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Stranded
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All the things that we might do someday?
And who's to know the truth
That what you do is never what you say
Hobsons Choice, enjoy the thrill
Going out, but you don't even care
When all the passion's gone
You can sit and choose which dress to wear
When I can fear the world in me?
So here we are stranded, it's not the way we planned
On our island, lost at sea
Cote d'azur, St. Tropez
Hollywood or Monte Carlo Bay
When all is said and done
Love is rich, but wealth's second to none
Heart and soul, you decide
Far off places, you might need to go
A million miles away
In search of something you already know
Here we are stranded, where is love to land
When I can fear the world in me?
So here we are stranded, it's not the way we planned
On our island, lost at sea
On a mountainside, let the memories fly
And feel this washed away
We can question why, will our love survive
One more, lonely, long Summers day?
Are we right or wrong, to wait so long
When it's our ship docked in the bay?
Should we sail or stay?
Was it over anyway?
In "Stranded," the singer is pondering the uncertainty of a relationship and the future that lies ahead. The lyrics suggest confusion and disillusionment as the singer tries to reconcile the promises that were made with the reality of the present moment. The phrase "Hobson's choice" suggests that the singer feels stuck in a difficult situation, as if there are no good options available. The song takes place on an island, which serves as a metaphor for the stranded and isolated feeling that the singer experiences.
The first verse sets the scene for the rest of the song, with the singer questioning the validity of the promises made by the other person in the relationship. The second verse shifts to more concrete imagery, with references to specific locations like Cote d'Azur and St. Tropez. The final verse presents a series of questions about the future of the relationship, with the singer wondering whether to stay or sail away. The repetition of the phrase "stranded, lost at sea" throughout the song emphasizes the sense of uncertainty and isolation that the singer feels.
Overall, "Stranded" is a thoughtful exploration of the complexities of relationships and the difficulties of navigating the unknown. It is a reflection on the human condition of being uncertain and vulnerable, and it can resonate with anyone who has ever felt stranded or lost.
- The song was released in 1992 as part of the album "Tears Roll Down (Greatest Hits 82-92)" by the English band Tears for Fears.
- The album was a retrospective collection of many of the band's greatest hits, including "Shout," "Memories Fade," and "Everybody Wants to Rule the World."
- "Stranded" was not released as a single, but it remains a favorite among fans.
- The song features lush instrumentation, including layers of keyboards and guitars, as well as a prominent bassline.
- The lyrics were written by Tears for Fears frontman Roland Orzabal, who is known for his introspective and poetic writing style.
- The music video for "Stranded" features footage of the band performing the song in front of a green screen, with visuals of a stormy ocean in the background.
- "Stranded" has been covered by several other artists, including the Finnish band Kingston Wall and the Canadian singer-songwriter Emm Gryner.
- The song has been included on several other Tears for Fears compilations, including "Gold" and "The Hurting/Talking Heads."
- The chords for "Stranded" are not readily available, but the song uses a standard pop/rock chord progression and features several key changes throughout.
Line by Line Meaning
How's it so, you describe,
You talk about all the things we might do in the future.
All the things that we might do someday?
You describe all the possible things we could do in the future.
And who's to know the truth
But it's impossible to know for sure.
That what you do is never what you say
You often don't follow through with what you say you'll do.
Hobsons Choice, enjoy the thrill
You feel like you have no real choice.
Going out, but you don't even care
You're going through the motions without passion.
When all the passion's gone
You've lost the spark in what you're doing.
You can sit and choose which dress to wear
You're left with insignificant decisions to make.
Here we are stranded, where is love to land
We're stuck and don't know what to do about our relationship.
When I can fear the world in me?
When I'm afraid of my own feelings and thoughts.
So here we are stranded, it's not the way we planned
Our relationship isn't going the way we hoped it would.
On our island, lost at sea
We're metaphorically lost and unsure.
Cote d'azur, St. Tropez
Dreamy, exotic locations that represent freedom.
Hollywood or Monte Carlo Bay
Fanciful, luxurious places of escape.
When all is said and done
When everything is considered.
Love is rich, but wealth's second to none
Love is more important than all the money in the world.
Heart and soul, you decide
You have to make a heartfelt decision about what you really want.
Far off places, you might need to go
Places that are far away from everything else that we're familiar with.
A million miles away
A great distance from home.
In search of something you already know
Looking for something that you know, deep down, you already have.
On a mountainside, let the memories fly
Remembering things from the past while in a peaceful place.
And feel this washed away
Getting rid of negative thoughts and feelings.
We can question why, will our love survive
Wondering if our relationship will last.
One more, lonely, long Summers day?
A day that feels like it will never end and is full of sadness.
Are we right or wrong, to wait so long
Questioning whether it was the right decision to wait so long to address our issues.
When it's our ship docked in the bay?
When it's our relationship that's stuck and not moving forward.
Should we sail or stay?
Should we try to fix things or give up and move on?
Was it over anyway?
Did our relationship end a long time ago, without us realizing it?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SHAWN CARTER, DAVID EVANS, PAUL DAVID HEWSON, KASSEEM DEAN
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@crittheory
Lyrics... a growing sickness in the heart
Defective, lack of control
The cure is somewhere in the silence
But I'm crushed by the noise inside
Don't lock the door on me
You'd kill me, face down, dead
Another part of me falls for you
Another day in the dark
No, no
Stranded in the night
Stranded in the cold
Don't lock the door on me
You'd kill me, face down, dead
Another part of you gone to waste
Please hear me out
You kill me, face down, dead
Another day in the dark
Don't lock the door on me
You'd kill me, face down, dead
Another part of you gone to waste
Please hear me out
You kill me, face down, dead
Another day in the dark
Leave the moment alone
Leave the moment alone
Leave the moment alone
Leave the moment alone
@pexme
The lyrics as I heard them. I love you guys!
A growing sickness in my heart
To sick to block out the truth
The cure is somewhere in the silence
but I'm crushed by the noise inside
Don't lock the door on me
You kill me face down dead
Another part of me, falls for you
Another day in the dark
NO!!! NO!!!
Stranded in the night
Stranded in the cold
Don't lock the door on me
You kill me face down dead
Another part of you gone to waste
Please hear me out
You kill me face down dead
Another day in the dark
Don't lock the door on me
You kill me face down dead
Another part of you gone to waste
Please hear me out
You kill me face down dead
Another day in the dark
Leave the moment alone (x several times)
Hopefully this is not too far from the real lyrics. :) <3
@LostInVegas
Love this song!
@ibanezartist867
Your videos introduced me to Gojira, thank you so much for that! Are their songs still on your playlist?
@Knutskalas
Lost In Vegas yes you do!
@BirdMan00
JJTRONE Yes.
@orionbenjamin7484
I seen these guys on ur channel....I just now remember the band that the guitars remind me of during the chorus....the band IN FLAMES....yes indeed this band is pretty badass! U guys get Ryan a guitar and George a mic i'll come drop some drums for u guys.....if George, don't take the kit from me that is!!!
@maioio
love your reviews! The Dillinger Escape Plan - 43 % Burnt, just for fun please!!
@josem21
Gojira, Tool, Meshuggah and Opeth they're beyond talent.
@josem21
@Forever Thing Schism, lateralus, Pneuma, Sober...
@josem21
@Forever Thing Vicarious too... 7 minutes of art 🎶 🤘🏽
@josem21
@Forever Thing they have they own world in the videos