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".
Fishbowl
Alessia Cara Lyrics
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I wanna run and I wanna scream, but I wanna go to bed
I wanna cry and I wanna jump, but I need a safety net, oh
Is it just me or am my feet one inch off the floor?
Am I confused or did this room get smaller than before?
It's gettin' too hot out here, don't feel like anybody
I wanna disappear, why is everything so foggy?
I'm seeing double, I'm in trouble now
Am I swimmin' in a fishbowl? Am I in the deep end?
Wishin' I was someplace else, must be a reason
Am I swimmin' in a fishbowl? Am I in the deep end?
Oh, there's no way out, can somebody talk me down?
Am I swimmin' in a fishbowl? Am I in the deep end?
Wishin' I was someplace else, must be a reason
Am I swimmin' in a fishbowl? Am I in the deep end?
Oh, there's no way out, can somebody talk me down?
I wanna hide and I wanna breathe, I wanna be good again (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I wanna live and do anything without needing a phone or friend, oh
Is it just me or am my feet three feet off the floor? (Yeah)
Am I confused or is this room much bigger than before?
It's gettin' too hot out here, don't feel like anybody
Is it getting hot in here? It's me against my body
I wanna disappear, why is everything so foggy?
I'm seeing double, I'm in trouble now
Am I swimmin' in a fishbowl? Am I in the deep end?
Wishin' I was someplace else, must be a reason
Am I swimmin' in a fishbowl? Am I in the deep end? (Okay)
Oh, there's no way out, can somebody talk me down?
Am I swimmin' in a fishbowl? Am I in the deep end?
Wishin' I was someplace else, must be a reason
Am I swimmin' in a fishbowl? Am I in the deep end?
Oh, there's no way out, can somebody talk me down?
Am I, in a fishbowl, can somebody talk me down?
Oh, there's no way out, can somebody talk me down?
Am I swimmin'? No way out, can somebody talk me down?
Oh, there's no way out, can somebody talk me down?
Am I swimmin' in a fishbowl? Am I in the deep end?
Wishin' I was someplace else, must be a reason
Am I swimmin' in a fishbowl? Am I in the deep end?
Oh, there's no way out, can somebody talk me down?
The lyrics of "Fishbowl" by Alessia Cara seem to describe the feeling of being overwhelmed and trapped in a situation with no clear solution or escape. The first verse describes conflicting feelings of wanting to run and scream, but also wanting to go to bed and feel safe. The repetition of questioning whether the room has gotten smaller or larger suggests a feeling of disorientation and uncertainty. The chorus uses the imagery of a fishbowl to describe feeling trapped in a situation with no way out, while also acknowledging the possibility that there might be a reason for the situation. The second verse echoes the first, with the added frustration of feeling like there is no escape and a desire to just be good again.
Overall, the song seems to be about feeling stuck in a situation or mindset and desperately needing someone to talk us down or help us find a way out. The use of fishbowl imagery reinforces the feeling of being trapped and watched, with no privacy or autonomy. The repeated questioning of whether there is a reason for this situation could suggest a desire to make sense of our experiences, even if they are difficult or uncomfortable.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna run and I wanna scream, but I wanna go to bed
I have conflicting urges - the desire to physically move and vocalize, but also the need for rest and sleep.
I wanna cry and I wanna jump, but I need a safety net, oh
I have emotional impulses to weep and leap, but I am afraid of harm or danger and require protection.
Is it just me or am my feet one inch off the floor?
I am uncertain if my perception is accurate - I feel as though I am levitating slightly above ground.
Am I confused or did this room get smaller than before?
I am questioning my cognitive faculties or the physical reality of my surroundings - the space seems to have decreased in size.
It's gettin' too hot out here, don't feel like anybody
The temperature is becoming unbearable and I do not sense any companionship or support around me.
Is it getting hot in here? It's me against my body
I am struggling with internal discomfort or agitation, unsure if the external climate is adding to it or not.
I wanna disappear, why is everything so foggy?
I desire to vanish from sight or consciousness, and the world appears hazy and unclear.
I'm seeing double, I'm in trouble now
My eyesight is impaired, causing me distress or difficulty.
Am I swimmin' in a fishbowl? Am I in the deep end?
