Strangers
Escondido Lyrics


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"Strangers"
Where are you going I don't mind
I've killed my world and I've killed my time
So where do I go what do I see
I see many people coming after me
So where are you going to I don't mind
If I live too long I'm afraid I'll die
So I will follow you wherever you go
If your offered hand is stil
L open to me
Strangers on this road we are on
We are not two we are one
So you've been where I've just come
From the land that brings losers on
So we will share this road we walk
And mind our mouths and beware our talk
'Till peace we find tell you what I'll do
All the things I own I will share with you
If I feel tomorrow like I feel today
We'll take what we want and give the rest away
Strangers on this road we are on
We are not two we are one
Holy man and holy priest
This love of life makes me weak at my knees
And when we get there make your play
'Cos soon I feel you're gonna carry us away
In a promised lie you made us believe
For many men there is so much grief
And my mind is proud but it aches with rage
And if I live too long I'm afraid I'll die
Strangers on this road we are on




We are not two we are one
Strangers on this road we are onWe are not two we are one

Overall Meaning

Escondido's song "Strangers" speaks of a sense of disillusionment and confusion towards one's purpose in life. The singer seems to have lost their way, admitting to having "killed their world and their time" and not knowing where to go or what to do. Despite this, they are willing to follow the person they are addressing, in the hopes that they can find some sort of clarity.


The song's title, "Strangers," emphasizes the theme of detachment and disconnection. The singer and the person they address are "strangers on this road we are on," but by the end of the song, they declare that "we are not two we are one." This suggests that this shared experience of uncertainty and searching has brought them together in some way, creating a sense of unity.


The lyrics also touch on the idea of sacrifice and generosity. The singer promises to share everything they own with the person they address, and they also suggest that if they feel the same tomorrow as they do today, they will "take what we want and give the rest away." This speaks to a desire to live a life that is meaningful and fulfilling, even if that means relinquishing personal possessions or wealth.


Overall, "Strangers" is a contemplative and introspective song that reflects on the complexities of existence and the search for purpose and meaning.


Line by Line Meaning

Where are you going I don't mind
I am open to following you anywhere you choose to go.


I've killed my world and I've killed my time
I have lost all purpose and motivation in life.


So where do I go what do I see
I am lost and seeking direction.


I see many people coming after me
I feel pursued by my problems and struggles.


So where are you going to I don't mind
I am willing to go along with your plans.


If I live too long I'm afraid I'll die
I fear a meaningless existence.


So I will follow you wherever you go
I am seeking someone to provide direction and purpose.


If your offered hand is still open to me
I hope you are still willing to help me.


Strangers on this road we are on
We are two lost individuals who have come together.


We are not two we are one
Despite our differences, we are united in our struggle.


So you've been where I've just come
You understand the struggle and pain that I am currently experiencing.


From the land that brings losers on
We come from a place of hardship and struggle.


So we will share this road we walk
We will support each other through our struggles.


And mind our mouths and beware our talk
We will be careful with our words and actions.


'Till peace we find tell you what I'll do
Until we find a sense of purpose and contentment, I will try to help you in any way that I can.


All the things I own I will share with you
I am willing to give everything I have to help you.


If I feel tomorrow like I feel today
I am worried that I will continue to feel lost and hopeless.


We'll take what we want and give the rest away
We will try to find happiness and meaning in life, but will not cling to material possessions.


Holy man and holy priest
Religious figures.


This love of life makes me weak at my knees
Our shared desire for a better life is both powerful and difficult to bear.


And when we get there make your play
Once we find peace and contentment, we can start to live our lives more fully.


'Cos soon I feel you're gonna carry us away
I have faith that you will help us find a better life.


In a promised lie you made us believe
We have been deceived by false promises of a better life.


For many men there is so much grief
Many people suffer and struggle.


And my mind is proud but it aches with rage
I am frustrated with my lot in life.


And if I live too long I'm afraid I'll die
I fear a life without purpose.


Strangers on this road we are on
Together, we are lost and struggling.


We are not two we are one
Despite our differences, we are united in our struggle.


Strangers on this road we are on
Our shared struggle and pain unites us.


We are not two we are one
Despite our differences, we are united in our struggle.




Writer(s): Dave Davies

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