Step into the unknown with “Stranger,” the sixth track on Doja Cat‘s upcoming fifth studio album Vie, set to arrive on September 26 via Kemosabe and RCA Records. Coming off the raw rap edge of her 2023 release Scarlet, Doja dives back into her pop sweet spot here, blending ’80s synth waves and retro textures with lyrics that unpack love’s wild uncertainties – think jealousy, intimacy, and those moments when someone feels both close and worlds away. As she told V Magazine, this is a “pop-driven project” where she plays with nostalgia without overdoing it, tapping producers like Jack Antonoff for that glossy yet vulnerable sound.
From the tracklist reveal just days ago, “Stranger” sits between the flirty “Gorgeous” and possessive “All Mine,” hinting at a narrative arc through Vie’s 15 solo cuts – no features, all Doja channeling hope for real romance amid the chaos. Fans on X are already speculating it’s got her signature shrieks and playful voice flips, echoing the emotional hotline teasers on jealousy and trust that kicked off the rollout. Picture hazy beats underscoring lines about blurred boundaries in relationships, tying into the album’s core of “love, life, and the mess in between,” as Doja put it to The New York Times. It’s that perfect bridge from the lead single “Jealous Type” which she slayed at the VMAs with Kenny G – to the tour-ready energy of Ma Vie World Tour starting in November. Dive into the Stranger lyrics below and unpack its mysterious pull. Don’t miss other Vie tracks like Jealous Type for more of Doja’s retro pop magic.
| Lead Vocals | Doja Cat |
| Songwriter | Jack Antonoff, Kurtis McKenzie, f a l l e n, Sounwave, Stavros & Doja Cat |
| Music Producer | Jack Antonoff, Kurtis McKenzie, Sounwave, f a l l e n & Stavros |
| Distributor | RCA Records |
| Mastering Engineer | Ruairi O’Flaherty |
| Mixing Engineer | Șerban Ghenea |
| Label | RCA Records & Kemosabe Records |
| Release Date | September 26, 2025 |
| Song Language | English |
| Copyright © | RCA Records, Kemosabe Records & Sony Music Entertainment |
Lyrics of Stranger by Doja Cat
We Could Be Strange
At Least We’re Not The Same
And We Have Our Right To
It’s Our Right To
You Can Walk With My Cane
And Change My Last Name
Just To Know I Like You
’cause I Like Few (Oh)
And I Know You’re In My Life
‘Cause Everything That Is Alive’s Connected
And I Believe The Weirdest Ones Survive
You’re A Trip To Them And A Vacation To Me
And God Knows You Could Be Stranger Than Me
So Kiss Me Like Your Mirror, Eye Me Like A Queer
Nothing You Do Could Freak Me Out
They Calling Us Names
And Every Day Pray We Cave
You’re Braver Than You Know (Oh)
You’ve Given So Much Hope
Yeah
Said Chip Tooth With A Broken Nose
5’10” And I Don’t Even Need A Vodka Soda
Call Me Over To Watch Some White Lotus
And After Maybe We Could Rearrange The Sofas
I Need A Man With A Sense Of Humor
Beliefs Aligned And Zen Like Buddha
Got Equal Parts Of Sex And Cuteness
One Look In Your Eyes, It Could Execute Ya
Girls Can’t Tell That He Fine Off Rip
’cause He Don’t Look Like He Like Dick
But If He Liked It, I’d Still Like Him
As A Freak, I Can Admit That And He Likes It
With Each Crowd, We Proud We Don’t Fit
And Ain’t Nobody Here Gets Our Schtick
So If We Split, It’ll Be Like Two Halves
Ain’t Nobody In The World Got What You Have
And I Know You’re In My Life
‘Cause Everything That Is Alive’s Connected
And I Believe The Weirdest Ones Survive
You’re A Trip To Them And A Vacation To Me
And God Knows You Could Be Stranger Than Me
So Kiss Me Like Your Mirror, Eye Me Like A Queer
Nothing You Do Could Freak Me Out
They Can Wonder Why
It’s In Our Nature To Be Wild
I Wouldn’t Change It For A Second
They Don’t Have To Get It
Strange And So Alive
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