With Strangers
Little Joy Lyrics
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That this would come to an end
He stole your heart from you
So you tossed me out to the wind
I keep pretending not to care
Oh the winter scent in her hair
Compels my hands to do
The things my heart wouldn't dare
I'll keep holding on to you
See no use perfecting lives with strangers
If only you, if only now
And in the twilight of this hour
When fools are mistaken for men
This shadow suits me well
My regrets are faced in the end
I'll keep holding on to you
See no use perfecting lives with strangers
If only you, if only now
I'll keep holding on to you
See no use perfecting lives with strangers
If only you, if only now
The song "With Strangers" by Little Joy tells the story of heartbreak, regret, and holding on to somebody despite the pain they caused. The opening lines of the song address the subject of betrayal, with the singer suggesting that they knew the relationship would come to an end because their lover was stolen away by somebody else. However, even though they were left behind, the singer simply cannot let go of their former flame, and they struggle with their feelings, while the winter scent in her hair compels his hands to do things his heart wouldn't dare.
In the middle section of the song, the singer reflects on the futility of trying to find new love and perfecting lives with strangers. They suggest that there is no use in trying to move on because they are still holding on to the hope that they might somehow reconcile with their former lover. In the end, the singer acknowledges their regrets and mistakes, but they still can't help but hold on to the memory of the past.
The lyrics of "With Strangers" are beautifully crafted, with poetic and insightful phrases that capture the essence of heartbreak, longing, and regret. The melody is soft and melancholic, creating a mood that perfectly matches the emotional content of the lyrics. Overall, this song is a powerful expression of the complexities of human relationships, and it showcases Little Joy's talent for creating poignant and meaningful music.
Line by Line Meaning
I bet you're wondering how I knew
I can imagine that you are curious about how I was aware of what was going to happen
That this would come to an end
That us being together would come to a conclusion
He stole your heart from you
Another man has taken your affections away from yourself
So you tossed me out to the wind
You let go of me without much regard
I keep pretending not to care
I'm acting like it doesn't matter but deep down it does
Oh the winter scent in her hair
The smell of her hair reminds me of the season of winter
Compels my hands to do
It urges me to take action
The things my heart wouldn't dare
To take actions that my feelings wouldn't normally allow me to do
I'll keep holding on to you
I'll keep trying to keep our connection alive
See no use perfecting lives with strangers
I don't see the point in trying to find fulfillment with people we don't know
If only you, if only now
I wish it could be just you and me, and that it could happen soon
And in the twilight of this hour
As the sun begins to set, and it gets darker outside
When fools are mistaken for men
During a time where people who think they are wise, reveal themselves to be foolish
This shadow suits me well
The darkness fits my mood
My regrets are faced in the end
I will eventually come to terms with the mistakes that I've made
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: FABRIZIO MORETTI, JORDANA SHAPIRO, RODRIGO AMARANTE NEVES
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@rebaivs189
I bet you're wondering how I knew
That this would come to an end
He stole your heart from you
So you tossed me out to the wind
I keep pretending not to care
Oh the winter scent in her hair
Compels my hands to do
The things my heart wouldn't dare
I'll keep holding on to you
See no use perfecting lives with strangers
If only you, if only now
And in the twilight of this hour
When fools are mistaken for men
This shadow suits me well
My regrets are faced in the end
I'll keep holding on to you
See no use perfecting lives with strangers
If only you, if only now
I'll keep holding on to you
See no use perfecting lives with strangers
If only you, if only now
@fernandafuturo7077
that song suits well the end of a relationship that was never meant to exist.
@onagy7569
how i feel ...
@dde1863
the fact that most of the comments are from years ago truly shows how timeless this song is. a masterpiece.
@yeahja
mükemmel bir şarkı ya
@dde1863
@@yeahja öyle gerçekten! arka planındaki strokes'un son albümünü yakaladım sanki, müzik zevkin kaliteli. :)
@yeahja
@@dde1863 teşekkür ederim, burada olmanız da sizin kalitenizin bir göstergesi :)
@arianap.1249
Play this at my funeral please
@tippysunshine
Currently drinking a bottle of wine to myself while this song plays in the background.
@erikverdusco7306
You and me both.
@giannasanandres9251
Main character energy