Perfect Strangers
Krzysztof Cugowski Lyrics
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As I flow through your life
A thousand oceans I have flown
And cold spirits of ice
All my life I am the echo of your past (echo of your past)
I am returning the echo of a point in time
Distant faces shine
And laughing as the spirits appear
All your, all your life shadows of another day
And if you hear me talking on the wind
You've got to understand we must remain
Perfect strangers
I know
I know, I must remain inside this silent well of sorrow
A strand of silver hanging through the sky
Touching more than you see
The voice of ages in your mind
Oh, is aching with the dead of the night
Oh oh precious life
Your tears are lost in falling rain
And if you hear me talking on the wind
You've got to understand we must remain
Perfect strangers
The lyrics to Krzysztof Cugowski's song "Perfect Strangers" are a haunting reflection on the past and accepting the present. The song begins with the singer asking if the listener remembers his name, symbolizing a returning presence from the past. He then speaks of having lived a thousand lives, and having known a thousand warriors, hinting at a long and storied history that has been lived in the background of the listener's life. The line "all your life shadows of another day" reinforces this connection to the past, as though the listener's life has been the product of choices and actions made by those who came before them.
The chorus is a refrain that emphasizes the necessity for the singer and the listener to remain strangers, despite their shared history. The line "I know, I must remain inside this silent well of sorrow" highlights the sadness that comes with understanding the past and accepting that it cannot be changed. The final verse is a reflection on the nature of memory and the way that the past is impossible to escape, even as time passes. The singer notes that "the voice of ages in your mind, oh, is aching with the dead of the night", highlighting the way that memories persist and can be painful. The song finishes with another plea to be strangers, as though accepting the past will always require keeping a distance from it.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you remember, remember my name?
Do you still remember my name like I remember yours?
As I flow through your life
Just like a river flowing in your life, I'm present.
A thousand oceans I have flown
I've travelled numerous seas to be here for you.
And cold spirits of ice
I've faced and conquered tough times to be here with you.
All my life I am the echo of your past (echo of your past)
Throughout my life, I represent your history and experiences.
I am returning the echo of a point in time
I'm giving back memories from a specific moment in time.
Distant faces shine
Memories of faraway people still bring joy to you.
A thousand warriors I have known
I've met many brave fighters in my lifetime.
And laughing as the spirits appear
As new memories come alive, happiness spreads.
All your, all your life shadows of another day
Memories of a past time and people are with you for a lifetime.
And if you hear me talking on the wind
If my voice is carried by the wind to you,
You've got to understand we must remain
You need to know that we can only be perfect strangers.
Perfect strangers
We can only be strangers who share a past.
I know
I understand
I know, I must remain inside this silent well of sorrow
I know that I must stay isolated in my sadness.
A strand of silver hanging through the sky
Looking up to the sky, you see a silver thread.
Touching more than you see
This inexplicable feeling touches your soul more than anything else.
The voice of ages in your mind
You hear the sounds of ancient times in your thoughts.
Oh, is aching with the dead of the night
Your heart aches during late, lonely nights.
Oh oh precious life
Your life is valuable and worth cherishing.
Your tears are lost in falling rain
You weep, but tears are quickly lost in the rain.
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Written by: IAN GILLAN, RITCHIE BLACKMORE, ROGER D GLOVER
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