In the Arms of a Stranger
Mike Posner Lyrics

Bam bam bam bam, bam bam bam bam bam
Repetition of sounds representing the beats of his heart, possibly indicating anxiety or nervousness about the situation he is in.

I was sixteen with a rocket
Referring to the feeling of being young and invincible, having a lot of energy and potential to do great things, but lacking the wisdom and experience to use it properly.

And some sunshine in my pocket
Feeling happy and optimistic about life, having a sense of hope and possibility that drives him forward.

It was how you used words I didn't know
Being attracted to someone who had a way with words that was new and interesting, making him want to learn more and be closer to that person.

And the way you said my name
Being charmed by someone's ability to say his name in a way that made him feel special and noticed, creating a deeper connection between them.

And cut up peaches and them brown eyes
Memories of small, intimate moments shared with that person, such as cutting up fruit and looking into each other's eyes, that are now precious and bittersweet.

Little flame that we pretend doesn't glow
Hiding or denying the feelings of attraction and affection that he had for that person, possibly due to fear or other external circumstances.

You know space and time wouldn't let you be mine
Acknowledging the distance, time, and circumstances that prevented him from being with that person, despite his desire and efforts.

What I've come to understand
Reflecting on his past experiences and emotions, and realizing that he has grown and learned from them.

Is entropy wouldn't leave you to me
Entropy representing the idea of natural decay and disorder in life, and how it prevented him from keeping that person close to him, despite his efforts to fight it.

I'm right back where I began
Feeling stuck or lost, like he has not made any progress or changed his situation, despite his efforts and growth.

In the arms of a stranger, pretending it's love
Being physically close to someone, but emotionally disconnected and pretending to have feelings that he does not truly feel, possibly as a way to cope with his loneliness or to fill the void left by that person.

Holding her closely, remember your touch
Feeling a sense of longing and nostalgia for the past, and trying to recreate the physical sensations and emotional intimacy that he had with that person, even though it is not real.

And I'm wrapped around your finger, even though I'm knocked up
Being controlled or influenced by someone else, despite his desire for independence and freedom, possibly indicating an obsession or addiction to that person.

There were times I think about us
Reflecting on the past and remembering the happy and sad moments that he shared with that person, possibly with a sense of regret or longing.

Overcome by the nostalgias
Being overwhelmed or consumed by feelings of nostalgia and longing for the past, possibly having a negative impact on his current state of mind.

I am on call when you need me, let me know
Being ready and available to that person whenever they need him, despite the fact that they are not together and he may not be the first person they turn to.

But we're drifting in a strange way
Feeling disconnected and distant from that person, despite their past connection and shared experiences, possibly due to changes in their lives and personalities.

I'm aware that it's a mistake if I love you
Knowing deep down that loving that person may not be the right choice for him, despite his feelings and attachment to them, possibly due to the circumstances and challenges that prevented them from being together.

It's a mistake if I don't
Being torn between choosing to pursue his feelings for that person, or letting them go and moving on with his life, possibly with a sense of uncertainty and fear of regret.

And she smelled like Michigan
Remembering a specific sensory detail that reminds him of that person, possibly indicating a strong emotional attachment and a sense of familiarity with them.

And it felt like lust
Feeling a strong physical attraction and desire for that person, despite the fact that their relationship may not be healthy or sustainable.

And the nostalgia's killing me
Feeling overwhelmed and consumed by feelings of nostalgia and longing for the past, possibly affecting his mental health and emotional well-being.