Born in Mississauga, Ontario, she wrote poetry and did theater at a young age. At age 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 in July 2014, at the age of 18. Cara released her debut single, "Here", in April 2015. It was described as "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 entitled 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".
Her fourth album Love & Hyperbole is set to release on February 14, 2025, with the first single "Dead Man" released July 2024, and a second single "(Isn’t It) Obvious" released October 2024.
Outlaws
Alessia Cara Lyrics
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Run to where no one can find us
Be my accomplice to my crime
Oh baby
Run, run cause we're guilty as sin
Run 'cause we know we won't win
We know together we kill time
You'll never face a judge without me
You'll never battle the gavel alone
And if they lock us away
Then I'll be still here
Proudly waiting to kill more time, with you
We'll be outlaws
We'll take on the world
We'll be outlaws
Run, run like you never did
'Cause they found the evidence
And they found your fingerprints
All on me and baby run
Run like your life depends on it
Let's make forever in this moment
Tell me you love me again, oh again
And I would waste away without you
You're the shine into my star
I'd be searching till I found you
Wherever you are you are
We'll be outlaws
Partners in crime
We'll take on the world together
I'm Bonnie you can be ClydeWe'll be outlaws
You and me
They'll never understand the honor
Among these thieves
You'll never face a judge without me
You'll never battle the gavel alone
And if they lock us away
Then I'll be still here
Proudly waiting to kill more time
With you
Oh with you
With you
With you
We'll be outlaws
Partners in crime
We'd take on the world together
I'm Bonnie you can be Clyde
We'll be outlaws
You and me
They'll never understand the honor
Among these thieves
We'll be outlaws
The lyrics of Alessia Cara's "Outlaws" revolve around the theme of love and committing crimes together with the person you love. The verses talk about running away from the world and the law, being each other's accomplice in the crime, and not wanting to face judgment alone. The chorus emphasizes the idea of being outlaws and taking on the world together as Bonnie and Clyde, without caring what others think about them. The bridge talks about the fear of getting caught and expresses the desire to make the moment last forever.
The song highlights the intensity of a romantic relationship, where two people are willing to do anything for each other, even if it means breaking the law. It's a romanticized version of a couple being rebels and fighting against the world, regardless of the consequences. The lyrics also suggest that the two lovers want to make the most of their time together and not let anyone come in between them.
The song's upbeat tempo and catchy melody are in contrast with the theme of the lyrics, giving it a powerful impact. Overall, the lyrics of "Outlaws" project the idea that love is powerful enough to overcome any obstacle.
Line by Line Meaning
Run, run like the devil's behinds us
Let's run as if the devil is chasing us.
Run to where no one can find us
Let's run away to a place where nobody can find us.
Be my accomplice to my crime
Join me in my wrongdoing.
Run, run cause we're guilty as sin
Let's run away because we know we are guilty of our wrongdoing.
Run 'cause we know we won't win
Let's run away because we know we cannot win against our wrongdoings.
We know together we kill time
Together, we pass time aimlessly.
You'll never face a judge without me
I will always be by your side to face any legal consequences.
You'll never battle the gavel alone
You won't have to face the verdict alone.
And if they lock us away
In case they imprison us.
Then I'll be still here
I'll be with you even in imprisonment.
Proudly waiting to kill more time, with you
I'll gladly spend more time with you in prison.
We'll be outlaws
We'll break the law and be on the run.
We'll take on the world
We'll face the world together.
Run, run like you never did
Run as if you have never run before.
Cause they found the evidence
Because they have evidence against us.
And they found your fingerprints
They found your fingerprints on the evidence.
All on me and baby run
The evidence is pointing towards me, let's run away together.
Run like your life depends on it
Run as if your life is at stake.
Let's make forever in this moment
Let's make this moment last forever.
Tell me you love me again, oh again
Tell me you love me once more.
And I would waste away without you
I would not survive without you.
You're the shine into my star
You complete me and make me shine brighter.
I'd be searching till I found you
I would be continuously searching for you until I found you.
Wherever you are you are
No matter where you are, you are always with me.
Partners in crime
We are each other's partner in wrongdoing.
I'm Bonnie you can be Clyde
I am the female partner, you can be the male partner.
They'll never understand the honor
People won't comprehend the loyalty we have for each other.
