Perfect Strangers
Deep Purple
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
Can you remember, remember my name? As I flow through your life A thousand oceans I have flown And cold spirits of ice All my life I am the echo of your past (echo of your past) I am returning the echo of a point in time Distant faces shine A thousand warriors I have known And laughing as the spirits appear All your, all your life shadows of another day And if you hear me talking on the wind You've got to understand we must remain Perfect strangers I know I know, I must remain inside this silent well of sorrow A strand of silver hanging through the sky Touching more than you see The voice of ages in your mind Oh, is aching with the dead of the night Oh oh precious life Your tears are lost in falling rain And if you hear me talking on the wind You've got to understand we must remain Perfect strangers
Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer
Written by: IAN GILLAN, RITCHIE BLACKMORE, ROGER D GLOVER
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
15 facts about this song
Band History"Perfect Strangers" is a song by the British hard rock band, Deep Purple.
|
Album InformationThe song appears on their 1984 comeback album, also named "Perfect Strangers."
|
Song ReleaseIt was released as a single in November 1984.
|
Line-up ChangeThis album marked the return of the 'Mark II' line-up that made Deep Purple successful during the early 70s. The line-up included Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, Roger Glover, Jon Lord, and Ian Paice.
|
Ritchie Blackmore’s RoleRitchie Blackmore, the guitarist for the band, was instrumental in the bringing of the group back together for the album.
|
Chart PerformanceThe song "Perfect Strangers" reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart and number 5 on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks.
|
Songwriting Credits"Perfect Strangers" was co-written by Ritchie Blackmore, Ian Gillan, and Roger Glover.
|
Inspirational SourcesThe song's lyrics were inspired by a dream Ian Gillan had, alluding to reincarnation or supernatural meeting.
|
Live Performances"Perfect Strangers" became one of the few songs the band continued to perform live at almost every concert even after Ritchie Blackmore left the band in 1993.
|
Classic StatusToday, "Perfect Strangers" is considered a classic Deep Purple song, often featuring on compilations and live recordings of the band.
|
Popular CultureThe song was featured in the HBO series "The Sopranos" and in the action thriller film "Speed."
|
RecognitionThe album "Perfect Strangers" is Deep Purple’s most successful album of the 80s, solidifying their successful comeback.
|
Revived InterestThe band’s reunion and the release of "Perfect Strangers" led to a resurgence in interest in Deep Purple, revitalising their career.
|
Artistic DirectionRitchie Blackmore’s guitar work and the overall musical direction of "Perfect Strangers" is often credited as a return to the band’s hard rock roots, which had been somewhat diluted in their later 70s output.
|
Song LengthThe original album version of Perfect Strangers is 5:28 minutes long.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"Perfect Strangers Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 8 Jun 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/15101707/Deep+Purple/Perfect+Strangers>.
Discuss the Perfect Strangers Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In