Alien
Yearning for the Cosmic Home
Lyrics
It seems this world is not for me
Expresses a sense of alienation or detachment from the world.
When the cold wind blows and I hear the scratching of the leaves as they rustle
Describes the discomfort during cold weather, possibly mirroring emotional coldness, with the sound of leaves emphasizing solitude.
They say it’s not easy
Acknowledges that life is challenging.
So evident in the city
Suggests that the challenges are particularly noticeable in urban environments.
Man I just can’t used to the hustle and bustle
Expresses difficulty adapting to the busy and noisy urban lifestyle.
The stars wait for me in the night sky
Highlights a connection with celestial entities, perhaps implying a feeling of belonging to a different realm.
I hear them sing their siren song
Describes hearing an alluring song from the stars, suggesting a mystical or transcendent experience.
And I don’t have to ask why
Expresses acceptance of the mysterious allure without questioning it.
I don’t feel that I belong
Conveys a sense of not fitting in on Earth.
Cause I tried to run and I tried to hide
Indicates attempts to escape or avoid something.
But I cannot control what I feel inside
Recognizes a lack of control over internal emotions.
Don’t feel human or even animalian
Describes feeling detached from typical human or animal experiences.
God damn, I must be an alien
Concludes with the realization or belief that the speaker is like an alien, possibly not of this world.
It seems that earth is not for me
Reiterates the sense of not belonging on Earth.
When the snow falls down
Describes a different atmosphere during snowfall, emphasizing silence.
And I hear the silence of the night wrap around me
Connects emotionally with the silence of the night.
They say it don’t come cheap
Suggests that emotional fulfillment has a high cost.
But I would give anything to get back to the place where my mom must have found me
Expresses a longing for a place that feels like home.
The stars wait for me in the night sky
Repeats the connection with stars, implying a consistent yearning for a celestial home.
I hear them sing their siren song
Reiterates the enchanting song from the stars, emphasizing the persistent allure.
And I don’t have to ask why
Reaffirms acceptance of the mysterious allure without questioning.
I don’t feel that I belong
Restates the feeling of not belonging on Earth.
Cause I tried to run and I tried to hide
Repeats the theme of attempting to escape or hide from something.
But I cannot control what I feel inside
Reiterates the lack of control over internal emotions.
Don’t feel human or even animalian
Restates the sense of detachment from typical human or animal experiences.
God damn, I must be an alien
Concludes with a strong affirmation of feeling like an alien.
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