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Stranger In My Garden
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A ballad about recognizing those who try to deceive you or plot against you, people you thought you knew acting like strangers. Learning the dignified response is to turn your back on them and walk away.
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Female rock, alternative, pop, jazz, soul, blues, funk, songwriter, vocalist, lyricist, poet, musician, producer.
Rodrica Rudge is an independent UK songwriter who writes, performs & produces all her songs. She has written songs in all genres including rock, alternative, blues, jazz, soul, reggae & pop. Her most recent achievements were being commissioned to write the lyrics for the Official Commemorative Song for HM The Queen for The Commonwealth Resounds & having been a finalist lyricist in HM The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Song Competition. Her songs have received both terrestrial and internet radio play & featured on BBC Radio. She has won songwriting competitions, having out-performed a number of signed artists in the internet charts.
Song Info
Genre
Pop • Pop Rock
Charts
Peak #36
Peak in subgenre #4
Author
Rodrica Rudge
Rights
2006 Rodrica Rudge (Song registered with GISC)
Uploaded
March 02, 2009
Track Files
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MP3 4.4 MB • 128 kbps • 4:48
Meta Data
Vocals
Female
Character
Energy
relaxed, cool
high-energy
Danceable
coffee-place
dancefloor
Positivity
dark, sad, angry
happy
Appeal
unique
radio-friendly
Story behind the song
We all create a kind of "garden" for ourselves - a secure and safe existence, a haven. But when we find that someone we thought we knew well turns out to be a stranger, deceives us, plots against us,then our perfect "garden" takes on new, sinister elements of insecurity and doubt. The best response is to walk away and leave them to self-destruct. All music backing tracks, vocal tracks & lyrics written, produced & performed by Rodrica Rudge
Lyrics
STRANGER IN MY GARDEN Verse 1 I see all the faces now Reflected in the dewy flowers, Grinning from their palace full of mirrors. It's easier to walk away And live to fight another day Than sit beside the jokers and the sinners. Chorus There's a stranger in my garden Turning morning into night, If I'd only known the shadows could tell me As much as the light... Oh Stranger in my garden. Verse 2 Whispering through twisted trees A rumour on a restless breeze, Footsteps on the path of least resistance. Entwined beneath the ground I tread, Entanglements and broken threads Are lying there and question my existence. Rpt chorus Bridge Now I know it's time to say goodbye You're a stranger, you're a stranger Gonna walk away. Rpt chorus. Copyright 2006 Rodrica Rudge All rights reserved
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steveweyman
Jul 18
A fav of mine ! Love the sinister vibe !
steveweyman
Jun 12, 2024
Another listen to this great track ! Brilliantly performed and just love those fantastic lyrics !
Tony DeLecce
May 17, 2022
If these are drums from your keys they really sound realistic. The lyrics on this are so good.
juri r
Feb 12, 2022
Nice harmony and melody in this one.Strong middle eight and catchy rhythm,-what else one can ask for ?Good mix-mast.Birds chirping is bringing the breath of real life into the tune.I likey!
steveweyman
Nov 10, 2021
listening to this again great production and the lyrics and sentiment are awesome. so true . you are a great lyricist and musician Rodz !
steveweyman
May 05, 2021
Im sitting still for once and gonna listen to as many artists on clickers as I can starting with our leader! Love this . Youve managed to create an eerie feeling through the great music and production . Vocals fit perfectly. Would make a great soundtrack for an eerie movie ! Great work Rodz!
Tony DeLecce
Apr 15, 2021
Stranger in my garden I have listened to before really digging into the lyrics and unfortunately what you sing about is so true. Excellent performance and vocals.
digitalskull
Mar 05, 2021
You write great lyrics. Fantastic song writing.
MikeBennett
Aug 28, 2020
Terrific melody and cool structure and production!!!
Lyric4him1
Jul 28, 2020
Very nice I love this style of music, you have done it A+ Part reminds CHOR like ventige re tro good classic music, and the melody and vrs simply mystic and nice
KLANGGNOM
Mar 29, 2020
your voice is real fantastic and i like this when the birds give ther sound in the backround great great work makes real fine feeling in my ears while listening this it must be one number one yesss thats it.
Tony DeLecce
Oct 18, 2019
This title sucked me in. Great bouncing tune.Really like the chorus on this. Nice changes.
DOOMTRAINmusic
Apr 24, 2019
Do we ever trust anyone completely, some people are very good at inviting trust, GREAT song Rodz, LOVE IT !
Alan L Cole
Jan 16, 2018
This track and your vocals are beautiful Rodz. Love that melody. Great production and music. Bravo!
Keith Mitchell
Apr 30, 2017
I agree with the others a beautiful haunting song from a very talented artist for sure. You got 5 stars from me!
Marc Morlock
Apr 29, 2017
A rumour on a restless breeze....mmm "Beautiful" A great " Haunting " song !! Heel knap, warme groetjes uit Antwerpen, Marc
Tony DeLecce
Jul 16, 2016
A real beauty. Lyrics excellent and the music fits them perfectly. A chorus that sticks with you. Just a good track start to finish.
Geoffrey Orbegoso
Dec 03, 2015
Great vocal melody and harmonies. I love those haunting "ouuuu's" too! Way to conjur up all that imagery in the storytelling. Verses are really cool and then the choruses kick in-awesome! Maybe you can check out my "Life Is Better In The Garden" at some point...
Aloka
Mar 15, 2015
A really Beautiful song, Rodrica ! Love your Haunting Harmonies ! Amazing Production, Music and Vocals !
Musan Dera
Nov 29, 2014
Wow, I really love the way it is starting, repeated somewhere in the middle. I really get a bit scary listening to it, like I'm in the middle of a thriller just before the murderer is attacking. Imagine that person is in your garden....... Nice track!