Stranger
Skrillex Lyrics


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Here in the dark I can see where you are
I see so clearly
The beat of my heart just stops and starts
Whenever you're near me
I just gotta thank you, all the love I gave you
Came and you took it all away
And now there is no pain, there's everything to gain here
Now that I'm lost I think I'll stay

In hell, there's comfort in these flames and I don't feel the pain
In hell, I'll forget your name here, you'll become a stranger (Become a stranger)

I'll forget your name here, you'll become a stranger

(You'll become a stranger)

I'll forget your name here, you'll become a stranger

(You'll become a stranger)

Here in the dark I can see where you are
I see so clearly
The beat of my heart just stops and starts
Whenever you're near me
I just gotta thank you, all the love I gave you
Came and you took it all away
And now there is no pain, there's everything to gain here
Now that I'm lost I think I'll stay (Stranger)

In hell, there's comfort in these flames and I don't feel the pain
In hell, I'll forget your name here, you'll become a stranger





In hell, there's comfort in these flames and I don't feel the pain
In hell, I'll forget your name here, you'll become a stranger (Become a stranger)

Overall Meaning

The singer is in a dark place and can see where their partner is even though they're not physically present. The singer's heart beats irregularly when their partner is near, indicating that they still have feelings for them. However, the partner took all the love the singer gave them and left without notice. The singer is now lost and sees no point in leaving this darkness.


The phrase "In hell, there's comfort in these flames and I don't feel the pain" implies that the singer feels more comfortable in their misery where they can forget the partner's name and become a stranger. The singer is willing to stay in this dark place where they can forget their partner and move on from the pain they caused.


Overall, the song represents a person's struggle with processing a breakup and moving on. The lyrics highlight how sometimes it's easier to stay in a dark and miserable place rather than confronting the harsh reality of a relationship ending.


Line by Line Meaning

Here in the dark I can see where you are
Even in the dark, I am able to locate where you are


I see so clearly
I have a clear vision of your location


The beat of my heart just stops and starts
My heartbeat gets affected by your presence


Whenever you're near me
Your closeness has an impact on me


I just gotta thank you, all the love I gave you
I acknowledge the fact that I gave you all my love


Came and you took it all away
You came into my life and took away all the love that I gave you


And now there is no pain, there's everything to gain here
Now, after all the hurt, there seems to be no pain and only positivity remains


Now that I'm lost I think I'll stay
Due to the confusion, I will stay where I am


In hell, there's comfort in these flames and I don't feel the pain
Despite the punishment, I find solace in the fire and don't feel any physical agony


In hell, I'll forget your name here, you'll become a stranger
While in this place of torment, I will forget your name and you will be unknown to me


I'll forget your name here, you'll become a stranger
The repetition emphasizes that I will forget your name and you will no longer be familiar to me


(You'll become a stranger)
This phrase is repeated as a reminder that the person mentioned will become unknown to me




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Graham Muvon, Justin Parker, Sam Dew, Sonny John Moore

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Gg

Here in the dark I can see where you are
I see so clearly
The beat of my heart just stops and starts
Whenever you're near me
I just gotta thank you, all the love I gave you
Came and you took it all away
And now there is no pain, there's everything to gain here
Now that I'm lost I think I'll stay
In hell, there's comfort in these flames and I don't feel the pain
In hell, I'll forget your name here, you'll become a stranger (Become a stranger)
I'll forget your name here, you'll become a stranger
(You'll become a stranger)
I'll forget your name here, you'll become a stranger
(You'll become a stranger)
Here in the dark I can see where you are
I see so clearly
The beat of my heart just stops and starts
Whenever you're near me
I just gotta thank you, all the love I gave you
Came and you took it all away
And now there is no pain, there's everything to gain here
Now that I'm lost I think I'll stay (Stranger)
In hell, there's comfort in these flames and I don't feel the pain
In hell, I'll forget your name here, you'll become a stranger
In hell, there's comfort in these flames and I don't feel the pain
In hell, I'll forget your name here, you'll become a stranger (Become a stranger)



Tuvieha

Here in the dark I can see where you are
I see so clearly
The beat of my heart just stops and starts
Whenever you're near me
I just gotta thank you, all the love I gave you
Came and you took it all away
And now there is no pain, there's everything to gain here
Now that I'm lost I think I'll stay


In hell, there's comfort in these flames and I don't feel the pain
In hell, I'll forget your name here, you'll become a stranger


Aquí en la oscuridad puedo ver dónde estás
Veo tan claramente
El latido de mi corazón se detiene y arranca 
Cada vez que estás cerca de mí
Sólo te doy gracias, todo el amor que te di
Llegó y te lo llevaste todo
Y ahora no hay dolor, hay mucho que ganar aquí
Ahora que estoy perdido creo que me quedaré

En el infierno, hay comodidad en estas llamas y no siento el dolor
En el infierno, olvidaré tu nombre, te convertirás en un extraño



Sierra Jones

My fave part:
Here in the dark I can see who you are
I see so clearly
The beat of my heart just stops and starts
Whenever you're near me
I just gotta thank you, all the love I gave you
Came and you took it all away
And now there is no pain, there's everything to gain here
Now that I'm lost I think I'll stay
In hell, there's comfort in these flames and I don't feel the pain
In hell, I'll forget your name here, you'll become a stranger
bass drops



Josías T. Forscher

Lyrics

Here in the dark I can see where you are
I see so clearly
The beat of my heart just stops and starts
Whenever you're near me
I just gotta thank you, all the love I gave you
Came and you took it all away
And now there is no pain, there's everything to gain here
Now that I'm lost I think I'll stay

And hell, there's comfort in this fame, see I don't feel the pain
And hell, I'll forget your name here, you'll become a stranger

Here in the dark I can see where you are
I see so clearly
The beat of my heart just stops and starts
Whenever you're near me
I just gotta thank you, all the love I gave you
Came and you took it all away
And now there is no pain, there's everything to gain here
Now that I'm lost I think I'll stay

And hell, there's comfort in this fame, see I don't feel the pain
And hell, I'll forget your name here, you'll become a stranger



All comments from YouTube:

MysticWolfMusic

When you're expecting a bass drop but receive a treble raise

Jx

MysticWolfMusic that's what I thought, skrillex does that quite a bit

reseveeJ

MysticWolfMusic lol

Koshi Linx

MysticWolfMusic no idea what that means but awesome👍

Ivey. Fife

MysticWolfMusic lol same 😂😂😂😂😂❤

Denis Adamec

the drop has pretty decent bass, you just need a sub...

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spooky

people said this was skrillex’s worst album, but this is in my top albums of all time!

lOnk

WHO? WHO SAID THAT?

Jake B.

@lOnk ppl when it first came out

Kontrolleti

fun fact: its his only album :D

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