Strangers
Tia Gostelow feat. LANKS Lyrics
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We dragged our summer through the winter skies
Photograph me in my wild
A time that we romanticised
Sit awhile, watch the moon
Sink lightly into your glow
With the lights up
We were strangers wandering home
We were strangers
We were strangers
We were strangers
We were strangers wandering home
I slept in your bed last night
You took all the blankets but I don't mind
Glasses drain as we lose our minds
The parts that held us paralysed
Sit awhile, watch the moon
Sink lightly into your glow
With the lights up
Two bodies were afloat
We were strangers wandering home
We were strangers
We were strangers
We were strangers
We were strangers wandering home
We were strangers
We were strangers
Sit awhile, watch the moon
Sink lightly into your glow
With the lights up
Two bodies were afloat
We were strangers wandering home
Sit awhile, watch the moon
Sink lightly into your glow
With the lights up
Two bodies were afloat
We were strangers wandering home
We were strangers
We were strangers
We were strangers
We were strangers wandering home
The song “Strangers” by Tia Gostelow is a poetic ode to the uncertainty and thrill of new beginnings. The lyrics paint a picture of two people who barely know each other, yet manage to forge a connection over a brief period of time. In the first verse, the singer mentions that while they were passing by the sea, the sea grew old. This could be a metaphor for the passage of time, and how the two protagonists were able to enjoy each other’s company despite the fleeting nature of their relationship.
The second verse is more intimate, as the singer reveals that they slept with the other person in their bed. They mention that the other person took all the blankets, but they did not mind. The conversation flows easily, and they lose track of time as their glasses drain. The chorus speaks of the two people being strangers wandering home, highlighting the fact that they may never see each other again after this encounter.
The use of the moon as a metaphor for the passage of time and the brief interlude in which the two strangers connect is particularly noteworthy. The chorus, which is repeated with emphasis, drives home the fact that the two protagonists are wandering alone, and how they came together by chance.
Overall, the song “Strangers” by Tia Gostelow is a poignant reminder of how people can connect in the most unexpected of ways, and how even the briefest of relationships can leave a lasting impact.
Line by Line Meaning
The sea grew old while we passed by
As we traveled, time seemed to slow down and become dull
We dragged our summer through the winter skies
We held onto the good times even when everything else was dark and cold
Photograph me in my wild
Capture who I am when I'm being my true, untamed self
A time that we romanticised
Looking back, we remember a time that we remember in a more idealized, rose-colored way
Sit awhile, watch the moon
Take a moment to pause and appreciate the beauty of the night sky
Sink lightly into your glow
Bask in the radiance of the person you're with
With the lights up
In the midst of the excitement and energy of the moment
Two bodies were afloat
We lost ourselves in each other, completely weightless and free
We were strangers wandering home
Despite being with each other, we still felt a certain level of distance and unfamiliarity
I slept in your bed last night
We shared an intimate moment, but it didn't necessarily change our dynamic
You took all the blankets but I don't mind
Small inconveniences don't compare to the larger connection we share
Glasses drain as we lose our minds
As we continue to drink and enjoy each other's company, we become more carefree and impulsive
The parts that held us paralyzed
Our fears and anxieties that kept us from connecting and moving forward have disappeared
Contributed by Gianna Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@laural9977
Such a beautiful song needs more recognition 🤍
@isobel6341
This song came on today while my boyfriend and I were hugging in the kitchen, he started swaying and we had a little moment. Thank you for this song because it made the moment so special, I will remember how it felt forever.
@TiaGostelowMusic
Love this!
@donmaratea10
My favorite song ❤
@MrTonyPerkiss
2:39🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@blackpeter70
Cheers to Australia's best radio station, 4ZZZ, for introducing me to Ms. Gostelow's sonic beauty, and to Tia herself, for singing' dem gorgeous wee nuggets!
@soreyapelite-denny4429
every time i remember this song exists i have to come back and watch this and it never fails to make me cry
@cosmo71111
Maybe ready to love truely with someone right for my soul the more I open my heart since discovered your beautiful art that gives me great chills/tickles in my heart 💖🥰 grateful 🙏🌻
@cosmo71111
🥰💖💞🌏 so adorable too the song 🤗
@elinehoffmann8381
this is one of my favourite songs it makes me feel really nostalgic also how does it only have like 20k views?!