The Stranger by Billy Joel
The Stranger by Billy Joel

The Stranger

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The Stranger by Billy Joel

Release Date
Thu Sep 29 1977
Performed by
Billy Joel
Produced by
Phil Ramone
Writed by
Billy Joel
About

“The Stranger” is the title track from Billy Joel’s critical and commercial breakthrough album. Featuring a traditional rock outfit, the song begins with a slow, moody melody – reminiscent of a soundtrack of a noir film. At the bookends of the track there is also someone whistling the main melody of...

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The Stranger Lyrics

[Instrumental intro]

[Verse 1]
Well, we all have a face
That we hide away forever
And we take them out and show ourselves
When everyone has gone
Some are satin, some are steel
Some are silk and some are leather
They're the faces of a stranger
But we'd love to try them on

[Chorus]
Well, we all fall in love
But we disregard the danger
Though we share so many secrets
There are some we never tell
Why were you so surprised
That you never saw the stranger?
Did you ever let your lover
See the stranger in yourself?

[Post Chorus]
Don't be afraid to try again
Everyone goes south every now and then
You've done it
Why can't someone else?
You should know by now
You've been there yourself

[Verse 2]
Once I used to believe
I was such a great romancer
Then I came home to a woman
That I could not recognize
When I pressed her for a reason
She refused to even answer
It was then I felt the stranger
Kick me right between the eyes

[Chorus]
Well, we all fall in love
But we disregard the danger
Though we share so many secrets
There are some we never tell
Why were you so surprised
That you never saw the stranger?
Did you ever let your lover
See the stranger in yourself?

[Post Chorus]
Don't be afraid to try again
Everyone goes south every now and then
You've done it
Why can't someone else?
You should know by now
You've been there yourself

[Verse 3]
You may never understand
How the stranger is inspired
But he isn't always evil
And he is not always wrong
Though you drown in good intentions
You will never quench the fire
You'll give in to your desire
When the stranger comes along
Ooo ooo
Ooh ooh

[Instrumental outro]

The Stranger Q&A

Who wrote The Stranger's ?

The Stranger was written by Billy Joel.

Who produced The Stranger's ?

The Stranger was produced by Phil Ramone.

When did Billy Joel release The Stranger?

Billy Joel released The Stranger on Thu Sep 29 1977.

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