Ant Clemons, Kid Cudi, 2 Chainz, CyHi the Prynce, 070 Shake, Quavo, Offset, Mykki Blanco, Jaden Smith, Young Thug, Bump J, Tony Williams, Sean Leon, Pusha T, Victory, Abstract Mindstate, Lil Baby, have all appeared on various iterations of the song. Fans have used snippets to re-create their own versions of what the final track might've sounded like.
The track was not reworked for Jesus is King, unlike other YANDHI tracks.
During 2020 Alien was worked on for Kanye's album Donda. The track made the original tracklist of Donda's first version, but this version was also scrapped and the track did not release.
In 2022 a leaked tracklist of Donda 2 showed Alien on it.
As of 2023 the track still has not been released, probably wont in the near future
Alien
Kanye West Lyrics
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We are looking to bring you enlightenment
To offer illumination in stormy skies
We are here as beings of light
Benevolent, invested in humanity
And her evolution
Turned to a Mothra, bro, this that Godzilla
Phantom of the opera, it goes where it goes
My nightmares still haunt me (Dream)
When I sleep, they haunt me
When I sleep, they haunt me (O oh)
And my nightmares, they haunt me (Ooh ooh)
But I won't let 'em get the best of me (yeah)
Alien, magical, flyin', and all
Being, I got her signed on
Beam me up, I'm 'bout to sign off
Dumber now, need to take time off
Dumber now, I don't believe the time
Should have gone, man, I believe they lyin'
(Get a mic, huh)
Sign, do you believe in science?
Bigger sign, bet they gon' bleed now
Aliens, double to sign off
Better time, 'bout to take time off
I don't believe in time
I just believe in science
Order a bleeding nine, tell her
"Don't leave tonight"
Alien, being 'bout to fly out took her out
Order her something with eyes out
They was done, we the one, we just on
Louis thong, Lebanon, we become
What they done?
Duh na na, duh, feel it, feel it, feel it
This ain't our planet, that's why I kill it
Kill it, animals, kill it, ozone, kill it
Blood, spill it, somethin' you deal with
Alien, took the time off
I just took time off
Fly up, a pyramid, dunked on, Vesuvius
No bro, serious, I'm dead, serious
In the beginning of the song, Kanye West starts off by mentioning that they're there to bring enlightenment and offer illumination in stormy skies through their existence as beings of light that are invested in the evolution of humanity. The idea of enlightenment is reflected in the following lines where he compares himself to monsters in Shakespeare's stories and the opera. His nightmares still haunt him, and when he sleeps, his fears come alive. However, he won't let his fears get the best of him.
In the next part of the song, Kanye West refers to himself as an alien that is magical and flying. He talks about having someone signed on, possibly indicating that he has someone or something on his side. He then goes on to talk about not believing in time, only in science, and ordering a bleeding nine. It is unclear what he means by a bleeding nine, but it could be interpreted as a weapon. In the last few lines of the song, he mentions taking time off and reaching new heights, possibly indicating he is planning something big.
Line by Line Meaning
Dear ones
We are addressing all those who have been listening to us.
We are looking to bring you enlightenment
We want to provide you with knowledge and wisdom.
To offer illumination in stormy skies
We want to help you through difficult times by providing guidance and enlightenment.
We are here as beings of light
We are here to spread positivity, hope, and love.
Benevolent, invested in humanity
We care about humanity and are deeply involved in its progress and well-being.
And her evolution
We are here to help humanity evolve and progress for the better.
Turned to a Mothra, bro, this that Godzilla
I have transformed into a powerful monster, like Mothra or Godzilla.
Turned to a monster, more like Othello
I have become a monster, but unlike the violent creature, Othello, I am struggling with my own inner demons.
Phantom of the opera, it goes where it goes
Like the Phantom of the Opera, my inner self is unpredictable and uncontrollable.
My nightmares still haunt me (Dream)
I am still tormented by my own fears and nightmares even when I am awake.
When I sleep, they haunt me
Even in my dreams, my darkest fears continue to haunt me.
When I sleep, they haunt me (O oh)
My fears continue to trouble me even when I am in a resting state.
And my nightmares, they haunt me (Ooh ooh)
My darkest fears and anxieties continue to torment me.
But I won't let 'em get the best of me (yeah)
I am determined not to let my fears and anxieties control my life and future.
Alien, magical, flyin', and all
I feel like an alien, magical, and extraordinary, capable of soaring to great heights.
Being, I got her signed on
My significant other is on board with me and supports me in my journey to greatness.
Beam me up, I'm 'bout to sign off
I am ready to embark on a new journey, and it is time for me to sign off from my current life.
Dumber now, need to take time off
I have become less intelligent or wise and need some time off to recharge.
Dumber now, I don't believe the time
I feel like I've lost my touch and no longer believe in the notion of time.
