Strangers
Melanie Baker Lyrics

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You are a stranger, just like you were before we met
But now it feels weirder because we both know what it's like to be friends
And I didn't notice, I didn't mind when you left
But a few months down the line and now there is a hole in my life
And my chest

And I hate to say I miss you but I do just a little bit (oh oh)
I miss what we had and how you made me feel and what we did

I don't want you back but sometimes I do
Don't you?
'Cos all of these strangers and there's just one that I want
Guess who

I am a stranger
I've changed so much since you left
But I'm a bit weirder
You wouldn't even recognise me if we met
And I don't know if we're better off not being friends
All I know is now that we're strangers we could start again

And I hate to say I miss you but I do just a little bit (oh oh)
I miss what we had and how you made me feel and what we did
I don't want you back but sometimes I do
Don't you?
'Cos all of these strangers and there's just one that I want
Guess who

I don't wanna be an unknown face again
I don't wanna be a stranger or your friend

And I hate to say I miss you but I do just a little bit (oh oh)
I miss what we had and how you made me feel and what we did
I don't want you back but sometimes I do
Don't you?

'Cos all of these strangers and there's just one that I want
Guess who see less

Overall Meaning

The song "Strangers" by Melanie Baker talks about the feeling of missing someone who was once a close friend but is now just a stranger. The lyrics describe the confusion and complexity of the situation where the singer didn't mind when this person left but eventually feels a hole in their life and chest. The singer admits to missing the person and what they had, but doesn't necessarily want them back. The chorus repeats the line "all of these strangers and there's just one that I want, guess who" emphasizing the longing for that one particular person.

The song speaks to the experience of many people who drift apart from friends and loved ones, whether it be due to distance, time, or falling out. The lyrics evoke the feeling of nostalgia for a past relationship that can never quite be the same again. The singer reflects on the idea of starting anew with this person, but it is unclear if that is the best course of action.

Overall, "Strangers" is a poignant song that captures the feelings of loss and reminiscence for a past friendship or relationship. It encourages listeners to think about the importance of those connections and missing the people who have impacted our lives.

Line by Line Meaning

You are a stranger, just like you were before we met
Even though we've become friends, we're still strangers because we don't know everything about each other

But now it feels weirder because we both know what it's like to be friends
The fact that we were friends and are now strangers makes it even more uncomfortable

And I didn't notice, I didn't mind when you left
I didn't realize at the time how much you meant to me, and it didn't bother me when you left

But a few months down the line and now there is a hole in my life and my chest
Now that you're gone, I feel a void in my life and it hurts

And I hate to say I miss you but I do just a little bit (oh oh)
I don't want to admit it, but I do miss you a little bit

I miss what we had and how you made me feel and what we did
I miss the connection we had, the way you made me feel, and the things we used to do together

I don't want you back but sometimes I do, Don't you?
I don't necessarily want to be in a relationship with you again, but there are times when I miss what we had. Do you feel the same way?

'Cos all of these strangers and there's just one that I want, Guess who
Out of all the people I don't know, there's only one that I want to know -- and that's you

I am a stranger, I've changed so much since you left
I've changed a lot since we were last friends, and you might not recognize me now

But I'm a bit weirder, You wouldn't even recognize me if we met
I've become a bit quirky and different, so you might be surprised by how much I've changed

And I don't know if we're better off not being friends
I'm not sure if it's better for us to stay strangers or to try and be friends again

All I know is now that we're strangers we could start again
The fact that we're strangers now means we have a chance to start fresh and build a new connection

I don't wanna be an unknown face again, I don't wanna be a stranger or your friend
I don't want to go back to being a complete stranger to you, but I also don't necessarily want to try and be friends again

Writer(s): MELANIE JOSEPHINE POLE-BAKER

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