Strangers
Kate Stewart Lyrics
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Boy, my favorite part
Part of wakin' up
Is the second before
I realize you're gone
Already been a month
But I'm not over us
When reason don't work
If I set you free, why do I pay the price?
Why do you keep runnin' around my mind?
'Cause after all this time
I'm still looking for you
In strangers, uh
I know we said goodbye
So why does it feel harder
Than ever?
Don't wanna be strangers
Don't wanna be strangers with you
Don't wanna tell my friends
They're sick of hearin' it
Wanna pick up the phone
But that's not what you want
So I guess I'll just leave it
Hope you know I mean it
When I say to you, babe
That you can never be a stranger to me
'Cause after all this time
I'm still looking for you
In strangers
I know we said goodbye
So why does it feel harder
Than ever?
Don't wanna be strangers
Don't wanna be strangers with you
Don't wanna be strangers, no
Don't wanna be strangers with you, hey
Don't wanna be strangers
Don't wanna be strangers with you-ou
Don't wanna be strangers, no
Don't wanna be strangers with you, you-ou-ou
Kate Stewart's song "Strangers" is a poignant reflection on the aftermath of a breakup. The singer is grappling with the sudden absence of her partner and the ache that lingers long after they have gone. The opening lines express her longing for the moment before she realizes he's no longer there, indicating that the reality of the split is still hard to accept. She's tried to move on, but it only makes it worse. As she questions why she still thinks about him all the time, it's clear that she is finding it difficult to come to terms with the breakup.
The chorus of the song is haunting and sad, as it reveals that even after all this time she's still searching for him in the faces of strangers. She's come to realize that she's not over him, even though they said goodbye. The pain of the split is reflected in the way she struggles to understand why it still feels so hard. The second verse moves into a more reflective mood, focusing on the difficulty of maintaining friendships after the split. She's aware that her friends are tired of hearing about it, but she can't help herself. She wants to pick up the phone, but she knows it's not what he wants. Despite all this, she wants him to know that he can never be a stranger to her.
Overall, "Strangers" captures the ache of heartbreak, the struggle to come to terms with it, and the difficulty of moving on. The lyrics are deeply personal and speak to the universal experience of loss and grief.
Line by Line Meaning
Boy, my favorite part
My favorite part of waking up is with you, boy
Part of wakin' up
I enjoy waking up with you
Is the second before
The moment right before I realize you're gone
I realize you're gone
I become aware that you're no longer here
Already been a month
It's been a whole month since we parted ways
But I'm not over us
I haven't moved on from our relationship yet
When reason don't work
Logic cannot explain why I still feel this way
Movin' on makes it worse
Trying to move on from our relationship just makes everything feel worse
If I set you free, why do I pay the price?
Why am I still affected by our breakup, even though I let you go?
Why do you keep runnin' around my mind?
Why do thoughts of you keep occupying my thoughts?
'Cause after all this time
Even though a lot of time has passed
I'm still looking for you
I'm still searching for a way to be with you
In strangers, uh
I'm trying to find bits of you in other people whom I don't know
I know we said goodbye
We parted ways and said our goodbyes
So why does it feel harder
Why does it feel more difficult than ever?
Than ever?
Why does it feel more challenging now than it did before?
Don't wanna be strangers
I don't want us to be strangers, to be unknown to each other
Don't wanna be strangers with you
I don't want us to be unfamiliar with one another
Don't wanna tell my friends
I don't want to discuss our situation with my friends because I feel like I'm bothering them
They're sick of hearin' it
They're tired of hearing about my unending feelings for you
Wanna pick up the phone
I want to call you
But that's not what you want
I know that's not what you're interested in
So I guess I'll just leave it
I'll let it be and not pursue this any further
Hope you know I mean it
I want you to know that my feelings are genuine
When I say to you, babe
When I tell you, my love
That you can never be a stranger to me
That I'll never forget you or let you become unknown to me
Don't wanna be strangers, no
I don't want us to be strangers, not now, not ever
Don't wanna be strangers with you, hey
I don't want us to be unknown to each other
Don't wanna be strangers
I don't want us to be strangers
Don't wanna be strangers with you, you-ou-ou
I don't want us to be unfamiliar with each other
Writer(s): David Stewart, Carmen, Kate Emma Stewart
Contributed by Maya T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@chynnamcnair4227
Boy, my favorite part
Part of wakin' up
Is the second before
I realize you're gone
Already been a month
But I'm not over us
When reason don't work
Movin' on makes it worse
If I set you free, why do I pay the price?
Why do you keep runnin' around my mind?
'Cause after all this time
I'm still looking for you
In strangers, uh
I know we said goodbye
So why does it feel harder
Than ever?
Don't wanna be strangers
Don't wanna be strangers with you
Don't wanna tell my friends
They're sick of hearin' it
Wanna pick up the phone
But that's not what you want
So I guess I'll just leave it
Hope you know I mean it
When I say to you, babe
That you can never be a stranger to meCause after all this time
I'm still looking for you
In strangers
I know we said goodbye
So why does it feel harder
Than ever?
Don't wanna be strangers
Don't wanna be strangers with you
Don't wanna be strangers, no
Don't wanna be strangers with you, hey
Don't wanna be strangers
Don't wanna be strangers with you-ou
Don't wanna be strangers, no
Don't wanna be strangers with you, you-ou-ou
@user-bt5zj4ic7e
She’s so u underrated man I live for Kate stewart 🙌🏽
@sarahomar219
YOU ARE SO UNDER RATED!!!!! Incredible voice and beautiful music ugh! 💗
@3513covj
Came here from Terrell Show Song Association! She is awesome and beautiful.
@ThierryTiramisu
one of the greatest songs of all time
@sarahdao5387
Her voice is if Ariana, Tori and Jojo has a baby
@MrQuincy88
Arian a can't sing
@megg3761
@@MrQuincy88 are u deaf
@marzellholbrook6130
@@MrQuincy88 oh good I thought you were talking about Ariana Grande, have no clue who this Arian a person could be
@katrinaalvarez7134
These lyrics are insane!!!!! Thank you, Terrell Show, for introducing me to Kate's music. I can't get enough of this song.
@MostlyVintageVoices
I came from Terrell's show after hearing this woman's jaw-dropping VOICE and now I'm learning that she has golden songwriting skills too! This song already sounds like a classic and she sings it with a stunning vulnerability.