Stranger To Love
RÜFÜS Lyrics


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Take me and I need it now
Shake me to love somehow
I need warm embraces, yes, I do
I need smiling faces to look into
I know that time erases the wounds of man

Love is not all I crave
I know there's a world to save
But I've always done my best
And I think, I've passed every test
But there's something about a brand new heart

Send me a stranger to love
(Stranger)
I need a stranger to love
(Stranger)
Send me a stranger to love
(Stranger)
So I can leave my past behind
(My past behind, my past behind, my past behind)
Hmm, my past, my past behind

I know that love may not come
But if I can dream like everyone
I'd dream the warming feelin' of an early spring
I'd dream the magic elation a touch can bring
I wanna capture the feelin' of a newborn heart

Send me a stranger to love
(Stranger)
Send me a stranger to love
(Stranger)
I need a stranger to love
(Stranger)
So I can leave my past behind
(My past behind, my past behind)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, my past behind
(My past behind)

Send me a stranger to love
(Stranger)
I wanna stranger to love, yeah
(Stranger)
Send me a stranger to love
(Stranger)
So I can leave my past, wanna throw it out the door
(My past behind, my past behind)
Ooh, ooh, baby, baby, my baby, yeah
(My past behind, my past behind)
My past behind
(My past behind, my past behind)

[Incomprehensible]
(My past behind, my past behind)




[Incomprehensible]
(My past behind, my past behind)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rufus's song "Stranger To Love" depicts the desperate yearning of the singer for a new love that could bring warmth to their life. Despite the singer's acknowledgement of love not being everything there is to life, they still crave it desperately. The first verse showcases the singer's desperation for love, where they ask to be taken while emphasizing they need it now, followed by the need for warm embraces and smiling faces. The singer believes that though time may heal, it is only a stranger's love that could fill the emptiness within.


In the second verse, the singer dreams of a new beginning that could come with the magic of love's touch. They want to feel like they have a new heart and go into a world with their past left behind. The singer seems to be aware that love may not come; still, the hope of it brings warmth to their being.


Overall, the song is a commentary on the universal longing for love and companionship, making it relatable to many.


Line by Line Meaning

Take me and I need it now
I want to be shown love and I want it immediately.


Shake me to love somehow
Help me learn how to love.


I need warm embraces, yes, I do
I require affectionate hugs and human touch.


I need smiling faces to look into
I want to see cheerful and friendly expressions from those around me.


I know that time erases the wounds of man
I understand that pain and hurt may fade over time.


Love is not all I crave
I desire more than just romantic love.


I know there's a world to save
I am aware of the problems in the world that need fixing.


But I've always done my best
I have always given my best effort in everything I do.


And I think, I've passed every test
I believe I have succeeded in my endeavors.


But there's something about a brand new heart
The idea of a fresh start in love excites and motivates me.


Send me a stranger to love (Stranger)
I want to meet someone new to love and connect with.


I need a stranger to love (Stranger)
I require a new and unfamiliar person to form a loving bond with.


So I can leave my past behind (My past behind, my past behind, my past behind)
I want to forget about my past and move on to a better future.


I know that love may not come
I am aware that I might not find romantic love.


But if I can dream like everyone
If I can envision my desired future, like anyone else, I will be content.


I'd dream the warming feelin' of an early spring
I would envision the exciting and heartwarming feeling of starting a new relationship.


I'd dream the magic elation a touch can bring
I would dream of the magical joy that a single touch can bring.


I wanna capture the feelin' of a newborn heart
I want to experience the feelings of new love that are not clouded by my past.


Send me a stranger to love (Stranger)
I want to find someone new to connect with and love.


So I can leave my past behind (My past behind, my past behind)
I need a fresh start in love to help me forget about my past.


Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, my past behind (My past behind)
I am excited to leave my past behind as I embark on a new love journey.


Send me a stranger to love (Stranger)
I am eagerly searching for a new romantic partner.


So I can leave my past, wanna throw it out the door (My past behind, my past behind)
I am ready to forget about my past and move on to something new.


Ooh, ooh, baby, baby, my baby, yeah (My past behind, my past behind)
I am excited to find a new romantic partner and begin a new journey.


[Incomprehensible] (My past behind, my past behind)


[Incomprehensible] (My past behind, my past behind)




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: DAVID WOLINSKI

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