
The lyrics of Mariah Carey’s “Outside” delve into deeply personal themes, making it one of the most introspective tracks on her Butterfly album. Written by Mariah herself, the ballad explores feelings of isolation and the search for belonging. Moreover, its powerful message resonates with anyone who has felt like an outsider. As the final track on the album, it serves as a poignant conclusion to a project filled with self-expression and vulnerability. The beauty of Mariah Carey lyrics for ‘Outside’ lies in their ability to convey raw emotion, leaving a lasting impact on listeners.
Outside
[Verse 1]
It’s hard to explain
Inherently it’s just always been strange
Neither here nor there
Always somewhat out of place everywhere
Ambiguous
Without a sense of belonging to touch
Somewhere halfway
Feeling there’s no one completely the same
[Chorus]
Standing alone
Eager to just
Believe it’s good enough to be what
You really are
But in your heart
Uncertainty forever lies
And you’ll always be
Somewhere on the
Outside
[Verse 2]
Early on, you face
The realization you don’t have a space
Where you fit in
And recognize you
Were born to exist
[Chorus]
Standing alone
Eager to just
Believe it’s good enough to be what
You really are
But in your heart
Uncertainty forever lies
And you’ll always be
Somewhere on the
Outside
[Bridge]
And it’s hard
And it’s hard
And it’s hard
[Verse 3]
Irreversibly
Falling in between
And it’s hard
And it’s hard
To be understood
As you are
As you are
Oh, and God knows
That you’re standing on your own
Blind and unguided
Into a world divided
You’re thrown
Where you’re never quite the same
Although you try, try, and try
To tell yourself
You really are
But in your heart – uncertainty forever lies
And you’ll always be
Somewhere on the outside
You’ll always be
Somewhere on the outside
Written by: Mariah Carey, Walter Afanasieff

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