She takes a walk on the outsidenOutside of her own skinnNo doubt without this type of protectionnYou just might get innShe keeps her thoughts on the dark sidenThat way no good gets innNo doubt without this type of protectionnShe'd be an optimistnnWhy is it, you insistnHeading for those brick wallsnEyes a mist, clenching fistnStubbornness insures the fallnI swear I'd lend a handnBut you'd rather notnI swear I'd get you backnBack from the outsidennShe keeps her heart on the safe sidenLocked tight for conveniencenNo doubt without this type of protectionnYou just might get to itnShe keeps her mind thinking about yesterdaynShe keeps her thoughts entangled in some old chainsnAnd I get the feeling all she wants is to be freednnWhy is it, you insistnHeading for those brick wallsnEyes a mist, clenching fistnStubbornness insures the fallnI swear I'd lend a handnBut you'd rather notnI swear I'd get you backnBack from the outsidennSilly girl, you're heading for some rough timesnSilly girl, the sooner that you realizenWe'll come together, and I'll set your mind at ease