Treat Me Like a Stranger
Baillie & the Boys Lyrics


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Sometimes I get worried
That you'll get tired of me
I hope I'm still the lover
That you want me to be
You're the one I fell in love with
And we're still the best of friends
We haven't changed a bit
All the pieces fit
But tonight we can pretend

CHORUS
Treat me like a stranger
Like someone you just met
Come on like the first time
And I'll play hard to get
Move me in the moonlight
The way you did back then
Treat me like a stranger
Let's fall in love again

I know it sounds a little crazy
But just play along with me
It's the part that you were made for
It'll come so easily
Just lay down here beside me
And we'll dream with all our might
If it's all right with you
I'll be somebody new
But only for tonight

REPEAT CHORUS





Treat me like a stranger

Overall Meaning

in this song refers to rekindling the excitement of a new relationship and falling in love all over again. The singer expresses concern that their partner may eventually tire of them, but hopes that they can maintain the love and friendship that they have always shared. The singer suggests that they pretend to be strangers and approach each other with the same excitement and mystery as they did when they first met. This idea is portrayed as a little crazy, but also something that they are both suited for and can enjoy together.


The chorus spells out the concept of the song. The singer wants their partner to treat them like someone new – to flirt with them, woo them, and win them over again. They want to be captured by the passion and excitement of a new relationship, but with the ease and comfort of their established bond. The bridge captures the essence of the song. Laying down and dreaming together is a metaphor for losing themselves in the romance and magic of the moment, just as they did when they first fell in love.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes I get worried
Occasionally, I become apprehensive


That you'll get tired of me
That you might lose interest in me


I hope I'm still the lover
I desire to remain the partner


That you want me to be
The one you desire


You're the one I fell in love with
You're the only one I fell in love with


And we're still the best of friends
We're still the closest of companions


We haven't changed a bit
We've remained the same


All the pieces fit
Everything works together perfectly


But tonight we can pretend
But for tonight, let's imagine


Treat me like a stranger
Behave as though we've never met


Like someone you just met
Treat me as a new acquaintance


Come on like the first time
Behave as though it's our first encounter


And I'll play hard to get
And I'll act uninterested


Move me in the moonlight
Dance with me in the moonlight


The way you did back then
The way you used to do it


Let's fall in love again
Let's reignite the love between us


I know it sounds a little crazy
I understand it might seem irrational


But just play along with me
But please participate with me


It's the part that you were made for
It's the role you were destined to play


It'll come so easily
It will be effortless


Just lay down here beside me
Just lay down here close to me


And we'll dream with all our might
And we'll dream with everything we have


If it's all right with you
If it meets with your agreement


I'll be somebody new
I'll become someone different


But only for tonight
But just for tonight




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Comments from YouTube:

Arsena McIntire

I've loved this song since i was a young teenager. still do today at 44. she sings like no one else.

michladd24

Me too!!!!!! I was 14 when I first heard it!

mtnbob74

Absolute perfection, I never grow tired of this song!

Allan Macek

Beautiful voice! My favorite from 1987-91! Baillie &The Boys!❤️

Snowbunny888 Mar

Love this song! It's one of my all time favorites.

Downing Duncan

She has a gorgeous voice and I love their music!

Roger O'Day

I melt when she starts singing.

Dave Wollenberg

What a pretty soprano voice, Kathie has!

BeCee

Finally!! I've waited for this posting for a long, long time. Chills and and down my spine - ever since the early 90's!!

Sue Harris

I love Treat Me Like A Stranger.A beautiful song

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