Stranger
228k Lyrics
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But really I do love your face
Faded in the mysteries of claiming
My own side of desire
I feel like going lower
Her shitty lies are here for something
Her reasons causing my lighted fire
I keep on screaming out in silence
While
You ain't nothing but a stranger
You ain′t nothing but a stranger
You ain't nothing but a stranger
You ain't nothing but a stranger
Reactions all look the same
But truly I can′t stand this change
Drew this branch for escaping
My own side of desire
I feel like going lower
Her shitty lies are here for something
Her reasons causing my lighted fire
I keep on screaming out in silence
I ain′t no fool for faking just keep on shaking
While
In "Stranger" by 228k, the lyrics describe the complexity and confusion in a relationship. The singer admits that their music may sound repetitive, but they love the person they are singing to. However, they feel lost in the relationship and unable to claim their own desires. The singer feels like they are going lower, experiencing a sense of defeat within the relationship. The person they are with tells lies and has their own reasons for being in the relationship, but the singer's fire is still lit. Despite feeling like they are screaming in silence, the singer is also saying they aren't faking it and will keep going, even if it means shaking.
The singer believes that the person they are with is a stranger to them. Even though their reactions may look the same, something has changed in the relationship and the singer doesn't like it. The singer is drawing a branch to escape to their own side of desire, but they still feel drawn to the person they are with. They repeat the same lines about feeling like they are going lower and the other person's lies causing a fire in them. In the end, the singer admits that they aren't foolish enough to fake their feelings and will keep shaking things up.
Line by Line Meaning
My melodies all sound the same
Despite my musical talents, my compositions lack variety and originality.
But really I do love your face
Despite my shortcomings as an artist, I still have genuine affection for you.
Faded in the mysteries of claiming
Lost in the labyrinth of seeking ownership and control.
My own side of desire
My personal wants and needs are driving me forward.
I feel like going lower
I am sinking into a darker place emotionally.
Her shitty lies are here for something
The falsehoods and deceptions of this woman have a purpose or reason behind them.
Her reasons causing my lighted fire
The justification for her actions is fueling my rage and passion.
I keep on screaming out in silence
My emotions are intense and overwhelming, but I am unable to express them vocally.
I ain′t no fool for faking just keep on shaking
I am not pretending or deceiving anyone, but I am still struggling to maintain control of myself.
You ain't nothing but a stranger
Despite our past connection, you are now an unknown entity to me.
You ain′t nothing but a stranger
I no longer recognize or understand you as I once did.
You ain't nothing but a stranger
We are now completely separate and unfamiliar to each other.
You ain't nothing but a stranger
The distance between us is so great that we might as well be strangers.
Writer(s): Charlie Faron, Frédéric Roux
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