Stranger
Haydn Lili Lyrics
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Dig a little deeper
No way to get around
We're all in this together
Pretty teenage baby has a baby of her own
No one to talk to, she's got no place to turn
Ain't like she's asking or looking for a free ride
She strips for stranger to keep her baby satisfied
and Stranger, stranger things have happened
Goodness brings a chain reaction
Liberate me from inaction
Stranger, stranger things have happened
Sometimes I don't really know
How I make a difference
Smack dab in the river bed
Next door to the living dead
Smack dab in the river bed
I opened up my heart and listened
Speeding down the highway, sister shared her thoughts with me
And for an hour we even shared a destiny
Her baby's father loves her with brutality
She had a dream God came down and set her free
and Stranger, stranger things have happened
Goodness brings a chain reaction
Liberate me from inaction
Stranger, stranger things have happened
The song "Stranger" by Haydn Lili talks about the struggles of people who feel like outsiders in society. The lyrics encourage us to look beyond the surface and try to understand what other people are going through. The opening lines "Down, while you're diggin' down, Dig a little deeper, No way to get around, We're all in this together" suggest that we should not shy away from difficult topics and instead try to connect with those who may feel disconnected.
The second verse introduces the story of a young single mother who is struggling to make ends meet. The lyric "Ain't like she's asking or looking for a free ride, She strips for stranger to keep her baby satisfied" shows that sometimes people are forced to make desperate choices just to provide for their families. The chorus "Stranger, stranger things have happened, Goodness brings a chain reaction, Liberate me from inaction" is a call to action for the listener to take a step towards helping those who are struggling.
The third verse features a conversation between the singer and her friend who is also going through a difficult time. The line "Her baby's father loves her with brutality" highlights the prevalence of domestic violence in society. However, the dream of "God coming down and setting her free" suggests that there is hope for those who are struggling and that things can get better with the help of others.
Overall, "Stranger" is a powerful song that encourages empathy towards those who are struggling and calls for action to make a difference in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Down, while you're diggin' down
While you're going through the hard times,
Dig a little deeper
You need to look beyond the surface
No way to get around
There's no avoiding this situation
We're all in this together
We have to help each other out
Pretty teenage baby has a baby of her own
A young mother has to raise a child on her own
No one to talk to, she's got no place to turn
She has no one to confide in and nowhere to go for support
Ain't like she's asking or looking for a free ride
She's not looking for handouts or pity
She strips for strangers to keep her baby satisfied
She turns to stripping to earn money for her child
Stranger, stranger things have happened
Unexpected and strange events can occur
Goodness brings a chain reaction
Acts of kindness can lead to more positive outcomes
Liberate me from inaction
Help me take action to make a positive change
Sometimes I don't really know
At times, I feel unsure
How I make a difference
How my actions impact others
Smack dab in the river bed
Right in the middle of a difficult situation
Next door to the living dead
Living close to people who seem like they've given up on life
I opened up my heart and listened
I was open to hearing what others had to say
Speeding down the highway, sister shared her thoughts with me
While driving fast, my friend shared her innermost thoughts
And for an hour we even shared a destiny
We felt like our lives were intertwined for a short time
Her baby's father loves her with brutality
The man who fathered her child is abusive
She had a dream God came down and set her free
She dreams of being rescued from her situation
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