The Stranger

Well we all have a face
That we hide away forever
And we take them out and show ourselves
When everyone has gone

Some are satin, some are steel, some
Are silk and some are leather
They're the faces of a stranger
But we love to try them on

Well we all fall in love
But we disregard the danger
Though we share so many secrets
There are some e never tell
Why were you so surprised that you
Never saw the stranger?
Did you ever let your lover see
The stranger in yourself?

Don't be afraid to try again
Everyone goes south
Every now and then
You've done it...why can't
someone else?
You should know by now...
You've been there yourself

Once I used to believe I was
Such a great romancer
Then I came home to a woman
That I could not recognize
When I pressed her for a reason
She refused to even answer
It was then I felt the stranger
Kick me right between the eyes

Don't be afraid to try again
Everyone goes south
Every now and then
You've done it...Why can't
Someone else?
You should know by now...
You've been there yourself

You may never understand how
The stranger is inspired
But he isn't always evil, and
He is not always wrong
Though you drown in good intentions
You may never quench the fire
Don't give in to your desire when the
Stranger comes along


Performed by Billy Joel
Written by Billy Joel
"The Stranger" 1973