To give you an idea of the sound you'll hear, think of what would happen if Texas dirt, Mississippi River water, City Lights and Apple Pie all sat down in a pickin' circle at an Austin, TX backyard party. This combination creates a kind of soul that no definition is worthy to define and plants a seed of bluegrass that gives blues a place to grow from. Add a couple of country accents, a lot of truth to be told and rhythm you couldn't shake a stick at...but you'll want to...and you've got The Trishas.
Strangers
The Trishas Lyrics
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I miss the you that I once knew
There′s something going on I can't figure out
I barely recognize myself
When I look at you, I see someone else
You say nothing′s changed, but baby I got my doubts
We're just strangers to me now
We've been lovers, we′ve been old friends
Tied to each other, since I don′t know when
How come it seems like we just met
There's nothing stranger
Than being strangers
She looks like you, but twice as sad
The smallest thin can make her mad
She cries until her baby blues turn red
Sometimes when the light′s just right
It's you who kissin′ me goodnight
When the morning comes, it's her I find instead
Who are these strangers in our bed
We′ve been lovers, we've been old friends
Wedding pictures on the TV set
Tied to each other, since I don't know when
How come it seems like we just met
There′s nothing stranger
Than being strangers
We′ve been lovers, we've been old friends
Wedding pictures on the TV set
Tied to each other, since I don′t know when
How come it seems like we just met
There's nothing stranger
Than being strangers
I′d like to duce myself
To the one I used to know well
The Trishas song "Strangers" is an emotional ballad that explores the feeling of growing apart from a partner that one has been with for a long time. The lyrics express the sentiment of missing the way things used to be and the person that they once knew. There seems to be something off and they can't quite figure it out. The lyrics express the struggle of trying to hold onto something that is slipping away, as they barely recognize themselves or their partner. There is a sense of doubt and distance, as they have become strangers to one another.
The chorus repeats the line "We've been lovers, we've been old friends, Wedding pictures on the TV set, Tied to each other, since I don't know when, How come it seems like we just met, There's nothing stranger than being strangers," which emphasizes the emotional distance that has been created despite their long history together. The verses describe the ways in which their partner has changed, and they no longer feel the same connection they once did. The song ends with a longing to reintroduce themselves to the person they once knew well.
Overall, "Strangers" is a heartbreaking exploration of the complexities of long-term relationships and the ways in which people can grow apart over time.
Line by Line Meaning
I miss the me I used to be
I long for the person I used to be
I miss the you that I once knew
I miss the old you that I used to know
There's something going on I can't figure out
I feel like something's happening that I can't understand
I barely recognize myself
I barely recognize who I am anymore
When I look at you, I see someone else
When I look at you, I see a stranger
You say nothing's changed, but baby I got my doubts
You say everything's okay, but I'm not convinced
We're just strangers to me now
We're like two strangers who don't know each other anymore
We've been lovers, we've been old friends
We've been in a romantic relationship and we've been close friends
Wedding pictures on the TV set
Pictures from our wedding are displayed on the television
Tied to each other, since I don't know when
We've been together for so long that I don't even remember when it all started
How come it seems like we just met
It feels like we just met, even though we've been together for a long time
There's nothing stranger than being strangers
It's strange to feel like strangers to someone you've been close to for so long
She looks like you, but twice as sad
She resembles you, but she's even more unhappy
The smallest thin can make her mad
She gets angry over the smallest things
She cries until her baby blues turn red
She cries so much that her blue eyes turn red
Sometimes when the light's just right
At times, under the right conditions
It's you who kissing me goodnight
It feels like it's you who's kissing me goodnight
When the morning comes, it's her I find instead
When I wake up in the morning, I find her next to me instead of you
Who are these strangers in our bed
Who are these unfamiliar people in our bed?
I'd like to introduce myself to the one I used to know well
I want to reintroduce myself to the person you used to know well
Writer(s): Kelley Mickwee, Jamie Wilson, John E. Cummings
Contributed by Isaac N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.