About the song
“People Are Strange” is a classic song by The Doors, released in 1967 as part of their “Strange Days” album. Written by Jim Morrison and Robby Krieger, the song reflects the band’s exploration of psychedelic rock and poetic lyricism.
The lyrics of “People Are Strange” convey a sense of alienation and a perception of the world as a strange and unfamiliar place. It became an anthem for those who felt like outsiders, resonating with the countercultural movements of the 1960s.
The song is characterized by its distinctive keyboard riff played by Ray Manzarek and Jim Morrison’s haunting vocals. “People Are Strange” became one of The Doors’ more commercially successful songs, reaching No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Its enduring popularity is evident in its continued use in various films, TV shows, and commercials.
The track’s melancholic yet catchy melody has made it a staple in The Doors’ discography, showcasing the band’s ability to blend introspective lyrics with memorable musical arrangements. Over the years, “People Are Strange” has become a recognized and celebrated piece of the 1960s rock era.
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Lyrics
People are strange
When you’re a stranger
Faces look ugly
When you’re alone
Women seem wicked
When you’re unwanted
Streets are uneven
When you’re down
When you’re strange
Faces come out of the rain
When you’re strange
No one remembers your name
When you’re strange
When you’re strange
When you’re strange
People are strange
When you’re a stranger
Faces look ugly
When you’re alone
Women seem wicked
When you’re unwanted
Streets are uneven
When you’re down
When you’re strange
Faces come out of the rain
When you’re strange
No one remembers your name
When you’re strange
When you’re strange
When you’re strange
All right, yeah
When you’re strange
Faces come out of the rain
When you’re strange
No one remembers your name
When you’re strange
When you’re strange
When you’re strange