Strangers
Lotus Plaza Lyrics
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sometimes there's no going back.
Days when it seems,
you're on your own, there's no one else.
distant eyes dream?
strangers from another place,
circling around
to be left without a trace.
As night slips down,
walls closing all around,
"What's wrong?," you said,
I shrunk and shook my head.
I know, I know, I know.
Well, I know, I know, I know.
When it's dreams day,?
sometimes there's no going back.
Days when it seems,
you're on your own, there's no one else.
the webs return?
when you thought this way would be
familiar time
now i slowly turn and leaped?
Walked in and found
me staring at the ground,
"What's wrong?," you said,
I shrunk and shook my head.
I know, I know, I know.
Well, I know, I know, I know.
I've been waiting for a while, strangers smile.
And I waited for a while, strangers smile.
And I waited for a while, strangers smile.
And I waited for a while, strangers smile.
The lyrics to "Strangers" by Lotus Plaza tell a story of isolation and detachment from others. The opening lines "When it's dreams day, sometimes there's no going back" hint at a sense of loss or longing for something that cannot be regained. The singer continues to describe a feeling of being alone, with "distant eyes dream strangers from another place" circling around them. The repetition of the phrase "I know, I know, I know" reinforces this feeling of being lost and unsure.
As night approaches, the walls seem to close in and there is a sense of desperation. The line "the webs return when you thought this way would be familiar time" suggests a feeling of being trapped or ensnared, perhaps by one's own thoughts or emotions. The singer then describes a moment of vulnerability, where they are caught staring at the ground by someone else. When this person asks "What's wrong?," the singer can only shake their head in response.
The final lines of the song - "I've been waiting for a while, strangers smile" - suggest that despite the feelings of isolation and detachment, there is still a glimmer of hope. The singer is waiting for something, and the "strangers smile" might represent a connection or a sense of belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
When it's dreams day,?
Sometimes, on days when your desires are vivid and consuming, going back to reality becomes impossible.
sometimes there's no going back.
At times, it feels like there is no way of returning to the reality and leaving behind the dreamy state.
Days when it seems,
Those are the days where you feel completely alone.
you're on your own, there's no one else.
You are isolated and without anyone to turn to.
distant eyes dream?
Looking into the far-off gaze of others leaves you to wonder about their vague and elusive dreams.
strangers from another place,
Individuals from some other physical or emotional space beyond your understanding.
circling around
Hovering and revolving around one thing or another without any clear purpose.
to be left without a trace.
Vanishing after creating a mark has its own unsettling implications.
As night slips down,
When the dark shadows cast their reach and the day draws to a close.
walls closing all around,
The claustrophobic uncomfortableness of feeling trapped as the walls inch closer and closer together.
"What's wrong?," you said,
Inquiring about my well-being to understand my unease.
I shrunk and shook my head.
Feelings of timidity and apprehension coursing through me forcing me to withdraw.
I know, I know, I know.
I understand and appreciate your concern towards me.
Well, I know, I know, I know.
I genuinely appreciate and understand that you care for me.
the webs return?
The return of the intricacies of one's mind is met with uncertainty.
when you thought this way would be familiar time
When you believe that you could be familiar with the present circumstances but it appears brand new.
now i slowly turn and leaped?
Slowly stepping out of your comfort zone and taking a risk to test the waters.
Walked in and found
The moment you arrived, and your presence brought to light what I’d been concealing.
me staring at the ground,
I was lost, and my gaze pointed downward.
"What's wrong?," you said,
With ease, you question my well-being to resolve my anxiety.
I shrunk and shook my head.
Immersed in vulnerability, I withdrew and shied away from attention.
I know, I know, I know.
I know and realize that my conduct was concerning.
Well, I know, I know, I know.
I acknowledge that I need to work on my social skills and behavior.
I've been waiting for a while, strangers smile.
I have long waited for a random and unfamiliar person to appear and provide support.
And I waited for a while, strangers smile.
Still yearning for assistance from someone new and unknown.
And I waited for a while, strangers smile.
Hoping that the arrival of a stranger would be imminent.
And I waited for a while, strangers smile.
Continuing to wait for someone to lend an ear and offer help.
Contributed by Allison I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alexanderferguson1734
This song always calms me down when I’m in a rut.
@laurahughes6915
This is my grounding song. I listen to anything & everything but I always come back to this beautiful record to set my brain back to normal mode.
@soulseeker1111
I love Lockett Pundt voice
@cmartu2
The video footage should’ve slowed down near the end just as this song does. Would’ve been brilliant. Such an amazing song!
@TheBlurHeart
After listening to this album, I feel that Pundt gave a lot to Microcastle. Both of them have the same feel.
@ac1dman
makes me that much more sad they've moved away from dreamy drones towards the current state of mostly pop :(
@EMBERSAFTER
microcastle is one of my favourite albums ever.
@mancsakacarl
not heard music this good since my teenage years in manchester, united kingdom...1990s...
@hotchipco1
LOVE HOW IT SLOWS TOWARD THE END LIKE IN A CREEPING SLOWDOWN THAT YOU DON'T NOTICE TILL IT NEARS IT'S END!
@TylerWoodisawesome
I love everything about this song, but especially the guitar solo part - it has such a haunting and ominous vibe to it, I could just listen to it for hours...