i_am_music_criticism
Jun 14, 20222 min
Updated: Jun 8, 2023
While recovering from an emotional heartbreak, Lorensa wrote "Strangers Instead" as a way to openly express her hard break-up. Lorensa asserted, "This song is very important to me - wrote it after a very hard break-up." She went on to say, "I was confused by the idea of a relationship. I mean... it's all going to end the same, it's a cycle. Strangers - lovers- strangers again...."
The song was recorded at her home. Lorensa, Libby Larkin and Joe Wood wrote it together. Juice Bangers is responsible for the production of the song.
In the lyrics, she clearly expresses how she felt after the heartbreak. She starts by saying :
Then a bassline starts with a mixture of a drum beat as she went on to say:
From this part of the lyrics, the beat progresses to showcase how hurt she felt when her ex found someone else. As a result, it is clear in the chorus that she wishes they had not met in the first place. She would rather prefer they became, "Strangers Instead" :
The upbeat music showcased her soulful vocals that depicted her feelings. Moreover, the music video had a lot of meanings. For example, her crying, the silhouette dances in the final chorus, falling into water etc. All of this depicted the meaning behind the lyrics.
In a nutshell, I like the visuals, especially the intro. I could tell it symbolized the betrayal of someone she loved and trusted. I also liked how the production blended well with her vocals. Lastly, I appreciate the emotion behind the video, especially the tears. Therefore, I rate the track 10/10.
Link to the music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbqLe0wqlyY