Stranger
Trevor Something Lyrics


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We used to be good friends
And I cant forget it
We had our ups and downs
But I don't regret it
I never meant to hurt
You and your feelings
And now its been too long
Time is the best healing

And you act like you don't even know me
And Im not sure you know where you're going
And I hope you don't hold any anger
But now its just like you're a stranger

I saw you at the bar
You were all by yourself
I avoided eye contact
Cause I was with someone else
You still look beautiful
I hope that you know this
And I walked right by you
I know that you noticed

And you act like you don't even know me
And Im not sure you know where you're going
And I hope you don't hold any anger
But now its just like you're a stranger

And you act like you don't even know me
And Im not sure you know where you're going
And I hope you don't hold any anger
But now its just like you're a stranger

And you act like you don't even know me
And Im not sure you know where you're going




And I hope you don't hold any anger
But now its just like you're a stranger

Overall Meaning

In Trevor Something's "Stranger," the lyrics suggest a complicated relationship between two people who used to be good friends, but have since grown apart. The song's narrator expresses regret for any hurt he may have caused his former friend and hopes that time can heal their wounds. Despite this, when they cross paths again, the friend seems to act like she doesn't know the singer, which prompts feelings of confusion and sadness.


The first stanza sets the stage for the song's message - that time can change the dynamics of a relationship. The singer acknowledges that he and his friend had their fair share of ups and downs, but he doesn't regret their time together. However, he is aware that he may have hurt his friend in the past, and he hopes that she can forgive him.


In the chorus, the singer expresses confusion over his friend's actions. She acts like she doesn't know him, and he's not sure where she's going in life. He hopes that there's no anger between them, but it feels like she's now a stranger to him.


The second verse takes place when the singer sees his former friend at a bar. He's with someone else, so he avoids eye contact, but he still notices how beautiful she looks. When he walks right by her, he knows that she's aware of his presence, but she still acts like she doesn't know him.


The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the singer's disappointment and feelings of disconnectedness from his former friend. Despite the fact that they used to be close, it's as if they're complete strangers now.



Line by Line Meaning

We used to be good friends
We were once close friends


And I cant forget it
And I still remember it


We had our ups and downs
We had good and bad times


But I don't regret it
But I don't feel bad about it


I never meant to hurt
I never intended to cause pain


You and your feelings
You and your emotions


And now its been too long
But it's been a long time now


Time is the best healing
Time is the best cure


And you act like you don't even know me
And you act like we've never met before


And Im not sure you know where you're going
And I think you're lost


And I hope you don't hold any anger
And I hope you're not angry


But now its just like you're a stranger
But now you feel like a stranger


I saw you at the bar
I saw you at the bar


You were all by yourself
You were alone


I avoided eye contact
I didn't want to make eye contact


Cause I was with someone else
Because I was with another person


You still look beautiful
You still look stunning


I hope that you know this
I hope you realize this


And I walked right by you
And I passed by you


I know that you noticed
I know that you saw me




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@lifeandThings

we used to be good friends
and i can't forget it
we had our ups and downs
but it don't regret it

i never meant to hurt
you and your feelings
and now its been too long
time is the best healing

chorus:
and you act like you don't even know me
and i'm not sure you know where your going
and i hope you don't hold any anger
now it's just like...your a stranger

i saw you at the bar
you were all by yourself
i avoided eye contact
cause i was with someone else

you still look beautiful
i hope that you know this
and i walked right by you
i know that you noticed

chorus:
and you act like you don't even know me
and i'm not sure you know where your going
and i hope you don't hold any anger
now it's just like...your a stranger

chorus:
and you act like you don't even know me
and i'm not sure you know where your going
and i hope you don't hold any anger
now it's just like...your a stranger

chorus:
and you act like you don't even know me
and i'm not sure you know where your going
and i hope you don't hold any anger
now it's just like...your a stranger

chorus:
and you act like you don't even know me
and i'm not sure you know where your going
and i hope you don't hold any anger
now it's just like...your a stranger



All comments from YouTube:

@LoneLoboX88

I cant get enough of this song, man. A chapter of my life coming to a close. Thank you!

@eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee78

Hope you're doing well

@XTRABIG

I LOVE the old school fade at the end of the song where i can still here Trevor's voice. Reminds me of old vinyl records that don't just cut off at the end . That fade is SO IMPORTANT TO THE listening experience.

@AMG-316

@XTRABIG: I absolutely 💯 agree with you! The fade at the end of a song really leaves you longing for another hit, are the exclamation point at the end of a very powerful and important song that not all songs deserve, but the ones that do, its just right! 🎶 💔

@nicolqinaya8366

REALMENTE AMO TU MUSICA, YA LLEVO 7 AÑOS, DESDE 2015 ESCUCHANDO ESTE TEMA, Y SI DE ALGO ESTOY SEGURA ES DE QUE NO DEJA DE SER MI CANCION FAVORITA HASTA LA ACTUALIDAD, UN ABRAZO Y ESPERO TUS SIGUIENTES EXITOS :3

@dkm722

Wow, this is incredible. His voice is just hypnotizing..!

@user-yx3yf3bd2b

dkm722 XXJ

@user-yx3yf3bd2b

Hogg

@bigwig7111

such a fantastic song. so many people can relate to the message of this.

@GermanEmmanuel

Make me feel nostalgic and happy at the same time, perfect melody

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