This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
You'll never enjoy your life,
Living inside the box
You're so afraid of taking chances,
How you gonna reach the top?
Rules and regulations,
Force you to play it safe
Get rid of all the hesitation,
It's time for you to seize the day
Instead of just sitting around
And looking down on tomorrow
You gotta let your feet off the ground,
The time is now
I'm waiting, waiting, just waiting,
I'm waiting, waiting outside the lines
Waiting outside the lines
Waiting outside the lines
Try to have no regrets
Even if it's just tonight
How you gonna walk ahead
If you keep living blind
Stuck in my same position,
You deserve so much more
There's a whole world around us,
Just waiting to be explored
Instead of just sitting around
And looking down on tomorrow
You gotta let your feet off the ground,
The time is now, just let it go
Don't wanna have to force you to smile
I'm here to help you notice the rainbow
'Cause I know,
What's in you is out there
I'm waiting, waiting, just waiting,
I'm waiting, waiting outside the lines
Waiting outside the lines
Waiting outside the lines
I'm trying to be patient (I'm trying to be patient)
The first step is the hardest (the hardest)
I know you can make it,
Go ahead and take it
I'm waiting, waiting, just waiting, I'm waiting
I'm waiting, waiting, just waiting
I'm waiting, waiting outside the lines
Waiting outside the lines
Waiting outside the lines
You'll never enjoy your life
Living inside the box
You're so afraid of taking chances,
How you gonna reach the top?
Living inside the box
You're so afraid of taking chances,
How you gonna reach the top?
Rules and regulations,
Force you to play it safe
Get rid of all the hesitation,
It's time for you to seize the day
Instead of just sitting around
And looking down on tomorrow
You gotta let your feet off the ground,
The time is now
I'm waiting, waiting, just waiting,
I'm waiting, waiting outside the lines
Waiting outside the lines
Waiting outside the lines
Try to have no regrets
Even if it's just tonight
How you gonna walk ahead
If you keep living blind
Stuck in my same position,
You deserve so much more
There's a whole world around us,
Just waiting to be explored
Instead of just sitting around
And looking down on tomorrow
You gotta let your feet off the ground,
The time is now, just let it go
Don't wanna have to force you to smile
I'm here to help you notice the rainbow
'Cause I know,
What's in you is out there
I'm waiting, waiting, just waiting,
I'm waiting, waiting outside the lines
Waiting outside the lines
Waiting outside the lines
I'm trying to be patient (I'm trying to be patient)
The first step is the hardest (the hardest)
I know you can make it,
Go ahead and take it
I'm waiting, waiting, just waiting, I'm waiting
I'm waiting, waiting, just waiting
I'm waiting, waiting outside the lines
Waiting outside the lines
Waiting outside the lines
You'll never enjoy your life
Living inside the box
You're so afraid of taking chances,
How you gonna reach the top?
Lyrics submitted by heartbeatsforyou
Waiting Outside the Lines Lyrics as written by Ernest Clark Marcos Palacios
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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