They released their debut studio album, My Own Mess in September 2018. The album peaked at number 2 on the ARIA charts. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2019, My Own Mess was nominated for ARIA Award for Best Rock Album, losing out to Amyl and the Sniffers by Amyl and the Sniffers.
Stranger
Skegss Lyrics
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and im getting older too
Everything is changing
as i majoring in these shoes
Im remember saying, to myself
that i would always smile
No matter what our state is
Cause i know that i've got way more time
than there is left in this day
The road will unwind with every stride
that im going to take
And I'm gonna find that the road
it won't always be straight
I'm just a stranger to this place
This day is getting older
and im getting older too
Everything is changing
as i majoring in these shoes
Im remember saying, to myself
that i would always smile
No matter what our state is
no matter what the day is like
Cause i know that i've got way more time
than there is left in this day
The road will unwind with every stride
that im going to take
And I'm gonna find that the road
it won't always be straight
I'm just a stranger to this place
In Skegss's song "Stranger," the lyrics are reflective and have a sense of introspection. The singer is contemplating life and aging, acknowledging that time is passing and things are changing. The repeated line "This day is getting older and I'm getting older too" emphasizes the inevitability of aging and the passage of time. The phrase "majoring in these shoes" suggests that the singer is focused on their own life and experiences, becoming an expert in their own journey.
The singer recalls their past self, remembering a time when they promised to always smile and remain positive, regardless of their circumstances. This could be interpreted as an acknowledgement of the difficulties and challenges that come with growing up and dealing with a changing world. However, the singer remains optimistic, acknowledging that they have more time ahead of them than behind them, and that there will always be a road ahead to navigate, even if it is not always straight. As the title suggests, the singer feels like a stranger in this place, perhaps feeling disconnected from the world around them and finding solace in their own thoughts and experiences.
Overall, the lyrics of "Stranger" convey a sense of contemplation and reflection on life's journey, acknowledging the inevitability of change and aging while remaining optimistic about the future.
Line by Line Meaning
This day is getting older
The day is coming to an end, and time is passing.
and im getting older too
As time passes, the singer is getting older and growing up.
Everything is changing
As time passes, everything is changing and nothing stays the same.
as i majoring in these shoes
The artist is focused on themselves and their own path forward.
Im remember saying, to myself
The artist recalls a time when they made a promise to themselves.
that i would always smile
The singer promised to maintain a positive attitude even in difficult times.
No matter what our state is
Regardless of the situation or circumstances.
no matter what the day is like
Regardless of what the day brings, the artist will stay positive.
Cause i know that i've got way more time
The artist is aware that they have a whole life ahead of them.
than there is left in this day
The artist has more time in life overall than is left in this specific day.
The road will unwind with every stride
As the singer moves forward, their path in life will reveal itself.
that im going to take
The artist is in control of their own direction in life.
And I'm gonna find that the road
As the singer moves forward in life, they will discover.
it won't always be straight
Life's path is not always clear or easy to navigate.
I'm just a stranger to this place
The singer is still discovering and learning about their place or purpose in life.
Contributed by Sarah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
J J
(LYRICS)- were all here for one reason, WE LOVE SKEGSS!!!! CHEERS AND LOVE TO ALL!!
(Lyrics below)
Stranger days will keep on coming
My brain's changed but it's still running
I get phased and in the end it's nothing
Stranger times will keep on rolling
My hands are always riding, born into a storm
It's a lifetime of thunder and lightning
So many things that I can't do, but I can try
A girl can dream and so can a boy
And may your dreams never die
Well I'm gonna try real good, swear that I'm gonna try
From that one and for the rest of my life
I'm gonna power on, I'm gonna enjoy the highs
And the lows will come and go
And may your dreams never die (die, die)
Stranger days will keep on coming
My brain's changed but it's still running
I get phased and in the end it's nothing
Stranger timеs will keep on rolling
My hands are getting swollen, born into a storm
It's a lifеtime, it is worth knowing
So many things that I can't do, but I can try
A girl can dream and so can a boy
And may of your dreams never die
A G
never thought you'd end up with me for long, baby
Not even quicksand could keep you here with me
I had you in my head, baby, every day
Towards the end, I just couldn't hear your name
It's stress relief from everything
It's stress relief from everything
Tell me, tell me you love me
Come back, come back to haunt me
Won't you, won't you let me be myself
I was holding on, but you didn't see my shots, baby
All the times that I couldn't speak my thoughts well maybe
Well, this is what I wanted, please don't feel so bad
In love with a ghost, please don't come back
Well this is what I wanted, please don't feel so bad
In love with a ghost, please don't come back
It's stress relief from everything
Ulfric Stormcloak
I love how music by Skegss isn’t much deeper than the lyrics themselves. Helps me come back to reality and just exist as myself :)
David inter
this comment is on point
Daniel Maas
Well I'm gonna try real good, swear that I'm gonna try
From now on
And for the rest of my life
I'm gonna power on,
I'm gonna enjoy the highs
And the lows will come and go
And may your dreams never die
Aaron Dalton
Praise talos brother
Zachary Taylor
Amen.
mim loves music
The one thing we can count on is the quality of Skegss’ music
Daniel Maas
Holy hell this one's a banger. One for the ages.
Johann Smith
Every time I think rock n roll is dead, Australia sends me a pulse.
Greg Gardiner
Straya Mate :)
Fred
I agree. Bands like Skeggs, Amyl and The Sniffers, The Chats etc give an old rock and roller like me heart to know kids still like this music and I'm sure its because of the unpretentiousness of Aussies