Outside Looking In
1208 · Feedback Is Payback
He never took a chance, her never had a
chance
Cause he was force fed he had to live his
death sentence
See, he was a new face with a nice smile
He got sucked in got spit out
He was the winner by the standars of gold-digger
A success story in six figures
Outside looking in
It was wasted life on the dream
Outside looking in
He was wasted
Turn your back to the world
So then he grew old, he thought he grew wise
He thought he'd know a bad seed in swarm of flies
They couldn't wait to consider him family
Take what they could get and keep walkin'
And on his death bed surrounded by his friends
He saw the faces and no substance, let go
With a smile of serenity, he needed change for enternity
On the outside looking in
It was wasted life on a dream
On the outside looking in
He should of seen their dream as a sin
On the outside looking in
It was wasted life on the dream
On the outside looking in
He was wasted
Turn you back on the world
It's what he didn't know, he didn't know that killed him
It's what he didn't know, he didn't know that killed him
It's what he didn't know, he didn't know that killed him
It's what he didn't know
It's what he didn't know (on the outside looking in)
It's what he didn't know (it was wasted life on a dream)
It's what he didn't know (on the outside looking in)
It's what he didn't know (he was wasted)
Turn your back on the world
Outside Looking In
Outside Looking In stands as a defining track on 1208's album Feedback Is Payback, capturing the band's distinct approach to English rock. The recording showcases the group's ability to blend introspective themes with driving rhythms, creating a sound that resonates with listeners seeking emotional depth. As part of a cohesive collection that includes tracks like Pick Your Poison and Slowburn, the song highlights the artist's commitment to exploring personal narratives within a structured musical framework. The track's production emphasizes dynamic shifts and melodic clarity, reinforcing the band's reputation for crafting memorable compositions. This work remains a significant song in their discography, reflecting the creative energy and thematic consistency that characterize their output during this period.