Emery - Stranger

[@BoostBl1P]

My older brother passed away at 34 about 4 months before this album came out. He was fighting his own demons too and I was with him as often as I could be until one day he was just gone.. I remember in like 2006 he introduced me to Emery and the first song I heard was Ponytail Parades. We were both living in Seattle then. He was off at UW and I was working at the Port. I was completely floored when I heard it, all I had listened to up to that point was rap music. You guys really helped open up different genres for me. I’ve been going through my own private hell since he died. I just wanted to say it was such a blessing stumbling across your most recent work . I just randomly typed Emery into Spotify thinking I could reconnect with some old memories, So imagine my surprise when I hear you guys STILL screaming defiantly to the heavens off a newly released album!😮(relatively new) it’s 2:43 am now and I listened all the way through the album and I know if my brother would have heard it he would have loved it. I want you guys to know how thankful I am for inspiring me to carry on despite seemingly impossible odds at the moment. It’s easier knowing I’m not in it alone. My brother’s name is Armontae, and I just wanted to thank you for being the soundtrack behind such fond memories. Kindest regards to all of you and yours. Take care . J

[@KFC66]

My sincerest condolences for your loss. May God bless you and your family

[@BoostBl1P]

@@KFC66 thank you. You as well

[@alexbickers]

As someone who also lost their older brother, the music we shared during our time together continues to be a strong connection between he and myself. I cherish the music we listened to together, I hope music gives you some continued hope and healing. I wish you healing and love.

[@BoostBl1P]

@ Thank you. You as well and sorry for your loss black heart 🖤

[@MrLawdawg21]

Guys, I hope you keep making music for as long as you want and can. Been a listener since the beginning. What you do matters. Thank you for being a part of my life’s soundtrack.

[@ebolutionate]

Love the smart lyrics here.

[@gregmeakin8363]

such a painful - yet victorious song - rising above the worst of abuse...

[@grizz6505]

Beautiful. This hits hard.

[@annathefriendlyfartist2834]

This song makes me bawl every time. So raw and real.

[@phxgamesbr]

I'm speechless.

[@oliverschulz4413]

You're guys are a blessing from heaven !!

[@RubenRuYs]

Amazing song, so crude, so real

[@nathanrichardson9369]

This. Song. Powerful!

[@KennWall]

Lyrics I trusted you You said all the right things to me All the words to make me believe you, believe in you You're not the man I hoped The person I thought you were God must have turned his back on a person like me I'm no stranger to the pain Trust is now my enemy My dignity is now shame Promises can't make me stay I'm no stranger to the pain Your calloused hands examining my body Now what makes you think it's alright with me I'm too scared to breathe I'm just lying there so motionless Praying God will interject and save me Won't you save me Oh I finally find the courage Slowly muster up the words That's enough from you and head to the other room Then I slouch to the ground and barely make a single sound And think of all the ways I could kill you I'm no stranger to the pain Trust is now my enemy My dignity is now shame Promises can't make me stay I'm no stranger to the pain You say you have authority But that doesn't mean a thing to me I'm not the victim now I'm not the victim now You prey on the ones you say you love Slander the name of God above I'm not the victim now I'm not the victim now Carry the weight of all you've done To these innocent ones We're not the victims now You're just a coward Move past the scars you left Lose every thought I've kept We're not the victims now We're not the victims now

[@gregmeakin8363]

Wow. No other words.

[@henryarredumbo1983]

Thumbs up if you still rock this in 2023

[@justinmanning7575]

Great song!

[@davidh3023]

Amazing

[@goexplore4321]

I love your music. Thank you for such amazing memories and music. I pray you all continue to enjoy the journey and continue with the wonderful music you create.

[@rodrigofornasier3414]

Inacreditável essa música!

[@jon1914]

LOVE the feedback lingering at the end

[@castilholeonardo4838]

Beautiful. Thank you, Emery!

[@janouzi]

Una cancion increible y dolorosa!!!! Grande Emery.

[@androer1]

Sublime!

[@anomalysounddesigns521]

Love you guys ♥️

[@neilhoward4737]

Hello, In Shallow Seas We Sail.

[@777humpty]

❤❤❤

[@KevbSka]

Wow now have trombone and trumpet.

[@burrs8888]

This song sounds like a message to the devil. Like when he says “you’re just a coward!!” It gives me chillllls

[@gary45251]

Yeah, I don’t think this is directed at “The Devil”… Maybe the devils that run many of these churches. Fantastic song! Love the vulnerability it took to write this, let alone perform it!