Perfect Strangers
Timothy B. Schmit Lyrics

A baby's born in New York
A child is born in New York city, representing one of the many different lives starting in the world.

While another's being born somewhere far away
At the same time, somebody in another location is also being born, emphasizing the vastness and diversity of humanity.

They will learn to crawl after they walk
Both babies will start off small before growing up and experiencing life's challenges in their own unique ways.

The collision course that forces them together one day
Despite their differences in origin and circumstances, they have a predetermined future of coming together at some point in their lives.

They started out as perfect strangers
Once again highlighting the fact that the two individuals began their lives not knowing each other, with no concept of how intertwined their lives would become.

Two people - separate dreams
Each person has their own goals and aspirations that they work towards, indicating that they are not reliant on anyone else for their own success.

One twist of fate spells danger
The idea that something out of their control could change their lives forever, bringing with it both the potential for great benefit or extreme harm.

Who could know - who could see
The uncertainty of the future is beyond anyone's ability to predict, marking the volatility of life's circumstances.

They were crazy lovers burning up
Describing the intensity of the romantic relationship between the two, with passionate feelings running high and uncontrollable.

With a fire in their eyes that could not be tamed
The couple's unquenchable desire for each other, illustrating how strong their connection was, and how they were unable to ignore it.

You could see their spirits in the night
Their presence had an emotional and spiritual impact on their environment, which was noticeable and distinct.

Feel the tension in the air - such a treacherous game
Despite their undeniable love for each other, there is a sense of danger and unpredictability in their dynamic, hinting at the fragility of their relationship.

She left it all behind her
A statement regarding the woman's past, indicating that she has moved on from something fundamental in her life.

He found her in between
Suggesting that the man may have become involved with the woman during a time of transition, as she was attempting to redefine who she was.

Some other love and broken dreams
Referring to the difficult times in their lives that shaped them into who they are now, including past romantic relationships that didn't end well.

Reach for the sky don't wait for later
Urging the listener to take control of their life and reach for their goals, without the wait or hesitation that could hinder their progress.

"It's do or die"; I heard them say
A dramatic statement that captures the gravity of making quick decisions on important matters, suggesting that if action is not taken, things could go badly.

Let's take a chance don't let love fade away
In the context of their relationship, this is an insistence that they make the most of their connection and not let it fall apart or fade with time.

Fade away
A repetition of the idea that their love could potentially fade away, highlighting their fear of losing each other and their attempts to prevent that from happening.

They started out as perfect strangers
The distinction here is that even though they are so close to each other now, they still had separate lives before they met each other, and nothing was guaranteed.