Stranger
Rarity Lyrics
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Another night feeling forced into the life I live
And I think it's time to quit
Look past the glass and see a clear image
Keep living my life like a stranger to society
When I know in the end people love me
But I'm faded, so faded and concerned
My mind's at ease for the moment I'm at peace
But those slivers of sand are falling so slowly
Show me a reason to live (Show me a reason to live)
Show me a reason to give up this feeling
But I'm just not strong enough, cause
Over and over this shit fucking kills me
(Over and over this shit fucking kills me.)
Keep living my life like a stranger to society
When I know in the end people love me
But I'm faded, so faded and concerned
(For the smoke that engulfs my lungs)
You know I don't want to feel like this forever
So please help me out
Or I'll just cave
Keep living my life like a stranger to society
When I know in the end people love me
But I'm faded, so faded and concerned
(For the smoke that engulfs my lungs)
Keep living my life like a stranger to society
When I know in the end people love me
But I'm faded, so faded and concerned
(For the smoke that engulfs my lungs)
Keep living my life like a danger to my sanity
When I know that my life is just a memory
But I'm faded, so faded and concerned
The aforementioned lyrics are from Rarity's song Stranger. The song explores the feeling of unease and the struggle of living with one's own mental health conditions. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who has been struggling to cope with the life they lead, feeling trapped and isolated. The person realizes that they need to change and seek help, but they feel unable to do so.
The opening lines of the song reveal the singer in a lonely and suffocating position as they lay on the bathroom floor, staring at the ceiling. They feel forced into the life they lead and ultimately contemplate quitting, but cannot find the strength to do so. This loneliness and inability to take action is further heightened with the line "Keep living my life like a stranger to society", which suggests that the person feels disconnected from the world around them.
However, it is clear that the person is aware that people do love them, but they still feel isolated and alone. They mention being "faded" and concerned for the "smoke that engulfs their lungs", which could be a metaphor for depression and anxiety taking over their life. The chorus repeats multiple times, emphasizing the need for a reason to live and find joy in life again.
In conclusion, the lyrics of Stranger by Rarity touch on the struggles of living with mental health conditions and feeling disconnected from the world. The singer's journey towards finding hope and a reason to live again resonates with those who have gone through similar struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
It's me alone, staring at the bathroom ceiling yet again
The loneliness has become a constant, and it's overwhelming.
Another night feeling forced into the life I live
I feel like I don't have a choice in how I live my life.
And I think it's time to quit
I can't keep going on like this.
Look past the glass and see a clear image
I need to see things clearly and without distortion.
Keep living my life like a stranger to society
I feel like I don't fit in with society and I'm just going through the motions.
When I know in the end people love me
I know that people care about me, but it's hard to feel it.
But I'm faded, so faded and concerned
I feel distant and detached, and it worries me.
(For the smoke that engulfs my lungs)
I'm worried about my health and my addiction.
My mind's at ease for the moment I'm at peace
In moments of calm, I can relax and let go of my worries.
But those slivers of sand are falling so slowly
Time is passing slowly and each moment feels like a burden.
Show me a reason to live (Show me a reason to live)
I need something to motivate me and keep me going.
Show me a reason to give up this feeling
I want to break free from this numbness and find joy in life again.
But I'm just not strong enough, cause
I don't feel like I have the strength to make changes in my life.
Over and over this shit fucking kills me
The repetition is wearing me down and making me feel hopeless.
You know I don't want to feel like this forever
I want to break free from these negative emotions and experiences.
So please help me out
I need support and assistance in order to find my way out of this darkness.
Or I'll just cave
If I don't get help, I'm worried that I'll give up and succumb to the negativity.
Keep living my life like a danger to my sanity
My current lifestyle is threatening my mental health and well-being.
When I know that my life is just a memory
I'm aware that life is fleeting and that I want to make the most of it.
Contributed by Ethan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Joey 64
I searched "Rarity" for my little pony, instead I found them.
Now they are my favorite band.
I was looking for copper but I found GOLD.
I quit and movin to mcthefilly1
OMG SAME
Vitor Ribeiro
''Staring at the ceiling''
stares at the mirror
Great song!
Hunter Gibson
this is exactly how i feel about life right now
godscarnie
Love these guys so much. The lyrics have been helping me thru a tough time in my life
Rachmad Hidayat
Damn this band deserves more recognitions
Johnathan Ace
It's like Pop-Punk with a tinge of Post-Hardcore. I like it.
SlambumpkinDuncan
thats called emo
Bagas Asfriansyah Pratama
I wish there'd be an acoustic version of this and sing it this exact way.
Daniela vanegas
🙋buena cancion .