1. UK rock band formed in … Read Full Bio ↴Stray is the name of at least 5 artists:
1. UK rock band formed in 1966
2. Drum 'n Bass producer from London
3. Erica Dunham's EBM/futurepop project
4. Mattias Axelsson's R'n'B / Hip-Hop project
5. A Portuguese hip-hop artist
1. Stray are a UK rock band that formed in 1966. Vocalist Steve Gadd, guitarist Del Bromham, bass
player Gary Giles and drummer Steve Crutchley formed the group whilst all were attending the local Christopher Wren School in London. They signed to Transatlantic Records in January 1970, delivering eight albums in seven years for the label. Iron Maiden covered 'All In Your Mind' on their single 'Holy Smoke'. The band are still regularly touring today (often with their contemporaries the Groundhogs), although only Bromham survives from the original line-up. A new album VALHALLA will be released in 2009. For more information go to their website at http://www.stray-the-band.co.uk
2. Stray is also a drum & bass producer and DJ from London. Championed by Autonomic owners d bridge and Instra:mental, he appears on their already infuential FabricLive 50 mix, and notably has had releases on labels including Med School and Critical, as well as having his track "Pushed" featuring on Exit Record's 2011 compilation "Mosaic Volume 1". For more information and to hear some of his music check out http://www.soundcloud.com/straydnb
3. Stray is the name of a side-project of Erica Dunham -aka Unter Null. Her music is described as a trancey tunnel of melancholy melodies carrying clear sequences, bittersweet words and mesmerising atmospheres. Stray is a much more positive approach than Unter Null. The first album called "Abuse By Proxy" was released in 2008, with a follow-up in 2012 - "Letting Go".
4. StraY is also the name of Mattias Axelsson's R'n'B / Hip-Hop project. Take a look at his MySpace page: Mattias Axelsson
5. Stray is also a Portuguese Hip Hop artist, from the label Monster Jinx.
Lonely Road
Stray Lyrics
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So you're tired of hearing me beg
Crying woman please don't go
But I'm scared I'm gonna tread
Down that long and lonely road on my own
Words that cut me to the bone
But I heard every single word
So I'll pack my bags for the lonely road that's ahead
Lonely road-on my own
On my own, that lonely road
Nights of loving, days the same
Hearts Of Fire, but not again
Now I know I will have to go
Down that long and lonely road on my own
Lonely road-on my own
On my own, that lonely road
Solo
Lonely road-on my own
On my own, that lonely road
The lyrics to Stray's song Lonely Road speak to the feelings of heartbreak and separation. The opening lines reveal the singer's regret of begging their partner not to leave, but ultimately realizing that they must face the lonely road ahead on their own. The words "that long and lonely road" serve as a metaphor for the path of life without a loved one, highlighting the loneliness and isolation that comes with a breakup.
The second verse continues to emphasize the disappointment and pain of separation, with the mention of "Nights of loving" and "Hearts of Fire." The singer acknowledges that they must move on, but the thought of facing the road ahead alone is daunting. The repetition of the phrase "Lonely road-on my own" throughout the song conveys the sadness and sense of abandonment that comes with a breakup.
Overall, Stray's Lonely Road is a poignant reflection on the difficulties of moving forward after a relationship ends. The lyrics capture the universal feelings of heartbreak, regret, and loneliness that can accompany a breakup.
Line by Line Meaning
So you're tired of hearing me beg
The singer acknowledges that the person they are addressing is exasperated by their pleas for reconciliation.
Crying woman please don't go
The singer pleads with the other person to stay and not abandon them.
But I'm scared I'm gonna tread
The singer expresses their fear of having to travel a difficult path alone.
Down that long and lonely road on my own
The artist recognizes that they will have to face a long and solitary journey.
Words that cut me to the bone
The artist acknowledges that hurtful words were spoken with the intention of causing them pain.
Much worse from someone that you love
The singer expresses the pain that comes from being wounded by a loved one.
But I heard every single word
The singer acknowledges that they received and fully comprehended the other person's message.
So I'll pack my bags for the lonely road that's ahead
The artist prepares to embark on the difficult journey into isolation and loneliness.
Nights of loving, days the same
The artist reminisces about better times and acknowledges that they are now gone.
Hearts Of Fire, but not again
The artist realizes that their passion has been extinguished and there is no hope for reignition.
Now I know I will have to go
The singer accepts that they must face their loneliness and isolation head-on.
Lonely road-on my own
The artist emphasizes how alone they will be while travelling the difficult road ahead.
On my own, that lonely road
The singer highlights the isolation and loneliness they will experience on this difficult journey.
Solo
This line emphasizes the singer's isolation and loneliness, probably indicating that they will have no one to accompany them on their journey.
Lonely road-on my own
The singer reiterates their acceptance of the difficult journey that they must undertake alone.
On my own, that lonely road
The final line emphasizes the pain and solitude that the artist is about to endure.
Contributed by Colton G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.