Strangers (feat. Halsey)

In 'Strangers,' Lauren Jauregui and Halsey delve into the complexities of a relationship that has lost its emotional intimacy. The song poignantly captures the feeling of being physically close yet emotionally distant. The lyrics describe a relationship where the partners no longer share the deep, intimate connections they once did. Halsey’s lines, 'She doesn't kiss me on the mouth anymore / 'Cause it's more intimate than she thinks we should get,' highlight the fear of vulnerability and the avoidance of deeper emotional engagement.

The chorus, 'Said that we're not lovers / We're just strangers / With the same damn hunger / To be touched, to be loved, to feel anything at all,' underscores the paradox of their situation. They are not lovers in the true sense but are driven by a mutual need for physical and emotional connection. This hunger for touch and love is a universal human experience, making the song relatable to anyone who has felt the sting of emotional disconnection.

Lauren Jauregui’s verse, 'She doesn't call me on the phone anymore / She's never listening, she says it's innocent,' further emphasizes the breakdown in communication and trust. The song reflects on the longing for what once was, as seen in the lines, 'I miss the mornings with you laying in my bed / I miss the memories replaying in my head.' Despite the physical presence, the emotional void is palpable, making them feel like strangers. The repeated refrain, 'To feel anything at all,' encapsulates the desperation to reconnect emotionally, even if it’s just to feel something, anything, rather than the numbness of disconnection.