Alien She
Bikini Kill Lyrics


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She is me
I am her
She is me
I am her

Siamese twins connected at the cunt
HeartBrainHeartBrainHeartBrainLungGut
I want to kill her
But I'm afraid it might kill me

Feminist
Dyke Whore
I'm so pretty
ALIEN

She wants me to got to the mall
She wants me
To put the pretty, pretty lipstick on
She wants me to be like her

She wants me to be like her
I want to kill her
But I'm afraid it might kill me
Feminist

Dyke Whore
Pretty, pretty
ALIEN
And all I really wanted to know





Who was me and who is she
I guess I'll never know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bikini Kill's "Alien She" are full of conflicting emotions and identities. The song begins with the repeated lines "She is me, I am her" which suggests a sense of codependence and confusion as to where one's own identity ends and another's begins. This is then followed by the provocative lines "Siamese twins connected at the cunt, HeartBrainHeartBrainHeartBrainLungGut" which indicates a shared physical and emotional connection. However, the singer then reveals that they want to kill the other person but also fear that doing so would kill them as well which speaks to the idea of how intertwined our identities can become with those we are closest to.


The song then moves into a series of labels that are imposed on the singer and the other person such as "Feminist, Dyke Whore, Alien" which can be seen as both empowering and limiting at the same time. The singer recognizes the pressure to conform and be like the other person with lines like "She wants me to go to the mall, she wants me to be like her" but also acknowledges the desire to break free from these constraints with "I want to kill her, but I'm afraid it might kill me." The repeated phrase "Pretty, pretty Alien" also connotes a sense that the singer feels like an outsider and that their differences make them feel isolated from others who don't understand their experience.


Overall, the song conveys a sense of complexity and confusion around identity and relationships with others. The singer grapples with the desire to belong and connect while also recognizing the danger of losing oneself in the process. The use of provocative language and imagery underscores the intensity of these emotions and adds to the overall rebellious and defiant tone of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

She is me
The singer sees herself in another woman and feels a strong connection and empathy.


I am her
The singer feels that the other woman is a reflection of herself, as they share similar experiences and emotions.


She is me
The singer repeats this line to emphasize the bond and similarity she shares with the other woman.


I am her
The singer repeats this line to reinforce the idea that she and the other woman are essentially the same person.


Siamese twins connected at the cunt
The artist is using a vulgar metaphor to describe how closely she feels connected to the other woman, as if they were conjoined twins.


HeartBrainHeartBrainHeartBrainLungGut
The organs mentioned represent the most vital and emotional parts of the body, indicating that the two women are deeply intertwined on a physical and emotional level.


I want to kill her
The singer is experiencing conflicting emotions, feeling both a strong desire to be rid of the other woman and a sense of protectiveness over her.


But I'm afraid it might kill me
The artist is fearful that if she were to eliminate the other woman, she would be killing a part of herself.


Feminist
The singer identifies as a feminist, someone who believes in the social, political and economic equality of the sexes.


Dyke Whore
The artist is using two derogatory terms commonly used to shame or insult women who identify as queer or sexually liberated.


I'm so pretty
The singer is adopting a sarcastic tone to mock societal expectations that women are only valuable if they are conventionally attractive.


ALIEN
The artist identifies as an outsider, someone who does not fit into the norms and expectations of mainstream society.


She wants me to go to the mall
The other woman is trying to influence the singer's behavior and choices to conform to societal expectations.


She wants me to put the pretty, pretty lipstick on
The other woman is trying to pressure the singer to conform to societal beauty standards to be viewed as more acceptable or attractive.


She wants me to be like her
The other woman is pressuring the singer to conform to societal norms and expectations to be more similar to her.


I want to kill her
The artist still feels conflicted about this other woman whom she feels connected to but also sees as a threat to her individuality.


But I'm afraid it might kill me
The singer is still fearful that by giving into societal pressures and conforming to the other woman's expectations, she will be losing a part of herself.


Pretty, pretty
The singer is once again adopting a sarcastic tone to mock the societal idea that the greatest value of a woman is her appearance or beauty.


ALIEN
The singer again identifies herself as an outsider who does not conform to societal expectations.


And all I really wanted to know
The artist is expressing a desire for self-acceptance and understanding.


Who was me and who is she
The artist is grappling with questions of identity and trying to understand where she ends and the other woman begins.


I guess I'll never know
The artist is expressing resignation and sadness that she may never truly understand herself or the other woman.




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