Despite Britney Jean itself receiving generally mixed reviews, "Alien" received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who appreciated its production and recognized it as being among the more personal offerings from the record. The track peaked at number 147 on the French Singles Chart, and has been performed during Spears' ongoing residency show Britney: Piece of Me.
Alien
Britney Spears Lyrics
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Lost in the world out of me myself and I
Was lonely then like an alien
I tried but I never figured it out
Why I always felt like a stranger in a crowd
Ooh that was then like an alien
But the stars in the sky look like home, take me home
Not alone not alone not alone
Not alone not alone not alone
Not alone not alone not alone
Not alone not alone not alone
Crossed through the universe to get where you are
Travel the night riding on a shooting star
Was lonely then like an alien
Had to get used to the world I was on
While yet still unsure if I knew where I belong
Ooh That was then like an alien
But the stars in the sky look like home, take me home
And the light in your eyes lets me know I'm not not alone
Not alone not alone not alone
Not alone not alone not alone
Not alone not alone not alone
Not alone not alone not alone
But the stars in the sky look like home, take me home
And the light in your eyes lets me know I'm not alone
Not alone not alone not alone
Not alone not alone not alone
Not alone not alone not alone
Not alone not alone not alone
(Not alone not alone not alone
Not alone not alone not alone
Not alone not alone not alone - not alone not alone not alone)
The lyrics to Britney Spears's song Alien express the feeling of being lost and isolated in a large world, feeling like an alien, a stranger in a crowd. The singer reflects on a past when she was lost and alone, searching for a place to belong, and she never seemed to fit in. However, the hope in the song comes from seeing a glimmer of light in someone's eyes and the stars in the sky, which reminds the singer that she is not alone in this world.
The first verse describes the feeling of loneliness and confusion that the singer experienced in the past. She felt like she was different from everyone else, like an alien in a strange world. She tried to fit in but was never able to figure out why she couldn't be like everyone else. The pre-chorus and chorus then express the hope that the singer finds in the stars and the light in someone's eyes. It's as if these two things provide a sense of comfort and familiarity that allows her to feel like she has a place in the world. The second verse continues with this theme of finding a place in the world but adds the idea that the journey to finding that place was like traveling through a galaxy. The chorus repeats, ending with the phrase "not alone" to reinforce the idea that the singer has found a sense of belonging and companionship.
Overall, the lyrics to Alien highlight the feeling of being lost and isolated in the world but also provide hope that we can find a place to belong and people to connect with.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a time I was one of a kind
I used to be unique and special.
Lost in the world out of me myself and I
I was lost and alone even though I was surrounded by people.
Was lonely then like an alien
I felt alone and disconnected like an extraterrestrial being.
I tried but I never figured it out
I tried to connect with others but I couldn't figure out how.
Why I always felt like a stranger in a crowd
I never felt like I belonged no matter how many people were around me.
Ooh that was then like an alien
Those were the days when I felt like an outsider.
But the stars in the sky look like home, take me home
The vastness of space reminds me of my own loneliness and longing for somewhere to belong.
And the light in your eyes lets me know I'm not alone
Being with someone who understands me makes me feel less alone.
Crossed through the universe to get where you are
I traveled far and wide to find someone who could make me feel less lonely and disconnected.
Travel the night riding on a shooting star
I journeyed through difficult times hoping to find someone who could be my guiding light.
Had to get used to the world I was on
I had to adjust to the new reality of having found someone who understood me.
While yet still unsure if I knew where I belong
Even though I found someone who made me feel less alone, I still wasn't sure if I truly belonged with them.
But the stars in the sky look like home, take me home
The vastness of space reminds me of my own loneliness and longing for somewhere to belong.
And the light in your eyes lets me know I'm not not alone
Being with someone who understands me makes me feel less alone.
Not alone not alone not alone
Repeated statement of the newfound feeling of not being alone.
(Not alone not alone not alone
Continuation of the repeated statement of the newfound feeling of not being alone.
Not alone not alone not alone)
End of the repeated statement of the newfound feeling of not being alone.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANA DIAZ MOLINA, WILLIAM ORBIT, BRITNEY SPEARS, DANIEL TRAYNOR, ANTHONY PRESTON
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@michaelspearsflores3225
"Alien"
There was a time I was one of a kind
Lost in the world out of me myself and I
Was lonely then like an alien
I tried but I never figured it out
Why I always felt like a stranger in a crowd
Ooh that was then like an alien
But the stars in the sky look like home, take me home
And the light in your eyes lets me know I'm not alone
Not alone not alone not alone
Not alone not alone not alone
Not alone not alone not alone
Not alone not alone not alone
Crossed through the universe to get where you are
Travel the night riding on a shooting star
Was lonely then like an alien
Had to get used to the world I was on
While yet still unsure if I knew where I belong
Ooh That was then like an alien
But the stars in the sky look like home , take me home
And the light in your eyes lets me know I'm not not alone
Not alone not alone not alone
Not alone not alone not alone
Not alone not alone not alone
Not alone not alone not alone
But the stars in the sky look like home , take me home
And the light in your eyes lets me know I'm not alone
Not alone not alone not alone
Not alone not alone not alone
Not alone not alone not alone
Not alone not alone not alone
(Not alone not alone not alone
Not alone not alone not alone
Not alone not alone not alone)
@shaschool4735
There was a time I was one of a kind
Lost in the world, doubting me, myself and I
Was lonely then
Like an alien
I tried, but I never figured it out
Why I always felt like a stranger in a crowd
Oh, that was then
Like an alien
[Chorus]
But the stars in the sky
Look like home, take me home
And the light in your eyes lets me know I'm not alone
Not alone, not alone, not alone
Not alone, not alone, not alone
And we're not alone, not alone, not alone
You're not alone, not alone, not alone
[Verse 2]
Crossed through the universe to get where you are
Travelled the night, riding on a shooting star
Was lonely then
Like an alien
Had to get used to the world I was on
While yet still unsure if I knew where I belonged
Oh, that was then
Like an alien
[Chorus]
But the stars in the sky
Look like home, take me home
And the light in your eyes lets me know I'm not alone
Not alone, not alone, not alone
Not alone, not alone, not alone
And we're not alone, not alone, not alone
You're not alone, not alone, not alone
[Instrumental Break]
[Chorus]
But the stars in the sky
Look like home, take me home
And the light in your eyes lets me know I'm not alone
Not alone, not alone, not alone
Not alone, not alone, not alone
And we're not alone, not alone, not alone
You're not alone, not alone, not alone
[Outro]
(Not alone, not alone, not alone
Not alone, not alone, not alone
Not alone, not alone, not alone
Not alone, not alone, not alone)
@samp900
I’m crying. Because she is so, so alone. Such an innocent kind soul. The world has so much evil. She has always shown Love and kindness, she is a legend
@bridgetsylvesterprice7379
This makes me cry too.
@carastorey678
I absolutely AGREE AND I'M ANGRY ABOUT WHAT THEY HAVE DONE TO HER
@saracurio1424
she deserves better, she has to have her life back. we will make it happen
@ondram.6120
you're absolutely right.
@iuliua
suckers haha
@pdroda
I’ve always loved this song. So futuristic yet nostalgic at the same time.
@kweenjade01
Couldn't have said it better
@alounsoficial3650
Não há quem não ame a Britney Spears!! Ela é demais!! ❤❤❤
@danivieira9288
Brasil 🇧🇷. Britney sempre arrasa ♥️