Stranded
Julien-K Lyrics


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A shadow in the child's eye, before he ever hears a lie
He's looking for something real
Yeah I know
Just stop all the music, the pollution in our lives
We're looking for something real
Yeah I know
Doesn't make a sound as I look inside
Implode as I close my eyes
Try to stay in the lines
Maybe it's a matter of time
But what does it matter, what does is matter

The shadows inside, controlling my life
As confusion blinds my eyes
Facing the signs, I'm losing my mind
Always I'm stranded here
Drowning in pride, wasting my time
As confusion blinds my eyes
Facing the signs, I'm losing my mind
Always I'm stranded here

In a place where the stalkers hide
I try to clear out my mind
I'm looking for something real
Yeah I know
I break for the exit
As I circle in my mind, still looking for something real
Yeah I know, I know





I'm alone, so please, I keep running, I'm running away

Overall Meaning

The song "Stranded" by the band Julien-K is about the struggle for authenticity and finding true meaning in life while surrounded by superficiality and confusion. The lyrics touch on themes of inner turmoil and feeling lost, as well as a desire to break free from societal expectations and live authentically. The opening line, "a shadow in the child's eye, before he ever hears a lie," suggests that the struggles with self-identity and authenticity have been present from a very young age.


The chorus illustrates the constant internal battle the singer is experiencing, with "shadows inside, controlling my life" and "confusion blinding my eyes." The line "always I'm stranded here" refers to the feeling of being trapped in this never-ending cycle of searching but never quite finding what they're looking for.


The second verse continues this theme, with the singer describing feeling lost in a place where "stalkers hide" and trying to clear their mind to find something genuine. However, they are still "always stranded here," unable to break free from their own mental prisms.


Overall, the lyrics of "Stranded" convey a sense of frustration and confusion, while still maintaining a glimmer of hope that something genuine can be found if one keeps searching.


Line by Line Meaning

A shadow in the child's eye, before he ever hears a lie
The feeling of unease and uncertainty that lurks within us from childhood, long before we encounter deceit and betrayal.


He's looking for something real Yeah I know Just stop all the music, the pollution in our lives We're looking for something real Yeah I know
A deep yearning for authenticity and meaningful connections amidst the superficiality and noise that dominates our lives.


Doesn't make a sound as I look inside Implode as I close my eyes Try to stay in the lines Maybe it's a matter of time But what does it matter, what does is matter
The futility of trying to suppress inner turmoil and conform to societal norms, without addressing the root causes of our struggles.


The shadows inside, controlling my life As confusion blinds my eyes Facing the signs, I'm losing my mind Always I'm stranded here Drowning in pride, wasting my time As confusion blinds my eyes Facing the signs, I'm losing my mind Always I'm stranded here
The overwhelming power of inner demons and the struggle to navigate life amidst confusion, doubt, and isolation. The repeated feeling of being stuck and trapped in one's own mind.


In a place where the stalkers hide I try to clear out my mind I'm looking for something real Yeah I know I break for the exit As I circle in my mind, still looking for something real Yeah I know, I know
The sense of being followed and watched, both externally and internally, becoming more desperate to find something real and escape the cycle of self-doubt and paranoia.


I'm alone, so please, I keep running, I'm running away
The intense loneliness and desperation of feeling alone in one's struggles, leading to a constant need to flee and escape.




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@chaosfly10

Found this album a year ago. What a banger this is

@Merdicano

I don't get why there are no comments, this song is awesome

@moustachio334

Amir and Ryan channeled their best of their 80’s influences. I love this album so much. Shades of Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, and Orgy

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I am so Happy to have found this