About the song
Little Anthony & The Imperials’ 1964 hit “I’m on the Outside (Looking In)” is a soulful ballad that showcases the group’s smooth harmonies and emotional depth. The song expresses the pain and longing of someone who feels excluded from a love they once had.
Little Anthony’s distinctive, emotive falsetto vocals convey a sense of heartache and yearning, while the lush orchestration and doo-wop harmonies enhance the song’s melancholic mood. The poignant lyrics and the group’s heartfelt performance make this track a standout in their repertoire.
“I’m on the Outside (Looking In)” remains a timeless classic, highlighting Little Anthony & The Imperials’ ability to connect with listeners through relatable themes and beautiful melodies.
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Lyric
I’m on the outside, looking inAnd I wanna be, and I wanna be back on the inside with youYou are with somebody new and I don’t know what to do‘Cause I’m still in love with you(In love with you)I’m on the outside, looking inI don’t wanna be, I don’t wanna be left on the outside all aloneWell, I guess I’ve had my day, and you let me go my wayNow, it’s me who has to payI never should have gone awayI never should have gone away and left you like I didWith tears in your eyes, I thought you’d take me backBut now, to my surprise(To my surprise)I’m on the outside, looking inGotta find a way, gotta find a way back to your heart, dear, once againWon’t you take me back again? I’ll be waiting here ’til thenOn the outside, looking in (oh-oh-oh)Won’t you take me back again? I’ll be waiting here ’til thenOn the outside, looking inOn the outside, looking inOh-oh, looking inI don’t wanna be, I don’t wanna be, I don’t wanna be looking inOh-oh, looking in