Stranger To Myself
Cole Jude Lyrics
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My heart pounding
Up the stairwell it's
Dark and dingy
I can feel the cold sweat
On my fingertips
What is this power you have over me
And your red dress
In the afternoon
The sun shines on Temple Street
And all the Mexicans
Smile freedom
But you're not like them
You got a heart of black ink
And...
Since I met you I'm a stranger to myself
Since I met you I'm a stranger to my
A stranger to myself
There's so many women
Walkin' beautiful
With L.A. dreams
And eyes big as basketballs
But you've got a cold look
That could paint them silly
And I don't care if it's good or evil
Since I met you I'm a stranger to myself
Since I met you I'm a stranger to my
A stranger to myself
I can hear your footsteps on the floor
Devil or angel come and let me through your door
Since I met you I'm a stranger to myself
Since I met you I'm a stranger to myself
Since I met you I'm a stranger to myself
Since I met you I'm a stranger to my
A stranger to myself
The lyrics in "Stranger to Myself" by Cole Jude describe the singer's intense and conflicted feelings towards a woman who has a mysterious hold over him. The imagery in the first verse is dark and foreboding, with the singer sneaking up a back stairwell and feeling nervous and sweaty. The woman is described in contrast, with black eyes and a red dress that stands out against the sunshine and happy faces of the Mexicans on the street below. Despite this, there's a clear sense of danger and malice associated with her, as her "heart of black ink" suggests a coldness or sinister intent.
The second verse contrasts the woman with other beautiful women in Los Angeles, emphasizing her distinctiveness and the singer's fascination with her. He implies that he's aware of her power over him, but he doesn't care whether it's good or evil - suggesting a kind of recklessness or desperation in his attraction to her. The chorus repeats the line "since I met you I'm a stranger to myself," emphasizing the way the singer's encounter with this woman has shaken his sense of identity and control.
Overall, the lyrics of "Stranger to Myself" create a mood of danger, desire, and confusion. The singer is both drawn to and repelled by the woman, caught up in her mysterious allure even as he recognizes the danger she poses to him. The sense of disorientation and loss of self that he feels in her presence is palpable, underscored by the repeated chorus.
Line by Line Meaning
Through the back door
I am sneaking in without anyone noticing
My heart pounding
I am nervous and scared
Up the stairwell it's Dark and dingy
The place is old and not well lit
I can feel the cold sweat On my fingertips
My body is reacting to the fear and nervousness
What is this power you have over me
I am fascinated and intrigued by the effect you have on me
You with your black eyes And your red dress
I am drawn to your striking appearance
In the afternoon The sun shines on Temple Street
The setting is bright and colorful
And all the Mexicans Smile freedom But you're not like them
You stand out from the crowd and are different in some way
You got a heart of black ink And...
You have a mysterious and intriguing personality
Since I met you I'm a stranger to myself
You have changed my perception of myself
There's so many women Walkin' beautiful
There are many attractive women around
With L.A. dreams And eyes big as basketballs
These women are ambitious and full of hope
But you've got a cold look That could paint them silly
Your demeanor is intimidating and could make these women feel silly
And I don't care if it's good or evil
I am willing to take the risk of being with you, whether it is right or wrong
I can hear your footsteps on the floor
I am eagerly anticipating your presence
Devil or angel come and let me through your door
I do not know what to expect from you, but I am still drawn to you
Since I met you I'm a stranger to myself
You have completely transformed me and my identity
Since I met you I'm a stranger to myself
I am no longer the same person I was before I met you
Since I met you I'm a stranger to myself
You have had a profound impact on my life
Since I met you I'm a stranger to my A stranger to myself
You have changed me so much that I no longer recognize who I am
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID MICHAEL TYSON, JUDE ANTHONY COLE
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