1) The Strangers was a Finnish rock'n'roll band from the 1960s.
2) The Strangers was an Australian rock band from the 1960s/70s.
3) The Strangers was a Nigerian Afrobeat band from the 1970s.
1) The Strangers was a Finnish rock'n'roll band from the 1960s.
2) The Strangers was an Australian band based in Melbourne, that existed from 1961 to 1975. The band started out playing instrumental songs in a style similar to The Shadows, with influences from Cliff Richard. The original line-up included Peter Robinson (bass), Graeme ('Garth') Thompson (drums), Laurie Arthur (lead guitar) and Fred Wieland (rhythm guitar). Robinson had previously played with The Thunderbirds, and went on to replace Athol Guy in The Seekers from the late 70s.
At the end of 1962 they signed with Ron Tudor's W&G Records, after working as the studio band for artists including The Seekers, Frankie Davidson, Johnny Chester, Merv Benton, Little Gulliver and the Children, Pat Farrar and Joy Lemmon. Arthur left the band in early 1964, and was replaced on lead guitar by John Farrar.
In 1964 they supported Colin Cook and released an LP called Colin Cook and the Strangers. The first charting record in The Stranger's own name was "Cry of the Wild Goose" (an instrumental by Terry Gilkyson) / "Leavin' Town", which was released in January 1963 and reached number 12 on the Melbourne charts. This was followed by three original instrumentals, "Torlido", "The Outcast" and "Undertow", which were released in 1963, two of which reached the Top 40. Other singles included "Happy Without You" (Kenny Laguna, Shelley Pinz, 1968), "Melanie Makes Me Smile" (Tony Macaulay, Barry Mason, 1970), "Looking Through the Eyes of a Beautiful Girl" (1970), "If You Gotta Make a Fool of Somebody" (Rudy Clark, 1965) and "Western Union" (Mike Rabon, Norman Ezell, John Durrill, 1967).
Also in 1964, the band supported Roy Orbison and Paul and Paula on an Australian tour which featured The Surfaris and The Beach Boys. These support gigs influenced some early vocal recordings in "Poppa Oom Mow Mow", "Sunday Kind of Love," "If You Gotta Make a Fool of Somebody" and later "In My Room", a Beach Boys ballad.
In August 1964, The Strangers were selected as the resident backing band on the Melbourne based teenage television pop program The Go!! Show, in which they appeared each week from 1964 to 1967. Farrar married Pat Carroll. Carroll and Olivia Newton-John appeared on The Go!! Show as singers. After "The Go!! Show" ended, The Strangers became the resident group on HSV-7's Sunnyside Up program. In all, the band appeared on television at least once a week for nine years straight.
During the mid-1960s, the band changed labels from W&G Records to Go Records. After the demise of the Go!! Show and its associated record label, they moved to Philips Records, and finally to Fable Records in 1970.
In February 1967 Terry Walker (ex Glen Ingram & The Hi-Five) replaced Fred Weiland, who left to join The Mixtures. During 1969, The Strangers' cover of "Melanie Makes Me Smile" made No. 16 in Sydney, No. 9 in Melbourne and No. 7 in Brisbane. Later singles included "Mr. President" (Trevor 'Dozy' Davies, John 'Beaky' Dymond, Ian 'Tich' Amey) in 1970, and "Sweet Water" (Fletcher/Flett), a cover of a song by obscure British band Brass Monkey, in 1971.
The group effectively broke up in mid 1970, with Farrar moving to the UK and joining Shadows members Hank Marvin and Bruce Welch in Marvin, Welch & Farrar, and then the re-formed Shadows. Later that year Robinson and Thompson reformed The Strangers (sometimes billed as The New Strangers) with guitarists John Cosgrove (ex Fendermen) and Bill Pyman. Cosgrove left in early 1973 and was replaced by Jim Sifonious (ex Dove), before the band finally broke up in 1975.
Throughout the group's 14 years, The Strangers provided backing for many local and overseas acts. These included: Johnny Farnham, Russell Morris, Johnny Young, Neil Sedaka, Johnny O'Keefe, The Seekers, Merv Benton, Ted Mulry, Lynne Randell, Ross D. Wyllie, Yvonne Barrett, Grantley Dee, Pat Carroll, Little Gulliver, Barry Crocker, Buddy England, Ronnie Burns, Town Criers, Masters Apprentices, Axiom, Hans Poulsen and Lionel Rose.
