People Are Strange
Blue October UK Lyrics
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Offer calm in a state of confusion?
Worry not, when the world is a storm in a day?
Find a haven when nowhere to shelter?
Break the news ‘cause there’s no one telling her?
Is it really all we’ve done to shame this place?
It’s funny how, and sad to say,
Through all terrains, the only son,
Has travelled far here to kingdom come.
Never question the pain of exclusion?
Or the grandeur that’s bathed in delusion?
Nothing less than a feeling, there’s nobody there.
Do you expect them to come down and save us?
Loud and clear now, we all live dangerous,
Leave it all undone, already made, our fate.
It’s funny how, and sad to say,
I’m sorry people are strange that way.
Through all terrains, the only son,
Has travelled far here to kingdom come.
It’s funny how, and sad to say,
I’m sorry people are strange that way.
Don’t expect to understand,
A power only a few command
People are strange.
The lyrics of Blue October UK's song People Are Strange are an introspective commentary on the complexities of human nature. The song reflects on the challenges of navigating a world filled with illusions, confusion, and storms. The lyrics express a desire to find calm and shelter in an unpredictable world, as well as a lamentation for the pain of exclusion and the power of delusion. The song suggests that people are strange in their ability to live dangerously and leave their fate undone.
The lyrics are filled with questions that highlight the songwriter's search for understanding and meaning. The line "Is it really all we've done to shame this place?" suggests a deep concern for the state of the world and a desire to make a positive impact. The lyrics also raise questions about exclusion and the power dynamics that shape our experiences. The line "Do you expect them to come down and save us?" implies a frustration with the lack of power and agency we have in the face of powerful forces.
Overall, the song captures a sense of existential questioning and a search for meaning in a world that often feels chaotic and unpredictable. It speaks to the human experience of trying to make sense of our place in the world and the challenges we face along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
How d’you shatter a major illusion?
How do you break someone's belief that is the foundation of their life?
Offer calm in a state of confusion?
Provide a sense of peace to someone who is feeling bewildered and lost?
Worry not, when the world is a storm in a day?
Don't worry when the world is full of chaos, and everything is going wrong?
Find a haven when nowhere to shelter?
Find a safe place when there seems to be no place to go?
Break the news ‘cause there’s no one telling her?
Deliver bad news to someone because no one else is willing to do it?
Is it really all we’ve done to shame this place?
Is it true that all we have done is bring disgrace to this world?
It’s funny how, and sad to say,
It's ironic and depressing to note that
I’m sorry people are strange that way.
I apologize, but the fact remains that humans have a strange nature.
Through all terrains, the only son,
In every kind of situation, the lone child
Has travelled far here to kingdom come.
Has endured a long journey to reach their destination.
Never question the pain of exclusion?
Don't overlook the agony that comes with being left out of something?
Or the grandeur that’s bathed in delusion?
Or the concept of greatness that is based on a false belief?
Nothing less than a feeling, there’s nobody there.
It's all about nothing but emotions, and there's no one else involved.
Do you expect them to come down and save us?
Do you anticipate that they will appear from above and rescue us?
Loud and clear now, we all live dangerous,
It's clear that we all live in a perilous situation.
Leave it all undone, already made, our fate.
Let's stop trying, and accept that our destiny is already determined.
Don’t expect to understand,
Don't anticipate comprehension,
A power only a few command
That only a select few possess.
People are strange.
Humans are peculiar and unpredictable.
Contributed by Cameron C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.