Stranger In Moscow
迈克尔·杰克逊 Michael Jackson Lyrics
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Mask of life, feelin' insane
Swift and sudden fall from grace
Sunny days seem far away
Kremlin's shadow belittlin' me
Stalin's tomb won't let me be
On and on and on it came
Wish the rain would just let me
How does it feel (How does it feel)
How does it feel
How does it feel
When you're alone
And you're cold inside
Here abandoned in my fame
Armageddon of the brain
KGB was doggin' me
Take my name and just let me be
Then a beggar boy called my name
Happy days will drown the pain
On and on and on it came
And again, and again, and again
Take my name and just let me be
How does it feel (How does it feel)
How does it feel
How does it feel
How does it feel
How does it feel (How does it feel now)
How does it feel
How does it feel
When you're alone
And you're cold inside
How does it feel (How does it feel)
How does it feel
How does it feel
How does it feel
How does it feel (How does it feel now)
How does it feel
How does it feel
When you're alone
And you're cold inside
Like a stranger in Moscow (oh, not the same)
Like a stranger in Moscow (oh, not the same)
We're talkin' danger
We're talkin' danger, baby
Like a stranger in Moscow
We're talkin' danger
We're talkin' danger, baby
Like a stranger in Moscow
I'm livin' lonely
I'm livin' lonely, baby
Stranger in Moscow
The lyrics to Michael Jackson's song "Stranger in Moscow" depict feelings of isolation, loneliness, and desperation. The imagery used - "wandering in the rain," "abandoned in my fame," "armageddon of the brain" - creates a sense of despair and confusion. The singer portrays himself as a stranger in a foreign city, with the Kremlin's shadow belittling him and Stalin's tomb haunting him. He wishes for the rain to stop so that he can move on from these emotional burdens.
The chorus repeats the questions "How does it feel?" and "When you're alone and you're cold inside" to emphasize the theme of loneliness and isolation. The final verse introduces a glimmer of hope as a beggar boy calls the singer's name and promises "happy days will drown the pain," implying that there is still hope for happiness despite the difficulties of life.
Overall, "Stranger in Moscow" is a powerful and emotionally charged portrayal of the struggles of life, particularly for someone in the public eye like Michael Jackson.
Line by Line Meaning
I was wandering in the rain
Walking aimlessly through the rain
Mask of life, feelin' insane
Feeling like I'm wearing a disguise and going crazy
Swift and sudden fall from grace
Rapid and unexpected downfall from a position of high esteem
Sunny days seem far away
The good times feel like they're in the distant past
Kremlin's shadow belittlin' me
Feeling inferior in the presence of the grandeur of the Kremlin
Stalin's tomb won't let me be
Feeling haunted by the legacy of Stalin and the sins of the past
On and on and on it came
It kept happening over and over again
Wish the rain would just let me
Wishing I could escape this never-ending rain and misery
Here abandoned in my fame
Feeling alone and isolated despite my fame and success
Armageddon of the brain
A battle of epic proportions going on in my head
KGB was doggin' me
Feeling constantly watched and followed by the secret police
Take my name and just let me be
Wishing I could reinvent myself and escape the scrutiny of the media and public
Then a beggar boy called my name
Finding an unexpected connection and feeling uplifted by a random encounter with a poor boy
Happy days will drown the pain
Anticipating that better times will help me forget my troubles
And again, and again, and again
The cycle keeps repeating
Like a stranger in Moscow
Feeling like I don't belong in this unfamiliar place
We're talkin' danger
This is a situation full of peril
I'm livin' lonely
Living a life of isolation and loneliness
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL JOE JACKSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@vishalchoudhary6811
I was wandering in the rain
Mask of life, feelin' insane
Swift and sudden fall from grace
Sunny days seem far away
Kremlin's shadow belittlin' me
Stalin's tomb won't let me be
On and on and on it came
Wish the rain would just let me be
How does it feel? (How does it feel?)
How does it feel?
How does it feel?
When you're alone
And you're cold inside
Here abandoned in my fame
Armageddon of the brain
KGB was doggin' me
Take my name and just let me be
Then a begger boy called my name
Happy days will drown the pain
On and on and on it came
And again, and again, and again...
Take my name and just let me be
How does it feel? (How does it feel?)
How does it feel?
How does it feel?
How does it feel?
How does it feel? (How does it feel now?)
How does it feel?
How does it feel?
When you're alone
And you're cold inside
How does it feel? (How does it feel?)
How does it feel?
How does it feel?
How does it feel?
How does it feel? (How does it feel now?)
How does it feel?
How does it feel?
When you're alone
And you're cold inside
Like a stranger in Moscow
Lord have mercy
Like a stranger in Moscow
Lord have mercy
We're talkin' danger
We're talkin' danger baby
Like a stranger in Moscow
We're talkin' danger
We're talkin' danger baby
Like a stranger in Moscow
I'm livin' lonely
I'm livin' lonely baby
A stranger in Moscow
@michelleking9662
Michael Jackson wrote that song in a hotel room in Moscow. He was inspired by a sense of loneliness he felt in his hotel room in spite of thousands of fans chanting his name outside. The song portrays the emotions of disillusionment, alienation, isolation, betrayal, anguish and loneliness. It is a song of struggle and triumph. This ethereal, lavishly mellodic, haunting ballad was produced out of chaos in Michael Jackson’s life written in response at the time he was being accused of child sex abuse. The song is about a man who is trying to have his voice heard while he is being crucified by the media.
@eduardojesu3232
⚘♥️olá
@surajs5266
One of my most favourite MJ songs. Thanks for this comment ❤️
@mzEnergiez
💞💞💞
@viencellprice9532
Only M.J. could have still produced beauty in the "Wake" of trial's and Tribulations" love ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ beautiful M.J. and muchos gracious to the one who shared these great and see inspiring song's R.I.P. M.J. May you find peace in the afterlife
@Milkers777
*False Allegations (might I add)
@bayoustate9481
I do not understand why this wasn't a hit in America. God bless his soul. Billions miss the King of Pop
@peacelovenessab
I love this song. It's definitely one of his best.
@oliviernga6080
Because, it was released after his first allegation in 1993(1995), his reputation was tainted
@Chasingtails24
He damn neAr wasn't supposed to be a stranger In Moscow, they was tight thinking he was going to pull the political asylum, but I don't think he was having fun there n I'm certain the food was super mid