Strangers
Mike & Sally Oldfield Lyrics
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I went walking down by the sea
The full moon shone on the silver sand
And I felt you were following me
All the summer our friendships growing
I felt that you really cared
I never wanted a one night stand
'Cause something stronger was there
'Cause we've lost something fine
We could have taken it much more slowly
And found the perfect time
Oh! we became two strangers in the dawn
Now that love has gone I can't forget
Please stay
Oh! we became two strangers in the dawn
The things we could have done and could have said
Were just a breath away
You've been talking about your life
And the way that you want it to be
It felt so good when you took my hand
And you shared your soul with me
Suddenly your eyes were changing
There was something on your mind
Then I could have turned away
But desire was so blind
Oh! we became two strangers in the dawn
Now that love has gone I can't forget
Please stay
Oh! we became two strangers in the dawn
The things we could have done and could have said
Were just a breath away
Strangers in the dawn
Strangers in the dawn
Oh! we became two strangers in the dawn
Now that love has gone I can't forget
Please stay
Oh! we became two strangers in the dawn
The things we could have done and could have said
Please stay
Oh! we became two strangers in the dawn
The song "Strangers" by Mike & Sally Oldfield is a reflective ballad that speaks about a relationship that went sour due to the couple's indecision and their hesitancy to take things to the next level. The singer goes on a walk down by the sea under the full moon, feeling lost and lonely after the end of their relationship. The song tells of the growth of their friendship and how the singer never wanted a one-night stand because he felt that there was something stronger. The song bemoans the fact that they should have taken things more slowly so that they could have found the perfect time for their love to flourish. The lyrics express the regret and frustration that the singer feels at the failure of something that could have developed into something more profound.
In the song, the singer wants his partner to stay and not become strangers in the dawn despite what has happened between them. The verses speak about specific moments in their relationship when they shared their souls, the singer could not turn away from his desire, and the things that they could have done and said were just a breath away. The chorus repeats the plea for them not to become strangers in the dawn as the singer can't forget the love that they shared.
The song strikes a chord of wistful nostalgia as Sally Oldfield's soft and haunting voice delivers the lyrics that echo the pain of lost love. The ballad showcases the beauty of the vocal harmonies and the mood of the acoustic instrumentation. The evocative melody makes it easy for the listener to identify and relate to the singer's bittersweet longing.
Line by Line Meaning
Last night I couldn't stand the crowd
I was overwhelmed by the crowd and needed to step away to clear my mind
I went walking down by the sea
I found solace in the peacefulness of the ocean
The full moon shone on the silver sand
The moon illuminated the sand, creating a serene atmosphere
And I felt you were following me
I sensed your presence, your energy near me
All the summer our friendships growing
We shared a connection that grew throughout the summer months
I felt that you really cared
I sensed your affection, your concern for me
I never wanted a one night stand
I desired something more meaningful than just a casual fling
'Cause something stronger was there
Our connection was deeper and more profound than just physical attraction
The way that I'm feeling tonight is lonely
I'm experiencing a sense of isolation and separation
'Cause we've lost something fine
Our connection was special, but we let it slip away
We could have taken it much more slowly
We could have nurtured our relationship and not rushed into anything
And found the perfect time
We could have waited until the ideal moment to take things further
You've been talking about your life
You've been sharing personal details with me about your past and present
And the way that you want it to be
You've been expressing your desires and aspirations for your future
It felt so good when you took my hand
I felt a sense of comfort and connection when you held my hand
And you shared your soul with me
You opened up to me and allowed me to see a deeper part of yourself
Suddenly your eyes were changing
I noticed a shift in your demeanor and expression
There was something on your mind
You were preoccupied with something, possibly unrelated to our interaction
Then I could have turned away
I had the option to disengage from the situation
But desire was so blind
My physical attraction to you clouded my judgment and reasoning
Oh! we became two strangers in the dawn
We let our relationship fade away, becoming strangers once again
Now that love has gone I can't forget
Even though our connection is over, I'm struggling to move on
The things we could have done and could have said
There were missed opportunities for us to deepen our relationship
Were just a breath away
We were so close to taking things further, but it never happened
Strangers in the dawn
We allowed our connection to dissipate, becoming strangers again
Please stay
I'm asking you to consider staying in my life, even if just as friends
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CANDY DEROUGE, GUNTHER MENDE, SALLY OLDFIELD
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