WE'RE NOT STRANGERS
Ryan Oakes Lyrics


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Something about that familiar face
Gives me a taste of dΓ©jΓ  vu
Before our memory was erased
I think I had a space for you
This ainβ€²t the first time you been around
A life ago, I know we wound up
Pack your bags in our hometown
To meet again, I think we're bound to

An eternity together
And I know the chance is slim
But I think I know you from before
Letβ€²s fall in love again

'Cause we're not strangers
We were never strangers
Yeah, weβ€²re not strangers
We were never strangers

Something about all of your energy
It gives me dΓ©jΓ  vu
Somewhere deep inside my memories
A brand of me and you
And the only way Iβ€²m crazy
Is from it driving me insane
Baby, I've been thinking lately
That youβ€²re the exit from the maze

I've been running in forever
And I know the chance is slim
That weβ€²re better off together
We can fall in love again

'Cause weβ€²re not strangers
We were never strangers
Yeah, we're not strangers
We were never strangers

An eternity together
And I know the chance is slim
But I think I know you from before
Let's fall in love again

β€²Cause weβ€²re not strangers
We were never strangers
We can fall in love again
We're not strangers





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Overall Meaning

The song "WE'RE NOT STRANGERS" by Ryan Oakes is about a feeling of nostalgia and familiarity towards a person who felt like a former love interest. The lyrics talk about how there is something about the person that feels like a dΓ©jΓ  vu, as if they have already met and fallen in love before. The singer seems to have lost their memory of the person, but they feel like they had a space reserved for them in their heart.


The chorus repeats the line "we're not strangers, we were never strangers," emphasizing the idea that the two of them have a deep connection that transcends time and memory loss. The lyrics suggest that the chance of them finding each other again is slim, but the singer is willing to take the risk and fall in love again. The song ends on a hopeful note with the repetition of "we can fall in love again."


Overall, "WE'RE NOT STRANGERS" is a romantic and nostalgic song that conveys a feeling of longing for a lost love, but also holds onto the hope that love can find a way to reconnect even in the face of obstacles.


Line by Line Meaning

Something about that familiar face
The person's face seems familiar and reminds me of something.


Gives me a taste of dΓ©jΓ  vu
It makes me feel like I’ve experienced this before.


Before our memory was erased
Before we forgot everything that happened.


I think I had a space for you
I think I used to have feelings for you.


This ainβ€²t the first time you been around
I feel like I've met you before.


A life ago, I know we wound up
We were somehow related or connected in the past.


Pack your bags in our hometown
We left our hometown together.


To meet again, I think we're bound to
I believe that we are destined to meet again at some point in our lives.


An eternity together
A lifetime spent with each other.


And I know the chance is slim
I understand that it’s unlikely.


But I think I know you from before
I feel like I’ve known you in a past life or in some other capacity.


Letβ€²s fall in love again
Let’s start fresh and fall in love once more.


'Cause we're not strangers
Despite any distance or time spent apart, we still share a connection.


We were never strangers
We always had something between us.


Something about all of your energy
I'm drawn to your charisma and enthusiasm.


Somewhere deep inside my memories
There's a faint memory of us that I can't quite grasp.


A brand of me and you
Our connection is unique and special.


And the only way Iβ€²m crazy
The only explanation for my feelings is that I'm losing my mind.


Is from it driving me insane
It's making me feel crazy and out of control.


Baby, I've been thinking lately
I’ve been mulling over this for some time now.


That youβ€²re the exit from the maze
You’re the solution to the confusion and chaos in my life.


I've been running in forever
I’ve been looking for an answer for a long time.


We can fall in love again
There’s a chance for us to reconnect and possibly start a new romantic relationship.


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An extra non-lyrical sound at the end of the song.




Writer(s): Jayden Seeley, Ryan Z Oakes

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@RyanOakesMusic

cant stress enough how much I need you guys on this one. Post this everywhere please, it really is time to takeover!

@johnvail9267

Amazing song my guy

@RyanOakesMusic

@John Vail thanks g

@broly_gaming314

I gotchu Ryan, aye is sharing this to tik tok okay as well?

@RyanOakesMusic

@BΕ”Γ˜ΕΓΓ— of course!! anywhere and everywhere

@dinofelipeguerrero4022

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@jdam3137

This is really sweet! Loved the acoustics! Consistency on point!

@RyanOakesMusic

Thanks bruv

@giorgostsak427

I've listened to a lot of acoustic music but nothing was as good as this song.And it's crazy how this is first Ryan's acoustic release. So proud of this man's evolution!This shit deserves to be on top!

@RyanOakesMusic

thank you!

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