has a broad live experience.
Aided by guest musicians they create an overwhelming musical journey with very fresh ideas, mainly with the use of electronics.
Anthem
inside//outside Lyrics
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Surpassing de a light from inside
It's accompanied by a feeling disguise
De kind dat make a grown man a cry
I'd get a beating from lies conscience aside leaving I in a state of demise
Gotta get a hold of me life gotta aim for de light
Let it shine for me straight from de sky
It's a dream I in my state I gots to let one know
Desolation has a meaning that I'll never know
Hold on dis time oh we're going to lose control
You better run and tell someone
Tell em dat de light is gonna strike someone and
You better run and tell someone like de rays of de sun it's gonna strike someone and
You better run and tell someone
Tell em dat de light is gonna strike someone and
You better run and tell someone like de rays of de sun it's gonna strike someone and
Hold on hold on
Hold on hold on
And I a feeling me life pass before mine own eyes
De spirit of de Sod cometh by
Putting a flame to me line where my fathers derive
Is I and I will stop them from trying
Cast a spell on me like I will not survive
De truth I be hard to get by
Gotta time me time to realize it is what it's like
To be reliving someone else life
Catch de feeling in believing in a better world
It's a dream I in my state I gots to let one know
Desolation has a meaning that I'll never know
Hold on dis time oh we gots to lose control
You better run and tell someone
Tell em dat de light is gonna strike someone and
You better run and tell someone like de rays of de light it's gonna strike someone and
You better run and tell someone
Tell em dat de light is gonna strike someone and
You better run and tell someone
Like de rays of de sun it's gonna strike someone and
Hold on hold on
Hold on hold on
The lyrics of "Anthem" by inside//outside convey a sense of darkness and struggle, but also the hope for a better world. The opening lines describe the arrival of darkness, which covers the singer's eyes and overpowers any internal light they may possess. This darkness is accompanied by a feeling of disguise, perhaps referring to the mask people wear to hide their pain. The singer admits that this feeling can even bring a grown man to cry, suggesting the depth of their emotional turmoil.
The lyrics also speak of lies and a guilty conscience, leaving the singer in a state of demise. They express the need to regain control of their life and strive for the light, which they hope will shine upon them from the sky. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for finding inner strength and seeking a brighter future.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of spreading the message of light and hope. The singer urges listeners to inform others that the light is going to strike someone, much like the rays of the sun. This could signify a transformative and enlightening experience for someone who is currently in darkness.
The second verse continues to explore the themes of struggle and ancestral connection. The singer feels as though their life is passing before their own eyes, as the spirit of the past comes to them. They reference their fathers and their lineage, suggesting a sense of responsibility to protect and honor their heritage. The lyrics express a determination to resist those who try to extinguish their flame, signifying a fight against oppression and the preservation of their true identity.
Overall, "Anthem" is a song that reflects the journey of overcoming darkness, seeking light, and finding strength in one's roots. It underscores the importance of sharing hope with others and embracing a collective desire for a better world.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel the darkness arrive it's covering my eyes
I sense the arrival of despair, enveloping my perspective
Surpassing de a light from inside
Overcoming the inner light within me
It's accompanied by a feeling disguise
It brings along a hidden emotion
De kind dat make a grown man a cry
The type that can make even an adult shed tears
I'd get a beating from lies conscience aside leaving I in a state of demise
I suffer the consequences of deceit, while my conscience remains silent, leading me towards my downfall
Gotta get a hold of me life gotta aim for de light
I must regain control of my life, strive for enlightenment
Let it shine for me straight from de sky
May it radiate upon me directly from the heavens
Catch the feeling in believing in a better world
Embrace the sensation of having faith in a superior world
It's a dream I in my state I gots to let one know
It's a vision I, in my current condition, must share with others
Desolation has a meaning that I'll never know
The significance of desolation eludes me
Hold on dis time oh we're going to lose control
Hold on tight this time, as we are bound to lose our composure
You better run and tell someone
You should urgently inform someone
Tell em dat de light is gonna strike someone and
Inform them that the light will affect someone
You better run and tell someone like de rays of de sun it's gonna strike someone and
You should hasten to notify someone, just like the rays of the sun will impact someone
And I a feeling me life pass before mine own eyes
And I experience a sensation of my life flashing before my own eyes
De spirit of de Sod cometh by
The spirit of darkness approaches
Putting a flame to me line where my fathers derive
Igniting a fire within me, where my ancestors originated
Is I and I will stop them from trying
It is I who will prevent them from persisting
Cast a spell on me like I will not survive
Enchanting me as if I won't endure
De truth I be hard to get by
The truth is difficult to comprehend
Gotta time me time to realize it is what it's like
I must allocate time to comprehend what it truly means
To be reliving someone else life
To experience the existence of another person
You better run and tell someone
You should urgently inform someone
Tell em dat de light is gonna strike someone and
Inform them that the light will affect someone
You better run and tell someone like de rays of de light it's gonna strike someone and
You should hasten to notify someone, just like the rays of light will impact someone
Hold on hold on
Hold on, remain steadfast
Hold on hold on
Hold on, remain steadfast
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Apakuki Nalawa
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Théodore Rousevelt
I love all the songs of Inside, outside.
I listened it many many times
Théodore Rousevelt
love this song and the changing atmospheres, great music , thanks for sharing this
T
Dang it's like there's a party in my ears and everyone is invited.
Théodore Rousevelt
I can't stop listening to this song
sybren anthonissen
Bangelijk!!!! Ben trots op u Wim!
Vladimir Shein
Very good!
sniff rat
nicely played lads!
Greg Z
Man , I loved this and effervescence, i want to find more but all it recommends are other videos by adam, which are great , but i want more music like this
Dirk Djently
test text Nerve, Jojo Mayer’s band, is pretty similar
Max Kozol
Adam’s thing sungazer is kinda like this. He has a full album with inside // outside in his playlists. You might also like Thundercat but he’s a bit more trippy. Jacob Collier is a little more focused in the natural realm, but his stuff is also very spastic yet together and amazing.