ur a ˂stranger˃

WILLOW's song "ur a ˂stranger˃" delves into the raw emotions of betrayal and the struggle to move on from a past relationship. The lyrics express a deep sense of hurt and anger towards an ex-partner who has moved on to someone else. The repetition of the phrase "The least you could do is find someone else" underscores the singer's frustration and sense of betrayal. It's as if the singer is saying that if the ex-partner was going to leave, the least they could do is find someone entirely new, rather than someone who was once close to the singer.

The song also touches on the theme of feeling replaced and forgotten. The lines "She used to be mine, now she's yours and that's fine" and "I gave you the lady, such a shame you'd forget me" highlight the singer's sense of loss and the painful realization that they have been replaced. The use of the word "shady" to describe the ex-partner's actions adds a layer of deceit and dishonesty to the narrative, suggesting that the breakup was not amicable.

The chorus, with its repeated lines about not being able to see or breathe when encountering the ex-partner, captures the overwhelming emotional and physical response to seeing someone who was once so important now reduced to a stranger. The repetition of the word "breathe" emphasizes the suffocating feeling of heartbreak and the difficulty of moving on. WILLOW's raw and emotive delivery of these lyrics adds to the song's powerful impact, making it a poignant exploration of the pain of betrayal and the struggle to heal.