"The Stranger (Two Souls In Communion)" is a song by the Grateful Dead, released in 1973. The song explores the feeling of being lost and searching for love and connection. In the lyrics, the narrator wonders what two people see and feel when they look into each other's eyes and smile. They question if it's a love that they have never experienced or an emotion that they have outgrown. The narrator also reflects on their own life, questioning if they took a wrong turn on life's winding road and needing help to find the right direction. The song touches on the mysterious bond between two souls in a relationship, both physically and mentally. The narrator ponders if it is a special magic or simply the nature of things, created by a greater spiritual force, and meant for royalty rather than ordinary people. Asking for help from those who have found love and connection, the narrator expresses their longing to experience love again and seeks assistance in rediscovering the joys of being in a fulfilling relationship. The lyrics emphasize the narrator's vulnerability and the simplicity of their desires. Despite feeling like a stranger in their own life and town, they yearn to fly once again on the wings of love. Overall, "The Stranger (Two Souls In Communion)" conveys a sense of longing, self-reflection, and the search for love and connection in an uncertain world.
