Aliens Exist
Blink 182 (By Victor BOI) Lyrics
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Hope it's not the creatures from above
You used to read me stories
As if my dreams were boring
We all know conspiracies are dumb
What if people knew that these were real
I'd leave my closet door open all night
I know the CIA would say
What you hear is all hearsay
I wish someone would tell me what was right
Up all night long
And there's something very wrong
And I know it must be late
Been gone since yesterday
I'm not like you guys
I'm not like you
I am still a skeptic, yes, you know me
Been best friends and will be till we die
I got an injection
Of fear from the abduction
My best friend thinks I'm just telling lies
Alright
Up all night long
And there's something very wrong
And I know it must be late
Been gone since yesterday
I'm not like you guys
I'm not like you
Dark and scary, ordinary
Explanation, information
Nice to know ya, paranoia
Where's my mother, biofather
Up all night long
And there's something very wrong
And I know it must be late
Been gone since yesterday
I'm not like you guys
Twelve majestic lies
The song "Aliens Exist" by Blink 182 (By Victor BOI) is a commentary on the concept of extraterrestrial life and the idea of conspiracy theories surrounding their existence. The song begins with a reference to a potential encounter with aliens, as the singer is worried that "creatures from above" may be lurking in the backroom. The singer then reflects on the fact that their mother used to read them stories that made their dreams sound boring in comparison. This leads into a critique of conspiracy theories, with the singer acknowledging that they are "dumb." However, they still cannot help wondering what would happen if people knew that aliens were real, and they express a desire to know the truth.
Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes their skepticism. They do not claim to believe in aliens without evidence, and they state that they have not been abducted. However, they admit that they are afraid of the idea and that their fear comes from stories about abductions. The singer is also aware that this skepticism sets them apart from their peers, as they remark that they are "not like you guys."
Overall, "Aliens Exist" can be seen as a commentary on the way that people view the idea of extraterrestrial life. It acknowledges the fear and skepticism that many people have, but it also critiques the way that conspiracy theories can obscure the truth.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey mom, there's something in the backroom
Addressing his mother, the singer expresses his unease with the presence of something alien in his vicinity
Hope it's not the creatures from above
He hopes that the aliens aren't invading Earth from their home planet
You used to read me stories
In his childhood, his mother used to read bedtime stories to him
As if my dreams were boring
He feels that his mother may have assumed he found his own dreams boring because she had to read stories to him
We all know conspiracies are dumb
The singer believes that many conspiracy theories are irrational and unfounded
What if people knew that these were real
He wonders how the world would react if the existence of aliens was confirmed
I'd leave my closet door open all night
He indicates that he would no longer be afraid of sleeping with his closet door open if the existence of aliens was officially acknowledged
I know the CIA would say
He assumes that the CIA would have a role in covering up any evidence of alien existence
What you hear is all hearsay
He doubts that the official statement of the CIA regarding aliens would be entirely true
I wish someone would tell me what was right
He expresses a sense of uncertainty on what to believe regarding the existence of aliens
Up all night long
The fear of alien existence is causing him to stay up all night
And there's something very wrong
He senses a disturbance in the air due to the supposed alien presence
Been gone since yesterday
He has been away from home since yesterday
I'm not like you guys
He believes that he is different from others because of his beliefs in aliens
I am still a skeptic, yes, you know me
He admits that he is still a skeptic despite his fascination with aliens
Been best friends and will be till we die
He and his best friend have been close for a long time and plan to remain so until they die
I got an injection
He received an injection of fear brought about by the abduction experience
Of fear from the abduction
He became fearful due to the alien abduction he experienced
My best friend thinks I'm just telling lies
He laments the fact that his best friend does not believe him when he tells him about the aliens
Dark and scary, ordinary
He describes the aliens as being both dark and scary, but also commonplace or ordinary
Explanation, information
He seeks an explanation or further information regarding the alien presence
Nice to know ya, paranoia
He acknowledges the irony of wanting to understand something while fearing its existence
Where's my mother, biofather
He is questioning the identity and whereabouts of his biological parents
Twelve majestic lies
He believes that there are twelve significant lies propagated by the government surrounding the existence of aliens
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Written by: Tom DeLonge, Mark Hoppus, Travis Barker
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