Among these thieves
Amidst all the thieves and wrongdoers.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Coleridge Tillman, Andrew Wansel, Robert Gerongco, Samuel Gerongco, Alessia Caracciolo, Warren Felder
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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directed by: Alessia Caracciolo
edited by: Alessia Caracciolo
produced by: Alessia Caracciolo
cast: Alessia Caracciolo
lighting: Alessia Caracciolo
wardrobe: Alessia Caracciolo
catering: mom
location: home
Movie maker skills: Alessia Caracciolo
total budget: per diems
love it
@sadkaique
[Verse 1]
Run, run like the devil’s behind us
Run to where no one can find us
Be my accomplice to my crime
Oh baby
Run, run cause we’re guilty as sin
Run cause we know we won’t win
We know together we kill time
[Refrain]
You’ll never face a judge without me
You’ll never battle the gavel alone
And if they lock us away
Then I’ll be still here
Proudly waiting to kill more time, with you…
[Chorus]
We’ll be Outlaws
We’ll take on the world
We’ll be Outlaws
[Verse 2]
Run, run like you never did
Cause they found the evidence
And they found your fingerprints
All on me and baby run
Run like your life depends on it
Let’s make forever in this moment
Tell me you love me again, Oh again
And I would waste away without you
You’re the shinin' to my star
I’d be searching till I found you
Wherever you are… You are
[Chorus]
We’ll be Outlaws
Partners in crime
We’ll take on the world together
I’m Bonnie you can be Clyde
We’ll be Outlaws
You and me
They’ll never understand the honor
Among these thieves
O-O-O-Ohhhhhh-o-o-oh
O-O-O-Ohhhhhh-o-o-o-oh
[Refrain]
You’ll never face a judge without me
You’ll never battle the gavel alone
And if they lock us away
Then I’ll be still here
Proudly waiting to kill more time
With you…
Oh with you
W-i-t-h you
With you Oh-o-o-o
[Chorus]
We’ll be Outlaws
Partners in crime
We’d take on the world together
I’m Bonnie you can be Clyde
We’ll be Outlaws
You and me
They’ll never understand the honor
Among these thieves
We’ll be Outlaws…
@awab2791
Run, run like the devil’s behinds us
Run to where no one can find us
Be my accomplice to my crime
Oh baby
Run, run cause we’re guilty as sin
Run cause we know we won’t win
We know together we kill time
You’ll never face a judge without me
You’ll never battle the gavel alone
And if they lock us away
Then I’ll be still here
Proudly waiting to kill more time, with you…
We’ll be Outlaws
We’ll take on the world
We’ll be Outlaws
Run, run like you never did
Cause they found the evidence
And they found your fingerprints
All on me and baby run
Run like your life depends on it
Let’s make forever in this moment
Tell me you love me again, Oh again
And I would waste away without you
You’re the shine into my star
I’d be searching till I found you
Wherever you are… You are
We’ll be Outlaws
Partners in crime
We’ll take on the world together
I’m Bonnie you can be Clyde
We’ll be Outlaws
You and me
They’ll never understand the honor
Among these thieves
You’ll never face a judge without me
You’ll never battle the gavel alone
And if they lock us away
Then I’ll be still here
Proudly waiting to kill more time
With you…
Oh with you
W-i-t-h you
With you
We’ll be Outlaws
Partners in crime
We’d take on the world together
I’m Bonnie you can be Clyde
We’ll be Outlaws
You and me
They’ll never understand the honor
Among these thieves
We’ll be Outlaws…
@TavishSharma7
She is literally the mid point of genres I mean she has got that Hip Hop groove, that pop vibe, a soulful voice, and blues' and soul's lyricism. And also her rhyming strategy is very much like a Rap song. I love everything about you Alessia, every fucking thing and every fucking song, your BIG fan - Tavish!
@omarandresespinoborda4104
I agree so much with you. 😍😍😍
@ananyavatsayan6899
Its actually alternate/contemporary r&b
@SmileySuccess101
I agree. I love her
@heyjojo7919
I thought I was the only one who noticed she's EXTREMELY good with rhyming and lyrics.
@violetabautista5291
Haha what you said reminded me the intro of the song of lily allen, "LDN", and it's soo true haha
@rainbowanimal5357
Why does her voice sound like angels making brownies!?!
@TheAndretta777
Rainbow Animal 😂😂😂
@meredithellen620
oh my gosh 😂😂👌
@ilirong4102
No, it sounds like angels making snickerdoodles.