Strangers
Norah Jones Lyrics

Where are you going? I don't mind
The singer is comfortable with going anywhere, regardless of whether the person they're speaking with has a destination in mind.

I've killed my world and I've killed my time
The singer has wasted their time and destroyed the world that they were a part of.

So, where do I go? What do I see?
The singer is lost and doesn't know which direction to take, or what sights they'll find along the way.

I see many people coming after me
The artist senses people pursuing them and is wary of being caught.

If I live too long I'm afraid I'll die
The artist has the fear of dying excessively late, and not being able to live their life to their fullest potential.

So, I will follow you wherever you go
The singer is committed to following the person they're speaking with, no matter where they lead them.

If your offered hand is still open to me
The singer is hoping that the person they're speaking with is still willing to help them, offer support and accept them.

Strangers on this road we are on
The people in the song are strangers, and even though they may seem different, they're united by the struggle and journey they share.

We are not two, we are one
Despite being strangers, the people share so much that they're essentially like a single unit sharing the same path.

So, you've been where I've just come
The artist thinks that the person they're speaking with has gone through similar hardships to the ones they've recently experienced.

From the land that brings losers on
The singer is referring to a place that seems to cause people to feel like they've lost and they can't seem to win in life.

So, we will share this road we walk
The artist is proposing that they both continue travelling the same road together since they've already found common ground.

And mind our mouths and beware our talk
The singer warns that they should be careful with their words, as they may impact or alter the journey they share.

All the things I own I will share with you
The singer offers to share everything they have with the person they're speaking with.

And if I feel tomorrow like I feel today
The singer is uncertain about how they will feel in the future, as they don’t know if it will be the same as they do now.

We'll take what we want and give the rest away
The artist believes that they should take what they need and give the rest away to those who would find use for it.

Holy man and holy priest
The artist alludes to figures that may be deemed of higher status or more trustworthy, such as religious leaders or devout personalities.

This love of life makes me weak at my knees
The singer feels humbled and taken aback by the idea of how important life is and how much they appreciate it.

And when we get there make your play
The singer urges the person they're speaking with to attempt or take action when they get to where they're going.

'Cause soon I feel you're gonna carry us away
The artist believes that the person they're speaking with is capable of bringing about change and influencing their journey in a positive manner.

In a promised lie you made us believe
The artist believes that they were lied to and, as a result, believes that many people face struggles expecting promises made, that won’t be fulfilled.

For many men there is so much grief
The artist recognizes that many individuals experience sorrow or hardship in life.

And my mind is proud but it aches with rage
The singer expresses mental distress due to the struggles they're facing, and they feel conflicted about whether to feel pride or anger about their predicament.