Waiting Outside the Lines

Greyson Chance

About Waiting Outside the Lines

"Waiting Outside the Lines" is the debut single of American pop rock singer Greyson Chance. The song was written by Aaron Michael Cox and produced by Da Internz and Ron Fair. It was released exclusively to iTunes on October 26, 2010. The CD single was later released on December 14, 2010 under eleveneleven, Maverick Records, and Geffen Records . It also contained a studio version of cover hits from Lady Gaga and Augustana. The official remix features vocals from Filipina pop and R&B singer Charice. The song's accompanying music video was directed by Sanaa Hamri. 


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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?

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Greyson Chance

Greyson Michael Chance (born August 16, 1997) is an American pop rock singer, songwriter, pianist whose April 2010 performance of Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi" at a sixth-grade music festival became a hit on YouTube, gaining over 48 million views as of September 12, 2012. Two of his original compositions, "Stars" and "Broken Hearts", gained over 5 and 7 million views respectively on his YouTube channel. His début single, "Waiting Outside the Lines", was released in October 2010. Chance's début album, Hold On 'Til the Night, was released on August 2, 2011. more »

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Written by: MARCOS PALACIOS, ERNEST CLARK, ERIC BELLINGER, AARON MICHAEL COX, GREYSON CHANCE

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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14 facts about this song

Release Date
"Waiting Outside The Lines" was released on October 26, 2010. The track serves as Greyson Chance's debut single.
Chart Performance
The song charted on the Billboard Hot 100, debuting at number 88, showcasing its initial popularity.
Album Inclusion
"Waiting Outside The Lines" is a part of Greyson's debut studio album "Hold On 'Til The Night" which was released in 2011.
Songwriter Contribution
The song was written by respected songwriter Aaron Michael Cox and Idol Daoud who have worked with several known artists.
Producer
The track was produced by The Matrix, a production team known for their work with artists like Avril Lavigne and Keanu Reeves.
Music Video
The music video for "Waiting Outside The Lines" premiered in December 2010 and features Greyson playing a piano on a busy city street.
Song Theme
The song resonates with personal growth and self-discovery themes. It encourages listeners to step outside of their comfort zones and take risks.
T.V. Debut
"Waiting Outside The Lines" was performed live for the first time on the 'Ellen DeGeneres Show' which greatly boosted Greyson's recognition.
Remix
A remix of "Waiting Outside the Lines" featuring Charice was released as Greyson's second single.
Piano Influence
Greyson's strong piano skills play a leading role in the dynamics of the song, giving it a robust, emotional power.
Commercial Success
Though not a massive chart-topper, the song has enjoyed commercial success, selling hundreds of thousands of copies worldwide, making it a successful debut for Greyson Chance.
Song Duration
The song has a length of 3 minutes and 10 seconds, making it a standard length for a pop song.
Inspiration
Greyson has stated that he draws his songwriting inspiration from artists like Lady Gaga and Elton John, both of whom have likely influenced his style in "Waiting Outside the Lines".
Recognition
Despite his young age at releasing the track (he was only 12), Greyson’s mature voice and meaningful lyrics in "Waiting Outside the Lines" has generated much praise from music critics.

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