No, I hadn't heard "The Stranger" I don't think:



I was aghast at the poor guy who had to whistle live at the beginning; I can whistle well but wouldn't want to have to do it on demand, LOL

You may never understand
How the stranger is inspired
But he isn't always evil
And he is not always wrong
Though you drown in good intentions
You will never quench the fire
You'll give in to your desire
When the stranger comes along.

My Billy Joel is "And So It Goes":

But if my silence made you leave
Then that would be my worst mistake
So I will share this room with you
And you can have this heart to break

They all have the similar conflict; going "against the grain" as the only hope for getting to the good stuff. You have to turn around and face the monster in the dream or you'll keep getting chased and never develop any self-respect, the only respect that really matters.