Don't Talk To Strangers
Dio · Rock Legends [2008]
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Don't talk to strangers
'Cause they're only there to do you harm
Don't write in starlight
'Cause the words may come out real
Don't hide in doorways
You may find the key that opens up your soul
Don't go to heaven
'Cause it's really only hell
Don't smell the flowers
They're an evil drug to make you lose your mind
Don't dream of women
'Cause they only bring you down
Hey you, you know me, you've touched me, I'm real
I'm forever the one that lets you look and see and
Feel me
I'm danger - I'm the stranger
And I, I'm darkness, I'm anger, I'm pain
I am master
The evil song you sing inside your brain
Drive you insane
Don't talk
Don't let them inside your mind, yeah
Run away, run away, go!
No - no
Don't let them in your mind
Protect your soul
Don't dance in darkness
You may stumble and you're sure to fall
Don't write in starlight
'Cause the words may come out real
Don't talk to strangers [Don't talk to strangers]
'Cause they're only there to make you sad
Don't dream of women
'Cause they'll only bring you down
Yeah
Run, run, run, run away!
Don't Talk To Strangers
Recorded by the British heavy metal band Dio, this track exemplifies the band's signature blend of hard rock and theatrical metal. Released on the compilation album Rock Legends [2008], the song features the iconic vocals of Ronnie James Dio and showcases the band's signature use of soaring guitar riffs and driving rhythms. The recording captures the high-energy live performance style that defined Dio's career during the 1980s and beyond. As a staple of their discography, the song remains a representative example of the power metal genre's evolution, highlighting Dio's ability to craft anthemic tracks that resonate with fans worldwide. Its inclusion in various live recordings further cements its status as a core component of the band's catalog.