| Midnight Oil – Outside World Lyrics | 3 years ago |
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Great song. I remember this song coming out when I was a kid, and the album 10 to 1 staying at number one in Australia for over 50 weeks. Here's a crack at what it means... It's not easy starting out with not much behind you. The outside world is the world of the bosses and the well to do. A card reference - the cards are good for them to stay where they are, and bad for you. Another year is another year of hard work trying to get somewhere. Another card reference - keep your cards hidden to try and maximize you hand. I've always loved the line "Maybe someday you could be a man Living quietly in a caravan". Living in a caravan (RV) is a cheap way of living in Australia, although it is not conventional. Maybe he or she could take this option to be free of the burden of work and debt. |
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