The core of the song reflects a paradox: finding peace in conflict because it is the only place where one's true nature is allowed to exist without judgment.
The phrase and the character Mistral are deeply influenced by Albert Camus’ masterpiece, L’Étranger (The Stranger). Like the protagonist Meursault, those who "remain strangers" often find themselves detached from the traditional structures of society. a_stranger_i_remain
The lyrics describe finally finding a "place where I can be without remorse". The core of the song reflects a paradox: