Collie Buddz employs a style that is strongly rooted in 1990's era conscious and dancehall style reggae, using beats and vocal techniques reminiscent of the iconic stars of that day - including Sizzla, Buju Banton, Bounty Killer and Beenie Man. The singer has attributed the defining influences on his music to lyrical clashes (such as those between Beenie Man and Bounty Killer) and dubplates, particularly those of Kilimanjaro, that were core to the sound clash culture of the 90's.
Buddz is an avid fan of Buju Banton and cites that artist's "Mr. Mention" has one of his favorite albums.
Alien
Collie Buddz Lyrics
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When the cold wind blows and I hear the
Scratching of the leaves as they rustle
They say it's not easy, no-oh-oh-oh
So evident in the city
Man I just can't used to the hustle and bustle
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
I hear them sing their siren song
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
And I don't have to ask why
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
I don't feel that I belong
'Cause I tried to run and I tried to hide
But I cannot control what I feel inside
Don't feel human or even animalian
God damn, I must be an alien
I tried to run and I tried to hide
But I cannot control what I feel inside
Don't feel human or even animalian
God damn, I must be an alien
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
God damn, I must be an alien
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
God damn, I must be an alien
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh) oh-oh
I know I must be an alien
Mostly alien (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
It seems that earth is not for me
When the snow falls down
And I hear the silence of the night wrap around me
They say it don't come cheap
But I would give anything to get back to
The place where my mom must have found me
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
The stars wait for me in the night sky
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
I hear them sing their siren song
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
And I don't have to ask why
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
I don't feel that I belong
'Cause I tried to run and I tried to hide
But I cannot control what I feel inside
Don't feel human or even animalian
God damn, I must be an alien
'Cause I tried to run and I tried to hide
But I cannot control what I feel inside
Don't feel human or even animalian
God damn, I must be an alien
I tried to run and I tried to hide
I feel inside
Or even animalian
I must be an alien
I tried to run and I tried to hide
Cannot control what I feel inside
Don't feel human or even animalian
God damn, I must be an alien
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
God damn, I must be an alien
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
I must be
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
God damn, I must be an alien
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
In "Alien," Collie Buddz expresses his feelings of not belonging to the world he lives in. He senses a profound detachment from the physical environment around him to the point that he considers himself to be an alien. The opening verse highlights how the world doesn't feel right to him, and he can't get used to the chaos and activity in the cities. In the chorus, the artist emphasizes the sense of not fitting in, where he doesn't feel human or even animalian but more alien. He hears the call of the stars in the night sky, and he feels that he belongs somewhere else.
Collie Buddz's lyrics in "Alien" convey an existential struggle with the concept of identity and place. He is trying to connect with something that feels real and authentic to him, and his current reality is the antithesis of that. The constant repetition of "I tried to run and I tried to hide, but I cannot control what I feel inside" emphasizes the inevitability of this experience, and his only option seems to be acceptance of feeling like a stranger in the world.
In summary, Collie Buddz's "Alien" captures the sensation of feeling disconnected from the world and not belonging. It expresses a deep sense of loneliness, where the artist cannot find a place to call home.
Line by Line Meaning
It seems this world is not for me
The world feels unfamiliar and doesn't seem to suit me
When the cold wind blows and I hear the scratching of the leaves as they rustle
The sound of leaves rustling in the cold wind makes me feel lonely and isolated
They say it's not easy, no-oh-oh-oh
People say that life is difficult and challenging
So evident in the city
The hustle and bustle of city life makes the difficulties of life even more apparent
Man I just can't used to the hustle and bustle
I find it hard to adjust to the busy and noisy city life
The stars wait for me in the night sky
The stars in the night sky seem to call out to me
I hear them sing their siren song
The beauty of the stars is so captivating that it feels like they are singing a song to me
And I don't have to ask why
There's something about the stars that feels natural and instinctual, no explanations needed
I don't feel that I belong
Even though I'm on this earth, I don't feel like I fit in
Cause I tried to run and I tried to hide
I've been running and hiding from my feelings
But I cannot control what I feel inside
No matter what I do, I can't seem to control my emotions
Don't feel human or even animalian
I don't feel like a human or even an animal, just like something else entirely
God damn, I must be an alien
I feel so out of place that it feels like I must be an alien
It seems that earth is not for me
Once again, the earth feels like it's not meant for me
When the snow falls down
The tranquil beauty of snowfall contrasts with my inner turmoil
And I hear the silence of the night wrap around me
The stillness of the night feels almost like it's suffocating me
They say it don't come cheap
I've been told that finding inner peace and contentment is no easy feat
But I would give anything to get back to the place where my mom must have found me
I would do anything to feel a sense of belonging and connection like I did in my childhood home
I tried to run and I tried to hide
Once again, I've been running and hiding from my feelings
Or even animalian
Not even feeling like an animal seems as accurate as feeling like an alien
I know I must be an alien
This feeling of being out of place is so strong that I feel like I must be an alien
Contributed by Addison B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@anunnaki6213
This song explains it all for those of us who understand not feeling we are from here.
@69AllyCat420
The movement is by far one of the most under-rated bands in reggae music!!! Also ALWAYS put on some of the best shows!! 💚💛❤️
@CollieBuddzTV
My boyzzzz
@DuderTrax
Oh shit Collie! Seen u at the down low in Bizerkeley! YOU KILLED. Much love to you and one of my new favorite peace loving groups THE MOVEMENT!
@born2befreeontheat70
Collie Budddddz!!!! Much love
@deathsquad1023
Collie Buddz Good Life!
@zumbigod
nice to see family representing! killer job all around everyone! much respect! one love!
@DevinGrigsby
🤣🤣 what bout C'Daynger & Roachekilla.....?
https://youtu.be/rByj8LxEbTM
@Twan420
I’m definitely not from here, I’m a child of the light. I do not fit in amongst most people who only care about themselves. I can’t wait for god to call me home!
@KBongMusic
🔊🔊🔊