Inside Out
Phil Collins · No Jacket Required
Oh inside out, oh-oh inside out
Now everybody keeps on telling me how to be
Everybody tells me do what they say
Ooh I'll help myself it's up to me and no-one else
But till I'm ready just keep out of my way
Inside out, ooh you got me inside out
Oh inside out, oh-oh inside out
Now everybody's got me turning round, up and down
And here I am going out of my mind
But I won't lose sight of all the, the things I'm looking for
They're coming to me and I'm taking what's mine
Inside out, ooh you got me inside out
Oh inside out, oh-oh inside out
I'll play the game
We'll make the same mistakes
It's all the same
If we can give and take
Hold on, hold on, ooh
Hold on, hold on, ooh
Inside out, ooh you got me inside out
Oh inside out, oh-oh inside out
All of my life I've been searching and hanging on
Turn a corner, never know what I'd find
But now I'm back again like I never went away
Ooh let me in I'm through with wasting my time
Inside out, ooh you got me inside out
Oh inside out, oh-oh inside out
Oh inside out, ooh you got me inside out
Oh inside out, oh-oh inside out
Inside Out
Phil Collins' "Inside Out" stands as a defining track from his 1985 album "No Jacket Required," showcasing his evolution from pop to a more mature, soulful sound. Recorded during a period of significant personal and artistic growth, the song features Collins' signature smooth vocals layered over a lush, orchestral arrangement that blends rock energy with R&B sensibilities. Released alongside hits like "In the Air Tonight" and "Another Day in Paradise," it became a staple of the mid-80s pop landscape, reflecting the era's emphasis on polished production and emotional depth. The recording demonstrates Collins' ability to craft anthems that resonate universally, cementing his status as one of the genre's most influential figures of the decade.