The song "Strange Melody" by Jessica Pratt is about a person who is running away from their problems and trying to escape their past mistakes. They are haunted by the shadows of their past and the hand of a woman they knew, and they feel trapped by the sirens of their own self-destructive behavior. Despite their struggles, the person cannot see the positive aspects of their life and only focuses on their negative experiences. However, the narrator of the song reminds them that there is more to life than just their hardships and encourages them to stop running and face their problems. The lyrics "the better half of a strange melody" suggest that the person is only hearing a small part of the bigger picture and that they need to hear the whole song in order to find peace and happiness. Overall, "Strange Melody" is a message of hope and encouragement for those who are struggling and need a reminder that there is more to life than their current circumstances.
