Strangers
311 · Transistor [1997]
Now I don't know you you don't know me }
But I can show you where's the beat } (2x)
And you can do as you feel as long as you move }
Two perfect strangers sharing a groove }
Suckers step up and want to cause friction
But violence is for those who can't handle diction
Competion is waning circumnavigate the draining
Complaining about those who are steady maintaining the jam
Jump into the pit and just slam
Big respect goes out to those who can
Lose their shit once in a while
Act a fool just to mark time yo that's my style
And you can do as you feel as long as you move
Two perfect strangers sharing a groove
But I can show you where's the beat } (2x)
And you can do as you feel as long as you move }
Two perfect strangers sharing a groove }
Suckers step up and want to cause friction
But violence is for those who can't handle diction
Competion is waning circumnavigate the draining
Complaining about those who are steady maintaining the jam
Jump into the pit and just slam
Big respect goes out to those who can
Lose their shit once in a while
Act a fool just to mark time yo that's my style
And you can do as you feel as long as you move
Two perfect strangers sharing a groove
Strangers - 311
Released on the 1997 album Transistor, "Strangers" stands as a defining track in the career of American rock band 311. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of hard rock and rap-rock, featuring the distinctive vocal delivery of frontman Mike Shinoda. As a staple of their discography from the late 90s, the recording captures the band's energetic stage presence and lyrical themes of connection and distance. It remains a popular choice for live performances and has become an enduring part of their catalog, reflecting the band's significant influence on the nu-metal and alternative rock movements of that era.