Help me if you can
It's just that this
Is not the way I'm wired, so

Could you please
Help me understand why
You've given in to all these
Reckless dark desires you're

Lying to yourself again
Suicidal imbecile
Think about it, you're pounding on a fault line
What'll it take to get it through to you precious
I'm over this, why do you wanna throw it away like this?
Such a mess, why would I want to watch you?

Disconnect and self destruct one bullet at a time
What's your rush now?
Everyone will have his day to die

Medicated, drama queen
Picture perfect, numb belligerence
Narcissistic drama queen
Craving fame and all its decadence

Lying through your teeth again
Suicidal imbecile
Think about it, you're pounding on a fault line
What'll it take to get it through to you, precious?
Go with this, why do you wanna throw it away like this?
Such a mess, why would I wanna watch you

Disconnect and self destruct one bullet at a time
What's your rush now?
Everyone will have his day to die

They were right about you
They were right about you

Lying to my face again
Suicidal imbecile
Think about it, you're pounding on the fault line
What'll it take to get it through to you, precious?
I'm over this, why do you wanna throw it away like this
Such a mess
Over this, over this

Disconnect and self destruct, one bullet at a time
What's your hurry, everyone will have his day to die
If you choose to pull the trigger
Should your drama prove sincere
Do it somewhere far away from here


Lyrics submitted by Enjoi353

The Outsider Lyrics as written by Maynard James Keenan Billy Howerdel

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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    I like the Frosted Yogurt Mix better.

    dredon April 01, 2005   Link
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    yeah... well i put these lyrics up cuz im not sure if many of u guys have heard about the remix to the outsider... if u havent its on the Resident Evil: Apocolypse album... and if u liked the original version id deff recommend u try to listen to this someday

    Enjoi353on April 02, 2005   Link
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    yeah it is a pretty good song eh? but i'm a bit bitter that you beat me by a few days of putting this song on songmeanings... but you probably did a much better job then i would... good job!

    Masonon April 05, 2005   Link
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    lol thanks mason

    Enjoi353on April 07, 2005   Link
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    actuall TREXOR it is called the "resident renholder mix"....::looks at cd cover:: yep thats what it says...N E ways ...great song....i lyk the original more tho ~~:rissa:~~

    ASoundlessScream45on May 18, 2005   Link
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    Actually, Trexor is right. Assuming we're al; talking about the aMOTION Remix CD... It is indeed the Apocalypse Mix. The renholder mix is Judith. But like he said. It doesn't matter all that much.

    MaverickXon September 29, 2005   Link
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    Ok, let's just assume that I haven't seen Resident Evil (the movie) and that I just recently began listening to A Perfect Circle. Taking all that into consideration, would someone please tell me what they think this song means? I'm not complaining, but no one put up their interpretation, and isn't that kind of the point? Thanks guys!

    YoungMasteron December 16, 2005   Link
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    This is about someone whos always complaining about how (their most likely normal) bad their life is and talking suicide and crap. Just approach the song like that seems pretty obvious...

    Izzeh331on November 19, 2007   Link
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    This is a good remix of a great song. I love what he's trying to say here, about the pointlessness of suicide and all that.

    Freewheeleron December 12, 2007   Link
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    I love this remix... It brings such a dark but calming feeling...

    SalviaSon July 15, 2009   Link

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