Don't Go to Strangers
T Graham Brown Lyrics
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I've been sitting here drinking thinking about you out somewhere with him
He's just one of the many men you've tried still you tell me you ain't satisfied
He won't run, don't go to strangers
I've seen you out on the prowl like this night after night after night
Looking for love but you settle for a kiss and unknown arms to hold you tight
But it seems no matter what you do it never turn out like you wanted it to
Every night I have this dream you're gonna wake up and understand
That all the love you've been looking for is right here in your hand oh my love
How many nights are you gonna lay down your sweet love to someone you don't really want
Don't you see that you'd be better off with me I'd be much more that your confidant
All's I'm the one you tell you troubles to you told me everything but I love you
Oh my love, true love if you want some love don't go to strangers
In T Graham Brown's song "Don't Go to Strangers," the lyrics paint a picture of a woman who is constantly searching for love in all the wrong places. The singer is sitting in a bar, consumed with thoughts of this woman who is out with yet another man. He knows that she's not satisfied with him, but she continues to look for love with others, settling for just a kiss and unknown arms to hold her tight. He warns her not to go to strangers, implying that she shouldn't be looking for love in unfamiliar places or with unfamiliar men.
Throughout the song, the singer conveys a sense of frustration and sadness at the situation. He's clearly in love with this woman, but she doesn't seem to see him as a potential partner. He dreams that one day she will realize that everything she's been looking for is already there in her hand, with him. He pleads with her not to keep laying down her sweet love to someone she doesn't really want, and instead choose a more committed and deeper relationship with him.
Overall, "Don't Go to Strangers" is a powerful and emotional song that speaks to the complexities and challenges of love and relationships. It's a reminder that sometimes the love we're looking for might be right in front of us, if only we're willing to see it.
Line by Line Meaning
All over town the bars are closing down one by one the lights grow dim
Bars are closing, lights are shutting down, signifying the end of a night.
I've been sitting here drinking thinking about you out somewhere with him
I am sitting, drinking, and thinking about you being with someone else.
He's just one of the many men you've tried still you tell me you ain't satisfied
You have been with many men, but you still feel unsatisfied.
He won't run, don't go to strangers
He won't leave you, but you shouldn't trust strangers.
I've seen you out on the prowl like this night after night after night
I have witnessed you seeking companionship repeatedly.
Looking for love but you settle for a kiss and unknown arms to hold you tight
You are searching for love, but you accept physical affection from anonymous individuals.
But it seems no matter what you do it never turn out like you wanted it to
Things never go according to your desires despite your actions.
You wanted love, real true love, if you want love don't go to strangers
You crave genuine love, but you cannot trust unknown persons to give it to you.
Every night I have this dream you're gonna wake up and understand
I dream every night that you will have an epiphany and realize something.
That all the love you've been looking for is right here in your hand oh my love
Your search for love is unnecessary as I am here, offering my love to you.
How many nights are you gonna lay down your sweet love to someone you don't really want
How many times will you give your love to someone you don't genuinely desire?
Don't you see that you'd be better off with me I'd be much more that your confidant
Can't you recognize you'd be better suited with me? I offer more than just a listener.
All's I'm the one you tell you troubles to you told me everything but I love you
I am the person you trust with your worries, yet you don't realize that I am the one who loves you.
Oh my love, true love if you want some love don't go to strangers
My love is genuine, and you shouldn't seek affection from unfamiliar people.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Redd Evans, Arthur Kent, Dave Mann
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