Outside

Lou Reed · Mistrial [1986]

Outside the world's a mindless child

outside

Outside reflects the worst of styles

outside

Inside when you're in my arms

a mindless child is still to be borne

Inside, baby, when we come inside



Outside the politics of greed

outside

Outside misbehavior seethes

outside

Mindless repression dominates the street

while I kneel down and kiss your feet

Inside, baby, when we come inside

outside



Outside they don't think they breed

outside

Outside emotion determines need

outside

Outside the world's a mindless child

that we could bring to life in your arms

Inside, baby, when we come inside



Outside the politics of hate an greed

outside

Outside the world's a mindless child

outside

But when I hold you in my arms

it's a mindless child that you want

Inside, no matter 'bout the world Outside



Inside, a baby's what you want inside