Stranger
Jay Loftus Lyrics
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That I don't recognize, no no
They used to be focused
they used to be mine
but now they tell stories of better times
I left my door open
and I waited inside
and when she finally came in
and then turned out the light
Have you ever missed someone so bad
like I miss you
It's nothing like the way she feels when I feel you
It's nothing like the way she tastes when I taste you
Have you ever missed someone so bad
while they're lying right there in your bed
she's got your trick smile
and those down pillow lips
this girl must be broken
cause I can feel it in her kiss
I can feel it in your lips
Have you ever missed someone so bad
like I miss you
It's nothing like the way she feels when I feel you
It's nothing like the way she tastes when I taste you
Have you ever missed someone so bad
while they're lying right there in your bed
when I look at
when I look at you
when I look at
when I look at you
when I look at
when I look at you
I can't see you anymore
She's got your blue eyes
and she's got your trick smile
Have you ever missed someone so bad
like I miss you
It's nothing like the way she feels when I feel you
It's nothing like the way she tastes when I taste you
Have you ever missed someone so bad
while they're lying right there in your bed
when I look at
when I look at you
when I look at
when I look at you
when I look at
when I look at you
when I look at
when I look at you
The lyrics to Jay Loftus's song "Stranger" tell a heartwrenching story of missing someone to the point where they no longer feel like themselves, and how their absence has impacted the singer's life. The song begins with the recognition of the person's blue eyes, which once belonged to the singer but now feel foreign and tell stories of "better times". The singer leaves their door open and waits inside, hoping for the person to come back and fill the void, but all they say is "good night" before turning off the light. The second verse describes the person's physical similarities to the one they miss, but the kiss feels different and broken. The final verse repeats the theme of missing the person, but now acknowledging that even when they look at them, they can't see the person they used to know.
Overall, the song touches on universal themes of loss, heartbreak, and longing for someone who may never truly return. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but it's clear that the singer is struggling to come to terms with their feelings and the impact the person's absence has had on their life.
Line by Line Meaning
She's got your blue eyes
The girl he is with has the same blue eyes as the person he misses.
That I don't recognize, no no
He doesn't recognize the blue eyes on the person he is with, indicating that they are not the person he misses.
They used to be focused
The blue eyes he misses used to be very focused on him.
they used to be mine
The blue eyes he misses used to belong to the person he was with, indicating that they have moved on.
but now they tell stories of better times
The blue eyes he misses remind him of happier times in the past.
I left my door open
He left his heart open and vulnerable to the person he misses.
and I waited inside
He is waiting for the person he misses to come back into his life.
and when she finally came in
The person he is with finally came into his life.
all she said was good night
Despite his hopes, the person he is with is not interested in a deeper relationship.
and then turned out the light
She turned off the light and ended any potential for intimacy or connection.
Have you ever missed someone so bad
He is experiencing intense longing and sadness for the person he has lost.
like I miss you
His feelings of missing the person are especially strong and deep.
It's nothing like the way she feels when I feel you
Being with someone else does not compare to the strong feelings he had for the person he misses.
It's nothing like the way she tastes when I taste you
Being with someone else is not the same as being with the person he misses.
while they're lying right there in your bed
Despite the physical presence of someone else, he is consumed with thoughts of the person he misses.
she's got your trick smile
The person he is with has a smile that reminds him of the person he misses.
and those down pillow lips
The lips of the person he is with are soft and comforting, but not comparable to the person he misses.
this girl must be broken
He senses that the girl he is with is struggling emotionally or mentally.
cause I can feel it in her kiss
He can feel her struggles and pain when they kiss.
I can feel it in your lips
He can feel that something is not right or missing in their intimacy.
when I look at
He is thinking deeply and contemplating his feelings.
when I look at you
He is referring to the person he is with.
I can't see you anymore
He is realizing that he can no longer see the person he misses in the person he is with.
Have you ever missed someone so bad
Repeating the question emphasizes the intensity of his feelings.
like I miss you
He still misses the person intensely and possibly more than ever.
Contributed by Eliana G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ZorasSapphire
SO GOOD! I love hearing new songs from you! They're all amazing.
Perfect Chanrus
I love your voice! Awesome song! I can somehow relate to it alot.
Nina Nikzad
this is amazing i love all your songs !!
Tereza Stromova
Perfect song, perfect lyrics, perfect sound, perfect singer.... Thanks for perfect dreams
Ilona S
this is so amazing <3
Hélène Jahn
love this song !!! <33
karison corlew
<3 I love it!!!
Sandy Bluu
I was instantly hooked first time I heard this!!! 😍
Tamara Sumrain
simply amazing <3
Fiercely Polemic
Still couldn't get over the fact that this song is worth playing at radios 24/7 ♥ Definitely lovely and soothing to listen all night especially when I kinda feel broken >.<