Don't Go To Strangers
Jools Holland Lyrics
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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
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
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 tenderness…
Don't go to strangers, darling, come to me
…don’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 alternatives…
Don't go to strangers, darling, come to me
…don’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 desire…
You'll follow your heart I know
…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 companionship…
Don't go to strangers, darling, come to me
…don’t seek it from strangers, my love, come to me instead.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Redd Evans, Arthur Kent, Dave Mann
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