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Strange
Wet Wet Wet Lyrics
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Of everything I've seen before, well, um
Somewhere in my life
Been paying the price
But that ain't enough anymore, well
Don't get me wrong now baby
Don't get me wrong baby
Things that happen to me
I don't know if I'm coming or going, baby, well
Strange, strange, strange
Things you keep on doing
Something's getting outta control
Can't help myself
To everything I'm looking for
No, no, no
Sometimes I can't explain
Why I go insane
It just isn't fun anymore, well
Don't get me wrong now baby
Don't get me wrong baby
Strange, strange, strange
Things that happen to me
I don't know if I'm coming or going, baby, well
Strange, strange, strange
Things you keep on doing
Something's getting outta control
Outta control
Yeah
Shame on you
Don't get me wrong now baby
Don't get me wrong baby
Strange, strange, strange
Things that happen to me
I don't know if I'm coming or going, baby, well
Strange, strange, strange
Things you keep on doing (keep on doing)
Something's getting outta control
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, well
Strange, strange, strange
Things that happen to me
I don't know if I'm coming or going, baby, well
Strange, strange, strange
Things you keep on doing (keep on doing)
Something's getting outta
Something's getting outta
Something's getting outta control
Outta control
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Strange, strange, strange
Things you keep on doing
Strange, strange, strange
Things that happen to me
Strange, strange, strange
Things you keep on doing
Strange, strange, strange
Things that happen to me
To me, to me
Yes I will
Yes I will
No, whoa
The lyrics to Wet Wet Wet's song "Strange" seem to be describing the feeling of being overwhelmed and out of control in one's life. The singer is trying to make sense of everything they have experienced before, but something is different now - they are paying a price that is no longer enough. The repetition of the word "strange" throughout the song emphasizes this feeling of confusion and disorientation. The singer doesn't know if they are coming or going, and things are getting out of control. Despite this, the singer seems to be trying to maintain a positive attitude by urging someone not to get them wrong.
The song could be interpreted in a number of different ways depending on the listener's personal experience, but some possible themes include the feeling of being trapped in a negative cycle, the difficulty of navigating life's challenges, and the struggle to maintain a sense of self in the face of chaos. The repetition of the phrase "something's getting outta control" throughout the song creates a sense of building tension and urgency, culminating in the final line, "no whoa", which could be seen as a cry of desperation or a final surrender to the chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
Start making sense
I need to make sense of everything that has happened to me
Of everything I've seen before, well, um
I need to find meaning in everything I have witnessed in the past
Somewhere in my life
There are events in my life that I can't quite pinpoint
Been paying the price
I have suffered consequences for my actions
But that ain't enough anymore, well
I can no longer accept the consequences I am facing
Don't get me wrong now baby
I don't mean to be misunderstood
Strange, strange, strange
I am experiencing unusual things
Things that happen to me
These unusual events are happening to me personally
I don't know if I'm coming or going, baby, well
I am feeling disoriented and confused
Things you keep on doing
You are doing things that are adding to my confusion and disorientation
Something's getting outta control
I am losing control of the situation
Can't help myself
I am powerless to stop what is happening
To everything I'm looking for
I am searching for answers and solutions
Sometimes I can't explain
There are times when I cannot provide an explanation
Why I go insane
I sometimes feel like I am losing my mind
It just isn't fun anymore, well
I am no longer finding the situation enjoyable
Outta control
The situation has spiraled out of control
Yeah
An expression of acknowledgement or agreement
Shame on you
You bear responsibility for your actions
Things you keep on doing (keep on doing)
Your persistent behavior continues to be a source of distress
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, well
An expression of agreement or affirmation
To me, to me
These unusual events are happening specifically to me
Yes I will
I will take control of the situation
No, whoa
An expression of disagreement or concern
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTOINE SICOTTE, JAMES RENALD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Patrick Stocks
Start making sense
Of everything I’ve seen before, well, um 😐
Somewhere in my life
Been paying the price
But that ain’t enough anymore, well
Don’t get me wrong now baby 👶
Don’t get me wrong baby 👶
Strange, strange, strange
Things that happen to me
I don’t know 🤷♀️ if I’m coming or going, baby 👶 well
Strange, strange, strange
Things you keep on doing
Somethings getting outta control
Can’t help myself
To everything I’m looking for
No, no, no
Sometimes I can’t explain
Why I go insane
It just isn’t fun anymore, well
Don’t get me wrong now baby 👶
Don’t get me wrong baby 🍼
Strange, strange, strange
Things that happen to me
I don’t know 🤷♀️ if I’m coming or going, baby 👶 well
Strange, strange, strange
Things you keep on doing
Somethings getting outta control
Outta control
Yeah
Shame on you
Don’t get me wrong now baby 🍼
Don’t get me wrong baby 🍼
Strange, strange, strange
Things that happen to me
I don’t know 🤷♀️ if I’m coming or going, baby 🍼 well
Strange, strange, strange
Things you keep on doing (keep on doing)
Somethings getting outta control
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, well
Strange, strange, strange
Things that happen to me
I don’t know 🤷♂️ if I’m coming or going, baby 👶 well
Strange, strange, strange
Things you keep on doing (keep on doing)
Somethings getting outta
Somethings getting outta
Somethings getting outta control
Outta control
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Strange, strange, strange
Things you keep on doing
Strange, strange, strange
Things that happen to me
Strange, strange, strange
Things you keep on doing
Strange, strange, strange
Things that happen to me
To me, to me
Yes I will
Yes I will
No, whoa 😨
Jeniestra
It must have been more than 20 years since I last saw this video. This is one of my fave songs from Wet Wet Wet. It brings back good memories from 1997.
Rohan Iyer
Indeed ! Best decade of my life !!
Jeniestra
@Rohan Iyer it was great.
Panda
Pp
mikey p
Really why soooooo long, Music Video being on 90's music channels on Freeview/SKY, TOTP2 repeats, TV documentaries, etc..... over the years!
I know you posted this 2 years ago-but still lol
Whereabouts you from?
Jeniestra
@mikey p the 20 years ago I wrote about was the year 2001. 2001 was way after 1997, of course this video was on MTV when the song was released. But I'm not from the UK anyway, I'm from South America.
Rich L
Love this. One of their underrated songs.
pettshill181
Love this song and the video. Thank you for bringing it back.
jamie foyers
You take a look at the craziness of 2023 world and you look back at this from 1990's and it's pretty much bang on...the Wets and the video director must've had a crystal ball on this collaboration...good track though.
lamultidani
love this one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!