Navigating San Francisco on a skateboard.
1 Jun 2015 · 2 min

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The excerpt is a lyrical monologue in which the speaker repeatedly declares being "on the outside," emphasizing feelings of separation, resilience, and yearning. The speaker speaks of watching someone, the power in that observation, and the desire to demonstrate how it feels. Themes of love, strength, and self‑sufficiency surface through repeated lines like "Gotta be so strong" and "No holding on." The repetition creates a hypnotic rhythm that underscores the emotional tension between wanting closeness and accepting distance, ultimately portraying an outsider’s resolve to stay strong despite emotional isolation.










