Alien
Erasure/Andy Bell Lyrics
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Pure emotion, a trip
No word of a lie
Pressed to your lips
We collide, slowly twist
Ardent and lithe
Kisses the earth and I am found
Love's young dream could be alien
Strange ways, how we fly
Tuning low like a radio
Whispering goodbye
Just so it seems
Softly potent, serene
Vacant and shy
You are everywhere
Under my skin and in my hair
Love's young dream could be alien
Strange ways, how we fly
Tuning low like a radio
Whispering goodbye
Seeps into the ground
Kisses the earth and I am found
Love's young dream could be alien
Strange ways, how we fly
Tuning low like a radio
Whispering goodbye
Love's young dream could be alien
Strange ways, how we fly
Tuning low like a radio
Whispering goodbye
Love's young dream could be alien
Strange ways, how we fly
The lyrics of “Alien” by Erasure featuring Andy Bell is an expression of deep emotion and rawness of human bonds. The opening lines “Cuts to the quick / Pure emotion, a trip / No word of a lie” portrays an instant connection that is intense and honest, while the lines “Pressed to your lips / We collide, slowly twist / Ardent and lithe” depicts an electrifying passion that is fluid and dynamic. The chorus, “Love's young dream could be alien / Strange ways, how we fly / Tuning low like a radio / Whispering goodbye” is a reflection of how unexpected love can be, like a missing puzzle piece that finally fits in place, but still strange in its ways and sometimes short-lived.
Sensuous imagery is prevalent throughout the song, it describes how love seeps into the ground and kisses the earth, which is akin to the transformative power of love. Meanwhile, the line “You are everywhere / Under my skin and in my hair” emphasises the all-encompassing nature of love, how it is not confined to a specific space or time, but present everywhere. “Alien” is ostensibly a love song, but its lyrics are marked by a poetic complexity that transcends the conventional boundaries of pop songs. It relays a message about that elusive, sometimes unattainable nature of human relationships, often coloured with joy and heartache.
Line by Line Meaning
Cuts to the quick
This experience cuts deep and touches the core of my emotions.
Pure emotion, a trip
This experience is an intense journey of pure emotion.
No word of a lie
This experience is authentic and truthful.
Pressed to your lips
We share a passionate, intimate moment.
We collide, slowly twist
Our physical and emotional connection is a slow, tantalizing dance.
Ardent and lithe
Our passion is fiery and nimble.
Seeps into the ground
This experience is permeating and profound, sinking deep into the earth.
Kisses the earth and I am found
This experience is grounding and helps me find myself.
Love's young dream could be alien
The dream of young love can feel surreal and unfamiliar.
Strange ways, how we fly
Our love takes us on unique and unexpected journeys.
Tuning low like a radio
Our love is delicate and fine-tuned, like a radio dial searching for the perfect frequency.
Whispering goodbye
Although we may part, our love is soft and gentle, like a whispered farewell.
Just so it seems
This experience may only be a fleeting moment, disappearing before we fully grasp its significance.
Softly potent, serene
This experience is powerful in its gentleness and brings a sense of peace.
Vacant and shy
There is a sense of emptiness and shyness in this experience, as if something is missing.
You are everywhere
The person I love is omnipresent, filling every corner of my life.
Under my skin and in my hair
My love for this person is deeply ingrained in my being, a part of me that I cannot separate from myself.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARCO PIRRONI, BOZ BOORER, ADAM ANT
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