Don't Go to Strangers
RÜFÜS Lyrics


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Build your dreams
To the stars above
But when you need someone true to love
Don't go to strangers
Darling, come home to me

Play with fire till your fingers burn
But when there's no place for you to turn
Don't go to strangers
Darling, come home to me

For when you hear a call to follow your heart
You'll follow your heart I know
I've been through it all and I'm an old pro
And I'll understand if you go

So make your mark for your friends to see
But when you need a little more than company
Don't go to strangers
Darling, come home to me

(Piano solo)

So ? make your mark for your friends to see
But when you need more than company




Don't go to strangers
Darling, come home to me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rufus's song "Don't Go to Strangers" touch on a universal theme of finding love and companionship. The opening lines, "Build your dreams to the stars above" speak to the idea of chasing big aspirations but also acknowledge that sometimes we need someone to be there for us through it all. The chorus warns against turning to strangers for love and companionship, urging the listener to come back to someone they know and trust: "Don't go to strangers, darling, come home to me."


The second verse continues with the message of taking risks and exploring the world but cautioning that there may come a time when there's nowhere else to turn: "Play with fire till your fingers burn, but when there's no place for you to turn." Later in the song, the bridge acknowledges that the heart can sometimes lead us astray and that there may be moments when we have to follow our own path. However, the sentiment of the song remains steadfast, that at those times when we need more than just a little company or a fleeting connection, we should come home to the ones who are true to us.


Overall, "Don't Go to Strangers" is a song with a simple message that is relevant to all of us. It's about the risks we take when pursuing our dreams and the importance of having someone to come home to when we need a little more than what the world has to offer.



Line by Line Meaning

Build your dreams
Chase after and strive for your ambitions


To the stars above
Aim high and aspire for greatness


But when you need someone true to love
When you're ready to love and be loved genuinely


Don't go to strangers
Avoid entrusting your heart to those you don't know well


Darling, come home to me
Come back to someone who will always be there for you


Play with fire till your fingers burn
Take risks and face challenges, even if it causes pain


But when there's no place for you to turn
When you feel lost and helpless


For when you hear a call to follow your heart
When you sense a strong desire to pursue your passion


You'll follow your heart I know
You'll listen to your intuition and act on it


I've been through it all and I'm an old pro
I've experienced similar struggles and I can relate


And I'll understand if you go
I won't hold you back if you need to leave


So make your mark for your friends to see
Leave a lasting impact or impression that others acknowledge


But when you need a little more than company
When you crave deeper connection and companionship


Don't go to strangers
Don't seek comfort in those unfamiliar or untrustworthy


Darling, come home to me
Return to the one who loves you unconditionally


(Piano solo)
Instrumental break


So ? make your mark for your friends to see
Leave your legacy for others to remember


But when you need more than company
But remember that true fulfillment comes from deeper relationships


Don't go to strangers
Never seek solace in unknown or unreliable people


Darling, come home to me
Come back to the one who cherishes you above all else




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