Stranger at My Door
Embracing the Past: A Reunion with an Old Friend
Lyrics
Well hello my old friend
Expressing a greeting to a familiar person
You know it's sure good to see you again
Expressing happiness at the reunion
There's no need to explain where you've been
Suggesting there's no need for explanations about the absence
Just open up the door, come on in
Inviting the person to enter without hesitation
Well it's been quite a while
Commenting on the significant time passed since the last meeting
But you can still light the room with your smile
Complimenting the person's ability to brighten the room
No, I won't scold you like a runaway child
Clarifying there won't be criticism or reproach
Just open up the door, come on in
Reiterating the invitation to enter openly
'Cause you'll never be a stranger at my door
Assuring the person they are always welcome
You can't hurt me hard enough that I don't know you anymore
Claiming a deep understanding that no harm can sever the connection
You'll never be a stranger at my door
Repeating the sentiment that the person is never a stranger
I know you won't stay
Acknowledging the temporary nature of the visit
But it's somethin' you don't have to say
Suggesting that certain things don't need to be explicitly stated
Let's just share what we have for today
Encouraging enjoying the present without dwelling on the past
As if you'd never gone away
Imagining the reunion as if there was no separation
You'll never be a stranger at my door
Reaffirming the enduring bond and welcome
You can't hurt me hard enough that I don't know you anymore
Emphasizing the resilience against emotional harm
You'll never be a stranger at my door
Restating that the person is never a stranger
Well hello my old friend
Repeating the initial greeting
You know it's sure good to see you again
Expressing joy at the repeated meeting
And there's no need to explain where you've been
Reiterating the lack of necessity for explanations
So just open up the door, let yourself in
Encouraging the person to enter without hesitation
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