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People are strange
When you're a stranger
Faces look ugly
When you're alone

Women seem wicked
When you're unwanted
Streets are uneven

When you're down

When you're strange
Faces come out of the rain
When you're strange

No one remembers your name
When you're strange

Overall Meaning

Stina Nordenstam's song "People Are Strange" is a song that explores the feelings of being an outsider or a stranger. The song highlights the negative emotions that come with feeling alone and isolated. The opening line "People are strange, when you're a stranger" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The lyrics "Faces look ugly when you're alone" suggest that when you're alone, people appear less attractive and less friendly.

The second verse, "Women seem wicked when you're unwanted," reinforces the perspective of the person singing the song. Their loneliness leads to feeling unwanted, and this causes them to view the world in a negative way. The line "streets are uneven when you're down" suggests that when you're feeling low, everything around you feels even more difficult and overwhelming.

The chorus of the song, "When you're strange, faces come out of the rain. When you're strange, no one remembers your name," conveys the idea that when you feel isolated, even familiar things appear foreign and unknown to you. The line "no one remembers your name" emphasizes the feelings of loneliness and lack of connection to others. The overall message of the song is that being isolated and feeling like a stranger can lead to negative emotions and perceptions of the world.

Line by Line Meaning

People are strange
The behavior of people can seem unusual or unpredictable

When you're a stranger
This is especially true when you are in a new or unfamiliar environment

Faces look ugly
The physical appearance of people can be unattractive or even menacing

When you're alone
This is often exacerbated when you are isolated from others

Women seem wicked
Sometimes women can appear hostile or cruel

When you're unwanted
This tends to happen when someone feels rejected or unloved

Streets are uneven
The paths we walk can be filled with obstacles and challenges

When you're down
This can be especially difficult when you are feeling sad or defeated

When you're strange
Being different or unique can cause others to view you with suspicion or fear

Faces come out of the rain
In unexpected moments, people's true intentions or feelings may be revealed

No one remembers your name
When you don't fit in or don't belong, you may be forgotten by others

When you're strange
Being an outsider can be a lonely and isolating experience

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jim Morrison, John Paul Densmore, Raymond D Manzarek, Robert A Krieger

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