Born in Brampton, Ontario, she wrote poetry and did theater at a young age. At 10, she began playing guitar and taught herself how to play various songs. At 13, she began her own YouTube channel where she posted covers of songs that she performed. She signed with EP Entertainment and Def Jam Recordings at the age of 18. Cara released her debut single in April 2015. Here was called a "song for everyone who secretly hates parties" by MTV. The song debuted on The Fader and accumulated over 500,000 streams in its first week. On May 5, 2015, the song was chosen as a can't-miss track by SPIN Magazine, listed as a must hear song by Cosmopolitan, and included on Billboard's "20 Pop Songs You Need For Your Summer Playlist" in June 2015.
Her debut album, "Know-It-All" was released on November 13, 2015 containing the singles "Seventeen", "Here", "Wild Things", and "Scars to Your Beautiful".
Her sophomore album, "The Pains of Growing" was released on November 30, 2018 containing the singles "Growing Pains", "Not Today", "Trust My Lonely", "A Little More", and "Out of Love".
Alessia released an EP in between her second and third albums called "This Summer" on September 6, 2019 which has six songs including "Rooting for You" and "Ready".
Her third album, "In the Meantime" was released on September 24, 2021 and contains the singles "Sweet Dream", "Shapeshifter", "Best Days", and "You Let Me Down".
Drama Queen
Alessia Cara Lyrics
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Kissin' and arguin' and cryin' when it's rainin'
In that case, you and I got it made
Always on the ropes, we need a standin' ovation
I'm watchin' the same show
I know the endin' and I don't get it
Always on my toes
You're not in love with me anymore, oh
You're just in love with the drama, yeah
You're not in love with me anymore, oh
You're just in love with the drama
I need a knight in shining armor
Not a drama queen, no
You're not in love (in love) with me anymore, oh
You're just in love with the drama, drama
I'm not even yours anymore
But I deserve an award for gettin' over you, call the academy
You come around, you go away
Is this a game of how long you can stay mad at me?
Oh, here we go
I'm watchin' the same show
I know the endin' and I don't get it (don't get it, no)
Always on my toes
It's not romantic, it's just dramatic
You're not in love with me anymore, oh
You're just in love with the drama, yeah
You're not in love (oh, no) with me anymore, oh
You're just in love with the drama
I need a knight in shining armor
Not a drama queen, no
You're not in love with me anymore, oh
You're just in love with the drama, drama
Da-da-da-dum-dum
In love, in love, in love with the drama
I need a knight in shining armor
Not a drama queen
I need a knight in shining armor
You're a drama queen
You're not in love with me anymore, oh
You're just in love with the drama, yeah
You're not in love (oh, no) with me anymore, oh
You're just in love with the drama
I need a knight in shining armor
Not a drama queen, no
You're not in love (in love) with me anymore, oh
You're just in love with the drama, drama
In "Drama Queen," Alessia Cara sings about a relationship that has lost its spark and has become more about the drama than love. She comments on how love is often portrayed as draining and complicated, and that it's not necessarily romantic or something to aspire to. Instead, she desires a knight in shining armor who will bring stability and support to her life, rather than constant drama and chaos that comes with a partner who is focused on the drama rather than the love.
Through the lyrics, Alessia is becoming more aware of the emotional patterns in the relationship that she is in, and she expresses that by saying that she is watching the same drama, knowing the ending but not getting it. She feels that she deserves an award for being able to get over the relationship and the drama that comes with it. She concludes by acknowledging that her partner is a drama queen and that she needs someone who can be her knight in shining armor instead.
In this song, Alessia Cara reminds us that love is not always perfect, and that a partner who is more interested in drama than love is not the kind of partner one should aspire to have. She encourages listeners to seek out partners who bring stability and support to their lives, rather than those who thrive in chaos and confusion.
Line by Line Meaning
They tell us love done the right way is drainin'
The common notion is that love requires a great deal of effort and energy.
Kissin' and arguin' and cryin' when it's rainin'
Love entails kissing, arguing, and crying, especially during tough times.
In that case, you and I got it made
If that is what love is, then we have it all under control.
Always on the ropes, we need a standin' ovation
We always seem to be in some kind of trouble, so we deserve recognition for handling it well.
I'm watchin' the same show
I am experiencing the same story as before.
I know the endin' and I don't get it
I already know how it will all conclude, but it does not make sense to me.
Always on my toes
I feel anxious and constantly alert.
It's not romantic, it's problematic
This situation is not a romantic one, but rather one that creates difficulties and stress.
You're not in love with me anymore, oh
You do not have the same feelings for me that you once did.
You're just in love with the drama, yeah
You are attracted to the chaos and conflict, not to me.
