You closed the door in front of me 
I wait patiently outside 
And as the minutes tick away 
I feel my anger rise 

And who's the object of my rage 
And who's not being fair? 
Is it you for your indifference 
Or me for just standing there? 

Cause in my mind the room beyond 
Is bathed in golden light; 
I dream about you through the day 
And I toss and turn at night. 

Sometimes it's hard to understand 
When they say that pride's a sin. 
Should I go or should I stay 
On the outside looking in? 

Well I didn't make the grave today 
And I'm not the only one. 
But my heart won't stop hurting me 
By feeling all alone. 

Maybe we'll trade places in some not-so-distant year 
I hear your voice a-calling now 
And I cover up my ears. 

Cause in my mind the room beyond 
Is bathed in golden light; 
I dream about you through the day 
And I toss and turn at night. 

Sometimes it's hard to understand 
When they say that pride's a sin. 
Should I go or should I stay 
On the outside looking in? 

Well I can brag on the things I've done 
Or the places I have been; 
But I've never found a cure for 
On the outside looking in. 

Sometimes it's hard to understand 
When they say that pride's a sin. 
Should I go or should I stay 
On the outside looking in?