Hearts Like Lions are an altern… Read Full Bio ↴Long Beach, CA, USA (2011 - present)
Hearts Like Lions are an alternative indie band from Long Beach, CA, formed in 2011. The group consists of Stephen Ramos (Lead Guitar/Vocals), Luke Schoepf (Bass) and Nick Sturz (Drums). The group's signed with Tooth & Nail Records. The group's debut album "These Hands" was released on December 2, 2014.
Stranger
Hearts Like Lions Lyrics
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But this dust fills my lungs
And everyone else, breathes their share
As they pass me by, pass me by
Don't know if I can keep these hopes up high for long
I'll run away from these place when
I'm not such a stranger in my own skin
'Cause it feels like I'm stuck on the outside
Just staring in
You always wanted to be around me
But I swore that it will never be this hard
Never be this hard
To be myself, so
I'll run away from this place when
I'm not such a stranger in my own skin
To a place I can call home
'Cause it feels like I'm stuck on the outside
Just staring in
And I'll change to know this
The only thoughts of you
I would have taken me
I just want you to know this
I just wanna be myself!
But it's too late!
'Cause we're never strangers in our escape
We'll shout it out to the very end
We're far away from that place
And no turning back for anything
"Heart Like Lions" song "Stranger" describes the feeling of being on the outside and not belonging. The lyrics talk about the singer's struggle with the changes happening around them, and they are having trouble adapting. This struggle is felt physically, with the dust affecting his lungs, as well as emotionally, as everyone around him seems to have moved on without him. He longs to find a place where he can feel comfortable being himself and find those who accept him for who he is.
The message of this song is that everyone wants to find a welcoming home and a sense of belonging where they can be themselves. The lyrics reflect the singer's feeling of being unaccepted and not fitting in, which is a common experience that many people feel. The song's tone is hopeful, as the singer is looking for a way out of his current situation and hoping to find a place where he belongs. The lyrics suggest that the only way to truly be oneself is to escape and find a new place where they don't feel like a stranger.
In conclusion, Hearts Like Lions's song "Stranger" is a heartfelt song that describes the feeling of not fitting in and longing for acceptance. The lyrics talk about the awkwardness of being a stranger in your own life and looking for a place you can call home. The song's message is that everyone needs somewhere they belong, and the hope that comes from finding a place to call home is quite beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
I never was one who was fond of change
I have always been resistant to change
But this dust fills my lungs
The current situation is suffocating me
And everyone else, breathes their share
Others are able to cope with the situation but not me
As they pass me by, pass me by
Others are moving on with their lives but I am stuck
Don't know if I can keep these hopes up high for long
I am losing hope and not sure how long I can hold on
I'll run away from these place when
I will leave this place
I'm not such a stranger in my own skin
When I feel more comfortable and confident in myself
To a place I can call home
To a place where I feel like I belong
'Cause it feels like I'm stuck on the outside
I feel excluded and isolated
Just staring in
Unable to fully participate in or understand the situation
You always wanted to be around me
You were once interested in me
But I swore that it will never be this hard
But I was not prepared for the challenges that came with it
To be myself, so
To stay true to myself, but
And I'll change to know this
I will change in order to realize
The only thoughts of you
That my thoughts of you
I would have taken me
Have consumed me
I just want you to know this
I want you to understand that
I just wanna be myself!
I just want to be true to who I am
But it's too late!
But it seems impossible now
'Cause we're never strangers in our escape
Because we are never alone when we escape
We'll shout it out to the very end
We will continue to persevere and be vocal about it
We're far away from that place
We have left that situation behind us
And no turning back for anything
And we will not go back to that situation for anything
Contributed by Charlie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Reaperkuzion
I never was one who was fond of change
but this dust fills my lungs
As everyone else breathes their share
As they pass me by
Pass me by
Don't know if I can keep these hopes up high for long !
I'll run away from this place where
I'm not such a stranger in my own skin
To a place I can call home,
Cause feels like I'm stuck on the outside !
Just staring in
You always wanted to be around me
but I swore that it would never be this hard
Never be this hard,
to be myself, so
I'll run away from this place where
I'm not such a stranger in my own skin !
To a place I can call home,
'Cause feels like I'm stuck on the outside !
Just staring in
&I'll change to know this
&Only thoughts of you
Are what've taken me home
I just want you to know this,
I just wanna be myself
But it's too late!
Cause we're never strangers in our skin
We'll shout it out to the very end
We're far away from that place
&No turning back for anything
LEGOSuperDKong
+EnskahSleeps Thanks for the lyrics. Here are a few minor corrections:
First verse:
"As everyone else breathes their share
As they pass me by
Pass me by"
Chorus:
"I'll run away from this place where
I'm not such a stranger in my own skin
To a place I can call home"
Second verse:
"that it would never be this hard"
Bridge: "Are what've taken me home"
Outro:
"Cause we're never strangers in our skin"
"We're far away from that place
No turning back for anything"
Felipe Pereira
I heard first time on SoundCloud I can't stop listen it for months. Very very cool this one! Super recommended you for my friends. You already have a fan in Brazil! Congrats and keep doing this great job, guys! =)
Reaperkuzion
I never was one who was fond of change
but this dust fills my lungs
As everyone else breathes their share
As they pass me by
Pass me by
Don't know if I can keep these hopes up high for long !
I'll run away from this place where
I'm not such a stranger in my own skin
To a place I can call home,
Cause feels like I'm stuck on the outside !
Just staring in
You always wanted to be around me
but I swore that it would never be this hard
Never be this hard,
to be myself, so
I'll run away from this place where
I'm not such a stranger in my own skin !
To a place I can call home,
'Cause feels like I'm stuck on the outside !
Just staring in
&I'll change to know this
&Only thoughts of you
Are what've taken me home
I just want you to know this,
I just wanna be myself
But it's too late!
Cause we're never strangers in our skin
We'll shout it out to the very end
We're far away from that place
&No turning back for anything
Chase Walker
A couple words are off but thank you!
Reaperkuzion
Chase Walker Please tell me any mistakes so I can edit the lyrics hehe and you're welcome ! (:
LEGOSuperDKong
+EnskahSleeps Thanks for the lyrics. Here are a few minor corrections:
First verse:
"As everyone else breathes their share
As they pass me by
Pass me by"
Chorus:
"I'll run away from this place where
I'm not such a stranger in my own skin
To a place I can call home"
Second verse:
"that it would never be this hard"
Bridge: "Are what've taken me home"
Outro:
"Cause we're never strangers in our skin"
"We're far away from that place
No turning back for anything"
Reaperkuzion
+LEGOSuperDKong Thank you ! I appreciate your help ! Lyric corected ! (:
Levi H
This may be the most pleasant surprise I've heard from T&N in several years! I love it.
Facundo Alonso
So you've never come across Kings Kaleidoscope?
dustin_steps
Good point, but both are quite fantastic!
SarcasticxLiar
THEY ARE SO UNDERRATED I WANNA CRY BECAUSE THIS IS MY NEW FAVORITE SONG AND BAND