The Best of Strangers
Kotch Lyrics
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Lalalalalala; lalalalalala
You and i are the best of strangers now
I remember clearly still
Sunday afternoon when we were kids
I dared you swim that muddy stream
And you know something, you did
And you did it just for me
We'd always been together
Through the rain and snow
I know you felt the same, you told me so
To be right.here beside me
Til i die
Oh, babe, the only shame is
Long time brings many changes
You and I
Are the best of strangers now
Ohohoh oh, babe, the only shame is
Long time brings many changes
You and I
Are the best of strangers now
I can hear the church bells ring
People call us young and foolish kids
I had a feeling that it might rain
And you know something, it did
We were all so cold and drawned
As we sheltered in that small cafe
We talked away the hours
All through the day
U know I even prayed the rain might stay
To keep you.here beside me
'Til I die
Oh, babe, the only shame is
Long time brings many changes
You and I
Are the best of strangers now
Oh, babe, the only shame is
Long time brings many changes
You and I
Are the best of strangers now
Oh, babe, the only shame is
Long time brings many changes
You and I
Are the best of strangers now
Oh, babe, the only shame is
Long time brings.many changes
And you and I
Are the best of strangers now
Oh, babe, the only shame is
Long time brings many changes
You and I
Are the best of strangers now
Lalalala; lalalalala
Lalalalalala; lalalalalala
You and i are the best of strangers
Lalalala; lalalalala
Lalalalalala; lalalalalala
You and i are the best of strangers
The song "The Best of Strangers" by Kotch reminisces about an old friendship that has faded away with the passage of time. The opening lines set the tone for the song with a repetitive melody. The use of "la la la" in the beginning of the song creates a sense of nostalgia, which is further strengthen with the lyrics that follow. The lines "You and I are the best of strangers now" begin the reflection on their friendship, reminding us that they are no longer close. The singer then recounts a memory of swimming in a muddy stream together. The memory seems to embody their closeness, as the friend agreed to swim to make Kotch happy, building on this sense of past friendship. The lyrics build on the fact that the two friends had shared experiences, and had something special with each other. The following lines, "Through the rain and snow / I know you felt the same, you told me so" emphasizes that the bond between the two was equally felt.
The singer also recollects being in a small cafe, seeking refuge during a storm. It was a moment of companionship, reflecting on the shared experiences and memories they had. The tone turns melancholic as Kotch contends with the changes over time that have driven them apart. The couple’s friendship was not enough to overcome life’s challenges, and they now exist as strangers. The line "Long time brings many changes" punctuates this feeling of loss, despite the fact that they are still alive. As the song progresses, the repetition of the melody and the lyrics "the best of strangers now" underscores the force of change and loss as the relationship is no more.
Line by Line Meaning
Lalalalala; lalalalala
The song starts with a repeated tune of meaningless syllables.
You and i are the best of strangers now
The relationship between the singer and the person they are addressing is now distant, and they feel like strangers.
I remember clearly still
The singer has vivid memories of the past with the person they are addressing, despite the distance between them now.
Sunday afternoon when we were kids
The memory the artist recalls is of an event which happened on a Sunday afternoon when they were young.
I dared you swim that muddy stream
The artist challenged the person they are addressing, to swim across a muddy stream or river.
And you know something, you did
The person they are addressing accepted the challenge and swam across the stream.
And you did it just for me
The person they are addressing swam across the stream to complete the challenge for the singer who dared them to do it.
And from the day I said I knew
The artist knew from a particular day that the person they are addressing had always been by their side, like a best friend.
We'd always been together
The relationship between the artist and the person they are addressing is like they have always been together.
Through the rain and snow
The artist and the person they are addressing have been through various seasons, good and bad times together.
I know you felt the same, you told me so
The person they are addressing acknowledged that they felt the same way and told so to the singer, of being together always.
To be right.here beside me
The artist wants the person they are addressing to always be beside them like before.
Til i die
The singer wants the person they are addressing to be beside them until the end of their life.
Oh, babe, the only shame is
The singer is regretful of the situation that they are in currently.
Long time brings many changes
The relationship between the singer and the person they are addressing has changed due to time and various events.
I can hear the church bells ring
The artist can hear the bells of the church ringing, which represents the passage of time.
People call us young and foolish kids
People used to call the artist and the person they are addressing young and naive.
I had a feeling that it might rain
The singer had a feeling that it might rain, which may represent uncertainty about the future.
And you know something, it did
The rain that the singer predicted, did occur.
We were all so cold and drawned
The artist and the person they are addressing were caught in the rain, and are now soaked and cold.
As we sheltered in that small cafe
The artist and the person they were with took shelter from the rain in a small cafe.
We talked away the hours
The artist and the person they are addressing talked for hours, while waiting for the rain to stop.
All through the day
The two spent the entire day together, talking and waiting for the rain to stop.
U know I even prayed the rain might stay
The artist enjoyed spending time with the person they are addressing so much, that they wished the rain would not stop, to keep them together.
'Til I die
The singer wants the person they are addressing to stay with them until the end of their life.
Lalalala; lalalalala
The song ends with a repetition of meaningless syllables.
Writer(s): Rhonda Kye Fleming, Dennis W. Morgan
Contributed by Charlotte L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.