Their inspiration comes from Bob Marley, The Beatles, The Doors, Supertramp, The Police, John Lennon and Jerry Lee Lewis.
On 18 May 2012 their self-titled debut album was released, containing their earlier released single Lion In The Morning Sun and the single Salamander, charting in the Netherlands.
Stranger
Will and the People Lyrics
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I took it to the throat, foul
Flagrant with a free throw
Was halfway from home
Intermission towards casino
Got a text from Kevin telling me to denote
Going home tonight
Said he linking with amigos
Michelins a cheat code
Y'all seem close
I'm headed over
30 deep when I arrived
Chaos well enclosures
In my presence
More a prelude then I'm pressed to roll up
Sitting on the dock, a gust of wind intent to blow up
The mission, we parted ways like the wrists of Noah
Headed back to base
Before we leave a chance to pour up
Tore up
'Fore we hit the sprinter
A bag of chex was the dinner
Going dutch with all my niggas
Nutrition was out the center
Body heat produce a simmer
Trying to set it off
Glimmer gloss resting on the face of Paige
To my left, I'm feeling sauced
Hardly recognizing who around
Understand I'm feeling kinda down
Really rather drown
In my sorrows
Well-expressed through the sounds
Hardly recognizing who around
Understand I'm feeling kinda down
Really rather drown
In my sorrows
Well-expressed through the sounds
I can't allow emotion space to play Gepetto
Was pulling strings until you came like Dom Toretto
Trying to be my rock
Threatened by the role
Fast and furious we peddled
Trying to set a tone
You hit me on the phone
Wondering how I was doing
I was so alone
A message guarded by a wider smile I brand along
The facetime
What a time it was, the feelings strong
Several different songs I scribbled
With your timid qualms
At the center of the fluid psalms
Distance drew a bomb or C4
To the shit we bond
Over, clover lining thoughts of trying to remain fond
At dover street, done dove for heat
To battle what'll spawn
Within the crevasses of mind
Meddles with my charm
Always not enough
To satisfy the ones at arms
Length away
A bit possessive when I mark
A girl as good
Slight change is all I need to march
May have allowed too many showers to clog up my heart
Frontin' like my shit is straight but underneath I'm torn apart
Joan of Arc, fought to stay a hunnid
Don't you start
Trying to pull me out my discipline
You know I'm ginsu sharp
The song "Stranger" by Will and the People is a contemplative song that touches on questions about existence, mortality, and the human condition. It starts by asking how many days have passed since the singer was born and how many more remain until death. The singer then wonders if they are only capable of making people cry or if they can bring laughter to others as well.
The second verse describes a baby that shares a "simple secret" with a wise man. This "secret" is not revealed in the song, but it seems to suggest that the child has a unique perspective that is lost as they grow older and become more enmeshed in the complexities of life. The child is described as a "stranger in a strange land" which is a biblical reference from the Book of Exodus.
In the final verses, the song's focus shifts to the state of the world and the need for humanity to learn to love and respect each other. Will and the People urge listeners to stop obsessing over money and material possessions and to lay back, relax, and get back on the "human track." The song ultimately calls for greater empathy and understanding in a world that often seems bewildering and troubled.
Line by Line Meaning
How many days has it been
Asking how long they have been alive
Since I was born
Referring to their birth and how long it's been since then
How many days until I die
Wondering when their death will come
Do I know any ways
Asking if they have the ability to make people happy
That I can make you laugh
Asking if they have the ability to bring joy to others
Or do I only know how to make you cry
Wondering if they tend to cause sorrow instead of happiness
When the baby looks around him
Referring to a young and innocent life form
It's such a sight to see
Observing the innocence and beauty that surrounds a baby
He shares a simple secret
The baby is not burdened with the complexities of life and has a simple understanding of it
With the wise man
Even the wise need to be reminded of the simplicity of life
He's a stranger in a strange land
Feeling out of place in a new and unfamiliar environment
Just a stranger in a strange land
Emphasizing the alienation and lack of belonging in a foreign place
Tell me why
Asking why they feel out of place
How many miles will it take
Questioning how far they need to go to reach their destination
To see the sun
Metaphorically referring to reaching their goal, success or happiness
And how many years until it's done
Asking how long it will take to achieve their goal
Kiss my confusion away in the night
Wanting someone to help them clear their confusion and difficulties
Lay by side when the morning comes
Asking for someone to stay with them, support them, and keep them company
And the baby looks around him
Referring again to the innocence of a baby
And shares his bed of hay
Even poverty and hardship can bring comfort and hope to the innocent
With the burrow in the palace of the king
Emphasizing that even the rich and powerful can find common ground with the poor and powerless
Well, I don't exactly know
Admitting they don't have all the answers
What's going on in the world today
Expressing confusion about the state of the world
Don't know what there is to say
Being at a loss for words to explain or fix the problems of the world
About the way the people are treating
Pointing out negative and harmful behavior among people
Each other, not like brothers
Emphasizing the lack of brotherhood, care, and respect among people
Leaders take us far away from ecology
Leaders are failing to prioritize and care for the environment
With mythology and astrology
Beliefs in myths and astrology are clouding people's ability to address real problems
Has got some words to say
Wanting to share their message or opinion
About the way we live today
Commenting on the current state of living in the world
Why can't we learn to love each other
Questioning why people can't show compassion, kindness and love to each other
It's time to turn a new face
Urging for a change in how people act and treat each other
To the whole world wide human race
Calling for a change in behavior and attitude towards all people
Stop the money chase
Urging for less focus on the pursuit of wealth and money
Lay back, relax
Encouraging to unwind and let go of stress and anxiety
Get back on the human track
Urging to focus on human connections and compassion
Stop racing toward oblivion
Urging to slow down and focus on what matters before it's too late
Oh, such a sad, sad state we're in
Commenting on the negative state of the world and its problems
And that's a thing
Stating that the situation is troubling and concerning
Do you recognize the bells of truth
Urging to recognize when something is true or genuine
When you hear them ring
Asking people to be attentive and willing to listen to what is true
Won't you stop and listen
Urging to stop and take the time to hear what is true and meaningful
To the children sing
Emphasizing the pure and innocent voices of children and their wisdom
Won't you come on and sing it children
Inviting everyone to join in with the innocent voices of children and their message
Just a stranger in a strange land
Repeating the metaphor of feeling out of place and alienated in a foreign environment
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Written by: Alioune Diack
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