Perfect Strangers (INXS song)

Perfect Strangers is a song by the Australian rock band INXS, released in 1991 as the lead single from their seventh studio album, Welcome to Wherever You Are. The song was written by Andrew Farriss and Michael Hutchence.

The track is notable for its heavier, more experimental sound compared to INXS's earlier, more pop-oriented work. It incorporates elements of industrial rock and features a prominent, driving bassline and distorted guitars. Lyrically, "Perfect Strangers" explores themes of anonymity, alienation, and the disconnectedness of modern life. The chorus poses the question of whether we are all simply "perfect strangers" passing each other by.

"Perfect Strangers" achieved significant chart success, reaching the top ten in several countries, including Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada. It helped to signal a shift in INXS's musical direction and contributed to the critical acclaim received by the Welcome to Wherever You Are album. The song remains a popular track in INXS's discography and is often included in their greatest hits compilations.