Strange Things
Randy Newman (Children's) Lyrics
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It was right in my pocket
I was living the life
Things were just the way they should be
When from out of the sky like a bomb comes some little punk in a rocket
Now all of a sudden some strange things are happening to me
I had friends
Now all my friends are gone
And I'm doing the best I can to carry on
I had power (power)
I was respected (respect)
But not any more
And I've lost the love to the one whom I adored
Let me tell you about the strange things are happening to me
Strange things
Strange things are happening to me
Ain't no doubt about it
You got someone you think you know well
It turns out a stranger
The minute you turn your back
You're in it all by yourself
They laugh at your jokes
You think you're doing quite well
But you're in danger, boy
You end up alone, forgotten, way up on the shelf
Strange things are happening to me
Strange things
Strange things are happening to me
Ain't no doubt about it
Strange things are happening to me
Strange things
Strange things are happening to me
Strange things
Strange things
The song "Strange Things" is a collaboration between Randy Newman and Lyle Lovett, and was featured in the animated film Toy Story. The song is sung from the perspective of Woody, the cowboy doll and central character of the film, who is thrown into chaos when a new toy, Buzz Lightyear, arrives on the scene. In the opening verse, Woody describes how he was living a comfortable and contented life until Buzz's arrival, comparing the sudden change to a bomb dropping.
The rest of the song details Woody's sense of loss and isolation as he is gradually replaced by Buzz in the eyes of the other toys. He mourns the loss of his friends, power, and the love of the one he adores (presumably his owner, Andy), and reflects on how quickly things can change - how someone can go from being a trusted ally to a complete stranger. The song is a poignant reminder of how easily we can be displaced and left feeling alone, and speaks to the universal experience of coping with change and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
I was on top of the world, living high
I was living my best life and everything was going well for me
It was right in my pocket
I had everything I needed within easy reach
I was living the life
I was living the best version of my life
Things were just the way they should be
Everything was going as planned and according to expectations
When from out of the sky like a bomb comes some little punk in a rocket
Something unexpected and negative happened to me suddenly
Now all of a sudden some strange things are happening to me
My life has suddenly taken a strange and negative turn
I had friends
I had many friends and companions in life
I had lots of friends
I had many friends and companions in life
Now all my friends are gone
All my friends and companions are no longer with me
And I'm doing the best I can to carry on
I am trying my best to keep going despite the loss of my friends
I had power (power)
I had influence and authority
I was respected (respect)
People admired and respected me
But not any more
I do not have those qualities anymore
And I've lost the love to the one whom I adored
I have lost the affection and admiration of the one I loved the most
Let me tell you about the strange things are happening to me
I want to describe the weird and negative experiences I'm going through
You got someone you think you know well
You have a person in your life whom you think you know well
It turns out a stranger
That person turns out to be different and strange
The minute you turn your back
As soon as your attention is turned elsewhere
You're in it all by yourself
You find yourself alone and without support
They laugh at your jokes
People pretend to enjoy your jokes and presence
You think you're doing quite well
You believe that you are succeeding in life
But you're in danger, boy
You're in a precarious situation and need to be careful
You end up alone, forgotten, way up on the shelf
You end up being by yourself, neglected, and ignored
Strange things are happening to me
I am experiencing negative and peculiar events
Ain't no doubt about it
There is no question or uncertainty about it
Strange things are happening to me
I am experiencing negative and peculiar events
Strange things
Weird and negative events
Strange things are happening to me
I am experiencing negative and peculiar events
Strange things
Weird and negative events
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