Alt-pop artist XTINE continues to build momentum with the release of her latest single “Nobody Stays,” a gripping exploration of fear, abandonment, and emotional volatility. Since its debut, the music video has already passed 145,000 views, signaling a strong response from fans resonating with the track’s unfiltered intensity.
Released on May 15, “Nobody Stays” addresses the emotional spiral associated with borderline personality disorder. The lyrics are direct and unvarnished, circling themes of self-sabotage and internal conflict: “I mess it all up, every time I fall in love” and “I sabotage it every time, but I can’t help it.”
The video, directed with a minimalist, haunting tone, reflects the chaos described in the song—fragmented mirror shots, cold lighting, and isolation are recurring visuals. Rather than leaning on metaphor or abstraction, the visuals mirror the stark reality of the lyrics: a person battling themselves while hoping not to destroy what they love.
XTINE, who has cited Sia and Björk as key influences, blends orchestral elements with electronic textures. Her voice stays front and center, navigating breakdowns and crescendos with a fragile clarity. Speaking exclusively about her approach, she said, “My sound is cinematic and avant-garde—where orchestral pop, electronic textures, and raw emotion collide.”
A deeply personal track, “Nobody Stays” continues XTINE’s pattern of pulling directly from lived experience. Since the viral release of her early track “Beautiful Has No Cost” at age 15, the artist has used music as a form of survival and communication, particularly during periods of depression and isolation.
With over 145,000 views and counting, “Nobody Stays” is more than just another single—it’s a documentation of emotional truth. In a pop landscape often defined by detachment or polish, XTINE’s work cuts closer to the nerve.