The Strangers set an exceptional standard for live sound, using the best and 'cleanest' equipment they could procure: German Dynacord microphones and public address systems, multiple guitar effects units, an exponential horn for the bass guitar, and carefully selected and matching guitars (e.g. Rickenbacker 6 and 12 string, and Maton El Toro) and amplifiers.
Farrar later moved to the USA, and has written and produced a number of hits for Olivia Newton-John, including "Hopelessly Devoted to You", "Have You Never Been Mellow" and "Magic".
Rhythm guitarist Fred Wieland died in 2018.
3) The Strangers was a Nigerian 1970s Afrobeat band from Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. They were founded by organist Bob Miga. Lead vocals Ani Hoffner.
EYES
The Strangers Lyrics
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Who do you trust
Who do you believe in
What are your fears
Are they in the way of your achievements
How do you want the world to see you
How do you perceive it
And do you only lend a helping hand for your convenience
The only treatment for me was intravenous
That's fucked up
I have a disease that digs at my weakness
That makes me lie, cheat, steal, in that sequence
But I found my way home
I had to navigate the loopholes inside the game
I hate to say those streets are paved in fear, guilt and shame
But I was sculpted by the hands of a dying breed
My desired needs keep me wired at a higher speed
I'm surrounded by good people with bad stories
Fell in love, that taught me
She's a bad bitch and a bad person who's bad for me
When she was down I picked her up
When I was down she wished me luck
And she turned her back on the only one, at the time
Who'd even give a fuck
Now, forgive and forget
I'm not the one who would live in regret
I sit and reflect on our past relations
So congratulations
Your soul is vast and vacant
I gave my all and you broke down my walls
For your own selfish entertainment and validation
On the outside you're lovely
But inside's so ugly
And the fact that I once thought you were a good person
Now that disgusts me
If I grow through what I go through and do what I'm supposed to
Then I can hope to help somebody else grow too
If I don't use I won't lose
No more abuse
Never again will I ever feel used
By somebody who's as selfish as you
And always makes up an excuse
Y'all couldn't walk in my shoes
I choose to let y'all spark up my fuse
I assume y'all like the fumes
When I explode and it might be soon
Lie under the moon
Talk to the universe about what I need to remove
Talk about what I can do to improve
What can I do to influence the youth
I traveled all day and came a long way and do it daily
One day at a time
You only change when you change your mind
Change your thoughts and one day you'll shine
I chose to see through sober eyes
They'll socialize with you based on sober time
She told me that I'm on my own
And won't help who helped her sober up
So I'm slowly climbing back up the ladder
To practice attacking what actually matters
An addict that has a knack for disaster
And passion for rap that I happen to master
I will not do what you please with your conspicuous beliefs
Been going through it for weeks, months even, I'm losing sleep
So I'm wide awake and I ask the man if I'm sinning
Cause people like me will lose so much
That we don't know when we're winning, I'm gone
The lyrics to The Strangers' song "Eyes" delve into themes of trust, fear, addiction, and self-improvement. The singer poses thought-provoking questions to the listener, asking them who they trust and believe in, what their fears are, and how they want the world to perceive them. The singer reveals their own struggles with addiction and the negative impact it has had on their relationships, including a toxic romantic relationship. Despite their struggles, the singer remains determined to improve themselves and help others by sharing their experiences.
The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the singer's inner turmoil and the challenges they face on a daily basis. The use of first-person point of view and personal anecdotes make the lyrics feel authentic and relatable. The imagery of navigating "loopholes inside the game" and streets "paved in fear, guilt, and shame" emphasizes the difficulty of the singer's journey. However, the message of hope and resilience is clear in lines like "If I grow through what I go through and do what I'm supposed to / Then I can hope to help somebody else grow too."
Overall, "Eyes" is a deep and introspective song that encourages listeners to confront their own fears and strive for self-improvement.
