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David Allred returns with ‘Hey Stranger (Take 2)’ – a song dedicated to his friend who went missing 12 years ago.
American singer-songwriter David Allred has shared a new recording of ‘Hey Stranger’ featuring himself alone on the piano and his deeply emotive vocals, entitled ‘Hey Stranger (Take 2)’. The heartbreaking lyrics tell us the story of Allred’s friend who disappeared over a decade ago, and the emotions that he’s been left with since.
"'Hey Stranger' is about a close and deeply troubled lifelong friend who disappeared without any trace or explanation, and the experience of navigating an undying paranoia that he might appear back into my life when I least expect it. I find myself scanning crowded public places to assure that he’s not in my presence as often as I wonder where he is and how he is doing.
It’s his birthday on November 5 and here is Hey Stranger (Take 2), written in dedication to him.
Happy Birthday, J. You are deeply loved and missed, and you always have a friend when you need one." – David Allred
lyrics
Hey stranger, where have you been
I'm sorry that you're crossing my mind again
Even after way back when you disappeared, you disappeared
The thought of running into you is a reoccurring fear
Oh and somehow I feel that the time may be near, it may be near
Does any of this ever cross your mind
The life you lived and left behind
The people you knew, your family too
I'm sure you can't help but wonder
I'm sure you can't help but wonder
Hey stranger, where have you been
You won't ever talk to me again
At least that's what you said, that’s what you said
Now I'm not sure what to believe
Some years have passed, still no relief
For all I know you could be dead
For all I know you could be dead
Does any of this ever cross your mind
The life you lived and left behind
The people you knew, your family too
I'm sure you can't help but wonder
Sure you can't help but wonder
I still think of you as younger
credits
released November 5, 2023
Composer: David Allred
Lyricist: David Allred
Publisher: Erased Tapes Music Publishing Ltd.
Vocals: David Allred
Piano: David Allred
Producer: David Allred
Recording Engineer: David Allred
Mixing Engineer: David Allred
Vocal Mixing Engineer: David Allred
Mastered by David Allred
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