Strangers
Seven Lions (Ft. Tove Lo) Lyrics


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Fading out, that's my way of life
Losing high when the beat goes down
Take me now, take me to a place we're alone, we're alone
Fading in, take off all my clothes
Into you, my frustration grows
Take me now, want you to bring me home

You're my stranger in the dark
I am lonely, lonely heart
Waiting for someone to take me home
You're my stranger in the dark
I am lonely, vagabond
Hold me down, want you to bring me home

Let's begin, love making you beg for the win
I'm the prize you get if you do everything I say
Get you high, I get you high
I wanna be what you want me to be
I'd go anywhere, no rules, I don't care
Oh, oh just take me home, oh

You're my stranger in the dark
I am lonely, lonely heart
Waiting for someone to take me home
You're my stranger in the dark
I am lonely, lonely heart
Waiting for someone to take me home (someone to take me home)
You're my stranger in the dark
I am lonely, vagabond
Hold me down, want you to bring me home

So you're my last hope and, and I don't care what you do
Leave my heart open, I'm gonna leave it for you




You can walk on it, I wanna hurt, feeling used
Take the edge off it, just take the edge off it

Overall Meaning

In "Strangers," Seven Lions with Myon & Shane 54 (feat. Tove Lo) sing about feeling lonely and finding solace in a stranger who they connect with on a deep level. They sing about the desperate need for someone to bring them home, from the darkness and loneliness they are currently feeling. The song describes a sexual relationship, where the singer desires to be taken control of by their partner. The lyrics depict a strong attraction and a passionate desire to be swept away by this stranger in the dark. The singer is ready to be vulnerable and give in to their desires in the hope of finding a deeper connection with their stranger.


This song portrays the universal human longing for connection and the desire to be understood. Tove Lo's raw and emotive voice, coupled with the electronic beats, creates an experience that connects deeply with the listener's emotions. The pulsating beats in the chorus evoke feelings of longing and desire, while the lyrics reflect a sense of desperation that is universal to everyone. Overall, "Strangers" is a beautifully-produced song that captures the raw and intense emotions of finding love in unexpected places.


Line by Line Meaning

Fading out, that's my way of life
I tend to disappear and blend into the background when things get tough.


Losing high when the beat goes down
I feel low and down when the excitement and energy fades away.


Take me now, take me to a place we're alone, we're alone
I long for some quality alone time with you, away from everyone else.


Fading in, take off all my clothes
I become more comfortable and intimate with you as we get closer.


Into you, my frustration grows
I find myself becoming more and more attracted to you, but also feeling slightly frustrated by it.


Take me now, want you to bring me home
I want you to take me somewhere safe and comfortable where I can truly let go.


You're my stranger in the dark
Despite our growing intimacy, you still seem like a mysterious, unknown figure to me.


I am lonely, lonely heart
Even though I am starting to care for you, I still feel deep loneliness.


Waiting for someone to take me home
I am waiting for someone to show me the love and comfort I have been missing.


Let's begin, love making you beg for the win
We should start our passionate encounter and I want to be the one in control, making you submit to me.


I'm the prize you get if you do everything I say
If you give in to my desires and follow my lead, you will be rewarded with my love and attention.


Get you high, I get you high
I can provide a natural high for you, with my love and intense emotions.


I wanna be what you want me to be
I am willing to change and become exactly who you need me to be in order to keep you close to me.


I'd go anywhere, no rules, I don't care
I am so captivated by you that I am willing to go to any lengths to be with you, even if it means breaking the rules.


Oh, oh just take me home, oh
I am begging you to take me somewhere safe and secure, where we can be together forever.


You're my stranger in the dark
Even though I am starting to care for you, you still seem like an unknown quantity.


I am lonely, lonely heart
I am isolated and alone, despite my growing feelings for you.


Waiting for someone to take me home (someone to take me home)
I am waiting for someone who truly cares about me to help me find a place where I belong.


You're my stranger in the dark
You are still a mysterious presence to me, and I am not sure what to expect.


I am lonely, vagabond
I am a wanderer, searching for a place where I can feel truly at home.


Hold me down, want you to bring me home
I crave your protection and support, and I want you to guide me towards a safe, loving home.


So you're my last hope and, and I don't care what you do
You are my final chance at happiness, and nothing else matters to me except being with you.


Leave my heart open, I'm gonna leave it for you
I am willing to leave myself vulnerable and open to you, putting my heart in your hands.


You can walk on it, I wanna hurt, feeling used
I am so captivated by you that I am willing to let you trample over my feelings and even cause me pain, just to keep you close to me.


Take the edge off it, just take the edge off it
I need you to provide me with some relief and comfort, easing the pain and uncertainty I feel.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TOVE LO, ALI PAYAMI, NIKLAS KARL LJUNGFELT

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@hdhgdheh3408

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



All comments from YouTube:

@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

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