Strangers
Wave & Rome Lyrics
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All of my actions are golden pulsions
Folded in a multi-mirroring piece
Put out of whack by blurry reflections
Rolled up in barbed wire
Dressed up in cutting lace
For a whip flick I'm on my knees
I had to lose my mind
For a whim plea I got a lick
I kept mum in old time
Licking my scars not to heal
Kicking the heart not to kill
The gown I watch you climb
That icky plight suppurate
From the dagger that once stab me
I had to lose my mind
To feel my soul
I use to yearn
Society spurn
I had to lose my mind
To feel my soul again
Don't catch the stranger eye
Don't break your inner latch
I am the sinner you crucify
I am the kiss you snatch
I am your biggest fright
The slipknot around your neck
The blaze burning your flesh
I use to yearn
Society spurn
I had to lose my mind
To feel my soul
The opening lines of Wave & Rome's song "Strangers" suggest that the singer is unwilling to hear anything from the person they are addressing, except for what is genuine and heartfelt. The second line shows that the person they are addressing has left their world to fall apart. The singer then goes on to say that they will see this person on the other side, possibly alluding to a meeting in the afterlife.
The chorus hits on the themes of longing and possessiveness that are present throughout the song. The singer suggests that the person they are addressing can solve the riddle of their heart and they belong to each other - "You are all mine".
The second verse describes a moment where the silence between the singer and the person they are addressing is broken. They are breaking the rules again in some way, and the singer hints at their mutual desire to get away from something that is causing them both pain. The line "We both have different complaints" suggests that they are both seeking solace in one another, despite their differences.
The bridge of the song shows the singer's desperation and the emotional turmoil they are experiencing. They cannot ignore the call to be with this person, despite the pain and tears that come with it. The final repetition of the chorus reminds us that the relationship will never be the same again and the person they are addressing will never change who the singer is.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, I don’t wanna hear a word
I only want to hear what comes from your genuine feelings
Unless it’s from your heart
If it's not coming from your true self, I don't want to hear it
You left my world fall apart
Your absence caused me to fall apart
I’ll see you on the other side...
I hope to reunite with you in the future
You can solve the riddle of my heart
Only you have the key to unlock the mysteries of my heart
You can run from my life
You have the choice to leave my life if you desire
Hold my hand tonight
Please stay with me tonight and give me comfort
You are all mine...
I feel a strong sense of possession and ownership over you
Our silence is broken
We are no longer silent towards each other
Breaking the rules again
We're defying social norms and taking risks to be together
I’ll let you get away
I'm willing to let you go if that's what you need
We both have different complaints
We both have things we're unhappy about in our relationship
I think you will notice
I believe you will soon realize something important
Pain in my stomach
I'm feeling an intense emotional pain
We used to stand so tall
We used to be strong and confident in our relationship
I can’t ignore this call...
I have a strong feeling that I can't ignore
You can’t even imagine
You have no idea how much I think about you
How much time I spent thinking about you
I think about you a lot, more than you can imagine
Without a warning, I ran across the hills
I acted impulsively, without any prior warning or planning
Tears running down my face...
I'm crying because of how strong my emotions are
We’ll never be the same again
Our relationship has changed and will never return to the way it was
You’ll never change the way I am...
I won't let you change who I am as a person
We’ll never be the same again
Our relationship has changed and will never return to the way it was
You’ll never change the way I am...
I won't let you change who I am as a person
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Thomas Brunbrouck
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@maryj7423
amazing song, just enchanting! what a talented artist, I'm happy I found it!
@giovanagazzana9172
can someone explain to me why such an amazing song like this gets ONLY 57 likes and 3800 views????? omg it is so amazing im completely in love
@jacobgovoni6324
This music is what gets me through a day
@michelthambyrajah2759
Music sounds like Beasts of the Southern Wild score.
@tomthomas7920
Brilliant one
@josuegonz3672
This song is so fucking perfect!
I crying AF.
@-Hybrideyes
I love this song omg, are there instrumentals??