What is the song Outside by Lyta all about?
First, what does “Cold” mean?
The well-known meaning of “Cold” is something that is of low temperature.
However, in the context of this song, cold means something unfriendly, harsh, hostile, uncaring, and so on.
In this song “Outside” by Lyta, the artist talks about the difficulty and hostility one faces outside before becoming successful. Cold outside means it is not easy outside
According to him, in a bid to be successful in life, he left home and struggled before becoming successful. Lyta faced the outside world which was filled with hostility. He says only those outside can understand the experience.
He further implores God to send his blessings his way so things can be rosy for him and he can eat good food, wear good clothes and be generous to people.
Lyrics to outside by Lyta
Intro
Lyta eh Lyta
Chorus
Na person wey dey outside na im know as e dey go (Outside) (It is the person that is outside that will know what and how it is going on.)
If you dey outside you go know as e dey go (Outside) (If you are outside, you will know how it is going)
Na person wey dey outside na im know as e dey go (Outside) (It is the person that is outside that will know what and how it is going on.)
If you dey outside you go know as e dey go (Outside) (If you are outside, you will know how it is going)
Post chorus
You can’t be here and there at the same time (You can’t be in two places at the same time.)
My brother make you think twice(My brother, so think twice.)
Here and there at the same time (Here and there at the same time.)
Make you think wise (Ensure you think twice)
It’s cold outside (Outside)
It is very hot outside (Outside)
Verse 1
O ti pe ti mo sa nle won wa mi kiri gan (I ran away from home a long time, they are in search of me.)
Papa dey find me mama no see mi yeh (Daddy was looking for me, my mum didn’t see me.)
Outside life no easy but I no get choice (Outside world is not easy, but I don’t have a choice.)
Look into my eyes and tell me what you see
Ebi lon pa mi (I am hungry.)
To ri mo o fe wo aso to ti ya kiri bo mi ni asiri (Because I don’ want to wear torn cloth, cover my secret.)
Bo mi ni aisiri (Cover my secret.)
Chorus
Na person wey dey outside na im know as e dey go (Outside) (It is the person that is outside that will know what and how it is going on.)
If you dey outside you go know as e dey go (Outside) (If you are outside, you will know how it is going)
Na person wey dey outside na im know as e dey go (Outside) (It is the person that is outside that will know what and how it is going on.)
If you dey outside you go know as e dey go (Outside) (If you are outside, you will know how it is going)
Post chorus
You can’t be here and there at the same time (You can’t be in two places at the same time.)
My brother make you think twice(My brother, so think twice.)
Here and there at the same time (Here and there at the same time.)
Make you think wise (Ensure you think twice)
It’s cold outside (Outside)
It is very hot outside (Outside)
Verse 2
Oludari ode orun da ri owo wa si odo mi (The creator/director of heavon affairs, direct money my way.)
Oludari ode orun dari ola wa si odo mi (The creator/director of heaven affairs, direct wealth my way.)
Cause there’s fire on the mountain (Because there is fire on the mountain)
Bless me with the —– so we can maintain
Cause I go settle boys for street na sure thing (Because I will settle boys on the street, it is certain)
Gbo ebe mi gbo ebe mi (Listen to my pleas)
Bo mi l’asiri (Cover my secret.)
Chorus
Na person wey dey outside na im know as e dey go (Outside) (It is the person that is outside that will know what and how it is going on.)
If you dey outside you go know as e dey go (Outside) (If you are outside, you will know how it is going)
Na person wey dey outside na im know as e dey go (Outside) (It is the person that is outside that will know what and how it is going on.)
If you dey outside you go know as e dey go (Outside) (If you are outside, you will know how it is going)
Post chorus
You can’t be here and there at the same time (You can’t be in two places at the same time.)
My brother make you think twice(My brother, so think twice.)
Here and there at the same time (Here and there at the same time.)
Make you think wise (Ensure you think twice)
It’s cold outside (Outside)
It is very hot outside (Outside)
Outro
It’s cold outside (Outside)
Outside
Duration: 3 minutes 19 seconds