Strangers
Sigrid Lyrics


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Just like in the movies
It starts to rain and we
We're the broken beauties
Blindfolded minds collide and we fall

When the curtain drops
Our touch is just a touch
Not like in the movies
Our story's after the end

Like strangers
Perfect pretenders
We're falling head over heels
For something that ain't real
It could never be us, eh
Just you and I

Strangers
Perfect pretenders
We're falling head over heels
For something that ain't real
It could never be us, eh
Just you and I

Memories in photos
Too easy to rewrite
Left as lonely shadows
Holding each other tight and we fall

When the curtain drops
Our touch is just a touch
Not like in the movies
Our story's after the end

Like strangers
Perfect pretenders
We're falling head over heels
For something that ain't real
It could never be us, eh
Just you and I

Think we got it, but we made up a dream
'Cause we've got a pretty look of what we could be, whoa
I don't want you, all you want is someone
Going home together to forget we're alone
Think we got it, but we made up a dream
'Cause we've got a pretty look of what we could be, whoa
I don't want you, all you want is someone
Going home together to forget we're alone

You and I, you and I, you and I, you and I, you and I, you and I
Not like in the movies
You and I, you and I, you and I, you and I, you and I, you and I
Not like in the movies

Like strangers
Perfect pretenders
We're falling head over heels
For something that ain't real
It could never be us, eh
Just you and I

Strangers
Perfect pretenders
We're falling head over heels
For something that ain't real
It could never be us, eh
Just you and I

Think we got it, but we made up a dream
'Cause we've got a pretty look of what we could be, whoa
I don't want you, all you want is someone
Going home together to forget we're alone
Think we got it, but we made up a dream
'Cause we've got a pretty look of what we could be, whoa
I don't want you, all you want is someone
Going home together to forget we're alone

Strangers
(Think we got it, but we made up a dream 'cause we've got a pretty look of what we could be, whoa)
Perfect pretenders
(I don't want you, all you want is someone going home together to forget we're alone)
We're falling head over heels
For something that ain't real
('Cause we've got a pretty look of what we could be, whoa)




It could never be us, eh (I don't want you, all you want is someone)
Just you and I

Overall Meaning

The song "Strangers" by Sigrid explores the idea of a romantic relationship that feels like a fairytale, but ultimately falls apart due to the reality of the situation. The opening lines of the song draw a comparison to a classic romantic movie scene where rain starts to fall, but the rest of the lyrics suggest that the relationship is not as perfect as it seems on the surface. The use of the phrase "broken beauties" implies emotional damage done to both parties, and when "blindfolded minds collide", they "fall", suggesting an emotional crash.


The song also touches on the idea of memories and how they can be misleading. The lyrics "memories in photos, too easy to rewrite" suggest that the relationship may have been romanticized or overestimated in hindsight. The lines "Think we got it, but we made up a dream / 'Cause we've got a pretty look of what we could be" reinforce this idea that the relationship was more of a fantasy than a reality.


The chorus of the song features the repetition of the phrase "perfect pretenders", which seems to refer to both parties in the relationship, suggesting that they were both trying to be someone they were not in order to fit into a certain romantic narrative. The lyrics "it could never be us" imply that the relationship was doomed from the beginning, as they were attempting to achieve an unattainable idea of love.


Line by Line Meaning

Just like in the movies
The situation is similar to what you see in movies or romantic films.


It starts to rain and we
The scene is set, and atmospheric conditions change abruptly.


We're the broken beauties
Despite the apparent physical beauty, the individuals involved are broken or hurting in some way.


Blindfolded minds collide and we fall
Both parties are figuratively blindfolded and cannot see the truth, yet they continue to fall or give in.


When the curtain drops
When the moment or the act ends, and the truth is unveiled.


Our touch is just a touch
The physical contact is merely superficial, devoid of any real emotions or meaning.


Not like in the movies
Real-life scenarios do not play out like they do in movies, and happy endings are not always guaranteed.


Our story's after the end
The aftermath of what happened is what one is left with. There is no closure or certainty.


Like strangers
Despite the past connection, both people are now essentially strangers to each other.


Perfect pretenders
Both parties put on a perfect act, pretending to be happy and fulfilled when, in reality, they are not.


We're falling head over heels
They are both falling for the idea or pretense of love, rather than truly falling in love with each other or themselves.


For something that ain't real
The love or connection they feel is not based on reality, but rather a figment of their collective imagination.


It could never be us, eh
In reality, things could never work out between them as they are not truly connected on a genuine level.


