Taken By A Stranger was the German entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Düsseldorf, performed by Lena. It was her second consecutive appearance at the Contest, having given the country its first win in 28 years in Oslo the previous year.
As the host country (and also a member of the Big Five), it was pre-qualified for the final. In the final, it was performed 16th following Moldova and preceding Romania. At the close of voting, it had placed 10th with 107 points.
Lyrics[]
She's got luck all in her eye
He knows her cat-call
Can't escape from telling lies
I heard her saying
Heeeey, mind if I take this chair?
Heeeey, mind if I take this chair?
He drops a pause
She looks annoyed
But she's so mean
He thinks she has to be the one
Taken by a stranger
Stranger things are starting to begin
Lured into the danger
Trip me up and spin me round again
You got some coffee on your collar
And you forgot to comb your hair
I can't wait till I do better
You're here and I don't care
Can't help it if you like it cause I won't be here tomorrow
No-one ever told you that you wouldn't be rejected
Taken by a stranger
Stranger things are starting to begin
Lured into the danger
(Danger is a risky business)
Trip me up and spin me round again
Put the blindfold on his eyes
She saw him peek through
Can't imagine her disguise
I heard her saying
Heeeey, mind if I take this chair?
Yeah, see if I care
Taken by a stranger
Stranger things are starting to begin
Lured into the danger
(Danger is a risky business)
Trip me up and spin me round again
Videos[]
Germany - "Taken By A Stranger" - Eurovision Song Contest 2011 - BBC One
Lena - Taken By A Stranger (Germany) - Live - 2011 Eurovision Song Contest Final