Perfect Strangers
Cairobi Lyrics


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I wanted to go
Some place with you
I hope you'll let me do it
We can talk this through.

There's nothing I want
To prove to you
But if you let me do my thing
I will let you too

It's nothing if you walk back




I will go with it
Falling in the water

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cairobi's song, Perfect Strangers, convey a sense of adventure and a desire for connection with someone new. The singer expresses a longing to go to a new place with this person, and hopes that they will allow the opportunity for discussion and companionship. The lyrics also suggest an open-mindedness on both sides, with the singer expressing that there is nothing they need to prove to the other person, but they both may benefit from the ability to do their own thing.


The lyrics also contain a sense of uncertainty and vulnerability. The repetition of "If you let me" reinforces the idea that the singer is seeking permission to move forward and pursue the connection. The line "It's nothing if you walk back" suggests that there is a fear of rejection, but a willingness to accept and move forward regardless. The reference to "Falling in the water" can be interpreted as a metaphor for taking a risk and the possibility of the unknown, but willingness to take that chance for the possibility of something special.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanted to go
I have an urge to go somewhere


Some place with you
I want to go there specifically with you


I hope you'll let me do it
I'm requesting your permission to do so


We can talk this through
We can discuss it together


There's nothing I want
I don't have any ulterior motives


To prove to you
I don't need to show off or impress you


But if you let me do my thing
If you allow me to follow my own path


I will let you too
I will give you the same freedom


It's nothing if you walk back
It's okay if you change your mind


I will go with it
I will adapt and adjust


Falling in the water
Refers to a potential obstacle or challenge




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

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Hi Ozmar,

Thanks for your comment. Here are the lyrics:

I wanted to go
Some place with you
I hope you'll let me do it
We can talk this through.

There's nothing I want
To prove to you
But if you let me do my thing
I will let you too

It's nothing if you walk back
I will go with it
Falling in the water



All comments from YouTube:

Simon Walmsley

saw these guys at Dot2Dot festival in Manchester - they were awesome! Best sounding band I heard all night

Serj

This song is better than other songs in the EP. I miss Vadoinmessico's sound. Great video, where was it shot?

metasublime

Yes. Well done guys, yes! So good.

Yr Eryr Wen

these guys need more attention

libertad de pensamiento

No hay información sobre ellos en ningún lado y bueno que son como banda.

지영이

gooood

DPunk

Why did this start at the 24 second mark ____"

Todd Bross

THE OTHER VIDEO?! WHERE IS IT... 😦

Life Is Music Entertainment

:)

Fabio Landi

Ma  non era già uscita come traccia dei Vadoinmessico !??

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