Dance With A Stranger

Roch Voisine · Kissing Rain [1995]

(Chris Eaton/Bob Marshall/Roch Voisine)

Since you and I

Have been drifting apart

Nights are forever alone

No matter what my head

Keeps on telling my heart

I'm regretting letting go

I had my reasons to close

All those doors

I thought that in time I'd survive

To dance with a strange

Is all that is left for me now

To stay alive

And I dance with a stranger

Tonight

And I'm holding on tight

Thinking of you

And I dance with a stranger again

But my heart still remains

So cold and blue

All in good time

I've been telling myself

Love will break through in the end

If only you were holding me

I'd know full well

There would be no more need to pretend

And I dance with a stranger tonight

And I'm holding on tight

Thinking of you

And I dance with a stranger again

But my heart still remains

So cold and blue...

And I dance with a stranger tonight

And I'm holding on tight

Thinking of you

And I dance with a stranger again

But my heart still remains

So cold and blue

Thinking of you.

Dance With A Stranger

Roch Voisine's "Dance With A Stranger" stands as a compelling song within his 1995 album, Kissing Rain. This recording captures the Quebec-born singer-songwriter's signature ability to blend pop sensibilities with the emotive depth characteristic of his Francophone roots. Voisine, known for a versatile discography that spans from early hits like "The Lady In Red" to later anthems, delivers a performance here that emphasizes his smooth vocal delivery and melodic craftsmanship. The track reflects the polished production values of the mid-1990s, showcasing an artist at the height of his commercial appeal. While the song operates within the broader context of his extensive catalogue, it remains a distinct moment in his career, highlighting his capacity to craft intimate narratives through accessible, radio-friendly arrangements that have defined his enduring musical legacy.