XTINE’s new single “Nobody Stays” is technically a song, but it moves more like a reckoning. Released May 15, the rising alt-pop artist blends cinematic production, glitchy electronic textures, and bold lyricism into one of her most personal tracks yet.
From the first verse, “Nobody Stays” is emotionally loaded. The central question—“Will I keep you, or will I end up pushing you?”—doesn’t just set the tone, it defines it. XTINE is known for building her music around raw vulnerability, and this track digs even deeper, tackling themes of mental health, abandonment, and the emotional turbulence that comes with borderline personality disorder.
The production swings between big orchestral moments and moments of near silence—like you’re inside her head, feeling the push and pull as it happens. It’s the kind of song that makes sense on both headphones and in a theater. It’s big, but never overwhelming.
XTINE set out to make something cinematic yet intimate—and with “Nobody Stays,” she gets there through tension, vulnerability, and scale. Mission accomplished. The song sits somewhere between the influence of artists like Sia and Sleeping At Last, with flashes of Björk’s off-kilter elegance. If you like your pop with both polish and pain, this one’s for you.
Alongside the single, XTINE launched a mental health awareness campaign, encouraging fans to share their stories using the hashtag #NobodyStays. She’s also partnered with organizations like Under the Sisterhood and the DMAX Foundation to expand the conversation around mental health and music.
At 25, XTINE’s resume already includes national songwriting awards, performances at major charity events, and a cosign from Sia—who once danced to her music and told her to never stop. She didn’t.
With “Nobody Stays,” XTINE might have just done that. It’s not just another song in the playlist. It’s a chapter.