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Strangers
Maxeen Lyrics
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To tear your heart wide open
Here come the lawyers
Billions for phone conversation
You got some talent kid
You're really going places
I've heard it many times
Don't talk to strangers
My Mona Lisa
Early Sunday morning
I find you so incredibly boring
You got some talent kid
You're really going places
I've heard it so many times
From all you pretty faces
Don't talk to strangers
And you all look so strange to me
Here come the critics oh
To tear your heart wide open
Here come the lawyers
Billions for phone conversation
You got some talent kid
You're really going places
I've heard it so many times
From all the empty faces
Don't talk to strangers
And you all look so strange to me
The song "Strangers" by Maxeen appears to be a commentary on the music industry and the struggles of being an artist. The lyrics address the critical nature of the business and the pressure placed upon musicians to succeed. The first verse speaks of the "critics" and "lawyers," who are often seen as the enemy of the artist, tearing their hearts wide open and exploiting them for profit. The second verse echoes the sentiment, with the singer commenting on how they have heard the same empty praise from countless faces, indicating the insincerity of the industry. The refrain, "Don't talk to strangers," seems like a warning to the artist to be wary of those who come into their life offering false promises or trying to manipulate them.
The metaphor of the Mona Lisa in the bridge adds another layer to the song's meaning. The Mona Lisa is one of the world's most famous paintings, yet the singer finds it "incredibly boring" on an early Sunday morning. This could be seen as a commentary on how success and fame can become dull and monotonous once achieved. It could also symbolize the pressure for an artist to constantly produce new and exciting work to maintain their success.
Line by Line Meaning
Here come the critics oh
The critics are arriving and will harshly critique your work and artistry.
To tear your heart wide open
Their words will be hurtful and cut deep into your emotions.
Here come the lawyers
Legal professionals are coming and will charge exorbitant fees for even minor phone conversations.
Billions for phone conversation
The amount of money charged by lawyers for phone calls is extremely high.
You got some talent kid
You have natural abilities and potential for success.
You're really going places
You have a bright future ahead of you.
I've heard it many times
People have complimented your talents repeatedly.
From all the empty faces
However, those words of praise may have come from people who don't truly care or understand.
Don't talk to strangers
It's important to be cautious of new people and not reveal personal information too quickly.
My Mona Lisa
You are a work of art, impressively beautiful and unique.
Early Sunday morning
At a peaceful and reflective time, when you're being honest with yourself.
I find you so incredibly boring
Despite outward appearances, I personally do not find you interesting or engaging.
And you all look so strange to me
The people around me are unfamiliar and seemingly different from my usual surroundings.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dave Davies
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Scott Sinclair
Here come the critics oh
To tear your heart wide open
Here come the lawyers
Billions for phone conversation
You got some talent kid
You're really going places
I've heard it so many times
From all the empty faces
Don't talk to strangers
Don't talk to strangers
Don't talk to strangers, oh no
My mona lisa
Early on a sunday morning
I find you so incredibly boring
You got some talent kid
You're really going places
I've heard it so many times
From all you pretty faces
Don't talk to strangers
Don't talk to strangers
And you all look so strange to me
Here come the critics oh
To tear your heart wide open
Here come the lawyers
Billions for phone conversation
You got some talent kid
You're really going places
I've heard it so many times
From all the empty faces
Don't talk to strangers
Don't talk to strangers
Don't talk to strangers
And you all look so strange to me