Strangers
Jesse Harper Lyrics
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I kept on looking at your feet
Seems like everytime we meet
you think we're strangers
I recall a time before
when you will kiss me at the door
But we got trap in such a cold, cold war
And now we're strangers
Let me introduce myself, again
again
Oo, I'd rather tell the news myself
Than to reduce myself, oo
Just some stranger
But we're not strangers
You and me, oo,
We've felt the fire
And we knew the danger
Might not be much left
Still with anything but stranger
I never guessed that when we met
I do so much that I'd regret
Still I will never will not forget
That we're not strangers
Cause we're not strangers
Let me introduce myself again
again
Oo, I'd rather tell the news myself
Than to reduce myself, oo
Just some stranger
But we're not strangers
You and me
Oo, we felt the fire
And we knew the danger
There might not be much left
Still with anything but stranger
We're not stranger, mm
In Jesse Harper's song "Strangers," the singer reminisces about a past relationship that has become cold, causing the two people to feel like strangers when they meet. The lyrics convey a sense of nostalgia and regret for what could have been. The singer observes the other person's feet and remembers a time when they used to kiss at the door. However, they have now become trapped in a "cold war," which has made them feel like strangers.
Despite this, the singer still sees a connection between them and wants to reintroduce himself to the other person. He asserts that they have "felt the fire" and "knew the danger," indicating a passionate and tumultuous romance in the past. The song ends on an optimistic note with the declaration that they are "not strangers" and hopefully can move forward from their past mistakes.
Overall, "Strangers" is a poignant reflection on lost love and the idea that it is possible to reconnect with someone from the past. The lyrics provide a snapshot of a relationship that has faded but not entirely disappeared, leaving the possibility for a new beginning.
Line by Line Meaning
when I passed you on the street
I saw you on the street and felt a sense of familiarity
I kept on looking at your feet
I noticed subtle details about you because I was trying to figure out if you recognized me
Seems like everytime we meet you think we're strangers
Whenever we see each other it feels like you don't remember me
I recall a time before when you will kiss me at the door
I remember a time when we were intimately involved with each other and shared romantic moments
But we got trap in such a cold, cold war and now we're strangers
We became caught in a disagreement or conflict that caused us to grow distant from each other
But we're not strangers
Despite feeling distant from each other, we still have a shared history and connection
Let me introduce myself, again again
I want to reintroduce myself to you and reconnect with you
Oo, I'd rather tell the news myself
I want to be the one to share my own story and experiences with you
Than to reduce myself, oo just some stranger
I don't want to downplay my own worth and importance, or be seen as just another random person
You and me, oo, we've felt the fire and we knew the danger
We have a shared experience of passion and excitement, but also of being aware of the risks and potential consequences
Might not be much left still with anything but stranger
Even though we may have grown apart, there is still something connecting us and preventing us from being complete strangers
I never guessed that when we met I do so much that I'd regret
I never expected to make choices that would end up causing me so much disappointment and regret around our relationship
Still I will never will not forget that we're not strangers
Even if we've had hardships and disagreements, I still have a deep memory and connection to our shared past
You and me oo, we felt the fire and we knew the danger
We had a passionate and intense connection with each other, but also were aware of the potential risks and consequences
There might not be much left still with anything but stranger
Even though our relationship may have changed over time, there is still something that connects us and prevents us from being total strangers
We're not stranger, mm
We have a shared history and experiences that give us a deeper connection and understanding of each other
Contributed by Aiden B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.