Strangers
City and Colour
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Don't wake me when this is over Just let me drift amidst my dreams I need to regain composure And right now my heart is still and asleep I refuse to believe That we've become so obsolete Don't wake me when this is over 'Cause I need to find the time lost in between If we get back (get back) To lovin' each other (lovin' each other) Can we get back (get back) To learnin' how to live? We are strangers in this land With so much left to discover Can we get back To learnin' how to live? We look to the heavens above for advice on our lives Searching for God at the bottoms of bottles and in strangers' eyes We're living in desperation, drowning in medication Lost in the folly of our age If we get back (get back) To lovin' each other (lovin' each other) Can we get back (get back) To learnin' how to live? We are strangers in this land With so much left to discover Can we get back To learnin' how to live? We are strangers in this land We are strangers in this land
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Written by: Dallas Green
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Artist Background"City and Colour" is actually the stage name of Canadian musician Dallas Green. The name "City and Colour" is a play on his own name, with "City" representing Dallas and "Colour" indicating Green.
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Song Release Date"Strangers" was released on June 21, 2019.
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Album InformationThe song "Strangers" is included in City and Colour's sixth studio album, "A Pill for Loneliness," which was released on October 4, 2019.
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Chart Performance"Strangers" reached number one on the Billboard Canada Rock chart.
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Song Theme"Strangers" is a song about the disconnection people often feel towards each other in the modern world. The lyrics express a sense of isolation and emptiness, a common theme in many of City and Colour's songs.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Strangers" premiered on YouTube on June 21, 2019. The video was directed by Michael Maxxis and features moving images of greenery, people, and abstract shapes, reflecting the song’s ethereal feel.
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Public ReactionThe song "Strangers" was well received by the public and it garnered many positive reviews. The emotional lyrics and haunting melody resonated with the audience.
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Musical StyleTypical of City and Colour, "Strangers" incorporates elements of folk and indie rock, featuring a blend of acoustic and electric instruments, atmospheric synths, and Green's distinctive, emotive vocals.
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Lyrics and CompositionDallas Green, who writes all of City and Colour's songs, penned the lyrics for "Strangers." His songwriting often explores deep emotional themes, weaving stories and feelings into the music.
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Live Performances"Strangers" has become a mainstay in City and Colour's live shows, frequently performed during their concerts and tours after the song's release.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised the lyrical depth and soulful performance in "Strangers," calling it a well-crafted and emotive piece of music.
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Sustainability InitiativeIn an interesting move towards sustainability, fans buying tickets for City and Colour's 2019 tour, which included performances of "Strangers," contributed a percentage to PLUS1, an organization dedicated to environmental preservation.
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