The Stranger (Two Souls In Communion)
Grateful Dead · Other Songs - Grateful Dead
What are they feeling when they see each other's smile?
Is it a love I've never known or an emotion that I've outgrown?
Did I take a wrong turnin' on life's winding road?
Won't somebody help me find the, find the right way to go?
My life need some correction, alteration in direction
Won't someone come with me for a while, for a while, yes, yes I'm lost
What is the secret of this tie that binds
Two souls in communion, both body and mind
Is it special magic or just the nature of things?
Conceived of great spirit, not for beggars but kings
You who have found it, please help me along
I'm a man, I'm a man, I'm not, I'm not made out of stone
My needs they are simple, I don't want many things
But I truly want to fly on them wings of love one more time
That's all I need
I wanna fly on them wings
I wanna fly on them wings of love
I'm a stranger here
Won't somebody help me now
I wake up early in the morning
You know, you know, you know my pillow gets soaking wet
All I need, all I need
That's to fly on them wings
I'm in love one more time
I'm a stranger in your town
Don't [Incomprehensible] on them wings
The Stranger (Two Souls In Communion)
The Grateful Dead's 'The Stranger (Two Souls In Communion)' stands as a testament to the band's expansive exploration of spiritual and psychedelic themes. Often performed as a standalone piece or integrated into larger medleys, the track showcases the group's signature improvisational style, weaving intricate instrumental passages with emotive vocals. The song reflects the band's deep engagement with themes of connection and transcendence, hallmarks of their live performances throughout the 1970s. While not always a staple of their most famous studio albums, its presence in their extensive live catalogue highlights the Dead's willingness to experiment with structure and mood. The recording captures the essence of their communal approach to music, inviting listeners into a shared sonic journey that defines their enduring legacy in rock history.