The Foreigner
Seven Collar T-shirt Lyrics


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The last time that I spoke to her
She wouldn't let her guard down,
I'll be yours if you stay mine
It's the last thing that I wanted
To break your heart to make you cry
I'll be in the shadows shedding light

I am now a stranger, a foreigner
I am now a stranger, a freedom fighter in a war of words
There's nothing new with everyone, there's nothing new for us
So dry your tears…

The last time that I spoke to her
She would just let a tired sigh
"I'm just trying to make things right"
Just forget what you've ever heard
I know your lies I've seen your worst
So here I am pretending I'm alive

I am now a stranger, a foreigner
I am now a stranger, a freedom fighter in a war of words
There's nothing new with everyone, there's nothing new for us
So dry your tears…

There's nothing new with everyone, there's nothing new for us
There's nothing you could ever have done to make me feel any worse
There's nothing new with everyone, there's nothing new for us
So dry your tears…

The last time that I spoke to her




We made it clear that nothing's ever after
Nothing see less

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Seven Collar T-shirt's song, The Foreigner, explore themes of heartbreak, disillusionment, and feeling like an outsider. The song seems to be about a failed romantic relationship, with the singer addressing their former lover directly. The opening lines suggest that the singer has tried to reach out to the other person, but hasn't been able to connect with them emotionally. They express regret at having to hurt the other person in order to end the relationship ("To break your heart to make you cry"), but also suggest that they're willing to stay in the shadows as long as the other person is still in their life.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I am now a stranger, a foreigner", emphasizing the feeling of disconnection that the singer is experiencing. They describe themselves as a "freedom fighter in a war of words", suggesting that they may have been trying to advocate for themselves or for what they believe in during the relationship. However, they also acknowledge that there's "nothing new with everyone" – a sense that heartbreak is a universal experience, and that their feelings are not unique. The final lines of the chorus encourage the other person to "dry your tears", implying that the singer has already shed enough tears themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

The last time that I spoke to her
When I last spoke to her


She wouldn't let her guard down,
She was cautious and wouldn't reveal her true feelings


I'll be yours if you stay mine
I want to be in a committed relationship with you


It's the last thing that I wanted
Breaking your heart is the last thing I wanted to do


To break your heart to make you cry
I don't want to hurt you by causing you emotional pain


I'll be in the shadows shedding light
I'll be with you even if I have to hide or remain unseen


I am now a stranger, a foreigner
I feel like a stranger or an outsider now


I am now a stranger, a freedom fighter in a war of words
I am fighting for my freedom and speaking my mind, even though it may cause conflict


There's nothing new with everyone, there's nothing new for us
Our situation is not unique and we're not the only ones going through this


So dry your tears…
Don't cry anymore


She would just let a tired sigh
She was exhausted and resigned


"I'm just trying to make things right"
She's trying to fix things and make them better


Just forget what you've ever heard
Ignore any rumors or lies that you may have heard about me


I know your lies I've seen your worst
I'm aware of your deceitful actions and behavior


So here I am pretending I'm alive
I'm barely holding on and just going through the motions


There's nothing you could ever have done to make me feel any worse
I can't feel any worse than I already do, regardless of what you do


We made it clear that nothing's ever after
We both agreed that there's no future for us together


Nothing see less
There's nothing more to say or do




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