Stranger
Stranger

The New Basement Tapes - Stranger Lyrics

Nov 10, 2014
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Stranger Lyrics

Never fall in love with a stranger
And that, son, they all said to me
And never fall in love with a stranger
But I can't help it if she falls in love with me

And never fall in love with a stranger
Now, they've gone against my command
And never fall in love with a stranger
The pain is written in my hands

But if I can't resist
Find my way outta this

She knows that our love more than any river flows
And I'm done now, all of my intentions are exposed
Not hidden in my clothes
Or in between my toes

I wanna tombstone pearl handle revolver
Don't wanna meet a pale man with a halo in his hair
Never fall in love with a stranger
But sometimes I simply do not care

And if I can't resist
Get my way outta this

She knows that our love more than any river flows
And I'm done now, all of my intentions are exposed
Not hidden in my clothes
Or in between my toes

I done things right, pretty much all of my life
I'm not looking for any sympathy
I can run all I like away from that stranger
But somehow she'll always follow me

Writer(s): BOB DYLAN, MARCUS MUMFORD, MARCUS OLIVER JOHNSTONE MUMFORD
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Hipgnosis Songs Group
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the song 'Stranger' by The New Basement Tapes?

    'Stranger' was written by Bob Dylan, Marcus Mumford, and Marcus Oliver Johnstone Mumford.

  2. Who produced the album featuring the song 'Stranger'?

    The album 'Lost on the River: The New Basement Tapes,' featuring the song 'Stranger,' was produced by T Bone Burnett.

  3. Which musicians are part of The New Basement Tapes collective?

    The New Basement Tapes collective includes Elvis Costello, Rhiannon Giddens, Taylor Goldsmith, Jim James, and Marcus Mumford.

  4. When was the album 'Lost on the River: The New Basement Tapes' released?

    The album 'Lost on the River: The New Basement Tapes,' which features the song 'Stranger,' was released on November 11, 2014.

  5. What inspired the lyrics for the songs on 'Lost on the River: The New Basement Tapes'?

    The lyrics for the songs on 'Lost on the River: The New Basement Tapes' were based on newly uncovered lyrics handwritten by Bob Dylan in 1967.

  6. How did The New Basement Tapes approach the recording process for the album?

    The New Basement Tapes recorded dozens of songs over a two-week period at Capitol Records studio, with members swapping instrumental and vocal roles. They aimed to honor the freewheeling and collaborative spirit of the original Basement Tapes sessions.

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