From the Outside
From the Outside

Wiley ft. Teddy, Jme - From the Outside Lyrics

Electronic
Nov 3, 2014
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From the Outside Music Video

From the Outside Lyrics

I've been in the wrong system, the wrong territory, for way too long
If I say it's right and I show it to Johnny, looks back at me like it sounds wrong
Who am I making music for then?
(Ask him) Me, the label or him?
I go macho on people eat their tunes 'cause really Wiley goes in
I'm torn between catering for me and the fans, (I'm going mad)
I only hear my big hits where people go to get tans, (Beach)
What's that to me is they want easy, I can't show skills
For the wayward music they want brother, I don't want mils (I don't want mils)

I step back looking in from the outside
Wondering if it sounds right
Sounds good to me
On this path it's good to be (Yeah)
You could do the hook for me (Okay)
Or I could do the hook for free (That's right!)
Got a rave booked at one
Leave an hour gap then I'm booked til three (uuhh)

Where do I start with this one
I was on the outside trying to get inside
With the tools outside I got inside
In a matter of time I was doing a lot
Might see me with a lighty on the block
Wiley told me to murk this
So I gotta make this worth it
When I spit, spit to kill, not only Fruity Loops that I kill
I'm a lord of the beats fam
Check YouTube, every man knows that it got real
Five bills for a grime beat, that's real
Had 'em scared and shook like I just got signed and dropped, let go from the deal
I'mma stack till I get mils

I step back looking in from the outside
Wondering if it sounds right
Sounds good to me
On this path it's good to be
Yeah, you could do the hook for me
Or I could do the hook for free
Got a rave booked at 1
Leave an hour gap then I'm booked til three

I don't know who's approval man's seeking
Or what crowd man's tryna be reaching
Don't wanna make tunes that are bait
I make music for an acquired taste
Started doing this thing 'cause I loved it
Not to make tunes for the general public
Our music is made to measure
Wiley is a national treasure
Not everybody is gonna like it
If they don't like it, fuck 'em
Man really started from the bottom
Walk in to radio, man ain't forgotten
I used to pay 5 pounds a week to get heard
Now I get five bags for spoken word
Personally I think man's winning
And it's only the end of the beginning

I step back looking in from the outside
Wondering if it sounds right
Sounds good to me
On this path it's good to be (Yeah)
You could do the hook for me (Okay)
Or I could do the hook for free (That's right!)
Got a rave booked at one
Leave an hour gap then I'm booked til three

I step back looking in from the outside
Wondering if it sounds right
Sounds good to me (Sounds good)
On this path it's good to be (Yeah)
You could do the hook for me (Okay)
Or I could do the hook for free (That's right!)
Got a rave booked at one
Leave an hour gap then I'm booked til three

Writer(s): DANIEL WRIGLEY, RICHARD COWIE, TED AWUAH
Copyright(s): Lyrics © THIRD SIDE AMERICA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who are the artists featured in 'From the Outside'?

    'From the Outside' is a collaboration between grime artists Wiley, Teddy (also known as Silencer), and Jme.

  2. What record labels are associated with Wiley?

    Wiley has been associated with several record labels throughout his career, including XL Recordings, Big Dada, Boy Better Know, and Warner Music Group. He also founded Eskibeat Recordings and A-List Records.

  3. What is the role of Teddy in 'From the Outside'?

    Teddy, also known as Silencer, is a producer who worked on 'From the Outside.' His production style is recognizable by his unique beats and sound trademarks.

  4. When did Wiley start making music?

    Wiley began his music career in the early 2000s. He initially gained recognition for his work with UK garage crew Pay As U Go and later became a key figure in creating grime music.

  5. Has Wiley faced any controversies?

    Yes, Wiley has faced multiple controversies, most notably for making anti-semitic comments on social media in July 2020. This led to him being banned from various platforms and having his MBE revoked in February 2024.

  6. 'From the Outside' mentions rave bookings; what does this imply about Wiley's performance schedule?

    'From the Outside' lyrics mention rave bookings at specific times, indicating that Wiley has a busy performance schedule often involving multiple gigs within short time frames.

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