Strangers
Plasi Lyrics
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You that fight to keep your pride
All you strangers with a different mind
That I never hoped I’d find
Just been watching, didn’t speak to loud
Didn’t know you were around
Until yesterday when someone said, that this shouldn’t be my land
Oh oh oh
Keep believing that it won’t be bad
Keep believing in youth
Keep believing, but it makes me sad
Am I afraid to see the truth?
In my neighbourhood it all seems fine
Have you all here just denied?
It was yesterday when someone said
On that island you’ll reside
On that island you’ll reside
Oh oh oh
Have I spent my life inside a foreign land?
Should I be scared if I confide?
The more I hear the more I understand
A closed up mind will make you hide
All you strangers on the other side
You that fight to keep your pride
All you strangers with a different mind
That I never hoped I’d find
Plasi's "Strangers" is a song that perfectly encapsulates the feelings of not belonging and discrimination that can be experienced by immigrants or minority groups. The lyrics speak to the struggles of feeling like a stranger in your own home, and the frustration and sadness that comes with being constantly reminded of your otherness.
The song begins by acknowledging the presence of strangers on the other side - those who are fighting to keep their pride despite being looked down upon for their differences. The singer then expresses surprise at the fact that there are others like them, individuals that have a different mindset and perspective. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been quietly observing these strangers, not wanting to draw attention to themselves.
However, a recent event has made it clear that they too are not welcomed in this land, which begs the question of whether they have spent their entire lives inside a foreign land. They express a sense of fear when they ask if they should be scared if they confide and speaks about how closed up mind can make one hide.
Overall, Plasi’s “Strangers” is a poignant representation of the struggles and isolation that those who feel like outsiders can go through. It highlights the importance of empathy and understanding towards those who are different from ourselves, in order to create a united community where everyone feels welcome and accepted.
Line by Line Meaning
All you strangers on the other side
Addressing the individuals from the other side who are strangers to the singer
You that fight to keep your pride
The strangers being referred to are fighting to maintain their dignity
All you strangers with a different mind
The strangers being talked about have a completely different mindset
That I never hoped I’d find
The artist was not hoping to find such individuals
Just been watching, didn’t speak to loud
The artist was observing without making too much noise
Didn’t know you were around
The singer wasn't aware of the strangers being around
Until yesterday when someone said, that this shouldn’t be my land
The singer got to know about the strangers' presence only when someone told them that their land doesn't belong to them
That this shouldn’t be my land
The statement refers to the strangers (uninvited individuals) claiming the artist's land
Keep believing that it won’t be bad
The artist urges them to stay positive and not look at the situation pessimistically
Keep believing in youth
The artist advises them to have faith in the younger generation
Keep believing, but it makes me sad
The singer is sad at the strangers' situation
Am I afraid to see the truth?
The artist questions if they are scared to face reality
In my neighbourhood it all seems fine
The singer talks about their neighbourhood being okay despite the strangers' presence elsewhere
Have you all here just denied?
The singer is curious if the people in their neighbourhood are ignoring the situation
It was yesterday when someone said
Referring to the incident where someone informed them about the strangers
On that island you’ll reside
The strangers will ultimately occupy a piece of land that doesn't belong to them
Have I spent my life inside a foreign land?
The artist is skeptical if they have spent their entire life in another land
Should I be scared if I confide?
The singer ponders over the possibility of being afraid if they share their views
The more I hear the more I understand
The singer is coming to terms with the situation as they gather more information
A closed up mind will make you hide
The artist is advising the strangers to not close their minds as it will lead them to hide from the truth
All you strangers on the other side
Repeating the opening line; addressing the strangers again
You that fight to keep your pride
Repeating a previous line; the strangers are fighting to keep their dignity intact
All you strangers with a different mind
Repeating a previous line; the strangers have a completely different mindset than the singer
That I never hoped I’d find
Repeating a previous line; the artist didn't want to find such strangers
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Michail Bitzarakis
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