Less Than Strangers by Tracy Chapman delves into the emotional complexities of relationships that have faltered over time. Chapman explores themes of love, loss, and the transition from intimacy to estrangement. The song poignantly captures the sense of disconnection and the sorrow of becoming 'less than strangers' with someone who once meant everything. Particularly poignant moments in the song include the stark contrasts between past closeness and present distance, reflecting on how love can fade into nothingness.