Love Is a Stranger

Eurythmics

About Love Is a Stranger

"Love Is a Stranger" is the fifth single by the British rock/pop duo Eurythmics. Originally released in late 1982, the single was commercially unsuccessful, but it was rereleased in 1983 when it became a hit, reaching the UK Top Ten. The single was re-released again in 1991, to promote Eurythmics' Greatest Hits album.


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Love is a stranger
In an open car
To tempt you in
And drive you far away

Love is a stranger
In an open car
To tempt you in
And drive you far away

And I want you
And I want you
And I want you
So it's an obsession

And I want you
And I want you
And I want you
So it's an obsession

Love is a danger
Of a different kind
To take you away
And leave you far behind

And love, love, love
Is a dangerous drug
You have to receive it
And you still can't
Get enough of the stuff

It's savage and it's cruel
It shines like destruction
Comes in like the flood
And it seems like religion
It's noble and it's brutal
It distorts and deranges
And it wrenches you up
And you're left like a zombie

And I want you
And I want you
And I want you
So it's an obsession

It's guilt edged
Glamorous and sleek by design
You know it's jealous by nature
False and unkind
It's hard and restrained
And it's totally cool
It touches and it teases
As you stumble in the debris

And I want you
And I want you
And I want you
So it's an obsession

And I want you
And I want you
And I want you
So it's an obsession

And I want you
And I want you
And I want you
So it's an obsession

And I want you
And I want you
And I want you
So it's an obsession

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Eurythmics

Eurythmics were a British music duo consisting of members Annie Lennox and David A. Stewart, now disbanded but known to reunite from time to time. Stewart and Lennox were both previously in the bands The Catch and The Tourists. Their musical style ranged from new wave and synthpop to pop rock and soft rock. Eurythmics originally came together in 1980 and disbanded in 1990. They reunited in 1999 and split again in 2005. The duo released their first album, In the Garden, in 1981 to little fanfare, but went on to achieve global success with their second album Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This), released in 1983. The title track was a worldwide hit, topping the chart in various countries including the US. more »

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Written by: ANNIE LENNOX, DAVID ALLAN STEWART

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Song History
"Love Is a Stranger" was released by British duo Eurythmics in 1982 as the second single from their album "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)".
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number six in the UK Singles Chart, making it the duo's fifth top-10 hit. After its re-release in 1983, it reached number 23 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Album Success
"Love Is a Stranger" was part of the breakthrough album "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" which made Eurythmics internationally famous.
Music Video
The music video for "Love Is a Stranger" was directed by Mike Brady and features band members Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart. Lennox appeared in the video with a short, cropped orange hairdo and wore a man's suit, effectively playing with gender roles.
Re-releases
The song was re-released in 1991 as part of Eurythmics' Greatest Hits album.
Notable Lyrics
A lyric of the song goes as "Love is a stranger in an open car to tempt you in and drive you far away".
Song Inspiration
"Love Is a Stranger" uses love as a metaphor, comparing it to a dangerous, seductive stranger.
Unique Sound
The song is noted for its distinctive synthesized bassline and melancholic lyrics, representing Eurythmics' synthpop style at its best.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered "Love Is a Stranger" including Australian singer-songwriter Sarah Blasko in 2006.
Cultural Impact
The androgynous image that Annie Lennox adopted in the song's video has had a lasting cultural impact, influencing artists like Lady Gaga and becoming a powerful symbol for the LGBTQ+ community.

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