Walking With a Stranger
Chris Staples Lyrics


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Well it sure took forever, but the summer finally came.
Felt like walking with a stranger who didn't even know her name.
Pretty soon I grow a costume to her warm and sunny way.
Pretty soon I would forget about those frigid winter days.

If you just stay true, some good things are coming back to you.
If you just stay true, some good things are coming back to you.
And death grab him so quiet, it didn't even make a sound.
As far as I could see who death leaves laying on the ground.
Pretty soon I grow a cold and hollow feeling in my heart.
Pretty soon me and my sunny day would have to part.

If you just stay true, some good things are coming back to you.




If you just stay true, some good things are coming back to you.
If you just stay true, some good things are coming back to you.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Chris Staples's song Walking With a Stranger portray the passing of a season and the emotions that come with it. The singer describes how it seemed like forever before the summer finally arrived, and he felt like he was walking with a stranger because of the unfamiliarity of the season. However, he soon grows accustomed to the warm and sunny days, and he forgets about the previous winter's coldness. The chorus suggests that if one remains true to oneself, good things will eventually come back.


The lyrics take a dark turn when the singer talks about death, describing how it took someone without making a sound, leaving them laying on the ground. This event brings a cold and hollow feeling in the singer's heart, and he realizes that his sunny days will have to come to an end. The chorus repeats, suggesting that even in the face of death and sadness, remaining true to oneself will eventually lead to good things.


Overall, the lyrics of Walking With a Stranger emphasize the importance of staying true to oneself in the face of changes and challenges. The passing of the season and the death of someone only emphasize the message that good things will eventually come back to those who remain honest with themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

Well it sure took forever, but the summer finally came.
After waiting for a long time, summer has finally arrived.


Felt like walking with a stranger who didn't even know her name.
Feels like walking with someone unfamiliar and anonymous.


Pretty soon I grow a costume to her warm and sunny way.
Gradually becoming accustomed to her friendly and cheerful personality.


Pretty soon I would forget about those frigid winter days.
Soon, the memory of cold, harsh winter days will fade away.


If you just stay true, some good things are coming back to you.
By being honest and genuine, good things will come your way.


And death grab him so quiet, it didn't even make a sound.
Death came unexpectedly and without warning.


As far as I could see who death leaves laying on the ground.
I saw the aftermath of death and its impact on those left behind.


Pretty soon I grow a cold and hollow feeling in my heart.
Gradually feeling empty and numb inside.


Pretty soon me and my sunny day would have to part.
Soon, I will have to say goodbye to my happy and carefree days.


If you just stay true, some good things are coming back to you.
By being honest and genuine, good things will come your way.


If you just stay true, some good things are coming back to you.
By being honest and genuine, good things will come your way.


If you just stay true, some good things are coming back to you.
By being honest and genuine, good things will come your way.




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@kickdenim9586

Well it sure took forever, but the sun finally came
Felt like walking with a stranger who didn't even know her name
Pretty soon I grew accustomed to her warm and sunny way
Pretty soon I would forget about those frigid winter days

If you just stay true, some good things are coming back to you
If you just stay true, some good things are coming back to you

And death grabbed him so quiet it didn't even make a sound
As far as I could see were dead leaves laying on the ground
Pretty soon I grow a cold and hollow feeling in my heart
Pretty soon me and my sunny day would have to part

If you just stay true, some good things are coming back to you
If you just stay true, some good things are coming back to you
If you just stay true, some good things are coming back to you



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Almost Friends brought me here and I am glad I am here.

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Series 5 The Affair....brought me here. Gorgeous song x 🌈

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Season 5. 😉 But you're right, fantastic and gorgeous song (and series). 👌

@Eeza07

How AMAZING is the final scene?!

@_Lane_

@@Eeza07 Do you mean the final scene of the series itself? Or the final scene of this episode...?

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