‘'From The Outside’‘ expresses the struggle that comes with mental illness, especially of knowing what is good for you and what is not.
Vocalist Dan Lambton has openly spoken about his experiences with bipolar disorder and this song provides a look into his mind.
[Verse 1]
Swallowing the feeling
Counting cracks across the ceiling
Never reached the depths of them before
Finding flaws in every format
I know but haven't shown that
I could pick myself up off the floor
[Pre-Chorus]
I’ll fill my glass to take the edge off
The choice is mine
[Chorus]
From the outside, I seem fine
On the inside, I'm still sick
The pill's a temporary fix
From the outside, I seem fine
[Verse 2]
Redefine rock bottom
With these empty orange bottles
Never felt so paralyzed before (never felt this paralyzed)
We’re all looking for some answers
With the hangman’s broken lantern
Growing ever closer to the floor
[Pre-Chorus]
I’ll fill my glass to take the edge off
The choice is mine
[Chorus]
From the outside, I seem fine
On the inside, I'm still sick
The pill's a temporary fix
From the outside, I seem fine
[Bridge]
(Why do I, why do I) feel so damn cold?
(Why am I, why am I) still so low?
(Why should I, why should I) get up or get out?
Why should I? (Why?)
[Chorus]
From the outside, I seem fine
On the inside, I'm still sick
The pill's a temporary fix
From the outside, I seem fine
I seem fine
[Outro]
On the inside, I'm still sick
The pill's a temporary fix
From the outside
From The Outside was written by Kyle Fasel & Eric Haines & Dave Knox & Brian Blake & Dan Lambton.
From The Outside was produced by Mike Green.
Real Friends released From The Outside on Mon Jun 04 2018.
Vocalist Dan Lambton spoke to Rock Sound about the song.
This song in particular addresses uncertainties pertaining to not knowing what may be good for you or in your best interest. Whether it be medication, drugs, alcohol, psychiatric treatment, etc. and generally not being able to navigate the in...