Stranger
BIRTHDAY Lyrics


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Look around for a means to dissuade her attention
Can't remember the places or names that she mentions

My words are falling apart in spite of me
I'm stepping out of the light so she can't see
Don't think I'll miss her but I want to take her picture
When I've found a place where she can't find me
And she's falling asleep as she's walking with strangers
Talking cheap as the flies on the wall entertain her

Her world is falling apart in front of me
She's stepping into the light but she can't see
It's hard to miss her when she's posing for a picture
But I've found a place where she can't find me

My words are falling apart in spite of me
I'm stepping out of the light so she can't see




Don't think I'll miss her but I want to take her picture
When I've found a place where she can't find me

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics, the singer describes their experience with someone who is detached and distant, feeling like a stranger to them. The first verse conveys a sense of struggle in trying to capture this person's attention. The singer acknowledges that they can't recall the places or names that this person mentions, highlighting the growing disconnect between them.


The second verse reveals the singer's own struggle with expressing themselves. Their words are falling apart, indicating a difficulty in conveying their feelings effectively. They choose to step out of the light, symbolically distancing themselves from this person so that they cannot see the singer's vulnerability. Despite feeling this detachment, the singer admits they have a desire to capture a moment with this person through a photograph, even if it means being apart from them.


Moving into the chorus, it becomes apparent that this person is living in a state of disconnect. They are described as falling asleep while walking with strangers and being entertained by insignificant conversations. It suggests that this person is seeking excitement or distraction from intimacy, potentially as a way to avoid confronting their own emotions.


The third verse reflects the singer's perspective as they witness this person's world crumbling before them. They observe the person stepping into the light, possibly a metaphor for seeking a deeper connection or understanding, yet they remain oblivious to the singer's presence. The singer admits it's challenging to miss someone who is constantly posing for pictures, as it suggests the person is more focused on maintaining a curated image rather than acknowledging the deeper connection they once had. The singer states they have found a place where this person cannot find them, possibly suggesting they have chosen to distance themselves as they feel ignored or misunderstood.


Overall, these lyrics reflect the singer's frustration with a person who has become a stranger to them. It portrays a sense of disconnection, both in terms of the person's detachment and the singer's struggle to express themselves. The desire to capture a moment with this person while being distanced from them highlights the conflicted emotions the singer feels.


Line by Line Meaning

Look around for a means to dissuade her attention
Searching for a way to divert her focus


Can't remember the places or names that she mentions
Unable to recall the locations or people she talks about


My words are falling apart in spite of me
My expressions are crumbling despite my efforts


I'm stepping out of the light so she can't see
I'm avoiding the spotlight to avoid her detection


Don't think I'll miss her but I want to take her picture
I don't believe I'll long for her presence, yet I desire to capture her image


When I've found a place where she can't find me
Once I discover a location where she cannot locate me


And she's falling asleep as she's walking with strangers
She's becoming tired while she roams with unfamiliar individuals


Talking cheap as the flies on the wall entertain her
Engaging in superficial conversations as she is amused by idle distractions


Her world is falling apart in front of me
Her existence is collapsing right before my eyes


She's stepping into the light but she can't see
She's moving towards visibility, yet remains unaware


It's hard to miss her when she's posing for a picture
It's challenging to overlook her presence when she's deliberately posing for a photograph


But I've found a place where she can't find me
However, I've discovered a space beyond her reach


My words are falling apart in spite of me
My expressions are crumbling despite my efforts


I'm stepping out of the light so she can't see
I'm avoiding the spotlight to evade her detection


Don't think I'll miss her but I want to take her picture
I don't believe I'll long for her presence, yet I desire to capture her image


When I've found a place where she can't find me
Once I discover a location where she cannot locate me




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MICHAEL HANMER, MICHAEL RAINBOW, SARA TAYLOR

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