I feel as though I am submerged in a small, enclosed space, possibly with a sense of danger or difficulty.
Wishin' I was someplace else, must be a reason
I have a strong desire to be in a different location or circumstance, assuming there is a rational explanation for it.
Oh, there's no way out, can somebody talk me down?
I feel trapped, with no obvious escape route, and I am requesting assistance or guidance from someone else.
I wanna hide and I wanna breathe, I wanna be good again (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I crave seclusion and calmness, I want to feel virtuous or healthy again.
I wanna live and do anything without needing a phone or friend, oh
I aspire to independence and freedom, where I am not reliant on technology or social contact.
Is it just me or am my feet three feet off the floor? (Yeah)
I am still unsure if my sense of levitation is accurate, now believing my feet to be further from the ground.
Am I, in a fishbowl, can somebody talk me down?
I am persistently questioning if I am trapped or endangered, and seeking someone to aid me in coping.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alessia Caracciolo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@justmeonthebeach
I wanna run, and I wanna scream
But I wanna go to bed
I wanna cry, and I wanna jump
But I need a safety net, oh
Is it just me or are my feet one inch off the floor?
Am I confused or did this room get smaller than before?
It's getting too hard out here
Don't feel like anybody
Is it getting hot in here?
It's me against my body
I wanna disappear
Why is everything so foggy?
I'm seeing double
I'm in trouble now
Am I swimming in a fishbowl?
Am I in the deep end?
Wishing I was someplace else
Must be a reason
Am I swimming in a fishbowl?
Am I in the deep end?
Oh, there's no way out
Can somebody talk me down?
Am I swimming in a fishbowl?
Am I in the deep end?
Wishing I was someplace else
Must be a reason
Am I swimming in a fishbowl?
Am I in the deep end?
Oh, there's no way out
Can somebody talk me down?
I wanna hide, and I wanna breathe
I wanna be good again
I wanna live, and do anything without needing to phone a friend, oh
Is it just me or are my feet three feet off the floor?
Am I confused or is this room much bigger than before?
It's getting too hard out here
Don't feel like anybody
Is it getting hot in here?
It's me against my body
I wanna disappear
Why is everything so foggy?
I'm seeing double
I'm in trouble now
Am I swimming in a fishbowl?
Am I in the deep end?
Wishing I was someplace else
Must be a reason
Am I swimming in a fishbowl?
Am I in the deep end?
Oh, there's no way out
Can somebody talk me down?
Am I swimming in a fishbowl?
Am I in the deep end?
Wishing I was someplace else
Must be a reason
Am I swimming in a fishbowl?
Am I in the deep end?
Oh, there's no way out
Can somebody talk me down?
Am I
Can somebody talk me down?
No way out
Can somebody talk me down?
Am I swimming, no way out
Can somebody talk me down?
No way out
Can somebody talk me down?
Am I swimming in a fishbowl?
Am I in the deep end?
Wishing I was someplace else
Must be a reason
Am I swimming in a fishbowl?
Am I in the deep end?
Oh, there's no way out
Can somebody talk me down?
@izzylamulenga4638
The fact that Alessia can talk about anxiety (mental health issues) in her songs is what makes her powerful. Making sure we relate to every song as a listener is what is awesome about her music.
@schebyjanvier8305
This song sounds like someone is going through something really hard so they shut down and they're just stuck observing life through a fishbowl. They have no way out and they're not sure if they can get through the hard times. Reminds me of myself...
@lealeaz7103
It reminds me of myself too😢
@jania35
💗💗💗
@erinsmith1111
Reminds me of myself as well.
@erinsmith1111
I believe in y'all
@rainstories666
Just remember: YOU ARE IMPORTANT!!! YOU WILL GET THROUGH THIS!!! WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!! 🤩🤩❤️❤️🩹✨✨
@thea411
anxiety in a song🥺🧡 so relatable i love that she is able to make express feelings so well, n talk about mental health topics
@Lysandra_Bouquet
This song is the most relatable for me. Literally how I feel everyday.
@yavuzmarifet4528
the pains of growing was helping me mentally on a daily basis and now this is my new ally so thankful for this album 💘💙💘💙