Strange Lyrics – KEY (SHINee)

Strange Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
This part paints a picture of people putting on a perfect front, looking flawless while secretly holding deep, dark secrets. They’re so tense it’s like their lives depend on the act. But hiding the truth has consequences — every hidden “skeleton” will eventually come back to hurt you, and in the end, no lies can save you from facing reality.

[Pre-Chorus]
It’s like people are slowly losing the qualities that make them truly human, such as kindness, honesty, and empathy. They’re becoming more fake and detached.

[Chorus]
This section calls out how odd it is that so many people hide their flaws and act emotionless. They pretend to be perfect while concealing their personal struggles. The singer feels so frustrated with the dishonesty that they want to expose it all and break through the lies.

[Post-Chorus]
Here, there’s a repetition of questioning whether this fake world is strange or if maybe the singer is the one who’s different. It’s a mix of doubt and self-reflection.

[Verse 2]
The singer admits that sometimes they are their own worst enemy, finding peace only when asleep. In dreams, they can breathe freely, away from reality. But when awake, they’re burdened by knowledge and feelings they’d rather avoid, sensing their life is spiraling downwards and nothing looks promising in the present moment.

[Pre-Chorus]
Again, there’s the idea that people are letting go of the real emotions and traits that define being human, slipping into something colder and less genuine.

[Chorus]
This repeats the frustration about people’s fakeness and secrecy, pointing out the strange nature of living in a world full of liars. There’s a strong urge to burn down the illusion and face the truth.

[Bridge]
This part questions why people are expected to want the same things that others want for them. It challenges the idea of following someone else’s expectations instead of chasing personal desires.

[Chorus]
Once again, it calls out the strangeness of fakeness, with people hiding emotions and acting flawless. The singer wants to break this false reality open and show the lies for what they are.

[Post-Chorus]
The repeated question lingers — is the world truly strange, or is the singer just different? It leaves the feeling of uncertainty hanging in the air.