Stranger
Avonlea Lyrics
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By myself in my own Hell
Watch as I chuck and chug
Impurities, insecurities
I wake up in a room filled with smoke
Smells like you
Yeah, you took my storybooks
In your stride
It wasn't always this plain
To see my baggage
Your love was savage
So I open a new way
Into his bedroom
I guess he's not you
I wake up in a room
With someone I don't love
Morning burns
In the light of day
Truth can hide
Stranger, take me home
It's stranger being on my own, oh no
Stranger, hold me close
Stranger, I feel so alone
Called you up yesterday
Intoxicated, old memories fading
Oh, you're in Hawaii
I was supposed to be there with you
I was up in a state
You're not in
What the fuck?
I'll call him
While my lonely heart
Can not cry no, no
Stranger, take me home
It's stranger being on my own, oh no
Stranger, hold me close
Stranger, I feel so alone, oh
Sha na na, sha la la la
Sha na na, sha la la la
Sha na na, sha la la la
Sha na na, sha la la la
Sha na na, sha la la la
Sha na na, sha la la la
Sha na na, sha la la la
Sha na na, sha la la la
The lyrics to Avonlea's "Stranger" is about a person who is struggling with negative thoughts and emotions caused by their insecurities and past baggage. They find themselves in their own personal hell, drowning their sorrows in alcohol and drugs. However, they come to a realization that they need someone to help them through the difficult times, feeling alone and lost. The person's tumultuous relationship with their ex-lover is also touched on throughout the song, with the singer ultimately reaching out for comfort in the arms of a stranger.
The opening lines, "I can get real fucked up by myself in my own hell," illustrate the singer's struggle with alcohol and drugs amidst their insecurities. They turn to these vices to numb their pain and escape their reality. The next line, "watch as I chuck and chug impurities, insecurities," highlights their self-deprecating nature and how they try to handle their problems. In the verse, the singer wakes up in a room filled with smoke, "smelling like you." This speaks to their toxic relationship with their ex-lover, who has taken something from them (my storybooks) and affected them deeply.
The chorus, "Stranger, take me home, it's stranger being on my own," conveys the singer's need for someone to take them away from the darkness and bring them back to a place of safety and comfort. The repetition of "Sha na na, sha la la la," throughout the song provides a haunting tone that conveys the singer's inner turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
I can get real fucked up
I have the tendency to indulge in bad habits.
By myself in my own Hell
These bad habits can lead me down a self-destructive path.
Watch as I chuck and chug
I pour these dangerous aspects into my mind and body.
Impurities, insecurities
These bad habits stem from my flaws and doubts.
I wake up in a room filled with smoke
These bad habits have resulted in material destruction.
Smells like you
These bad habits remind me of a previous toxic relationship.
Yeah, you took my storybooks
My previous lover took and tainted precious memories.
In your stride
They took these memories and moved on without a thought for my damage.
It wasn't always this plain
Once, my flaws seemed hidden from view.
To see my baggage
Now, I realize that my problems are in the open.
Your love was savage
My previous love was intense and even harmful.
So I open a new way
I seek a new way to cope.
Into his bedroom
This new way involves seeking connections with others.
I guess he's not you
But it's hard to forget the past.
With someone I don't love
The new connections are not as intense as what I had before.
Morning burns
The harsh light of the next day exposes the reality of my situation.
In the light of day
The truth is more evident when there is clarity.
Truth can hide
But sometimes it is difficult to confront.
Stranger, take me home
I wish for the comfort of someone who cares.
It's stranger being on my own, oh no
I yearn for the company and support of someone else.
Stranger, hold me close
I crave a person who can empathize with my situation.
Stranger, I feel so alone
Because my past still haunts me, even with new connections.
Called you up yesterday
I struggle to let go of my old relationship.
Intoxicated, old memories fading
My unhealthy state of mind makes me reminisce about the past.
Oh, you're in Hawaii
My previous lover has moved on with their life.
I was supposed to be there with you
I realize that I am stuck in the past.
I was up in a state
My emotions are in turmoil.
You're not in
But I must face the reality of the present.
What the fuck?
I have a moment of disbelief at my current situation.
I'll call him
I attempt to seek help from someone new.
While my lonely heart
But deep down, I know that the problem lies with me.
Can not cry no, no
I try to hold back my emotions, but it's not easy.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EDWARD ALAN ORMANDY, NEIL RICHARD ORMANDY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@HebertFreire
Wow ♥
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Thank you, Hebert! <3
@Steph-kx3lg
once again, she made a masterpiece. 😌
@AvonleaMusic
Wow, thank you!
@lucasregovieira163
She is so Underrated
@timstout512
@@lucasregovieira163 Agree.
@timstout512
@@AvonleaMusic Please, Avonlea, it has been over a year since your last post.
That is way too long to wait!!!!
You are talented beyond words.
I've loved you ever since Chi Might.
Please, please, please come back to us.
Keep it live; keep it loud.
And as always, Rock On...
@bobsternvogel5550
Unfiltered, vulnerable, and defiant all at once, Avonlea! You are an amazing talent!
@monikafricano4180
Well sis snapped again with another amazing song and video😍👏🏼❤️
@AvonleaMusic
Thank you! <3