Stranger
Peking Duk feat. Elliphant Lyrics
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We gon' be okay
It's summer time, not sober time again
Burning out on a train
And get off in the rain
When the sun shines with the sun we'll rise again
I just met you and you're good company
So comfort me
Hear the sirens ring in the distance loud
Like a lullaby song, singing us to sleep
For us to keep
Oh my red eyes see you now
Stranger, could you walk me home?
Even if we drift somehow
No cry, I'm never gonna sleep alone
I'm never gonna sleep alone
Calling out to the moon
Can you pull us through?
To the other side of another world with you
Where the night is king and the rebels sing
Our battle cry, we never die, we win
Walking home on a silent street
I just met you and you're good company
So comfort me
Hear the sirens ring in the distance loud
Like a lullaby song, singing us to sleep
For us to keep
Oh my red eyes see you now
Stranger, could you walk me home?
Even if I drift somehow
No cry, I'm never gonna sleep alone
Never gonna sleep alone, I don't sleep alone, no
Never gonna sleep alone, I don't sleep alone, no
Never gonna sleep alone, I don't sleep alone, no
I'm never gonna sleep alone
I'm never gonna sleep alone
Never gonna sleep alone, I don't sleep alone, no
Never gonna sleep alone, I don't sleep alone, no
Never gonna sleep alone, I don't sleep alone, no
Never gonna sleep alone, never gonna sleep alone
Oh my red eyes see you now
Stranger, could you walk me home?
The lyrics to Peking Dukβs song βStrangerβ speaks of a night time adventure with a stranger in which the singer is looking for someone to walk them home. The first verse starts off with a reference to the use of drugs, βchemical in my brain,β indicating the singer may not be completely coherent. However, they still have hope and faith that everything will be okay. They describe the time of year as being summer, and though they may not be completely sober, they still carry on with their journey. As they ride on a train, they experience a burning sensation, possibly from the way their body is feeling after taking drugs. When they finally arrive at their destination, they get off in the rain. However, the singer has hope that they will βrise againβ when the sun shines.
The chorus of the song reveals the singerβs vulnerability and need for comfort, as they ask the stranger to walk them home. The singer also expresses that they will not be sleeping alone, as if they are looking for someone to provide emotional support. The second verse describes the singer's surroundings as they walk home on a silent street, whilst also acknowledging the company of their new companion. The sound of sirens is heard in the distance, acting as a lullaby to make the singer feel sleepy.
The bridge of the song brings the singer to a point of calling out to the moon, seeking help to get to βthe other side of another world with you,β a metaphor for the unknown future that they seek to explore with the person they have spent the night with. They create their own night time rebellion, defying sleep and choosing to live in the moment.
Overall, Peking Duk's "Stranger" speaks to the desire for companionship and connection, particularly in moments of vulnerability and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Chemical in my brain
I am experiencing a chemical reaction in my brain due to my current situation or surroundings.
We gon' be okay
Despite the chemical reaction, in the end, everything will turn out alright.
It's summer time, not sober time again
It's summertime, and people tend to relax and indulge in substances, rather than stay sober.
Burning out on a train
Feeling worn out and exhausted after a long journey on a train.
And get off in the rain
Finally arriving at the destination, but facing the challenge of the rainy weather.
When the sun shines with the sun we'll rise again
When things get better and the sun comes out, we will rise again with renewed strength and positivity.
Walking home on a silent street
Taking a quiet walk home, probably after a night out or a long day.
I just met you and you're good company
Meeting someone new and hitting it off, enjoying each other's company.
So comfort me
Seeking comfort from the person, someone to lean on through a difficult or stressful time.
Hear the sirens ring in the distance loud
Hearing the siren sounds from afar, possibly indicating something hectic happening around town.
Like a lullaby song, singing us to sleep
The sound of sirens as a lullaby, easing us into sleep despite the chaos outside.
For us to keep
The lullaby sound putting us at ease, something we wish to keep for as long as possible.
Oh my red eyes see you now
Feeling emotional and vulnerable, realizing that the only person around is the stranger that just met.
Stranger, could you walk me home?
Asking the stranger to walk home together, seeking comfort and companionship.
Even if we drift somehow
Even if things change or drift apart somehow, let's stick together for now.
No cry, I'm never gonna sleep alone
Assuring the stranger that there's no need to worry, as they won't have to sleep alone.
Calling out to the moon
Letting out a call to the moon, embracing the night and its potential for magic and wonder.
Can you pull us through?
Asking the moon for guidance and help to get through the night ahead.
To the other side of another world with you
Venturing into the unknown with the stranger, almost like stepping into an entirely new world.
Where the night is king and the rebels sing
Embracing the idea that the night is filled with excitement and freedom, and rebels enjoy it most.
Our battle cry, we never die, we win
Feeling invincible and strong, with a fighting spirit always rising to the surface. Nothing can defeat us.
Never gonna sleep alone, I don't sleep alone, no
Repeating the mantra that they will never have to sleep alone, that they are never really alone.
Never gonna sleep alone, never gonna sleep alone
Repeating it yet again, almost like a reminder to oneself that they are not alone and never will be.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kaelyn Behr, Adam Hyde, Ellinor Olovsdotter, Reuben Styles-Richards
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@shreyasmahajan4035
This song deserves to b way more popular than it is right now
@dexistence19
shreyas mahajan It has quite a lot of plays on Spotify and it's on the radio all the time in Aus, just not many views at all on YouTube. In any case, I agree! Fantastic song
@joeten4817
agreed! this song is awesome
listening to it makes me happy for some reason
@Candylovepop
could be a good thing, maybe people are buying the music rather than just free streaming
@cadapda4697
nope and the music industry in Australia can stop forcing their tastes onto us.
@archiewhiting5461
shreyas mahajan I agree but its a good thing they arnt over playing it too!
@souvik778
I don't understand why this song is so fucking underrated
@jaxx7105
It's pretty bad.
@wcovey25
because its mid asf
@JohannesNielsen
Neither do I, I did my Diploma of Electronic Music production with all of the band members