Strangers
Jonathan Hutcherson Lyrics
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Yeah, that song you put on when you're feeling so low,
Hurtin', drivin' round and round
I know how to like to drink your coffee when it's raining
How your voice sounds when you're talking through a payphone
Callin' just 'cause
Seein' you here tonight like you don't even know my name
Looking at me like you've never seen me before
Strangers
Saying hello like you don't know me anymore
We were free like fire felt forever to the touch?
Two worlds tied together,
Never thought that we'd end up strangers, oh
Strangers
I don't know if I should walk away to just play along
Underneath this composure is only confusion
How did we go from happy to losing it all?
Strangers
Looking at me like you've never seen me before
Strangers
Saying hello like you don't know me anymore
We were free like fire felt forever to the touch?
Two worlds tied together,
Never thought that we'd end up strangers
Strangers
I don't wanna be strangers
Strangers
Looking at me like you've never seen me before
Strangers
Saying hello like you don't know me anymore
We were free like fire felt forever to the touch?
Two worlds tied together,
Never thought that we'd end up strangers
I don't wanna be
I don't wanna be
I don't wanna be
I don't wanna be, no
In Jonathan Hutcherson's song "Strangers," the lyrics express the feeling of being disconnected and unfamiliar with someone who was once so familiar. The singer knows the ins and outs of the person, from their nervous laughter to the song they listen to when feeling down, but now they seem like strangers. The confusion and feelings of loss are expressed in the line "How did we go from happy to losing it all?" The chorus repeats the word "strangers" several times, emphasizing the feeling of unfamiliarity and disconnect.
The lyrics also showcase the internal struggle of the singer, as they debate whether to walk away or continue to try and hold onto what they once had. They don't want to be strangers, and the repetition of the line "I don't wanna be" at the end of the song emphasizes this desire.
Overall, the lyrics of "Strangers" showcase the painful experience of losing the familiarity and connection with someone who once meant everything, leaving both parties feeling like strangers to each other.
Line by Line Meaning
I know what ya look when laughing 'cause you're nervous
I can tell when you're laughing because you're nervous
Yeah, that song you put on when you're feeling so low,
I know the song you listen to when you're feeling down
Hurtin', drivin' round and round
You drive around in circles when you're hurting
I know how to like to drink your coffee when it's raining
I know you like to drink coffee when it's raining
How your voice sounds when you're talking through a payphone
I know how your voice sounds when you're calling me from a payphone
Callin' just 'cause
Sometimes you call me for no reason
Seein' you here tonight like you don't even know my name
It seems like you're looking at me like we've never met before
Feels like we're strangers
It feels like we don't know each other anymore
Looking at me like you've never seen me before
You're looking at me like we've never met
Saying hello like you don't know me anymore
You say hello like we're not familiar anymore
We were free like fire felt forever to the touch?
We used to be as free as fire and it seemed like it would last forever
Two worlds tied together,
Our two worlds used to be closely connected
Never thought that we'd end up strangers, oh
I never thought we'd end up feeling like strangers
I don't know if I should walk away to just play along
I'm not sure if I should leave or pretend everything is okay
Underneath this composure is only confusion
I'm actually confused despite my outward calmness
How did we go from happy to losing it all?
I can't understand how we went from being happy to where we are now
I don't wanna be strangers
I don't want us to be strangers
I don't wanna be
I don't want this to continue
I don't wanna be
I don't want us to be distant
I don't wanna be
I don't want us to be strangers
I don't wanna be, no
I really don't want this
Writer(s): Adam Gibson, Jonathan Pagano, Jon Spinola
Contributed by Bailey J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-ft7op9ww6t
Beautiful song, Beautiful family. Keeping God first 🙏. Your sons really have talent. Thanks for sharing. The video was fantastic . Hoping to see more!!!!!
@AchatesBostons
You have a beautiful voice.....and The Voice is one of our favorite shows! God speed young man. I am now one of your Followers!
@aminefk599
Good Job from morocco
@heymudda1
Well, what can I say? The Hutcherson family members are definitely not strangers! You live, work, play and pray together. This video made me cry. I'd already purchased the song but seeing it on the "big" screen just made me tear up! The boys and that cutie pie sister, Dad and of course the heart of the home Mom at the end, just made the video super special. Jonathan and Luke are both on the path to greatness. Jonathan, don't be a "Stranger". Keep those songs coming! From Missouri City, Texas, I'm sending lots of LOVE & BLESSINGS to you and your family!
@JonathanHutchersonMusic
This is so sweet thank you!
@velvetheather
Just lovely!
@krystleanngray8164
Awesome song & video!! The kind of tune that sticks in your head & makes you wanna keep singin!!! Well done guys!
@paticlark2112
Great song & video !!!
@hartcynthia
Crying <3
@yunabraswell9388
Beautiful song! Beautiful family.