Song meaning of Strangers by Ethel Cain

Oh, "Strangers" by Ethel Cain, what a delightful little ditty we have here. Let's break it down, shall we? In your basement, our dear Ethel grows cold, reminiscing about the childhood warning of not talking to strangers because apparently, falling in love is a riskier outcome than a potential severed toe. And oh my, it seems she has become a "freezer bride," a character straight out of a horror film, devouring love like smoked bovine hide. How appetizing! But wait, Ethel doesn't see herself as tough. Honey, tough is owning your own freezer and starting a successful frozen meat business. Moving on, we have our handsome stranger walking over, probably ready to ask Ethel if she prefers her victims rare or well-done. Ah, the sweet romance! In the chorus, Ethel questions whether she's good and desperately seeks ownership, like a lost puppy looking for its forever home. And apparently, being in someone's stomach and making them feel sick is now the pinnacle of romance. How charming! In the bridge, we encounter some milk carton fame and the anticipation of making love in an attic. How positively exotic! And mind you, it's all euphoric and delightful, because "he told me I should be," as if the strange attic love guru has all the answers. Finally, in the outro, Ethel promises that she won't blame her lover for tearing her apart, but she does insist that Mama knows she loves her with her beautifully green eyes. Mama, prepare yourself for a peculiar reunion. So, there you go, folks! A rom-com wrapped in a freezer paper with some attic antics and a dash of stomach-churning love. Bravo, Ethel Cain! Bravo!