Odd One Out Lyrics – Token

Odd One Out Lyrics Meaning

[Intro: Kam Patterson]
This intro feels like someone calling Token out for always bringing up his dad’s death in songs. They’re basically saying, “We get it, stop repeating it.” It’s like they’re annoyed and trying to tell him that everyone’s got their own problems too. It sounds cold and dismissive, showing how people sometimes get tired of someone else’s pain, even if it’s real and heavy. It’s a brutal way of showing how society can lack empathy.

[Pre-Chorus: Token]
Token’s in his own head, battling inner thoughts that feel loud and out of control. He’s in a space—maybe mentally or literally—where there’s noise, confusion, and maybe even partying going on, but he’s disconnected. There’s a girl who sees a bit of good in him, but she can’t seem to dig deep enough to really understand him or stick around. Like everyone else, she leaves. He mentions drinking—tiny bottles called nips—and how that’s his escape. It’s his coping method when things get hard, even though it’s not healthy. Traveling, drinking, and running away from feelings seem to be a pattern for him. If someone actually starts caring about him or falls in love, he pushes them away instead of letting them in. He treats relationships like temporary things, putting people on ice like a hockey puck—cold and distant—because he expects them to leave anyway. It shows how guarded and emotionally worn out he is.

[Chorus: Token]
He’s asking to be left alone because he feels like he doesn’t fit in anywhere. Calling himself “the odd one out” shows he’s aware of how different or disconnected he is from everyone else. It’s like he’s accepted being the outsider, even though it hurts.

[Verse 1]
Token’s dealing with his grandma’s death and starts wondering what happens after we die. He questions if she’s watching over him and if her passing somehow caused his mom’s eating issues. Then he jokes about her being reincarnated, using humor to cope with his grief. His thoughts on religion are scattered—he was raised Jewish but now leans toward Buddhism, nearly became atheist, and might try Catholicism. It shows he’s spiritually lost or searching. But while he’s not devoted to any religion, he *is* committed to his loved ones, his dreams, and his passions. He’s constantly changing, even monthly, and life feels like a confusing game of chess. Nights are often filled with alcohol and chaos. He admits he’s bad at keeping in touch with people and only reaches out after they die, which adds to his guilt. He wishes he could hand the phone to God to talk to people he’s lost.

He plays with the phrase “bad to the bone” in a funny, dark way, referencing osteoporosis. He brings up a friend growing in a weird way, maybe artistically or personally, while popping Adderall to stay focused. If that friend goes too far, they need help getting home. He mentions his luxurious life—Paris-like vibes, expensive clothes from Rome—yet it still feels hollow. The women at his shows seem fake, like they’re just in it for the thrill and leave quickly. He compares them to fast food or sports plays, showing how shallow and temporary his connections feel, even while surrounded by fame.

[Pre-Chorus: Token]
The storm in Token’s head is still going. There’s chaos in his mind, and he feels unseen by people around him, especially women who get close but don’t stick around. He thinks maybe one of them will see his true self someday, or maybe they’ll just decide it’s not worth the effort and leave, like everyone else. That repeated cycle of hope and rejection weighs on him. When things get bad, he goes back to drinking, taking those small bottles with him everywhere. That’s how he escapes while on the road. And just like before, when a woman starts to care, he pushes her away, puts her “on ice,” and expects the worst. He acts cold to protect himself because he believes no one ever really stays.

[Chorus: Token]
He repeats that plea to be left alone, embracing the role of the “odd one out.” He’s tired of trying to fit in or explain himself. He feels like the outsider, always left behind or misunderstood.

[Verse 2]
Token feels so emotionally numb that he says even crashing a car wouldn’t feel real. He told his mom he was having dark thoughts, but she didn’t really help, which left him feeling even more alone. He talks about how everything in life seems connected, especially through his music—like every new verse is tied to an old one. When he’s with someone intimately, they look for meaning too, trying to understand him deeply. He believes things happen for a reason, even if it’s messy. He recalls watching *Intervention* and seeing his sister on screen—struggling with addiction. He regrets not trusting his gut back then. She’s clean now, which is good, but he’s still the one who exposed her story to the world. He knows he’s messy and hurtful, but he wants to be left alone in that mess without judgment.

Then he points out how his friends have changed into the exact people they once said they’d never become. He gave them confidence, thinking it would help them, but they ran with it in ways he didn’t expect. Now they flex material stuff like homes, designer clothes, or guns, which makes him miss the simpler days when being around him didn’t require showing off. He feels like he’s the only one who hasn’t changed in a bad way. Then it hits harder—he finds out his dad’s family had money, but that didn’t change anything. His dad still left, then died, and his mom retired. It’s all strange and unsettling. Now, he barely trusts anyone. He remembers how his dad couldn’t walk at the end but still left. Token says when he dies, don’t bury him with money. Instead, share it so others can repeat his mistakes—like a dark joke or a warning about learning nothing from the past.

[Chorus: Token]
Once again, he repeats that lonely line about being the “odd one out.” He doesn’t want comfort anymore, just space. He’s stuck in the identity of someone who never really belonged.

[Outro: Kam Patterson]
The outro sounds like someone criticizing Token’s style—basically saying, “Enough with all this deep, complicated, lyrical stuff.” They want straightforward music with catchy hooks and clean verses. It feels like a jab at artists like Token who use rap to dig into serious emotional topics, showing how people often dismiss vulnerability in favor of simple entertainment.