Now We’re Strangers Lyrics – Central Cee Ganlyrics

Now We’re Strangers Lyrics Meaning

[Chorus]
In this chorus, the singer expresses how painful it is to feel like strangers after a breakup. He admits to not understanding how they went from being close to distant, and he hates the situation. Even though she says she needs space, he’s struggling with his emotions. He knows he made mistakes, which caused tension, but he still hopes she’ll find her way back to him, reflecting his lingering hope despite the distance.

[Verse]
In the verse, Central Cee reflects on how deeply ingrained his connection with his ex is, as he can still drive to her place without directions and remembers her number by heart. Even though she’s left, the memories can’t be erased. He’s trying to move on and leave behind the “bullsh*t” from their past, but there’s a lot of unresolved emotional baggage. He talks about keeping his secrets hidden and being willing to pay the price for his mistakes, indicating his awareness of the consequences.

He acknowledges the loneliness of success, where being at the top isn’t as fulfilling as he imagined. He’s aware that he might eventually fall, hinting at his own insecurities. Central Cee feels guilty for breaking her heart, knowing she’s trying to move on by partying and being carefree. He imagines that if he were paid for all the tears he caused, he could be rich. He admits to creating an illusion of perfection that didn’t hold up when his flaws were exposed, especially when his ex shared their personal issues online.

His ex has clearly moved on, looking better than ever, while he’s left regretting his actions. Central Cee admits to using every excuse possible but finally realizes it’s too late, and she’s given up on him. He feels jealous and wonders if she’s already seeing someone else, but deep down, he knows that he doesn’t want anyone else. He admits to having multiple other relationships while she was in his life, trying to reassure her with material things like expensive gifts, but still failed to make her feel truly valued.

He says he chased money, but in the process, he neglected love, and now he feels the loss. He recognizes that she always knew her worth, and he failed to appreciate her maturity. Reflecting on the relationship, he admits that his issues with trust were a problem she tried to help him fix, but in the end, it was her who got hurt. He talks about the changes in her life, like joining a run club and becoming independent, while their communication became distant and brief.

He sees how special she is, and wishes he had shown her off more rather than keeping her hidden. However, he respects her decisions, even if it means losing her. Now, in the public eye, he smiles and acts fine, but inside he’s numb and sad. It feels like a battle he lost, and the love they shared was broken into pieces.

[Chorus]
The chorus is repeated to emphasize the ongoing emotional struggle and yearning. The singer again feels the pain of being strangers and not understanding how they fell apart. He regrets his mistakes, knowing they’re the reason for the distance, but he still hopes she might find her way back to him, even though he knows that things might never be the same.

[Outro]
In the outro, the singer expresses a longing for his ex, constantly missing her. He believes they were meant to be together, but the outside world now sees him as a villain after the breakup. This shift in perception from being seen as a “saint” to a “villain” highlights his internal conflict and the judgment he faces, adding to the sense of regret and loss.