Clint Carney first began writing and performing music under the name System… Read Full Bio ↴Clint Carney first began writing and performing music under the name System Syn in 1997. During the first seven years of the bands existence, SS self-released five full-length albums and three EPs, remixed over fifteen top electronic artists, appeared on seven different compilations, and contributed to a motion picture soundtrack. On top of all of SS's studio work, the band was also building a reputation for themselves as a powerful live act, having shared the stage with such artists as Daniel Ash (of Love and Rockets, Bauhaus and Tones on Tail), Red Flag, Seabound, Stromkern, Informatik, Babyland, etc.

SS eventually caught the attention of record labels, and in 2004, their 1st international debut, "Premeditated", was released on Sector 9 Studios (US) and Out of Line (Europe). To promote the release, SS departed for an extensive North American tour with Imperative Reaction. In November of 2004, SS took their act to Germany to perform at a series of "Out of Line Electro Festivals" with Hocico, Icon of Coil, God Module and Spetsnaz.

In 2005 SS moved to Metropolis Records, to release their next album, "Postscript", showcasing the band's knack for writing some of the most emotional electronic music in the genre. After following the release of "Postscript" with a US tour, SS is once again back in the studio working on more music to satisfy their ever-growing fan base.

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Strangers
System Syn Lyrics

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Like we were Strangers, we just twisted every word to have the meaning that our hearts had preconceived
But behind the dialogues we shared were morals we just claimed to care for
So now we never know who to believe
I have seen a world that isn't gray
But now I can't recall if it was just a waking dream
If we connected after all
Or if I'd been lying for so long I started to believe in foolish hopes
That there was someone who was not a Stranger to me

As we grew old we fought against the trajectory of consequence
But when a man cannot withstand the weight and gravity of his mistakes
He will place the blame on better men
Who aren't ashamed of their reflection
If we are Strangers let us pass in silence
Let's not pretend there's something more

If we are Strangers let us remain
Strangers

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of System Syn's song Strangers reflect on the fragility of human relationships and the implications that come with them. The first lines, "Like we were strangers, we just twisted every word to have the meaning that our hearts had preconceived," signify how communication breakdown is often the root of misunderstandings and mistaken interpretations. This is then escalated by the fact that the morals and values that we claim to hold dear may not always align with our actions, hence causing disillusionment and distrust between us. The chorus "If we are Strangers let us pass in silence, let's not pretend there's something more, if we are Strangers let us remain Strangers" implies that it is better to accept the distance between people than to try and force a connection, as it only leads to more hurt.

The second verse of the song makes an observation about the nature of life and how we often try to fight against the natural consequences of our actions. The phrase "But when a man cannot withstand the weight and gravity of his mistakes, he will place the blame on better men who aren't ashamed of their reflection" highlights how we may be quick to shift the blame when things don't go according to plan rather than taking responsibility for our actions. The line "I have seen a world that isn't gray but now I can't recall if it was just a waking dream" shows how our idealistic views of the world can cloud our judgement and we may not be able to distinguish the truth from our illusions.

In conclusion, the lyrics of System Syn's song Strangers delve deeper into the complexities of human relationships and how communication breakdown and unrealistic expectations can lead to distrust and disillusionment. The song suggests that sometimes the most mature decision is to let go of connections that are no longer serving us, rather than trying to force a connection.

Line by Line Meaning

Like we were Strangers, we just twisted every word to have the meaning that our hearts had preconceived
We acted as if we were strangers and deliberately warped our conversations to fit our own desires.

But behind the dialogues we shared were morals we just claimed to care for
Despite our words, we only pretended to hold certain values.

So now we never know who to believe
Our lack of honesty has left us unsure of who we can trust.

I have seen a world that isn't gray
I once saw the world as clear and distinct, without ambiguity or uncertainty.

But now I can't recall if it was just a waking dream
I'm not even certain if what I once saw was real or imagined.

If we connected after all
I wonder if there was ever any real connection between us.

Or if I'd been lying for so long I started to believe in foolish hopes
Perhaps I deceived myself for so long that I began to cling to naive aspirations.

That there was someone who was not a Stranger to me
I once hoped to find someone with whom I could truly connect and be myself.

As we grew old we fought against the trajectory of consequence
As we aged, we tried to resist the inevitable effects of our past actions.

But when a man cannot withstand the weight and gravity of his mistakes
When one can't bear the consequences of their errors, they will try to deflect blame.

He will place the blame on better men
He will blame those who are more honorable and worthy of respect.

Who aren't ashamed of their reflection
He will blame those who are unafraid to face their own flaws and mistakes.

If we are Strangers let us pass in silence
If we truly don't know each other, let us leave each other alone with no fuss.

Let's not pretend there's something more
We shouldn't delude ourselves into thinking there's a deeper connection than there really is.

If we are Strangers let us remain Strangers
If our relationship is one of distance and detachment, we should embrace that and not try to force something that isn't there.

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