“Strangers” was written by Dave Davies, the Kinks' guitarist and younger brother of Ray Davies. The song has always served as a highlight in Davies' solo sets and was used, to great effect, in Wes Anderson’s 2007 film, The Darjeeling Limited.
The sentimental song is about Davies' relationship with...
[Verse 1]
Where are you going? I don't mind
I've killed my world and I've killed my time
So where do I go? What will I see?
I see many people coming after me
So where are you going to? I don't mind
If I live too long, I'm afraid I'll die
So I will follow you wherever you go
If your offered hand's still open to me
[Chorus]
Strangers on this road we are on
We are not two, we are one
[Verse 2]
So you've been where I've just come
From the land that brings losers on
So we will share this road we walk
And mind our mouths and beware our talk
Till peace we find, tell you what I'll do
All the things that I own, I will share with you
And if I feel tomorrow like I feel today
We'll take what we want and give the rest away
[Chorus]
Strangers on this road we are on
We are not two, we are one
[Verse 3]
Holy man and holy priest
This love of life makes me weak at my knees
And when we get there, make your play
'Cause soon, I feel, you're gonna carry us away
In a promised lie you made us believe
For many men, there is so much grief
And my mind is proud, but it aches with rage
And if I live too long, I'm afraid I'll die
[Outro]
Strangers on this road we are on
We are not two, we are one
Strangers on this road we are on
We are not two, we are one
Strangers was written by Dave Davies.
Strangers was produced by Ray Davies.