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?