Meaning and Lyrics of Strangers by Kenya Grace

Song Lyrics meaning of Strangers by Kenya Grace

Meaning of Strangers by Kenya Grace

“Strangers” by Kenya Grace delves into the cyclical nature of relationships and the feeling of repetition and familiarity even with different people. The lyrics paint a picture of a pattern where every new encounter seems to mirror past experiences, leading to a sense of déjà vu and inevitability.

In the first verse, we see the protagonist observing how encounters with new people evoke similarities to a previous relationship. The familiarity in the way they speak and act as if they know the protagonist’s inner self creates a sense of parallelism. This pattern is further highlighted in the chorus, where moments of intimacy and connection in the car are contrasted with the eventual distancing that leads to reverting back to being strangers.

The post-chorus repeatedly emphasizes the back-and-forth movement between closeness and distance, conveying a sense of instability and uncertainty in relationships. The second verse reflects on the protagonist’s struggle with the transient nature of connections and the recurring feeling of vulnerability that comes with opening up to new partners.

The bridge revisits the theme of repetition and questions the authenticity of love in these repetitive cycles. Despite engaging in deep conversations and investing time in getting to know each other, the protagonist questions the sincerity and the longevity of these fleeting connections.

Overall, “Strangers” captures the enduring cycle of relationships where moments of intimacy are intertwined with moments of detachment, suggesting a reflection on the complexities and challenges of forming lasting connections in a world where familiarity sometimes leads to being strangers once again.

Lyrics of Strangers by Kenya Grace

Intro
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh
Uh-huh, uh-huh

Verse 1
It always ends the same
When it was me and you
But every time I meet somebody new
It's like déjà vu (Déjà vu)
I swear they sound the same
It's like they know my skin
Every word they say sounds just like him
And it goes like this

Chorus
We'll get in your car and you'll lean to kiss me
We'll talk for hours and lie on the backseat
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh
Uh-huh, uh-huh
And then one random night when everything changes
You won't reply and we'll go back to strangers
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh

Post-Chorus
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh
Uh-huh, uh-huh

Verse 2
It's something that I hate
How evеryone's disposable
Every timе I date somebody new
I feel vulnerable (Vulnerable)
That it'll never change
And it will just stay like this
Never endin' datin', breakin' up
And it goes like this

Chorus
We'll get in your car and you'll lean to kiss me
We'll talk for hours and lie on the backseat
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh
Uh-huh, uh-huh
And then one random night when everything changes
You won't reply and we'll go back to strangers
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh
Uh-huh, uh-huh

Bridge
It always ends the same
When it was me and you
But every time I meet somebody new
It's like déjà vu (It's like déjà vu)
And when we spoke for months
Well, did you ever mean it? (Did you ever mean it?)
How can we say that this is love
When it goes like this?

Chorus
We'll get in your car and you'll lean to kiss me
We'll talk for hours and lie on the backseat
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh
Uh-huh, uh-huh
And then one random night when everything changes
You won't reply and we'll go back to strangers
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh (Go back to strangers)

Post-Chorus
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh (Go back to strangers)
Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh
Uh-huh, uh-huh (Go back to strangers)

Discography Kenya Grace

The After Taste

Release: 2024-03-22
Label: Major Recordings/Warner Records
Popularity: đź‘Źđź‘Ź
1. The After Taste (intro)
2. Strangers
3. It’s not fair
4. Stay
5. Someone Else
6. My Baby Loves to Dance
7. Hey, Hi, How are you?
8. Only In My Mind
9. The After Taste (outro)
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