Inside Looking Out
Inside Looking Out

Grand Funk Railroad - Inside Looking Out Lyrics

Southern Rock
Jul 3, 1990
149
Inside Looking Out Music Video

Inside Looking Out Lyrics

I'm sitting here lonely like a broken man.
I serve my time doin' the best I can.
Walls and bars they surround me.
But, I don't want no sympathy.

No baby, no baby,
All I need is some tender lovin'.
To keep me sane in this burning oven.
And, when my time is up, you'll be my reefer.

Life gets worse on God's green earth.
Be my reefer, got to keep smokin' that thing.
No, no, no, no, no, no.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no.

I said now baby... baby...let me smoke it...smoke it...
Makes me feel good...feel good, yes, I feel good...ahhhhh...
Yes, I feel alright...feel alright... yes, I feel alright...feel alright...
Yes, I feel alright...ahhhh...
Ohhhhh...

Ice cold water is runnin' through my veins.
They try and drag me back to work again.
Pain and blisters on my mind and hands.
I work all day making up burlap bags.

The oats they're feeding me are driving me wild.
I feel unhappy like a new born child.
Now, when my time is up, you wait and see.
These walls and bars won't keep that stuff from me.

No, no, baby,
Won't keep that stuff from me.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no.

I need you right now mama.
I need you right now baby.
Right by my side, honey.
All night long.

Make me feel alright...
Yes, all...yes, all...yes all...alright.

You better come on up and get down with me.
I'll make you feel real good, just you wait and see.

Make me feel alright...yes, I feel alright...
Yes, all...yes all... yes, alright.

Writer(s): ALAN LOMAX, BODIE CHANDLER, BRYAN JAMES CHANDLER, ERIC VICTOR BURDON
Copyright(s): Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, T.R.O. INC., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who originally performed the song 'Inside Looking Out'?

    'Inside Looking Out' was originally performed by The Animals and released as a single in 1966. It was their first single under the Decca Records label.

  2. Who wrote the lyrics for Grand Funk Railroad's version of 'Inside Looking Out'?

    The lyrics for Grand Funk Railroad's version of 'Inside Looking Out' are credited to Alan Lomax, Bodie Chandler, Bryan James Chandler, and Eric Victor Burdon.

  3. What was the inspiration behind 'Inside Looking Out'?

    The song is loosely based on a prison work chant titled 'Rosie,' attributed to C. B. and Axe Gang. The chant was collected by musicologist Alan Lomax and released in his album Popular Songbook. Eric Burdon of The Animals mentioned the band's desire to record a blues-influenced song originating from Mississippi prison music.

  4. When did Grand Funk Railroad cover 'Inside Looking Out'?

    Grand Funk Railroad covered 'Inside Looking Out' on their 1969 album 'Grand Funk (also known as The Red Album).' It remains a cornerstone of their live performances.

  5. What change occurred in The Animals around the release of 'Inside Looking Out'?

    The release of 'Inside Looking Out' marked the departure of drummer John Steel from The Animals. He was replaced by Barry Jenkins, who later played with Eric Burdon and the Animals.

  6. How did Grand Funk Railroad come to cover 'Inside Looking Out'?

    Grand Funk Railroad, which was formed in 1969, admired The Animals and their music. They decided to cover 'Inside Looking Out' as part of their debut album 'Grand Funk.' The song complements their hard-rock power trio style.

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