‘Stranger On A Pedestal’ by Karen Harding is a simple folk song about not being enamoured by someone who had meant the world before. Its light acoustic guitar highlights the song’s matter-of-fact lyrics while lending itself to some easy listening.
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‘Stranger On A Pedestal’: Simple and Moving
The song’s lyrics possess an air of sweeping emotion. There is a simple but moving realisation that the person you once loved and admired from a distance wasn’t who you thought they were up close. “…I saw you from a distance, you shine bright like a star in the sky…”. To “…I was caught up in your spell, your illusion had me fell…”.
The mood on ‘Stranger On A Pedestal’ moves from “…you are…” to “…you were…”. It’s a simple shift, heavy with impassioned realisation. Initially, the lines capture a sense of wonder, “…I wonder what it takes to be that high…”. But then, after some self-reflection the narrator realises that “…I only saw what I wanted to see and missed the signs…”.
The song seems to move back from a place of familiarity with this person to somewhere more distant. “…Now you’re just a stranger on a pedestal…just a fantasy…”. The singer isn’t in awe of the person anymore and describes her desire to move away from this unfamiliar image of them. “…I don’t regret the love I gave…it’s time to be brave…”.
The singer has realised her mistake and wants to move forward.
“Now I see the truth…it’s time to move on…”.
‘Stranger On A Pedestal’ by Karen Harding is a touching folk ballad, that emphasises its lyrics. It simultaneously feels like a sigh of relief and a breath of fresh air and moves from feelings of admiration to an almost liberating feeling of loss.
The Artist
Karen Harding is an Australian singer-songwriter known for her innovative songwriting and unique voice. She has collaborated with a range of diverse artists and producers from all over the world. Her music represents a journey of self-growth and exploration that pushes the bounds of creativity.
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