Kathryn Dawn Lang, OC (born November 2, 1961), better known under her stage… Read Full Bio ↴Kathryn Dawn Lang, OC (born November 2, 1961), better known under her stage name, k.d. lang, is a Grammy Award-winning Canadian singer and songwriter. She is regarded as one of Canada's foremost female vocalists, as well as a champion of legal equality for LGBT people.

Her singing talent has lent itself to a wide range of genres, although earlier works, such as 'Angel With a Lariat' and 'Absolute Torch and Twang' (the last of which won her a Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance) were predominantly country, with hints of jazz and salsa. Later works, including Ingénue and All You Can Eat, were more pop-ish in execution. No matter the genre, all left her talent undeniable. She has since garnered four grammys and many other awards, and was even made an officer of the Order of Canada in 1996, Canada's highest civilian honour.

Suddenly
k.d. lang Lyrics

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So peculiar
You're way too familiar
Oh and so hard to ignore
But somehow it makes sense
That this acquaintance
Keeps me coming back for more

Then suddenly

You got me
Got me thinking I might have been here
Before

My only distraction is this attraction
That I'm dying to explore
Suddenly I remember you with me

Truly you're someone
Worth waiting for

Overall Meaning

In this song, k.d. lang sings about a person who is intriguingly familiar and difficult to overlook. The singer is drawn to this individual, and although their acquaintance seems to be somewhat unusual, it somehow seems to make sense to her. The curiosity and attraction the singer feels towards this person serves as a distraction from other aspects of her life. Suddenly, however, a realization hits her that she may have met this person before, and this sparks her interest even more. The prospect of exploring this attraction and following it further is something that the singer is excited to pursue; the potential for a long-standing connection with this person is one that she is willing to wait for.

The lyrics "suddenly you got me" indicate a pivotal moment in the singer's life, where she realizes the importance of the connection she has with this person. Although it seems like it might just be another casual encounter with someone, which she may have experienced before, something about this one stands out. It appears as though the singer is eager to see this relationship develop and grow into something meaningful, particularly because she believes this person is worth waiting for.

Line by Line Meaning

So peculiar
Remarkably distinctive, unusual, and not easily understood

You're way too familiar
I've known you before, and you seem too comfortable with me

Oh and so hard to ignore
It's difficult to disregard your presence and not pay attention to you

But somehow it makes sense
There's a feeling of logic and inevitability to our connection

That this acquaintance
This newfound relationship

Keeps me coming back for more
I find myself wanting to spend more time with you

Then suddenly
All of a sudden

You got me
You won me over

Got me thinking I might have been here
I start to wonder if we've met before

Before
In a previous life, perhaps

My only distraction is this attraction
You're my sole preoccupation, and my feelings for you are consuming me