Strangers
black and white visions Lyrics
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Tell me why you asked my name
Tell me how you've come to be
In this place
Tell the story how you want to
Make up all the details
Tell me what feels good
You're no stranger
You’re no stranger
To me
Take me for another body
Come out of the wilderness
Maybe just a window
You could've passed
Take me through your barricades
Push me through your city walls
Take me, I can be
Whoever you want
You're no stranger
You're no stranger
To me
No stranger
You’re no stranger
To me
Nothing here is set in stone
Nothing here is set in stone
Nothing here is set in stone
You don't even know
Where I come from
Could I be someone
That you can trust?
Nothing here is set in stone
You don't even know
Where I come from
Could I be someone
That you can trust?
No stranger (no no no)
No stranger
To me (no no no)
Don’t even know
Don't even know
Don't even know
Don't even know
Don't even know
The song "Strangers" by Black and White Visions is a hauntingly beautiful and mysterious track. The lyrics are intense and complex. It starts by asking questions about how the singer is perceived by someone else. The lines "Tell me where you thought you saw me / Tell me why you asked my name / Tell me how you've come to be / In this place" suggest that the singer is trying to understand why someone is intrigued by them. The following verse tells the person to make up all the details and tell the singer what feels good as they don't care. This could be interpreted as the singer not really caring about the person's motives but still wanting to be with them.
The chorus of the song is where the title comes from, “You’re no stranger to me”. The person is not a stranger, but they are also not fully understood by the singer. The next verse goes on to say "Take me for another body / Come out of the wilderness / Maybe just a window / You could've passed / Take me through your barricades / Push me through your city walls / Take me, I can be / Whoever you want". The singer is willing to be whoever the other person wants them to be just to be near them. It is as if they are lost and the other person is a beacon of light in the darkness.
The bridge of the song states "Nothing here is set in stone / You don't even know / Where I come from / Could I be someone / That you can trust?". The uncertainty and vulnerability can be felt in these words. The singer is willing to trust the other person but also hesitant due to the unknown. The song repeats the chorus, reminding the listener that although there is still uncertainty, this person is not a stranger.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me where you thought you saw me
Please describe the location where you believed you encountered me
Tell me why you asked my name
Explain the reasoning behind your inquiry about my identity
Tell me how you've come to be in this place
Detail the series of events that led to your arrival at this location
Tell the story how you want to, Make up all the details, Tell me what feels good, I don't care
Feel free to fabricate the narrative according to your preferences and tell me what satisfies you, as I am not concerned with the accuracy of the story
You're no stranger, You’re no stranger, To me
I am familiar with and recognize you, you are not an unknown person to me
Take me for another body, Come out of the wilderness, Maybe just a window, You could've passed
You may perceive me as just another individual, emerging from obscurity or possibly even a fleeting figure you saw but did not interact with
Take me through your barricades, Push me through your city walls, Take me, I can be, Whoever you want
Allow me to access the defenses you have constructed around yourself, break down the barriers that protect you, and I can adapt to any identity or personality that is preferred
Nothing here is set in stone, You don't even know, Where I come from, Could I be someone, That you can trust?
There are no predetermined rules or expectations in this situation, you lack knowledge of my background, and it is uncertain if I am reliable or trustworthy
No stranger (no no no), No stranger, To me (no no no)
I repeat that I am not unfamiliar with you
Don’t even know, Don't even know, Don't even know, Don't even know, Don't even know
Further emphasizing the lack of information or understanding in this interaction
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@StephenPaulTaylor
this song is in my 'great songs i love' playlist
@goodstrangers3177
That's so cool! 🤩
@drmindflip
Nice one lads! Loving the hypnotic visuals too
@hottejackson
a little bit of Ultravox and a little bit of Sisters of Mercy.... LOVE THAT SOUND.... <3
@williamhassett477
Excellent. Any more material??
@goodstrangers3177
Thanks William, you can find another live song called "Let the Youth Dance" on our Facebook page. We will release another song in September.
https://www.facebook.com/goodstrangers/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel
@goodstrangers3177
Hi William, you can find a new song on our channel now!