Strangers
Yoko Kanno Lyrics

The lyrics to Yoko Kanno's song, "Strangers", seem to evoke a sense of searching and discovery, perhaps of oneself or of something greater. The opening lines, "We've found a kind of paradise in a flowers bloom," suggest that the singer has come across something beautiful and idyllic, almost as if stumbling upon a hidden treasure. This paradise is further reinforced by the line "Isle of Gold in flowers' bloom," which implies a sense of abundance and richness in the environment.

As the song progresses, the sense of searching intensifies. The singer has "seen the end of a mystic land" and "heard a kind of paradise beyond the desert's dunes." These lines suggest a sense of exploration and discovery, as if the singer is venturing into uncharted territory in search of something new and exciting. However, the lines "we've walked the earth in solitude, so cold we need the warmth of sun" imply that this search is not without its challenges, and that perhaps the singer feels isolated or disconnected from the world around them.

Despite these challenges, however, the singer seems to find a sense of solace in the connections they make with others. The lines "we've shared the thoughts that two could share, we feel the truth, magic that we send" and "we've lived the life that we could live, we see the truth, magic that begins" suggest that the singer has found some kind of connection or bond with others, and that this connection has brought them a sense of understanding or meaning in their search.

In the end, however, there is a sense of uncertainty and longing. The repeated lines "so when will it end? so when, when will we meet, my friend?" suggest that the search is ongoing, and that perhaps despite the singer's connections with others, there is still a sense of loneliness or incompleteness.

Overall, "Strangers" is a song that seems to explore themes of discovery, exploration, and connection, while also acknowledging the challenges and uncertainties that come with such pursuits.