Strangers
Seven Lions With Myon and Shane Lyrics
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Why do I wait for your reply
Build you up inside my head
My expectations are too high
I like you more 'cause I don't know you
I don't know the reason why
You're the tabula rasa
And I'm the scribe
Did I say the wrong thing
I rehearsed it in my head
Too much overthinking
Remembering the words you said
Did I say the wrong thing
I rehearsed it in my head
Too much overthinking
Remembering words you said
Did I say the wrong thing
I rehearsed it in my head
Too much overthinking
Remembering the words you said
Did I say the wrong thing
I rehearsed it in my head
Too much overthinking
Remembering words you said
Lighting up my room at night
Attracted like a moth to the flame
Yeah I guess you were right
The smallest thing could drive us away
But let's not think about that
And let's not hold on to the past
I'll dream and you'll dream and then
We'll meet somewhere in between
Did I say the wrong thing
I rehearsed it in my head
Too much overthinking
Remembering the words you said
Did I say the wrong thing
I rehearsed it in my head
Too much overthinking
Remembering words you said
Did I say the wrong thing
I rehearsed it in my head
Too much overthinking
Remembering the words you said
Did I say the wrong thing
I rehearsed it in my head
Too much overthinking
Remembering words you said
The song "Strangers" by Seven Lions with Myon and Shane is a song about a person's struggle to communicate with someone they like through the phone. The person waits for the other person's reply, which builds up expectations and idealizations in their mind. The singer likes this person more because they don't know them personally, and this person becomes a blank slate for them to write their desires on. The singer admits to overthinking, replaying past conversations, and worrying too much about saying the wrong thing. They are aware of the smallest things that could potentially drive them apart but prefers to focus on their dreams of meeting.
The lyrics in the chorus of the song are repeated, emphasizing the singer's anxious thoughts. There is a metaphor of being attracted to someone like a moth to a flame, indicating that the singer is aware of the possibility of getting burned or hurt. The bridge highlights that the singer prefers to live in the moment and not worry too much about what might happen in the future. They believe that they'll meet each other halfway and fulfill their dreams of being together.
Overall, "Strangers" portrays the common themes of anxiety, idealization, and overthinking that come with the early stages of a relationship. It explores the singer's hopefulness about the future and their excitement about the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
You're just a stranger in my phone
You're someone I've never met, but whose phone number I have.
Why do I wait for your reply
I'm unsure why I'm so anxious for you to text me back.
Build you up inside my head
I have a mental image of you that I've created.
My expectations are too high
I have set unrealistic standards for our interactions.
I like you more 'cause I don't know you
I'm really intrigued by you because I don't know much about you yet.
I don't know the reason why
I'm unsure what it is about you that captivates my interest.
You're the tabula rasa
You're a blank slate, and I'm curious to learn more about you.
And I'm the scribe
I'm the one who's responsible for recording the details of our relationship as it progresses.
Did I say the wrong thing
I'm second-guessing the things I've said to you.
I rehearsed it in my head
I've practiced what I would say to you many times before actually doing so.
Too much overthinking
I'm putting too much thought and emphasis on every single word I say to you.
Remembering the words you said
I'm constantly thinking about the things you've said to me.
Lighting up my room at night
Your messages bring excitement and anticipation to my evenings.
Attracted like a moth to the flame
I'm drawn to you in an intense and undeniable way.
Yeah I guess you were right
You were correct in warning me about how quickly things could fall apart.
The smallest thing could drive us away
The tiniest issue could ruin the fragile relationship we have now.
But let's not think about that
Let's try to focus on the positive aspects of our relationship instead of worrying about the negatives.
And let's not hold on to the past
We can't let past disagreements and miscommunications define our future interactions.
I'll dream and you'll dream and then
We can both envision a future where our relationship is stronger and deeper.
We'll meet somewhere in between
We'll both compromise and work together to make our relationship work out in a way that benefits us both.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Shane Malone
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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