Alchemy
Above & Beyond Lyrics

The lyrics of Above & Beyond's "Alchemy" explore a complicated relationship where one person questions the authenticity of the other's love for someone else. The first verse sets the scene where the singer is being spoken to in a language they don't understand, being told things that seem impossible, such as "birds don't fly." The central question of the song is then asked: how can that person love someone else when they have a connection with the singer? The second verse begins with the singer saying they still don't understand even when the other person speaks calmly. They then suggest tearing everything down, including lies, in an attempt to make sense of the situation. The chorus repeats that their relationship was a kind of magic, "alchemy," but now it's over because the other person has chosen someone else.

Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of confusion and desperation. The singer is trying to make sense of a situation that seems impossible, where even love isn't enough to keep someone. The language of "alchemy" and "freedom song" suggests that both characters were caught up in a moment of intensity and passion, but it wasn't strong enough to overcome their differences. The line, "she is the golden one," in the chorus is particularly interesting because it suggests a sense of idealization of the other woman.