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.
Stars
Alessia Cara Lyrics
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You stay in my head
Lay in my arms, why won't you?
It's been way too long, what you waiting on?
'Cause I've been here, learning what the memories won't do
See, I need you and baby I need to
Let down my guard and give you my scars
Open up my heart
We could be stars
We could be stars
We could be stars
Rap on my window, come home
It's been a while, so stick around, why don't you?
Till the end of time, say that you'll be mine
An uphill climb, fighting what the heart really wants to do
See, I need you and sometimes we need to
Shed our facade and be just who we are
All broken and torn, then we could be stars
Oh, we could be stars
We could be stars
We could be stars
Piercing lights in the dark make the galaxy ours
Kingdom right where we are
Shining bright as a morning, you'll never be lonely
Just promise you'll love me, I'm never too far
And we'll never part
And we could be stars
Oh, we could be stars
We could be stars
Oh, we could be stars, just find way to get home
There's space in my heart, open arms for you to run to
Baby, close your eyes and take the leap to make-believe in fairytales
I'll meet you there, oh yeah, I'll fall too
See I've wanted you here, all along but my fear
Just keeps haunting, me won't let me go
So it's hard to say I love you
We could be stars
Oh, we could be stars
We could be stars
We could be stars
The lyrics of Alessia Cara's song "Stars" express the desire to be with someone, to let go of defensiveness and vulnerability and to open up to love completely. The first verse invites the person to come back and stay, to lay in each other's arms, and to let down the guard and reveal the true self. The chorus portrays the possibility of reaching a higher level of being, to transcend the mundane and ordinary to become stars. The second verse starts with an invitation to the person to rap on the window, to return after a long time, and to stay committed. The next lines acknowledge that it is difficult to resist what the heart wants, to accept one's flaws and to be authentic. The harmony of the words and music create a dreamy, wistful mood that captures the longing to be with someone deeply.
The bridge in the song emphasizes the idea of shining brightly together, to claim the galaxy as ours, and to reign in a kingdom of love. The metaphorical language emphasizes the depth and breadth of feeling experienced by the two people and their commitment to each other. The song ends with an invitation to take the leap of faith, to believe in fairytales, to meet each other halfway, and to declare love unequivocally.
Overall, the lyrics suggest the importance of vulnerability, authenticity, and commitment in intimate relationships. The song is a tribute to the power of love to transform individuals and make them feel like stars.
Line by Line Meaning
Knock on my door, boy come home
Come back to me, visit me
You stay in my head
I can't stop thinking about you
Lay in my arms, why won't you?
Why won't you be with me?
It's been way too long, what you waiting on?
I've been waiting for you to come back for too long
'Cause I've been here, learning what the memories won't do
I've been waiting for you to come back and make new memories with me
See, I need you and baby I need to
I need you and I need to be with you
Let down my guard and give you my scars
I need to open up to you and share my vulnerabilities with you
Open up my heart
I need to open up my heart to you
We could be stars
We could be successful, shine bright together
Rap on my window, come home
Come back to me, visit me
It's been a while, so stick around, why don't you?
You've been gone for a while, stay with me for a bit
Till the end of time, say that you'll be mine
Promise me that you'll be with me always
An uphill climb, fighting what the heart really wants to do
It's hard to resist what the heart truly desires
See, I need you and sometimes we need to
I need you and at times we need to be true to ourselves
Shed our facade and be just who we are
We need to be honest and open about who we truly are
All broken and torn, then we could be stars
Even with our flaws and imperfections, we could still be successful and shine together
Piercing lights in the dark make the galaxy ours
Our love can light up the entire universe
Kingdom right where we are
We have everything we need right here
Shining bright as a morning, you'll never be lonely
We'll shine together and you'll never be alone
Just promise you'll love me, I'm never too far
Promise me that you'll love me and I'll always be there for you
And we'll never part
We'll never be separated
Oh, we could be stars
We could be successful, shine bright together
There's space in my heart, open arms for you to run to
I have room in my heart for you and I'm always here for you
Baby, close your eyes and take the leap to make-believe in fairytales
Believe in our love and take a chance
I'll meet you there, oh yeah, I'll fall too
I'll be there for you and I'll take a chance too
See I've wanted you here, all along but my fear
I've wanted you here with me all along, but my fear has held me back
Just keeps haunting, me won't let me go
My fear keeps haunting me and won't let me move on
So it's hard to say I love you
It's hard to express my love for you when I'm held back by my fear
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TERENCE PO LUN LAM, COLERIDGE TILLMAN, ROBERT GERONGCO, SAMUEL GERONGCO, ALESSIA CARACCIOLO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mayraluna1000
Knock on my door, boy come home
You stay in my head
Lay in my arms, why won't you?
It's been way too long
What you waiting on?
Cause I've been laying here
Learning what the memories won't do
See I need you and baby I need to
Let down my guard and give you my scars
Open up my heart
We could be stars...
We could be stars...
We could be stars...
Rap on my window, come home
It's been a while, so stick around
Why don't you?
'Til the end of time
Say that you'll be mine
An uphill climb fighting what the heart
Really wants to do
See I need you
And sometimes we need to
Shed our facade and be just who we are
All broken and torn, then we could be stars
Oh we could be stars...
We could be stars...
We could be stars...
Piercing lights in the dark
Make the galaxy ours
Kingdom right where we are
Shining bright as a morning
You'll never be lonely
Just promise you'll love me
I'm never too far
And we'll never part
And we could be stars
Oh we could be stars...
We could be stars...
Oh we could be stars...
Just find way to get home
There's a space in my heart
Open arms for you to run to
Baby close your eyes and take the leap
To make believe in fairytales
I'll meet you there
Oh yea, I'll fall too
See I've wanted you here
All along but my fear
Just keeps haunting me won't let me go
So it's hard to say I love you
We could be stars...
Oh we could be stars...
We could be stars...
We could be stars...
@sandrav5149
I believe Alessia stands her own ground, I'm not worried about the fame getting to her. She deserves all the recognition, you can just listen and feel the dedication and heart she puts into her music. This girl is a true artist
@theuniquedimgray
Hopefully nothing happens,but fame finds a way so I'm hoping she stick it through all the hands that try to grab her and bring her down
@adaandheidi8596
true.+ idk how to put a profile picture do you know how to. :)
@adaandheidi8596
any one?
@WootedWoolly
+Ada And Heidi you have to do it on your google + it sucks but yep :)
@adaandheidi8596
+Rya Lynn ok thanks. ^u^
@d15b85
Her voice is the sun and I'm the butter.
@franciellea.1597
Hiahauahauahaiahiaahuahauahauaha nice
@Sherley_Tune
Awe lol what a cute comment 😂 :)
@soraniostaur3839
11/10 accurate asf !!!