Mick Peter Diddi Kastenholt, known by his stage name Kaaze (stylized as KAA… Read Full Bio ↴Mick Peter Diddi Kastenholt, known by his stage name Kaaze (stylized as KAAZE), is a Swedish electronic dance music producer, DJ and songwriter, from Helsingborg, Scania.

In his childhood years, he didn't listen to music like regular people to such divergent influences like Whitesnake and Earth, Wind & Fire, he began playing piano and drums at an early age. Upon moving to Stockholm, he was dropped out of school and retreated into his studio to adopt a hermit’s lifestyle for nearly a year and a half, producing 24/7 and sharing his musical output with no one.

What emerged was a demo that caught the attention of Kaaze’s idol Tiësto and changed everything for him in the span of a season. The two met for the first time in Stockholm two weeks later, and Kaaze accompanied the Dutch superstar to his gig at Summerburst Festival. The Swedish producer began sending daily demos to his newfound musical mentor, solidifying a melodic progressive sound that draws upon his 80s disco and glam rock roots. Following a summer full of musical exchange, Kaaze received the formal offer to sign with Tiësto’s Red Light Management group and embarked on an eye-opening tour of New York and Tiësto’s Hakkasan residency in Las Vegas.

People Are Strange
Kaaze Lyrics

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People are strange when you′re a stranger
Faces look ugly when you're alone
Women seem wicked when you′re unwanted
Streets are uneven when you're down

People are strange when you're a stranger
Faces look ugly when you′re alone
Women seem wicked when you′re unwanted

Streets are uneven when you're strange

People are strange when you′re a stranger
Faces look ugly when you're alone
Women seem wicked when you′re unwanted
Streets are uneven when you're down

People are strange when you′re alone
People are strange

People are strange when you're a stranger
Faces look ugly when you're alone
Women seem wicked when you′re unwanted
Streets are uneven when you′re down

People are strange when you're a stranger
Faces look ugly when you′re alone
Women seem wicked when you're unwanted
Streets are uneven when you′re strange

When you're alone
When you′re alone

People are strange when you're alone

People are strange when you're alone
People are strange

Overall Meaning

Kaaze Maddix Nino Lucarelli's song "People are Strange" talks about the feeling of loneliness and alienation. The singer describes how everything around them seems strange and odd, how the streets appear uneven and the people look ugly, especially when they are alone. The song suggests that being unfamiliar with one's surroundings can cause a person to feel uneasy and out of place. The lyrics, "women seem wicked when you're unwanted," reflects how insecurity can also turn one's outlook negative, especially when it comes to relating to other people.

The lyrics suggest that being a stranger in a new place can be challenging, and the sense of isolation can lead one to experience strange and negative emotions. It also hints at how physical surroundings, such as uneven streets, can add to feelings of unsteadiness and disorientation. Even the faces of strangers can take on an unattractive appearance when the singer feels alone and disconnected from others. Overall, the song communicates how one's inner emotions can shape their experience of the world around them.

Line by Line Meaning

People are strange when you're a stranger
People can act strangely when they encounter someone they don't know

Faces look ugly when you're alone
When you're lonely, even familiar things may seem less appealing

Women seem wicked when you're unwanted
When you feel rejected or unloved, it can be easy to see the worst in people, especially women

Streets are uneven when you're down
When you're feeling low, everything around you can seem overwhelming and challenging

When you're alone
Being alone can amplify negative feelings and perceptions

People are strange
In general, people can be unpredictable and complex, which can make them seem strange or difficult to understand

Writer(s): James Morrison, John Densmore, Raymond Manzarek, Robert Krieger

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