Stranger In Paradise
Tony Paglia Lyrics
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Exchanging glances
Wandering the night,
What were the chances
We'd be sharing love
Before the night was through
Something in your eyes
Something in your smile
Was so exciting
Something in my heart
Told me I must have you
Strangers in the night
Two lonely people
We were strangers in the night
Up to the moment
When we said our first hello
Little did we know
Love was just a glance away
A warm embracing dance away
And ever since that night
We've been together
Lovers at first sight
In love forever
It turned out so right
Strangers in the night
Two lonely people
We were strangers in the night
Up to the moment
When we said our first hello
Little did we know
Love was just a glance away
A warm embracing dance away
For strangers in the night.
The lyrics of Tony Paglia’s song Strangers in the Night describe the chance meeting of two strangers who fall in love in the course of a single night. It recounts the first encounter, when they exchange glances and feel an inexplicable attraction. The lyrics highlight the importance of nonverbal communication, as there's something in the eyes and smile that conveys a sense of invitation and excitement, prompting the singer's heart to know he must have this stranger. From that moment, they become inseparable, sharing a warm embrace and dancing the night away, and they realize that love was just a glance away.
The song is a classic ballad of romance and seduction, with a tinkling piano arrangement, lush orchestration, and Frank Sinatra’s seductive crooning. It was originally released in 1966 and became a huge international hit, reaching number one in both America and the UK charts. The song went on to win Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Best Male Vocal Performance. Strangers in the Night has since become a timeless classic, covered by numerous artists, including Barry Manilow, Petula Clark, and Julio Iglesias.
Line by Line Meaning
Strangers in the night,
Two unknown people, passing each other at night,
Exchanging glances
Making eye contact, acknowledging each other’s presence in that moment
Wandering the night,
Roaming aimlessly under the cover of darkness
What were the chances
What was the likelihood of meeting someone so unexpectedly
We'd be sharing love
The hope and possibility of finding love in that chance encounter
Before the night was through
Before the darkness fades and morning arrives
Something in your eyes
You had a certain look, an expression that I found interesting
Was so inviting
It conveyed warmth and made me feel welcome
Something in your smile
Your smile was captivating, it captured my attention
Was so exciting
It filled me with thrill and anticipation
Something in my heart
I felt a connection, a spark within me
Told me I must have you
It was a sudden realization that I wanted to pursue you
Two lonely people
We were both searching for companionship
Up to the moment
Until that point in time
When we said our first hello
When we exchanged words and introduced ourselves
Little did we know
We had no idea what was about to happen
Love was just a glance away
Finding love could happen in a single, chance glance
A warm embracing dance away
A romantic encounter could happen so suddenly, like a dance embraced by warmth
And ever since that night
From that moment onwards
We've been together
We have been sharing each other's company
Lovers at first sight
We fell in love immediately
In love forever
Our love will last forever
It turned out so right
Our unexpected encounter led us to love and happiness
For strangers in the night.
For two unknown people who met in the darkness
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bert Kaempfert, Charles Singleton, Eddie Snyder
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