Strangers
James (1) Lyrics

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Found a message in the sand
It read 'just do the best you can'
This world's not how I planned
You're on your own

No one can hear you
They're just talking all the time
There's the world, and you're outside

Your home's hard to find
Your home's hard to find

Worn down by strangers
All you need's a friend
You've been worn down by strangers
This is not the end

Guess it's hard to settle down
When love's been spread all around the town
I'm no stranger to this room
My highs just serve to bring me down
I hope to change now
From a sorry state of mind
I had hoped for heart to heart
My heart's hard to find
My heart's hard to find

Worn down by strangers
All you need's a friend
You've been worn down by strangers
This is not the end
(This is not the end)

Worn down by strangers
All you need's a friend
You've been worn down by strangers
All you need's a friend
By strangers
By strangers
By strangers

(This is not the end)

(This is not the end)
This is the end

Overall Meaning

In "Strangers," James (1) sings about feeling lost and alone in a world that seems to be constantly moving and changing. The lyrics illustrate this feeling through the metaphor of being a stranger in a foreign land, unable to find one's way home. The opening lines, "Found a message in the sand, It read 'just do the best you can'" suggest a search for guidance or clarity. However, despite this message, the singer still feels lost and unsupported. He sings that "No one can hear you, They're just talking all the time," which conveys a sense of isolation and disconnection from others. The repetition of "Your home's hard to find" further emphasizes this feeling of being lost.

The second verse of the song shifts to a more personal perspective, with the singer revealing that he has also been "worn down by strangers." His highs and successes have not brought him the happiness he hoped for, leaving him feeling like his "heart's hard to find." This feeling of searching for something deeper and more meaningful is echoed in the chorus, where the repeated phrase "All you need's a friend" reinforces the importance of human connection and support.

Overall, "Strangers" is a song about feeling lost, disconnected, and worn down by the challenges of life. The lyrics use powerful imagery and repetition to convey the singer's emotions, and suggest that despite the difficulties, there is still hope for finding comfort and companionship in the midst of it all.

Line by Line Meaning

Found a message in the sand
Discovery of something unexpected, possibly hopeful

It read 'just do the best you can'
Message of encouragement and support

This world's not how I planned
Disappointment or frustration with reality

You're on your own
Feeling isolated and unsupported

No one can hear you
Sense of being ignored or overlooked

They're just talking all the time
Feeling overwhelmed by external noise

There's the world, and you're outside
Feeling disconnected or disconnected from societal norms

Your home's hard to find
Struggle to find a place of belonging or comfort

Worn down by strangers
Emotional fatigue caused by unfamiliar or unfriendly people

All you need's a friend
Desire for emotional support and connection

This is not the end
Hope for future change or improvement

Guess it's hard to settle down
Uncertainty or difficulty in finding stability

When love's been spread all around the town
Possibly referring to betrayal or infidelity in romantic relationships

I'm no stranger to this room
Implied familiarity or repeated struggles in a certain situation

My highs just serve to bring me down
Depression or negative consequences of success

I hope to change now
Desire for personal growth and improvement

From a sorry state of mind
Acknowledgement of current emotional state

I had hoped for heart to heart
Desire for deep emotional connection

My heart's hard to find
Difficulty in accessing or expressing emotions

By strangers
Reiteration of the emotional fatigue caused by unfamiliar people

This is the end
Possible resignation or acceptance of a current situation

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM LYONS, NATHAN LYONS, TIMOTHY VOETEN, JOHN HUERTO, THOMAS DAVIES

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