Just you and I
Despite what they have going on, ultimately it is just the two of them, and their connection is not enough to sustain a real relationship.


Memories in photos
Memories of the past are captured in photos, which can be easily altered or rewritten.


Too easy to rewrite
Memories can be easily changed or modified, and the true nature of events can be obscured.


Left as lonely shadows
The people in the memories no longer exist and are left as shadows or ghosts of what they once were.


Holding each other tight and we fall
They cling to each other in desperation, holding on tightly even as they fall further away from reality.


Think we got it, but we made up a dream
They believe that they have it all figured out, but it is only a figment of their imagination or a dream they created.


'Cause we've got a pretty look of what we could be
They have created an idealized version of themselves in their minds, which is mostly based on looks rather than reality.


I don't want you, all you want is someone
One of them is only interested in the idea of love or the illusion of having someone, not truly wanting the other person for themselves.


Going home together to forget we're alone
The two of them band together to avoid feeling lonely and fill a void that they can't fill on their own.


Strangers
Despite the past connection, both people are strangers to each other now.


Perfect pretenders
Both parties are putting up a front, pretending to be happy and fulfilled when, in reality, they are not.


We're falling head over heels
They are both falling for the idea or pretense of love, rather than truly falling in love with each other or themselves.


For something that ain't real
The love or connection they feel is not based on reality, but rather a figment of their collective imagination.


It could never be us, eh
In reality, things could never work out between them as they are not truly connected on a genuine level.


Just you and I
Despite what they have going on, ultimately it is just the two of them, and their connection is not enough to sustain a real relationship.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Martin Sjolie, Sigrid Solbakk Raabe

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Parvenu Ghost

Just like in the movies
It starts to rain and we
We're the broken beauties
Blindfolded minds collide and we fall

When the curtain drops
Our touch is just a touch
Not like in the movies
Our story's after the end

Like strangers
Perfect pretenders
We're falling head over heels
For something that ain't real
It could never be us, eh
Just you and I

Strangers
Perfect pretenders
We're falling head over heels
For something that ain't real
It could never be us, eh
Just you and I

Memories in photos
Too easy to rewrite
Left as lonely shadows
Holding each other tight and we fall

When the curtain drops
Our touch is just a touch
Not like in the movies
Our story's after the end

Like strangers
Perfect pretenders
We're falling head over heels
For something that ain't real
It could never be us, eh
Just you and I

Think we got it, but we made up a dream
'Cause we've got a pretty look of what we could be, whoa
I don't want you, all you want is someone
Going home together to forget we're alone
Think we got it, but we made up a dream
'Cause we've got a pretty look of what we could be, whoa
I don't want you, all you want is someone
Going home together to forget we're alone

You and I, you and I, you and I, you and I, you and I, you and I
Not like in the movies
You and I, you and I, you and I, you and I, you and I, you and I
Not like in the movies

Like strangers
Perfect pretenders
We're falling head over heels
For something that ain't real
It could never be us, eh
Just you and I

Strangers
Perfect pretenders
We're falling head over heels
For something that ain't real
It could never be us, eh
Just you and I

Think we got it, but we made up a dream
'Cause we've got a pretty look of what we could be, whoa
I don't want you, all you want is someone
Going home together to forget we're alone
Think we got it, but we made up a dream
'Cause we've got a pretty look of what we could be, whoa
I don't want you, all you want is someone
Going home together to forget we're alone

Strangers
(Think we got it, but we made up a dream 'cause we've got a pretty look of what we could be, whoa)
Perfect pretenders 
(I don't want you, all you want is someone going home together to forget we're alone)
We're falling head over heels
For something that ain't real t we could be, whoa)
It could never be us, eh (I don't want you, all you want is someone)
Just you and I

Songwriters: Martin Sjolie / Sigrid Solbakk Raabe

Strangers lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music



🐌Gomita🌸

Just like in the movies
It starts to rain and we
We're the broken beauties
Blindfolded minds collide and we fall

When the curtain drops
Our touch is just a touch
Not like in the movies
Our story's after the end

Like strangers
Perfect pretenders
We're falling head over heels
For something that ain't real
It could never be us, eh
Just you and I

Strangers
Perfect pretenders
We're falling head over heels
For something that ain't real
It could never be us, eh
Just you and I

Memories in photos
Too easy to rewrite
Left as lonely shadows
Holding each other tight and we fall

When the curtain drops
Our touch is just a touch
Not like in the movies
Our story's after the end

Like strangers
Perfect pretenders
We're falling head over heels
For something that ain't real
It could never be us, eh
Just you and I

