Stranger In My Life
Marvin Gaye · Songbook [2009]
like i pictured her to be
started my emotions running free
oh, just like the waters in the sea
as she looked at me with a smile so sincere
my heart started to sing in a voice i'm sure she could hear
i reached out for a tender, loving kiss
only to find my love didn't even exist, oh, baby
i then realized it was just a dream
the candlelight burning such a radiant beam
oh, how i yearned for this dream to come true
for just one exciting moment with someone like you
but as i sat there with tears falling from my eyes
i seemed to dream a thousand & one sighs
yeah, hope was passing by with a slow unhappy pace
& all there was for me was the bitterest taste
oh, baby
stranger in my life
surely it was
stranger in my life
oh, baby
but as i sat there, tears falling from my eyes
the stranger in my life reached out
honey reached out for me
& opened my world of lonliness with a magical kiss
stranger in my life
tell you she's so fine
stranger in my life
she's wonderful
stranger in my life
telling you she's fine
stranger in my life
Stranger In My Life
Marvin Gaye's 'Stranger In My Life' stands as a poignant exploration of emotional distance and the complexities of modern relationships. Recorded for the 2009 compilation 'Songbook,' this track reflects Gaye's signature ability to blend soulful vocals with introspective lyricism. The song captures the feeling of being an outsider in one's own life, a theme that resonates deeply within the broader canon of his work. It showcases his mastery of the soul genre, utilizing smooth harmonies and a melancholic tone to convey a narrative of longing and isolation. As part of his extensive discography, the recording contributes to his legacy as a visionary artist who consistently pushed the boundaries of emotional expression in music.