Strange
Fly Lyrics


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Oh this maudlin prostituded feeling has
Berated me
When they're happy
They don't want to hear that you're down

The rules of the town
Smile when wearing a frown
Corrupted clowns,
I'll see you in space

I know my love will be there
More strange than no strange
My love I know you'll be there
I'll see you in space

And some will say fuck it
When dice down cast on bad luck
Well that's nice advice,
But of course you can say that

You're not getting fucked
I'll see you in space
I know my love will be there
More strange than no strange

Last, happiness, color
Leaves long lasting impressions,
But blues to you are fools
Who are baskin' in depression

And in this less than tired lesson
I'm impressed and inspired




To vacate this place
I'll see your ass in space

Overall Meaning

The song "Strange" by Fly contains lyrics that are both heavy and thought-provoking. The opening lines, "Oh this maudlin prostituted feeling has berated me," speak to the feeling of being stuck in a hard place emotionally. The following lines, "When they're happy, they don't want to hear that you're down," express the common social phenomenon of others being uncomfortable with negative emotions, even within close relationships.


The chorus, "I know my love will be there, more strange than no strange, my love I know you'll be there, I'll see you in space," is both uplifting and perplexing. The sentiment of unconditional love and support is clear, but the seeming randomness of "strange" and "space" leave the listener pondering their meaning. The following verse, "And some will say fuck it when dice down cast on bad luck," further explores the theme of people's tendency to turn a blind eye to others' struggles.


The final lines of the song, "And in this less than tired lesson, I'm impressed and inspired to vacate this place, I'll see your ass in space," speak to the idea of learning from difficult experiences and being motivated to make positive change. The mention of space throughout the song adds an otherworldly element, emphasizing the importance of looking beyond what is immediately in front of us and striving for something greater.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh this maudlin prostituted feeling has
I am feeling extreme sadness as if it is being forced upon me like a prostitute who sells her body for money.


Berated me
The feeling of sadness is constantly scolding me and making me feel as if I'm not good enough.


When they're happy
People only want to be around those who are happy and don't want to hear about anyone's problems.


They don't want to hear that you're down
Therefore, no one wants to hear about my sadness.


The rules of the town
The social norms in this town are such that one is expected to put on a smiling face even when feeling sad.


Smile when wearing a frown
Changing one's expression to look happy even when they are not.


Corrupted clowns,
People who put on a facade of being happy even when they're not.


I'll see you in space
I cannot be a part of this corrupt society anymore.


I know my love will be there
Even though I am leaving everything behind, I know my love will always be with me.


More strange than no strange
The love I have is even more peculiar than anything else on this planet.


My love I know you'll be there
I trust that even though one cannot see love or touch it, it will always be present.


And some will say fuck it
Some people advise giving up when one faces hardships.


When dice down cast on bad luck
These people believe that bad luck is the primary reason for one's failure.


Well that's nice advice,
This advice is easy to give and impractical to follow.


But of course, you can say that
People who give this type of advice are not the ones who are currently struggling.


You're not getting fucked
These people haven't faced the same level of adversity that I have.


Last, happiness, color'
The memories of feeling happy leave lasting impressions on the mind.


Leaves long-lasting impressions,
However, when I'm feeling sad, people around me dismiss it as a weakness.


But blues to you are fools
Others mistake sadness as a weakness and thus label those in despair as fools.


Who are baskin' in depression
Those in despair can often get caught in the cycle of sadness and despair.


And in this less than tired lesson
This experience has taught me an important lesson about life.


I'm impressed and inspired
I have come out of this experience feeling impressed with myself for having the strength to carry on.


To vacate this place
This experience has inspired me to leave behind everything that was once familiar.


I'll see your ass in space
Ultimately, I will find my own path in this world, even if it means leaving everything behind.




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Written by: CHRIS CHENEY, SCOTT OWEN

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@AlKaseltzer87

So the Borg have finally reached Earth. I'm not impressed. They're a lot smaller in real life.

@Mortthemoose

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@taylordavis1543

Lmao, they're like " could this cube possibly be the same cube used in outer space in micro gravity?" Yeah it's totally the same... same metallic appearance, same irradic movement, same gravity...

@Quickened1

And then the video ends before he proves it very likely is a balloon...

@randyb726

Looks like a kite to me I have one that spins and that looks exactly like it

@vincentparra1175

After the hearing where they mentioned a floating cube with a sphere inside of it, i came back tp this video

@paulstein6971

Is it possible to make a cube that flies with fans? Yes it is possible. Not very practical.

@Requinix17

I wonder why they are so often spinning

@Landdar

everyone has known scene 1947 that UFO's, UAP's and weather balloons look just alike. LOL

@toaolisi761

Caption: Flying Cube Spotted Over Missouri.
Thumbnail: Bearded man.

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