I need a knight in shining armor
I am seeking someone who will protect me from harm.
Not a drama queen, no
I do not want someone who always creates or enjoys drama.
I'm not even yours anymore
I do not belong to you anymore.
But I deserve an award for gettin' over you, call the academy
I should be recognized for moving on from you so well, get the Academy to give me an award.
You come around, you go away
You keep drifting in and out of my life.
Is this a game of how long you can stay mad at me?
Are you just trying to prove how long you can hold a grudge against me?
Oh, here we go
Things are starting up again.
Da-da-da-dum-dum
A musical interlude.
In love, in love, in love with the drama
Repeated again, you are in love with the chaos and conflict, not with me.
I need a knight in shining armor
Repeated again, I am searching for someone to protect me.
You're a drama queen
You are someone who creates drama all the time
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alessia Caracciolo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Nerina Arce
[Verse 1]
They tell us love done the right way is drainin'
Kissin' and arguin' and cryin' when it's rainin'
In that case, you and I got it made
Always on the ropes, we need a standin' ovation
[Pre-Chorus]
I'm watchin' the same show
I know the endin' and I don't get it
Always on my toes
It's not romantic, it's problematic
[Chorus]
You're not in love with me anymore, oh
You're just in love with the drama, yeah
You're not in love with me anymore, oh
You're just in love with the drama
I need a knight in shining armor
Not a drama queen, no
You're not in love (In love) with me anymore, oh
You're just in love with the drama, drama
[Verse 2]
I'm not evеn yours anymore
But I deservе an award for gettin' over you, call the Academy
You come around, you go away
Is this a game of how long you can stay mad at me?
Oh, here we go
[Pre-Chorus]
I'm watchin' the same show
I know the endin' and I don't get it (Get it, oh)
Always on my toes
It's not romantic, it's just dramatic
[Chorus]
You're not in love with me anymore, oh
You're just in love with the drama, yeah
You're not in love (Oh, no) with me anymore, oh
You're just in love with the drama
I need a knight in shining armor
Not a drama queen, no
You're not in love (In love) with me anymore, oh
You're just in love with the drama, drama
[Bridge]
Da-da-da-dum-dum
In love, in love, in love with the drama
[Breakdown]
I need a knight in shining armor
Not a drama queen
I need a knight in shining armor
You're a drama queen
[Chorus]
You're not in love with me anymore, oh
You're just in love with the drama, yeah
You're not in love (Oh, no) with me anymore, oh
You're just in love with the drama
I need a knight in shining armor
Not a drama queen, no
You're not in love (In love) with me anymore, oh
You're just in love with the drama, drama
kishor viras
They tell us love done the right way is draining
Kissing and arguing and crying when it's raining
In that case you and I got it made
Always on the ropes
We need a standing ovation
I'm watching the same show
I know the ending
And I don't get it
Always on my toes
It's not romantic
It's problematic
You're not in love with me anymore
Oh, you're just in love with the drama
You're not in love with me anymore
Oh, you're just in love with the drama
I need a knight and shining armor
Not a drama queen, no
You're not in love with me anymore
Oh, you're just in love with the drama
Drama
I'm not even yours anymore
But I deserve an award for getting over you
Call the academy
You come around, you go away
Is this a game of how long you can stay mad at me?
Oh here we go
I'm watching the same show
I know the ending
And I don't get it
Always on my toes
It's not romantic
It's just traumatic
You're not in love with me anymore
Oh, you're just in love with the drama
You're not in love with me anymore
Oh, you're just in love with the drama
I need a knight in shining armor
Not a drama queen, no
You're not in love with me anymore
Oh, you're just in love with the drama
Drama
I need a knight and shining armor
Not a drama queen
I need a knight and shining armor
You're a drama queen
You're not in love with me anymore
Oh, you're just in love with the drama
You're not in love with me anymore
Oh, you're just in love with the drama
I need a knight in shining armor
Not a drama queen, no
You're not in love with me anymore
Oh, you're just in love with the drama
Drama.
Princesa Consuela
Alessia is not just a drama QUEEN, she's the QUEEN of the industry. Periodt.
Vane Mireles
I totally agree with you
MontseJR
I agree 💐💗
Moi
Couldn’t agree more.
Trey Alston
Exactly
Mirella Filippo
Alessia nunca decepciona. Apenas perfeita❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Roses Blossom
Es muy buena sus música no se porque no tiene más fans
Music News
Im calling the academy right now. So they give her the Grammy and the recognition we are claiming here. I love this one and the album! Middle ground ft CHIKA is def my fav!
Yavuz Marifet
They did my girl Alessia bad by not giving any aoty prize
CassieJazz96
One of my favorites from the new album. It's so catchy!