Line by Line Meaning
Just close your eyes
Take a moment and stop to think
Who do you trust
Think about who you can rely on
Who do you believe in
Think about who inspires you
What are your fears
Identify the things that scare you
Are they in the way of your achievements
Think about whether your fears are holding you back
How do you want the world to see you
Consider how you want to be perceived by others
How do you perceive it
Think about your view of the world
And do you only lend a helping hand for your convenience
Consider whether you only help others when it benefits you
I had to learn I'm as sick as my secrets
Realize that keeping secrets is harmful to one's mental health
The only treatment for me was intravenous
In order to overcome my issues, I needed to seek intense treatment
That's fucked up
Acknowledge the difficulty and pain of the situation
I have a disease that digs at my weakness
Acknowledge that my addiction is exploiting my vulnerabilities
That makes me lie, cheat, steal, in that sequence
Acknowledge the negative behaviors that result from addiction
But I found my way home
I was able to overcome my addiction and find my place in life
I had to navigate the loopholes inside the game
In order to overcome my addiction, I had to learn how to navigate the temptations and challenges of life
I hate to say those streets are paved in fear, guilt and shame
Acknowledge that addiction is a challenging and shameful experience
But I was sculpted by the hands of a dying breed
I was shaped by a generation that faced similar challenges
My desired needs keep me wired at a higher speed
My ambitions drive me forward and keep me motivated
I'm surrounded by good people with bad stories
My community is full of people who have faced challenges and struggles
Fell in love, that taught me
My experiences with love and relationships have been influential in my growth
She's a bad bitch and a bad person who's bad for me
Recognize that someone who may seem attractive or desirable may not be a positive influence or healthy for me
When she was down I picked her up
Acknowledge that I was there to offer support to someone who was struggling
When I was down she wished me luck
Acknowledge that when I was struggling, the person I cared about was not there to support me
And she turned her back on the only one, at the time
Acknowledge that when I needed someone the most, they were not there for me
Who'd even give a fuck
Acknowledge that I felt alone and neglected in my struggling period
Now, forgive and forget
I have chosen to move on from this experience and forgive those who hurt me
I'm not the one who would live in regret
I refuse to live in a state of regret and negativity
I sit and reflect on our past relations
I take time to think about the relationships and experiences that have impacted me
So congratulations
Sarcastically congratulate someone on their lack of empathy
Your soul is vast and vacant
Describe the emptiness and lack of depth in someone's character
I gave my all and you broke down my walls
Acknowledge that I opened up to someone and was hurt in the process
For your own selfish entertainment and validation
Acknowledge that the other person used my vulnerability for their own benefit
On the outside you're lovely
Acknowledge that the person may appear positive and desirable to others
But inside's so ugly
Acknowledge that the person's true character is negative and deceptive
And the fact that I once thought you were a good person
Acknowledge that I was once deceived by the person's facade
Now that disgusts me
Express my disgust and disappointment in the person
If I grow through what I go through and do what I'm supposed to
Acknowledge that I can learn and grow from my challenges if I make the right choices
Then I can hope to help somebody else grow too
I can use my experiences to help others grow and overcome their challenges
If I don't use I won't lose
Acknowledge that avoiding substance use is the best way to avoid negative consequences
No more abuse
End the cycle of abuse and negativity in my life
Never again will I ever feel used
Express my determination to never allow myself to be exploited or used again
By somebody who's as selfish as you
Call out the person who hurt me as selfish and exploitative
And always makes up an excuse
Acknowledge that the person always makes excuses for their negative behavior
Y'all couldn't walk in my shoes
Express that others cannot fully understand or relate to my experiences and struggles
I choose to let y'all spark up my fuse
I am willing to allow others to challenge me and help me grow
I assume y'all like the fumes
Sarcastically suggest that others enjoy the drama and conflict in my life
When I explode and it might be soon
Acknowledge that I may soon experience an emotional outburst or breakdown
Lie under the moon
Take a moment to relax and meditate
Talk to the universe about what I need to remove
Seek guidance and clarity from the world around me
Talk about what I can do to improve
Reflect on the things I can do to better myself and my situation
