Self describing her songs as a fusion between grunge and folk, she brings dreamy melodies and slightly confessional lyrics that, along with her discreet charm, are bound to get any music lover hooked.
As a young adult, Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Miya Folick was drawn to music as a creative outlet because of its ability to combine emotional and intellectual content. Bringing contemplative lyrics to intense indie rock, her debut EP, Strange Darling, was released in 2015.
A native of Santa Ana, California, Folick attended New York University after graduating high school, but eventually started skipping classes, opting to spend her time exploring the city by herself. After dropping out and moving back home, she spent the remainder of the semester learning to play the guitar. Her first EP, the self-produced Strange Darling, was recorded by Mark Rains (Alice Bag, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club) at his Station House Studio in Echo Park. It saw release in 2015. Folick's second EP, Give It to Me, followed on Terrible Records in 2017 and included a cover of Joni Mitchell's "Woodstock." Inspired by reading an article about abusive power structures, the defiant "Deadbody" arrived in March 2018, with the synth poppier "Stock Image" following that June in advance of her debut LP. In the meantime, she toured in support of Kate Nash.
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Talking with Strangers
Miya Folick Lyrics
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A girl that I sorta know
But every encounter at the corner grocery
Holds potential for our relationship to grow
And half of my brain was totally afraid
That she'd hate me, never want to see me again
And half of my brain was equally afraid
That she'd like me, want to be my friend
I am learning to love
I am learning to let myself be loved
How did I miss this lesson when I was young?
How did I miss this lesson when I was young?
How did I miss this lesson when I was young?
Yesterday I was anxious and alone
So I called a friend to make me feel ok
And for a moment I found myself
Angry at him for offering help
When I should have just been grateful
For what he gave
I am learning to love
I am learning to let myself be loved
How did I miss this lesson when I was young?
How did I miss this lesson when I was young?
How did I miss this lesson when I was young?
Be gentle with me
I might not be ready
Be gentle with me
I might not be ready
In Miya Folick's song "Talking with Strangers," the singer expresses her anxieties and fears about opening up to others and forming meaningful connections. The first verse is about a semi-stranger that she talks to regularly at a corner grocery store, and how every encounter has the potential to strengthen their relationship. However, she is afraid of both rejection and acceptance. The chorus shows her acknowledging that she is still learning to both love and allow herself to be loved, and regretting that she did not learn this important lesson when she was young.
The second verse is about her calling a friend when she was anxious and alone, but feeling angry at him for offering help instead of being grateful. This shows the singer's struggle with vulnerability and accepting help from others. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the theme of learning to love and be loved, and the regret of not having learned this earlier in life.
Overall, the song speaks to the universal struggle of forming emotional connections and allowing oneself to be vulnerable with others. The singer's lyrics are vulnerable and honest, which allows listeners to relate to her experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Today I talked to a semi-stranger
I had a conversation with an acquaintance who is not quite a friend
A girl that I sorta know
The semi-stranger was a young woman who I only vaguely recognized
But every encounter at the corner grocery
Although we only meet at the corner grocery store, each interaction we have has the potential to develop our relationship
Holds potential for our relationship to grow
There is a chance for our friendship to become stronger
And half of my brain was totally afraid
One part of my mind was terrified
That she'd hate me, never want to see me again
I was scared that she might dislike me and never want to interact with me again
And half of my brain was equally afraid
Another part of my mind was just as afraid
That she'd like me, want to be my friend
I was afraid she might like me too much and want to be my friend, which I might not be ready for
Yesterday I was anxious and alone
The day before, I felt worried and isolated
So I called a friend to make me feel ok
I reached out to a friend because I needed someone to talk to and support me
And for a moment I found myself
At one point, I realized
Angry at him for offering help
I was angry with my friend for offering to help me
When I should have just been grateful
Instead of being angry, I should have been thankful
For what he gave
For the support and help he provided me
Be gentle with me
Please treat me kindly
I might not be ready
I may not be prepared or able to handle something right now
Contributed by Benjamin M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@EmilyNoelM
Today I talked to a semi-stranger
A girl that I sorta know
But every encounter at the corner grocery
Holds potential for our relationship to grow
And half of my brain was totally afraid
That she'd hate me, never want to see me again
And half of my brain was equally afraid
That she'd like me, want to be my friend
I am learning to love
I am learning to let myself be loved
How did I miss this lesson when I was young?
How did I miss this lesson when I was young?
How did I miss this lesson when I was young?
Yesterday I was anxious and alone
So I called a friend to make me feel ok
And for a moment I found myself
Angry at him for offering help
When I should have just been grateful
For what he gave
I am learning to love
I am learning to let myself be loved
How did I miss this lesson when I was young?
How did I miss this lesson when I was young?
How did I miss this lesson when I was young?
Be gentle with me
I might not be ready
Be gentle with me
I might not be ready
@rajnishmishra453
"half of my brain was equally afraid that she'd like me , wanna be my friend ...."
This line
@SOLO-cj7zj
Yup..
@ThePortalGeek1337
This song is still one of the most beautiful and heartfelt songs I’ve ever heard.
@brandondenton494
I put it on repeat, I think, I vibe, then play it again. And again. Oh How I relate...
@jetser24
How did I miss this lesson when I was young?
@adamsimpson1979
Crying bop of the century 😍
@AngelBereje
Wow! That song push me to take the car and drive across lost roads to find myself. Very talented singer-songwriter. I'm happy to discover her with a serendipity.
@JChillz
Chills every time.
@jurnalannisa
My favourite song in 13 Reasons Why
@Miedo5068
Same for my this song te hace sentir dentro de la historia ❤🎧🎶🌌😢