Don't Go To Strangers
Jools Holland Lyrics


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Build your dreams to the stars above
But when you need someone to love
Don't go to strangers, darling, come to me

Play with fire till your fingers burn
And when there's no place for you to turn
Don't go to strangers, darling, come to me
For, when you hear a call to follow your heart
You'll follow your heart I know
I've been through it all, for I'm an old hand
And I'll understand if you go

So
Make your mark for your friends to see




But when you need more than company
Don't go to strangers, darling, come to me

Overall Meaning

The song "Don't Go to Strangers" by Amy Winehouse and Paul Weller is an invitation for the listener to trust the singer, to seek comfort in them when their own efforts and pursuits fall short. The opening lines, "Build your dreams to the stars above / But when you need someone to love / Don't go to strangers, darling, come to me" suggest that striving for one's dreams and aspirations is good, but when it comes to finding love, the best bet is to turn to someone familiar who is already there for you.


The next lines, "Play with fire till your fingers burn / And when there's no place for you to turn / Don't go to strangers, darling, come to me" are a warning against recklessness, and again, an invitation to seek refuge and comfort with the singer. The final lines of the lyric, "So / Make your mark for your friends to see / But when you need more than company / Don't go to strangers, darling, come to me" further emphasize the importance of human connection and the need for support from those we trust.


Overall, this song conveys a sense of loneliness and the importance of finding someone to hold onto in a world that's often unforgiving.


Line by Line Meaning

Build your dreams to the stars above
Aim high and work hard for your goals.


But when you need someone to love
But when you need affection and tendernessā€¦


Don't go to strangers, darling, come to me
ā€¦donā€™t look for them from unfamiliar individuals, my love, look for me instead.


Play with fire till your fingers burn
Take risks even if it involves getting hurt.


And when there's no place for you to turn
But when you are left with no other alternativesā€¦


Don't go to strangers, darling, come to me
ā€¦donā€™t ask for others' help, my love, come to me.


For, when you hear a call to follow your heart
For, when you sense a strong inner desireā€¦


You'll follow your heart I know
ā€¦you are likely to act on it, and I understand that.


I've been through it all, for I'm an old hand
I have gone through a lot in life and learned valuable lessons, for I am an experienced person.


And I'll understand if you go
And I will comprehend your decision to leave.


So
Therefore,


Make your mark for your friends to see
Be distinct and noticeable to your companions.


But when you need more than company
But when you require more than mere companionshipā€¦


Don't go to strangers, darling, come to me
ā€¦donā€™t seek it from strangers, my love, come to me instead.




Lyrics Ā© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Redd Evans, Arthur Kent, Dave Mann

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@camerongregory5815

I think it's incredible when you listen to someone like Amy Winehouse and you think you've heard all of her songs before, but then a song comes on through shuffle that you haven't heard before and you get to listen to her voice for that first time again and it just knocks you off your feet with a soul warming wave of emotion. Amy's voice is something to behold and I will never tire of it. What an absolutely stunning cover of this song.

@lukelee3

100%, she's an artist you don't want to listen to all her songs right away so you can "find" her songs years later in life especially because she's gone.

@lvalesic-bralo2478

ā¤oh! Amy,happy 2024ā¤

@jacopomarcolini519

Ieri ho ascoltato questa canzone per la prima volta e.... L'ho giĆ  ascoltata 20-30 volte ā™„ļø

@jeffreysherring2636

she was great ā¤

@hannahh8696

There is nobody like her. Absolutely nobody.

@beatrixhollrigl4641

@hanahh8696, like you and me and everyone, absolutely nobody.šŸ˜Š

@BV-nx6vq

Amy's vocals are wonderfully soulful here, and another example of the breath of fresh air she gave to the modern music scene.

@stuartwilkins9321

Yes brother!

@HarvinThurman

Good time I'm under the other girl you are not home and the other girl you don't even have to run to know where you are not talkative and the other girl you are not home and let her eat me

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