Strangers

City and Colour

About Strangers

"Strangers" is a single released by Canadian artist City and Colour on 21 June 2019, the second single released from A Pill for Loneliness. Dallas Green has said of the track in a statement “You'll never really understand what it's like to be inside someone else's brain or heart. So, we need to appreciate the differences. If we do, maybe we can live better with one another.”The music video was released on 8 August 2019, co-directed by Chris Verene and Michael Maxxis, who Green had previously collaborated with on Alexisonfire's video for Familiar Drugs.  


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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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City and Colour

City and Colour is the recording alias for Juno Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter Dallas Green, who was also the guitarist and vocalist of the post-hardcore band Alexisonfire. He plays melodic acoustic and folk music and is often accompanied by a rotating number of Canadian indie rock musicians, such as Daniel Romano and Spencer Burton of Attack in Black. The name City and Colour comes from his own name: Dallas, a city, and Green, a colour. His reasoning for the name was that he felt queasy "putting the album out under the name Dallas Green". Green said that he had been writing material since he was around the age of 14. Regarding the songs released on his first album, Sometimes, Green said that he had been writing material for it as early as when he w… more »

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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.
Song Release Date
"Strangers" was released on June 21, 2019.
Album Information
The song "Strangers" is included in City and Colour's sixth studio album, "A Pill for Loneliness," which was released on October 4, 2019.
Chart Performance
"Strangers" reached number one on the Billboard Canada Rock chart.
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.
Music Video
The 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.
Public Reaction
The song "Strangers" was well received by the public and it garnered many positive reviews. The emotional lyrics and haunting melody resonated with the audience.
Musical Style
Typical 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.
Lyrics and Composition
Dallas 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.
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.
Critical Reception
Critics praised the lyrical depth and soulful performance in "Strangers," calling it a well-crafted and emotive piece of music.
Sustainability Initiative
In 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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