Stranger
MAALA Lyrics

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Late night waiting for your call
I know I'm tryna keep a hold
You could stop me
Feeling like a stranger
All that I need
Falling for a love I didn't know

And I just wanna know

What it really means to be home
I find myself alone
But I'm really left here at home
And I just wanna know

I know I'm losing all control
I need you to tell me what you want
You could stop me
Feeling like a stranger
All I need
Falling for a love I didn't know

And I just wanna know
What it really means to be home
I find myself alone
But I'm really left here at home
And I just wanna know

I just wanna know
I just wanna know
I just wanna know

Now it's time to let me know
Now it's time to let it go

And I just wanna know
What it really means to be home
I find myself alone
But I'm really left here at home
And I just wanna know

You could stop me
Feeling like a stranger
(I just wanna know)
All that I need

Falling for a love I didn't know
(I just wanna know)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of MAALA's song "Stranger" convey a sense of disorientation and longing for a sense of belonging. The singer is waiting for a call or any indication from a lover who could provide comfort and grounding, but at the same time, they feel as if they are falling for a love that was unexpected and unfamiliar. The use of repetition in the chorus, particularly the phrase "I just wanna know," emphasizes the singer's desire for answers and clarity in their situation.

The lyrics highlight the complexity of relationships and how they can make one feel like a stranger in their own life. The singer is struggling to maintain control and is looking for guidance and support. The bridge of the song is particularly impactful, with the lines "Now it's time to let me know, Now it's time to let it go," serving as a call to action for the lover to communicate their intentions and end the singer's uncertainty.

Overall, "Stranger" is a song that is both relatable and hauntingly beautiful. It speaks to the universal human experience of wanting to feel connected and secure in our relationships and lives.

Line by Line Meaning

Late night waiting for your call
I'm up in the middle of the night waiting for you to call me.

I know I'm tryna keep a hold
I'm struggling to maintain control over my emotions.

You could stop me Feeling like a stranger All that I need Falling for a love I didn't know
You have the power to make me feel safe, secure, and loved, even if it's unexpected.

And I just wanna know What it really means to be home I find myself alone But I'm really left here at home And I just wanna know
I'm searching for a deeper understanding of what it means to belong and feel connected to someone or something.

I know I'm losing all control I need you to tell me what you want
I feel like I'm unraveling and I need you to communicate clearly with me to help me make sense of things.

I just wanna know I just wanna know I just wanna know
I want clarity and honesty above all else.

Now it's time to let me know Now it's time to let it go
It's time for you to be honest and forthcoming, and for me to let go of the unknown and find peace.

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