Perfect Strangers
The Kinks · Other Songs - The Kinks
My heart skips a beat
Seems we're Perfect Strangers
I can't understand
What's inside of man
That makes us Perfect Strangers
Through all this time so lonely
All the people with nobody
With life's misunderstandings
Feel I've known you all my life
There's something quite familiar
In your eyes a soul is calling
Do you ever wonder why?
Everytime we meet
A sympathetic beat
In the heart of strangers
Here the love it calls
But you don't know me at all
Seems we're Perfect Strangers
Just like Perfect Strangers
Ever looked up to the sky
On a night so melancholy
Feel the angry world around you
Really need someone to talk to
Doesn't mind you feel so crazy
Where's the understanding stranger
Or the understanding lover
I know there'll come a day
When peace will touch the heart of you
Until then I will say
Open up your eyes
You're not hypnotised
We're not really strangers
You don't understand
That in the heart of man
There's no Perfect Strangers
Seems like Perfect Strangers
Everytime we meet
A sympathetic beat
In the heart of strangers
Seems like Perfect Strangers
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Perfect Strangers
Perfect Strangers stands as a notable song in The Kinks' expansive discography, reflecting the band's enduring ability to capture nuanced social observations through their music. While the track does not belong to one of their most celebrated concept albums, it showcases the group's signature blend of melodic rock and sharp lyrical storytelling that defined their career. The song exemplifies the band's exploration of human connection and alienation, themes that permeate much of their work from the 1960s onward. As part of a rich catalogue of recordings, this piece highlights the versatility of Ray Davies' songwriting and the group's consistent evolution. Listeners familiar with The Kinks will recognize the distinct guitar textures and vocal delivery that have made them a cornerstone of British rock, ensuring that even standalone tracks like this remain integral to understanding their artistic legacy.