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The Outside

Taylor Swift

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The Outside

in AlbumTaylor Swift

I didn't know what I would find

When I went looking for a reason, I know

I didn't read between the lines

And, baby, I've got nowhere to go

I tried to take the road less traveled by

But nothing seems to work the first few times

Am I right?

[Chorus:]

So how can I ever try to be better?

Nobody ever lets me in

I can still see you, this ain't the best view

On the outside looking in

I've been a lot of places

I've never been on the outside

You saw me there, but never knew

I would give it all up to be

A part of this, a part of you

And now it's all too late so you see

You could've helped if you had wanted to

But no one notices until it's too

Late to do anything

[Repeat Chorus]

So how can I ever try to be better?

Nobody ever lets me in

I can still see you, this ain't the best view

On the outside looking in

I've been a lot of lonely places

I've never been on the outside

LanguageEnglish
Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

The Outside by Taylor Swift is a poignant song about feelings of exclusion and isolation, particularly during high school years. Through vivid lyrical storytelling, Swift describes the emotional landscape of being an outsider and seeking acceptance. Key themes include loneliness, individuality, and the desire for belonging. Poignant moments in the song include Swift's reflections on her own experiences of feeling left out, which resonate deeply with anyone who has ever felt like they don't quite fit in.

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