Stranger - Anna von Hausswolff

We’re walking in a curved line into something new

The birds are watching every step I take

Beneath the stars, beneath the moon there is a hole

It’s covered up in darkness and fear

But then there is something moving against me

It’s not in line with what I know

Changing the heart

Changing the spirit

Changing my path

Changing my soul

My sight is clear the colors are expanding

I don’t drown in the mirror on the wall

There is no time, there is no face, there is no me

I’m following a shadow while I’m reaching for the sun

But then, you tell me I shouldn’t worry

You tell me to stay strong

You tell me I shouldn’t worry

Why is this stranger in sync with my heart?

I tip toe here I don’t want you to see me

I’m listening

I’m stolen by every word you say

A dream is pulling out my heart and spirit

And I’m scared to fall, I’m scared of death

And I am scared of all the lies

But then you tell me I shouldn’t worry

You tell me to stay strong

You tell me I shouldn’t worry

We live now, let’s live now, as we won’t live for long