Stranger / Lover
Ibeyi Lyrics


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No one is wrong or right
I want to end our fight
Let's dance our way into the light
We never saw inside
Love is not what has failed
Why can't we both be saved?

For the older games we played
We have already paid

Stranger lover
This day will be our last
Stranger lover
If you're swallowed by the past
Stranger lover
This day will be our last
Stranger lover
Come heal in my arms

Today is a new day
We'll throw our regrets away

For the older games we've played
We have already paid

Stranger lover
This day will be our last
Stranger lover
If you're swallowed by the past
Stranger lover
This day will be our last
Stranger lover
Come heal in my arms

This day, this day

This day, this day
Stranger lover
This day will be our last
Stranger lover
If you're swallowed by the past
Stranger lover
This day will be our last




Stranger lover
Come heal in my arms

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ibeyi's "Stranger / Lover" speak to the universal theme of the ups and downs of love and relationships. The opening lines "No one is wrong or right, I want to end our fight" suggest a desire to move past conflict and find a resolution. The singer then proposes the idea of dancing their way into the light, with the acknowledgement that they have never seen inside each other before. The lines "Love is not what has failed, Why can't we both be saved?" contain the underlying message that love is not the issue, but rather the people involved.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Stranger lover" four times to emphasize the complexity of the relationship. The idea that "this day will be our last" and the suggestion that the past can be 'swallowed' by the present, indicates an urgency to move forward and leave behind past conflicts. The line "Come heal in my arms" suggests the tender side of the relationship that is willing to provide comfort and safety.


Overall, the lyrics of "Stranger / Lover" speak to the challenges and complexities of love and relationships, while highlighting the importance of moving past negative experiences and finding peace in each other.


Line by Line Meaning

No one is wrong or right
There is no right or wrong viewpoint in this situation.


I want to end our fight
I desire to reconcile with you and end the conflict we've been having.


Let's dance our way into the light
Let's come together and move joyfully forward towards a better place.


We never saw inside
We've never truly understood each other's perspectives.


Love is not what has failed
Our love is not to blame for our struggles.


Why can't we both be saved?
Why can't we come together and find salvation in our relationship?


For the older games we played
We hold onto old arguments and grudges from the past.


We have already paid
But those issues have already caused us pain and consequences, and it's time to move on.


Stranger lover
Addressing the one they are singing to, who is both a stranger and a lover.


This day will be our last
Every day is important, and we should make the most of the time we have together.


If you're swallowed by the past
If you're still stuck dwelling on past arguments and hurts.


Come heal in my arms
Come to me, and let's find healing together.


Today is a new day
We have a fresh opportunity to start again, leaving behind the difficulties of yesterday.


This day, this day
Emphasizing the importance of making today count.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: LISA KAINDE DIAZ, MAYA DAGNINO, NAOMI DIAZ

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

David H Давид

No one is wrong or right
I want to end our fight
Let's dance our way into the light
We never saw inside
Love is not what has failed
Why can't we both be saved?
For the older games we played
We have already paid
Stranger lover
This day will be our last
Stranger lover
If you're swallowed by the past
Stranger lover
This day will be our last
Stranger lover
Come heal in my arms

Today is a new day
We'll throw our regrets away
For the older games we've played
We have already paid
Stranger lover
This day will be our last
Stranger lover
If you're swallowed by the past
Stranger lover
This day will be our last
Stranger lover
Come heal in my arms
This day, this day
This day, this day
Stranger lover
This day will be our last
Stranger lover
If you're swallowed by the past
Stranger lover
This day will be our last
Stranger lover
Come heal in my arms



Mauricio Fritis

Inhaló un frío supor
Que exhaló en una bruma más fría aún
Mis huesos , duelen , mis músculos aún más
Siento frío , un gran frío me recorre
Pero no pienso tiritar.
Frente a mi los veo gigantes de roca
Cerros de arena por sus contantes choques
Corrían aun antes de que existesemos ...
Aún hoy trato de respirar sin sentir frío, por qué duelen los pulmones al exhalar, por eso respiro de a poco para que ni el frío me pueda notar ... Y sigue y sigue y sigue .



All comments from YouTube:

David H Давид

No one is wrong or right
I want to end our fight
Let's dance our way into the light
We never saw inside
Love is not what has failed
Why can't we both be saved?
For the older games we played
We have already paid
Stranger lover
This day will be our last
Stranger lover
If you're swallowed by the past
Stranger lover
This day will be our last
Stranger lover
Come heal in my arms

Today is a new day
We'll throw our regrets away
For the older games we've played
We have already paid
Stranger lover
This day will be our last
Stranger lover
If you're swallowed by the past
Stranger lover
This day will be our last
Stranger lover
Come heal in my arms
This day, this day
This day, this day
Stranger lover
This day will be our last
Stranger lover
If you're swallowed by the past
Stranger lover
This day will be our last
Stranger lover
Come heal in my arms

Collects Bones

Beautiful.. jus Beautiful

Juan Carlos Rivera

Son perfectas musicalmente en todo lo que hacen. Lo llevan en sangre realmente, es fenotípico.

Maria Aryan

Tonight I found a treasure. You girls are so so so amazingly talented and naturally beautiful... I can't put it in words how thankful I am for you two! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Reiva Jairic

I found them on great big story, and I'm mesmerized by their sound, it great to see this new generation continuing old traditions in such a positive way. Congratulations 😍

Thomas Masingi

This video is dope as hell.I love how it's so minimalist yet it's so evocative.Favourite Ibeyi song for me.

simont templer

There's something sensual, relaxing and oddly satisfying about this video. I can't quite put my finger on it without writing a dissertation. Let's just say it's beautiful, organic and amazing.

Rosie Posie

"Stranger, lover, come heal in my arms..." I got chills by the end... They're so incredibly beautiful and captivating!! I love simple yet intense music videos like this! Reminds me of FKA twigs videos. :3 <3 <3

Mapula Matlou

Papi pacifier

Raydene Cleophas

the words are so real😅😍

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