DELANILA - It’s Been A While Since I Went Outside (Visual Poem)

"It's Been A While Since I Went Outside" is the fourth single from OVERLOADED, and was written during a time when I was working at home alone a lot, connected to the outside world through a screen and feeling isolated, much like most of the world is now. This video is a self-made DIY project that I'm calling a "visual poem," shot in downtown Manhattan during the COVID-19 outbreak on an iPhone and edited while in lockdown. While I don’t claim to be a serious filmmaker, I made it because the music felt reflective of the moment and as a proud, longtime New Yorker, I’ve found it quite emotional to see this extraordinary place, which is always packed even at strange hours in the morning, so deserted. It's like a weird dream that never seems to end, peaceful yet with a deep underlying tension. I wanted to show people what that feels like.

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Lyrics:

It’s been a while since I went outside
‘Cause the TV is on and my eyes are wide
I’m beginning to feel that this false world is real
And I should stay inside

It’s been a while since I said a word
All these hours on my own, feeling restless and spurned
But I’m never alone
I’ve got friends in the shows
And they’re not going anywhere

Hold on while I go
Hold on while I go
Hold on while I go
While I go back
I go back to sleep

It’s been a while since I felt awake
Tired of losing control, time’s running away
Tried to climb my way out from this dark hole of doubt
But I’m not going anywhere

Hold on while I go
Hold on while I go
Hold on while I go
While I go back
I go back to sleep

Tell my friends that I’m gone
And I won’t be back again
Tell my friends that I’m gone
Please don’t call for me again
‘Cause I’m wired, and I’m tired
I’m so bored of everything
I’m in overload
I’m in overload

Hold on while I go
Hold on while I go
Hold on while I go
While I go back
I go back to sleep

[kevinharrington]

heard this on WUSB this morning on the drive to work, immediate earhook, thank god the DJ named it or I'd be still searching, I'm 64 today, still finding great music, THNX for the Bday present .BTW this is gonna be my neighbors favorite song, whether they like it or not LOL

[deeptrance]

There is a nice feeling in your voice. Love your song, DELANILA

[harendrakalyan]

It's been a while since I heard such a smooth song!🤩

[timothybarksdale]

Great Feeling to a lovely &timely (!) song sung by an Exceptional Voice!

[kiisflorilegium]

Oh wow, I was not expecting a song when I clicked on this, but was pleasantly surprised! I love the contrast between the sped up clips and the slow motion ones, and you have a great voice

[mirsadturkcan]

You have a great voice.. I love you 🍀💐