What can I do to influence the youth
Consider how I can use my experiences to positively influence younger generations
I traveled all day and came a long way and do it daily
Acknowledge the progress I have made and the effort I put in every day to improve
One day at a time
Take each day as it comes, and focus on small steps towards improvement
You only change when you change your mind
Acknowledge that true change must start with a change in mindset
Change your thoughts and one day you'll shine
Believe that by changing my thoughts and attitude, I can achieve success and happiness
I chose to see through sober eyes
Make a deliberate choice to view the world through a clear and sober perspective
They'll socialize with you based on sober time
Acknowledge that others' willingness to engage with me may be influenced by my sobriety
She told me that I'm on my own
Acknowledge that someone important to me is not there to support me
And won't help who helped her sober up
Acknowledge that someone who I supported during their sobriety will not reciprocate that support
So I'm slowly climbing back up the ladder
Express my determination to overcome my challenges and improve my situation
To practice attacking what actually matters
Focus on what is truly important in my life and put forth effort towards those things
An addict that has a knack for disaster
Acknowledge that my addiction has led me towards negative situations and consequences
And passion for rap that I happen to master
Find joy and talent in my craft of music
I will not do what you please with your conspicuous beliefs
Acknowledge that I will not conform to others' expectations or beliefs
Been going through it for weeks, months even, I'm losing sleep
Express the ongoing struggle and stress caused by my situation
So I'm wide awake and I ask the man if I'm sinning
Reflect on my actions and seek guidance and clarity
Cause people like me will lose so much
Acknowledge that my situation and struggles have cost me greatly
That we don't know when we're winning, I'm gone
Express a feeling of resignation or giving up, despite uncertain victories or future successes
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Anthony Mason, Anthonyq Mason
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@lyallpivo9835
I vaguely remember, as a very young lad, lying on my father's lap,opposite me, my little brother doing the same, listening to Roger in the late hours of the night. I remember the lucid tranquility his voice alongside his music offered.
Tonight I listen to his music once more. Twenty years later and the feelings bubble up unharmed and unchanged, I'm still that young lad on that late South African evening.
Thank you Roger.
I hope young lads around the world continue to listen to your music, maybe, while lying on their pops lap.
I love you Dad.
@kuchbhi6813
Lyrics
In truck stops and hamburger joints
In Cadillac limousines
In the company of has-beens
And bent-backs
And sleeping forms on pavement steps
In libraries and railway stations
In books and banks
In the pages of history
In suicidal cavalry attacks
I recognise...
Myself in every stranger's eyes
And in wheelchairs by monuments
Under tube trains and commuter accidents
In council care and county courts
At Easter fairs and sea-side resorts
In drawing rooms and city morgues
In award winning photographs
Of life rafts on the China seas
In transit camps, under arc lamps
On unloading ramps
In faces blurred by rubber stamps
I recognise...
Myself in every stranger's eyes
And now, from where I stand
Upon this hill
I plundered from the pool
I look around
I search the skies
I shade my eyes
So nearly blind
And I see signs of half remembered days
I hear bells that chime in strange familiar ways
I recognise...
The hope you kindle in your eyes
It's oh so easy now
As we lie here in the dark
Nothing interferes, it's obvious
How to beat the tears
That threaten to snuff out
The spark of our love
@josecampos9180
My Love Goes Out To Everyone Who Has Been Touched By Roger Waters Music!!! Thank You For The Music!!!
@nighthawk935
Soo me
@Wierka6
It's me :)
@lepxis1
Live long and prosper my dear friend
@maragaretkapusnick5954
💓 Roger Waters You touch our Hearts!! You are Forever Pink Floyd and Sid 💓 Your Dad Would Be Very Proud of you. God Bless 😍
@MBROUKS
Thank you very much
@lyallpivo9835
I vaguely remember, as a very young lad, lying on my father's lap,opposite me, my little brother doing the same, listening to Roger in the late hours of the night. I remember the lucid tranquility his voice alongside his music offered.
Tonight I listen to his music once more. Twenty years later and the feelings bubble up unharmed and unchanged, I'm still that young lad on that late South African evening.
Thank you Roger.
I hope young lads around the world continue to listen to your music, maybe, while lying on their pops lap.
I love you Dad.
@kevinlancewicz4030
How beautiful... ❤😢
@S0LYD2
tell me you didn't wait 20 years to listen to this again.
@justinnel1996
Lucid tranquility indeed FRIEND 🤘🍺. To write with this kind of honesty takes guts 👊