Strangers
Seven Lions / Myon & Shane 54 Lyrics
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Passing by out on the street
Memories are fading though
It's only been a week
All the little things are gone
The things we used to be
Nobody could take us down
There was only you and me
And without you I can't be
You're the universe to me
You're the air in my lungs
You're the fields where I run
You're the sky where I'm floating
It's you, you, you
It's you, whoa
And without you I can't be
You're the universe to me
You're the air in my lungs
You're the fields where I run
You're the sky where I'm floating
It's you, you, you
It's you, whoa
Don't want to be a stranger
Want to be the one you need
I can be your world, your life
Your lover, all for free
All the little things come back
The things we used to be
Nobody can take us down there
It's only you and me
And without you I can't be
You're the universe to me
You're the air in my lungs
You're the fields where I run
You're the sky where I'm floating
The song "Strangers" by Seven Lions vs. Myon & Shane 54 feat. Tove Lo tells the story of two people who were once close and intimate but are now nothing more than strangers passing by on the street. Despite the fact that it has only been a week since they were together, their memories of each other are fading and all the little things that used to make their relationship special are gone. The singer of the song finds it incredibly difficult to move on from this relationship, and acknowledges that without their former partner they cannot be complete - they are the air in their lungs, the sky where they float. The lyrics describe a deep longing for the lost relationship, and the desire to be closer to the person they once loved.
The chorus of the song reinforces this need for intimacy and closeness. The repetition of the phrase "It's you, you, you, it's you woah" emphasizes the importance of the former partner in the singer's life. They cannot imagine a world without them, and the idea of being a stranger to the person they once loved is too difficult to bear. The second verse of the song further reinforces this longing for connection, with the singer stating that they "don't want to be a stranger," and that they are willing to do anything to make things right between them. They offer to be the person's world, their life, their lover - all for free.
Overall, the song "Strangers" explores the complex emotions that arise when a deep and intimate relationship falls apart. The lyrics describe a deep sense of loss and need for connection, and the singer's longing for the intimate relationship they once shared.
Line by Line Meaning
Nothing more than strangers
We are unfamiliar to each other, with no prior relationship or history.
Passing by out on the street
We cross paths in public, with no intention of interacting.
Memories are fading though
Recollections of our time together are diminishing in my mind.
It's only been a week
Despite the short amount of time since our parting, we already feel like strangers.
All the little things are gone
The small details of our relationship have disappeared, leaving behind emptiness.
The things we used to be
Who we were before seems like a distant memory, unreachable and inaccessible.
Nobody could take us down
No outside force could weaken or destroy what we once had.
There was only you and me
Together, we were a united front with no need for anyone else.
And without you I can't be
I am incomplete without your presence and influence in my life.
You're the universe to me
You are the entirety of everything I need, and everything else in my life comes second to you.
You're the air in my lungs
Without you, I cannot survive or function.
You're the fields where I run
You provide a sense of freedom and escape that I cannot find elsewhere.
You're the sky where I'm floating
With you, I feel weightless and free, as if I could soar above everything else.
It's you, you, you
You are the sole focus of my entirety, my world and my all-encompassing passion.
Don't want to be a stranger
I want to eliminate the sense of unfamiliarity and become intimate with you again.
Want to be the one you need
I desire to fill the void in your life and be your source of comfort and strength.
I can be your world, your life
I am willing to devote my entire being to you and make you the center of my existence.
Your lover, all for free
I will give you everything I have to offer willingly and without the expectation of anything in return.
All the little things come back
The small details of our relationship are returning, bringing back fond memories and emotions.
The things we used to be
The people we once were are resurfacing and with them, the connection that we once had.
Nobody can take us down there
Nothing can come in between us, as we stand together, unbreakable and invincible.
It's only you and me
Once again, our relationship is isolated from the rest of the world, with no need for anyone else.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Esther Dean, Louis Noonan, Renee Heidemann
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Nothing more than strangers
Passing by out on the street
Memories are fading though
It's only been a week
All the little things are gone
The things we used to be
Nobody could take us down
There was only you and me
And without you I can't be
You're the universe to me
You're the air in my lungs
You're the fields where I run
You're the sky where I'm floating
It's you, you, you
It's you, whoa
And without you I can't be
You're the universe to me
You're the air in my lungs
You're the fields where I run
You're the sky where I'm floating
It's you, you, you
It's you, whoa
Don't want to be a stranger
Want to be the one you need
I can be your world, your life
Your lover, all for free
All the little things come back
The things we used to be
Nobody can take us down there
It's only you and me
And without you I can't be
You're the universe to me
You're the air in my lungs
You're the fields where I run
You're the sky where I'm floating
@Wtftoveis
Tove Lo's voice suits the edm genre so much, this song deserves so much more attention
@x22766x
yes i agree with you. she gives justice/proper vocals to edm.
@Wtftoveis
@@x22766x exactly
@VoidLD
Just saw Seven Lions play live last night and they played this song. Truly incredible.
@goodcat702_3
The whole crowd was singing it
@twizzir
Wish I was there for the experience, this song is always an epic experience. Love it forever
@BMoore556
Saw him in San Diego back in June and when he played this the whole crowd was singing. Was an incredible moment
@justins21482
I saw them years ago at Electricity in pontiac michigan. I was literally 5 minutes ago walking down memory lane in my portable hard drives and found a video I took and forgot totally about this song! soooo DAMN GOOD!!
@jaydeecanis7208
I wish I could experience this song live been listening to it for like almost a decade
@ekojmart
The person that introduced me to this song is now a stranger. Crazy irony