Stranger
DXTR Lyrics

She waits along the highway
The singer of the song is waiting on the side of a road, possibly hoping for someone or something to come by and help her.

In the freezing winter chills
The weather is extremely cold and uncomfortable for the singer, potentially adding to her feelings of desperation.

There's nobody out there
The singer feels isolated and alone, with no one around to offer any support or companionship.

But still she carries on
Despite the difficult circumstances, the artist persists and continues to wait and hope for something better.

It's the only way to live
The artist believes that waiting and hoping is the only way to get through life, even if it is a difficult and lonely existence.

Many years upon her shoulders
Despite being only seventeen, the singer has experienced a lot of hardship and difficulty, likely causing her to appear older and more worn-down than her years would suggest.

Though she's only seventeen
Despite her young age, the singer has already experienced significant struggles and hardships.

In the eyes of a passer by
The artist sees herself reflected in the eyes of someone passing by, potentially allowing her to see herself as others may see her.

She saw a reflection of herself
In the eyes of someone passing by, the artist sees herself reflected back, possibly leading to a moment of introspection.

She just couldn't understand
Despite seeing herself reflected back, the artist is unable to fully understand or come to terms with her own circumstances and struggles.

Be my love
The singer is reaching out for connection and companionship from someone, potentially asking them to be her partner or support system.

I am just trying to be someone
The artist is struggling to find her place in the world and is seeking to establish some sense of identity and purpose.

Doesn't matter anymore
Despite the singer's struggles and desires, she has reached a point where she feels that none of it really matters anymore.

If it's only for a night
The singer is willing to accept temporary companionship and support, even if it is only for a short period of time.

Mend the pieces of my life
The singer is seeking help and support to try and piece together her life, which has been frayed and broken by past struggles.

All my life
The artist has been searching for something throughout her entire existence, likely seeking some sense of purpose or meaning.

All I ever wanted
Despite the struggles and hardships, the artist's ultimate desire has always been to find some sense of fulfillment and purpose.

Was to be a shooting star
The singer has always wanted to stand out and shine brightly, to achieve some form of fame or recognition that might help her escape her difficult circumstances.

Leave this ugliness behind me
The singer is seeking to escape from her difficult and painful experiences, potentially hoping to find a new and better life somewhere else.

Won't you stay with me tonight?
The artist is reaching out for companionship and support, seeking someone to stay with her and help ease her loneliness and pain.