Don't Talk to Strangers
Echoes of Forbidden Conversations: Ariel Pink's Mysterious Melody
Lyrics
I recorded this song from memory, I heard it a long time ago
The singer recorded the song from memory, heard it a long time ago.
I don't know who wrote it, I don't know who sang it
Unaware of the songwriter and singer, and the song's origin.
I don't know where it came from or why
Lack of knowledge about where the song came from or its purpose.
But I just know that I've heard it, somewhere, sometime and I
The singer recognizes hearing the song before and wants to share it.
Just needed to put it back out there, you know
Expressing the motivation to share the song with others.
So this song's for you, man, the one who wrote this song
Dedication to the unknown songwriter of the song being shared.
And you're a stranger, and I'm a stranger
Acknowledging both the singer and the listener as strangers.
And even though we shouldn't be talking
Questioning the appropriateness of the conversation between strangers.
I mean, who says we shouldn't be talking?
Challenging the idea that strangers shouldn't be talking.
I mean, you said we shouldn't be talking
Reflecting someone else's opinion that strangers shouldn't communicate.
The girl said lie, this world, it seems
Commenting on the perceived dishonesty or deception in the world.
So I painted you a picture of my dreams
Creating a visual representation of the singer's dreams for the listener.
And you love me, don't you? (Yes, yes)
Posing a question about the listener's love for the singer.
You risk nothing, don't you? (No, no)
Highlighting the perceived lack of risk in the listener's affection.
So just say those words (okay, I'll go)
Encouraging the listener to express commitment by saying certain words.
(Please, don't talk) She said don't talk to strangers
Repeating the advice not to talk to strangers.
(Please, don't talk) She said don't talk to strangers
Emphasizing the warning against conversing with unknown individuals.
(Please, don't talk) Don't talk to strangers
Reiterating the cautionary statement not to talk to strangers.
(Please, don't talk) She said don't talk to strangers
Repeating the advice against engaging with unfamiliar people.
You treat me like someone you don't know
Feeling treated like someone the listener doesn't know.
But if you know love then tell me so
Asking the listener to confirm their understanding of love.
And you love me don't you? (No, no)
Questioning the listener's love for the singer.
You risk nothing don't you? (Yes, yes)
Pointing out the perceived lack of risk in the listener's affection.
So just say those words, you're dead, I'm broke
Encouraging the listener to speak words, possibly related to commitment.
(Please, don't talk) She said don't talk to strangers
Reiterating the advice not to talk to strangers.
(Please, don't talk) She said don't talk to strangers
Emphasizing the warning against conversing with unknown individuals.
(Please, don't talk) Don't talk to strangers
Reiterating the cautionary statement not to talk to strangers.
(Please, don't talk) She said don't talk to strangers
Repeating the advice against engaging with unfamiliar people.
(Please, don't talk) She said don't talk to strangers
Reiterating the advice not to talk to strangers.
(Please, don't talk) She said don't talk to strangers
Emphasizing the warning against conversing with unknown individuals.
(Please, don't talk) Don't talk to strangers
Reiterating the cautionary statement not to talk to strangers.
(Please, don't talk) She said don't talk to strangers
Concluding with a final warning not to talk to strangers.
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