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Who’s Outside?!

“I’m Outside” is a declaration of presence, freedom, and perspective. It’s a song about movement — not just physically being out in the world with a camera, but spiritually stepping outside of limiting systems, expectations, and inherited narratives. Through this lyrics breakdown, I want to unpack what “outside” really means to me: independence, creative alignment, and choosing to see the world through my own lens.

This track lives at the intersection of filmmaking, music, culture, and consciousness. It’s about being in motion, staying curious, and letting creativity be both the tool and the path.

Intro: Where You At?

The song opens with a call-and-response energy — “Where you at?” — which immediately establishes contrast. While others might be waiting, watching, or hesitating, I’m already outside. I’m filming, creating, and building in real time.

When I say I was “making movies and they bad,” I’m not talking about bad as in flawed — I’m talking about Michael Jackson ‘Bad’. Confident. Bold. Unapologetic. The intro sets the tone: this is about ownership of craft, momentum, and showing up fully.

Being outside isn’t about flexing. It’s about being active in your purpose.

The Hook: Outside the Matrix

I’m outside zooming / I’m outside winning / I’m outside snapping / I’m outside filming

The hook is simple, repetitive, and intentional. It mirrors the rhythm of real life when you’re locked into your flow. Outside represents freedom from the “matrix” — the systems that tell you who you’re supposed to be, how you’re supposed to work, and what success should look like.

When my camera’s rolling, I’m present. I’m observing. I’m participating without being consumed. The camera becomes both a literal tool and a metaphor for awareness — a way to move through the world with intention instead of autopilot.

Verse 1: Perspective Is the Product

This verse dives into the technical language of filmmaking — lenses, data, gear, connections — but the meaning runs deeper. Yes, I’m talking about cameras, hard drives, and light, but I’m really talking about perspective as value.

When I say I charge for my work, it’s not about ego or status. It’s about understanding that time, energy, experience, and vision have worth. Creativity isn’t free just because it’s expressive. There’s labor behind every frame.

Even lines about selling gear double as reflections on sharing perspective — what I’ve learned, what I’ve built, and what I’m offering to the world through my work and platforms.

Miami Roots & Cultural Memory

Being born and raised in Miami-Dade deeply shapes how I see the world. Filming Haitian communities, hearing Creole phrases on set, and blending culture into everyday work moments is part of my lived reality.

These lines are an ode to diaspora, heritage, and presence — capturing culture not as spectacle, but as life unfolding naturally. Sipping lemonade on set, wrapping another shoot, collaborating when aligned and getting paid when it’s business — it’s all part of the rhythm.

Hard work comes first. Smart work comes next.

Verse 2: Light Codes & Flow State

This verse leans into intuition and awareness. “Light codes” aren’t just technical — they’re moments of clarity. When you’re filming long enough, living intentionally enough, you start noticing patterns. Lessons. Signals.

Focus peaking, freezing time, bending light — these are filmmaking terms, but they also describe creative consciousness. Being in tune with your craft teaches you how to be in tune with yourself.

Lines about no longer carrying chains or clouds speak to generational healing. My ancestors carried weight so I could move freely. That freedom comes with responsibility — to show up with care, gratitude, and purpose.

Creating Your Own Lane

“I never fit in with those trends, so I made up my own style.”

This line sits at the heart of the song. I’ve never been interested in chasing what’s popular just to fit in. When something doesn’t exist, sometimes the only option is to build it yourself — whether that’s a sound, a platform, or a way of working.

Building a website with no code, creating spaces for Black stories, and carving out new creative paths isn’t about proving anything to anyone. It’s about responding to a gap with intention.

People may not understand your vision at first. That doesn’t mean it’s wrong. Often, it means you’re early.

Gratitude, Discipline & Direction

The final sections of the song reflect gratitude — for the camera, for collaborators, for moments of celebration and moments of challenge. Even when energy dips, grounding practices like meditation help me stay aligned.

Directing energy is just as important as directing a film. Where attention goes, momentum follows.

Being “outside” is a daily choice: to move with awareness, to do good where you can, and to stay connected to why you started.

Final Reflection

“I’m Outside” isn’t just a song about filming. It’s about choosing perspective. Choosing presence. Choosing to step outside of fear, limitation, and expectation — and into movement, curiosity, and self-trust.

If this song resonates with you, I hope it encourages you to step outside too — whatever that looks like in your life. Pick up your tools. Trust your lens. And keep moving.