Think we got it, but we made up a dream
'Cause we've got a pretty look of what we could be, whoa
I don't want you, all you want is someone
Going home together to forget we're alone
Think we got it, but we made up a dream
'Cause we've got a pretty look of what we could be, whoa
I don't want you, all you want is someone
Going home together to forget we're alone

You and I, you and I, you and I, you and I, you and I, you and I
Not like in the movies
You and I, you and I, you and I, you and I, you and I, you and I
Not like in the movies

Like strangers
Perfect pretenders
We're falling head over heels
For something that ain't real
It could never be us, eh
Just you and I

Strangers
Perfect pretenders
We're falling head over heels
For something that ain't real
It could never be us, eh
Just you and I

Think we got it, but we made up a dream
'Cause we've got a pretty look of what we could be, whoa
I don't want you, all you want is someone
Going home together to forget we're alone
Think we got it, but we made up a dream
'Cause we've got a pretty look of what we could be, whoa
I don't want you, all you want is someone
Going home together to forget we're alone

Strangers (think we got it, but we made up a dream 'cause we've got a pretty look of what we could be, whoa)
Perfect pretenders (I don't want you, all you want is someone going home together to forget we're alone)
We're falling head over heels
For something that ain't real (think we got it, but we made up a dream 'cause we've got a pretty look of what we could be, whoa)
It could never be us, eh (I don't want you, all you want is someone)
Just you and I



Brendan Morin

Just like in the movies
It starts to rain and we
We're the broken beauties
Blindfolded minds collide and we fall
When the curtain drops
Our touch is just a touch
Not like in the movies
Our story's after the end
Like strangers
Perfect pretenders
We're falling head over heels
For something that ain't real
It could never be us, eh
Just you and I
Strangers
Perfect pretenders
We're falling head over heels
For something that ain't real
It could never be us, eh
Just you and I
Memories in photos
Too easy to rewrite
Left as lonely shadows
Holding each other tight and we fall
When the curtain drops
Our touch is just a touch
Not like in the movies
Our story's after the end
Like strangers
Perfect pretenders
We're falling head over heels
For something that ain't real
It could never be us, eh
Just you and I
Think we got it, but we made up a dream
'Cause we've got a pretty look of what we could be, whoa
I don't want you, all you want is someone
Going home together to forget we're alone
Think we got it, but we made up a dream
'Cause we've got a pretty look of what we could be, whoa
I don't want you, all you want is someone
Going home together to forget we're alone
You and I, you and I, you and I, you and I, you and I, you and I
Not like in the movies
You and I, you and I, you and I, you and I, you and I, you and I
Not like in the movies
Like strangers
Perfect pretenders
We're falling head over heels
For something that ain't real
It could never be us, eh
Just you and I
Strangers
Perfect pretenders
We're falling head over heels
For something that ain't real
It could never be us, eh
Just you and I
Think we got it, but we made up a dream
'Cause we've got a pretty look of what we could be, whoa
I don't want you, all you want is someone
Going home together to forget we're alone
Think we got it, but we made up a dream
'Cause we've got a pretty look of what we could be, whoa
I don't want you, all you want is someone
Going home together to forget we're alone
Strangers
(Think we got it, but we made up a dream 'cause we've got a pretty look of what we could be, whoa)
Perfect pretenders
(I don't want you, all you want is someone going home together to forget we're alone)
We're falling head over heels
For something that ain't real t we could be, whoa)
It could never be us, eh (I don't want you, all you want is someone)
Just you and I



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eclipse

I love that she is classic beauty. Nothing over the top, loud, wannabe-artistic. She is pure, honest, timeless, and clean.

pvaz

@Flickan i det krökta rummet he's referring to fake eyelashes, implants, tattoos, piercings, gel nails, extensions and over the top makeup.

Flickan i det krökta rummet

clean? are you trying to say that most norwegians have hiv? I don't claim to know where my holyness goes I just know that I like what it's starting to show

Chumney Warner

Pure beauty in every respect x

farceadentus

The opposite of British women. Love it.

Max Dalton

I am a 45 year old bloke from glasgow, when I first heard strangers on radio 2 I was totally blown away by just how good it was, and just how much it stands out from other pop songs. What a talent.

The Noob William

It definitely stands up, this song never got boring for me for even 3 years listening to it

declan long

Why do you need to state your age..............Just like the music for what it is

Finn Peters

G S creep

Ad

I'm 64 and I find her very cute.. ya know what i'm sayin

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