Born in Sarajevo, Bosnia September 7, 1980, music first staked its all-important claim in Arnej’s life around age fourteen when an early computer-composed electronica track snagged his interest. What followed was a stretch of exploration and experimentation within the many and various realms of music. Before long, Arnej settled into Euro dance, eventually stumbling upon Psy and Goa trance in the mid-90’s. He devoted his attention to the works of Man With No Name, Astral Projection and Hallucinogen.
At that time, the trance sound – which he would grow so passionate about – was still in the process of establishing an identity. By the late 90’s though, trance had thoroughly carved out its niche in the music world and Arnej’s interest in it expanded accordingly. Entranced by its complex soundscapes and harmonies, he set about taking the journey into music production. Although the road of a producer has had its fair share of bumps and curves, Arnej’s commitment to his craft shows no sign of slowing up, as as evidenced by his ever-growing body of work.
Some of his more notable and successful tracks include: ‘Rendezvous,’ ‘The Ones That Get Away,’ ‘The Return,’ ‘They Always Come Back’ and ’Strangers We Have Become,’ all of which have gotten positive support from the DJ elite, given exposure by such notable as Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten, Judge Jules, David Guetta, and Paul Oakenfold, among many others.
Arnej has also remixed for some of the most-respected names in trance, including Armin, The Thrillseekers, Mr. Sam, Blake Jarrell and Push, aka M.I.K.E, as well as some of the newer names in trance to pop up in recent years, Evgeny Bardyuzha, Mike Saint-Jules, and Dash Berlin.
Strangers We've Become
Arnej Lyrics
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But's true that i don't want anymore
Maybe there's something that could change my mind
we loved and we hated
Mistreattead and prayed upon ouselves
Now that we're wise we realise
It must be time to rewind, but.
Where will we go... from where.
So hard, so young...
look at the strangers we've become...
We're done...
Look at the strangers we've become
The lyrics to Arnej's song Strangers We've Become speak about a relationship that has gone sour, and two people who have become strangers to each other. The singer admits that they don't even know the person they are singing about, but they don't want anything more from the relationship. Despite this, the singer wonders if there is something that could change their mind and make things work between them. The relationship has had its ups and downs, with both love and hate being felt between the two individuals. They have mistreated and prayed upon each other, but with wisdom gained from their experiences, they realize it's time to go back in time and rewind their relationship.
However, the singer is unsure where they will go from where they are now. They have fallen in and out of love so many times, they're like strangers to each other. They're done, and it's time to look at the strangers they have become. The song is a poignant reminder of how relationships can change over time, and how even those that start with love can become something entirely different.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't even know you
I have no familiarity with who you truly are
But it's true that I don't want anymore
I have reached a point of not desiring to continue this relationship
Maybe there's something that could change my mind
I am open to the possibility that circumstances or actions could alter my perspective
We loved and we hated
Our relationship has experienced extreme emotions of both affection and animosity
Mistreated and preyed upon ourselves
We have allowed mistreatment and negative influences to impact our relationship and individual well-being
Now that we're wise we realize
With time and experience, we have gained understanding and awareness of the past events and behaviors in our relationship
It must be time to rewind, but
Perhaps it is necessary to revisit past events and behaviors, however, there is hesitation and uncertainty about doing so
Where will we go... from where
There is uncertainty and ambiguity about the direction of our relationship
In, out, in, out we fell
Our relationship has experienced cyclical patterns of coming together and drifting apart
So hard, so young...
Our relationship was intense and passionate despite our youth and naivety
Look at the strangers we've become...
We have changed so much from the people we were when we first met and began our relationship
We're done...
Our relationship has reached its conclusion
Look at the strangers we've become
Our relationship has distorted our perception of each other, to the point where we now feel like strangers
Writer(s): Arnej Secerkadic, Jaren Cerf
Contributed by Alice P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.