The Outsider
A Perfect Circle
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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 You're pounding on a fault line What'll it take to get it through to you precious Over this, why do you Wanna throw it away like this Such a mess, well I don't wanna 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 it's decadence Lying through your teeth again Suicidal imbecile You're pounding on a fault line What'll it take to get it through to you precious Over this, why do you wanna Throw it away like this Such a mess, well I don't 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 Lying to my face again Suicidal imbecile You're pounding on a fault line What'll it take to get it through to you precious 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
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Written by: BILLY HOWERDEL, MAYNARD JAMES KEENAN
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"The Outsider" is a song by "A Perfect Circle," an American rock supergroup formed in 1999. This song is one of their signature tracks.
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Album DebutThe song is part of their second studio album, "Thirteenth Step," which was released in September 2003.
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Lead VocalistMaynard James Keenan, also known for his work with the band Tool, is the lead vocalist for A Perfect Circle, and he was the one who performed the vocals for "The Outsider."
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Song Interpretation"The Outsider" is interpreted to be about the feelings of frustration and confusion one might feel when dealing with someone with a severe addiction or mental health issue, tying in with the overall theme of the "Thirteenth Step" album, which grapples with the topic of addiction.
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Chart SuccessThe track was a significant hit for the band; it achieved high rankings on several music charts, including reaching number 5 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and 15 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Outsider" was directed by Mark Pellington, an American film director who had previously worked with A Perfect Circle on the music video for the song "Judith."
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Remix VersionThere's a remix of "The Outsider," called the "Apocalypse Mix," featured in the 2004 movie "Resident Evil: Apocalypse."
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Different VersionsThe song is so popular that it appears twice on the band's compilation album, "Three Sixty," released in 2013. One version is from the original "Thirteenth Step" album, and the other is a live rendition.
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Popular in Concerts"The Outsider" remains one of the most performed songs in A Perfect Circle's concert setlists, showcasing its lasting popularity.
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Lyrics ControversyThe song’s lyrics were misunderstood by some as glorifying suicide. However, the band clarified that it was written from the perspective of a person who doesn’t understand mental health issues.
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