On The Outside Looking In Lyrics - Tim O'brien

You close the door in front of me, I wait patiently outside 

But as the minutes tick away I feel the anger rise 

Who's the object of this rage, who's not being fair 

Is it you for your indifference or me for just standing there 

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In my mind the room beyond is bathed in golden light 

I dream about you through the day and I toss and turn at night 

Sometimes it's hard to understand, they say that pride's a sin 

Should I go or should I stay on the outside looking in 

I didn't make the grade today and I'm not the only one 

But my heart, it won't stop hurting and feeling all alone 

Maybe we'll trade places in some not too distant year 

I'll hear your voice calling out, I'll cover up my ears 

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