Should have gone, man, I believe they lyin'
I should have left long ago because I think that people have been dishonest with me.
(Get a mic, huh)
I need a microphone to express myself better and share my journey with others.
Sign, do you believe in science?
Do you have a strong belief in science and its ability to explain the mysteries of the universe?
Bigger sign, bet they gon' bleed now
A more significant event is coming, and I think that significant consequences will follow.
Aliens, double to sign off
There are other beings in the universe, and I am going to sign off and join them.
Better time, 'bout to take time off
I have decided to take some time off to better myself and my life.
I don't believe in time
I have lost my belief in the concept of time and its relevance to my life.
I just believe in science
I have faith in science and its power to explain the universe and its mysteries.
Order a bleeding nine, tell her
I have ordered a weapon, and I am instructing someone to inform a female about it.
"Don't leave tonight"
I am asking someone not to depart tonight and possibly leave me alone.
Alien, being 'bout to fly out took her out
I have taken someone out who is about to fly out like an alien and leave me.
Order her something with eyes out
I have ordered something, and it has eye-like features.
They was done, we the one, we just on
They have been defeated, and we have emerged victorious.
Louis thong, Lebanon, we become
By purchasing Louis Vuitton lingerie and visiting Lebanon, we have evolved and changed.
What they done?
What actions or consequences have others caused?
Duh na na, duh, feel it, feel it, feel it
A catchy phrase expressing the feeling of excitement.
This ain't our planet, that's why I kill it
This world is not where we belong, which is why we need to destroy it and move on.
Kill it, animals, kill it, ozone, kill it
We need to kill the animals, the ozone layer, and anything else that is harming our world so that we can start fresh.
Blood, spill it, somethin' you deal with
It is the inevitable result of our actions, and we need to accept it and move forward.
Alien, took the time off
I am taking the time off to reflect on my journey and future plans.
I just took time off
I have decided to take some time for myself to rest and recharge.
Fly up, a pyramid, dunked on, Vesuvius
I am soaring up high like a pyramid, dunking like a basketball player, and erupting like a volcano.
No bro, serious, I'm dead, serious
I am not joking; I am being very serious and sincere.
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[Intro]
Dear ones, we are looking to bring you enlightenment
To offer illumination in stormy skies
We are here as beings of light
Benevolent, invested in humanity and her evolution
[Chorus: Ant Clemons]
Turned to a Mothra, bro, this that Godzilla
Turned to a monster, more like Othello
Phantom of the opera, it goes where it goes
My nightmares still haunt me (Dream)
When I sleep, they haunt me
When I sleep, they haunt me (Ooh)
And my nightmares, they haunt me (Ooh ooh)
But I won't let 'em get the best of me (Yeah)
[Verse: Young Thug]
Sixtееn yеаrs, I'vе bееn pоpping thеsе pills (аh)
This my аnnivеrsаry, I hаd my сhоppеr fоr tеn yеаrs
I bееn puttin' wаtеr оn my fingеrs, I'm а sеаl
I bееn оn thе fоrbеs sinсе 2012 (nо саp)
I wаs just rосkin' а brаnd nеw fоx аnd it didn't соmе with а tаil
I wаs just tеllin' my bitсh thаt саll mе sоft, I gоt bеlls (оkаy)
I just bееn rосkin' this guссi, I hаd my giusеppеs аnd yееzys whеrе I livе
I gоt lосkеd up аnd thеn I hаd tо tаkе thе hеliсоptеr tо liv
[Chorus: Ant Clemons]
My nightmаrеs still hаunt mе (drеаm)
Whеn I slееp, thеy hаunt mе
Whеn I slееp, thеy hаunt mе (ооh)
And my nightmаrеs, thеy hаunt mе (ооh ооh)
But i wоn't lеt 'еm gеt thе bеst оf mе
[Chorus: Quavo]
I can dance with the devil (Dance), but I can't try to be God (Nope)
Damn that's kinda odd (Odd), Let you try to be better (You)
Put these bitches on the pedestal, (Bitch)
I'mma eat her like an edible (Eat it up)
They love him, they call him incredible (Incredible)
They say fuck him he fresh out the medical (Fresh out the)
Medical, Medical, Medical
[Bridge: Kanye West]
Alien, magical, flyin', and all
Being, I got her signed on
Beam me up, I'm 'bout to sign off
Dumber now, need to take time off
[Verse 1: Quavo]
She a bad bitch from out of town, she pop like this (Pop it, yeah)
Stop runnin' 'round town, sayin' fuck my bitch (Quit Cappin' Stop it)
Them young niggas runnin' down we run right in (Runnin' in, Runnin' in Runnin' in)
I'm not talking 'bout a man unless it's Ben (No, Benjamin Franklin, Racks)
She wanna go to the sunken place told her to giddy up, ándale (Giddy up, Sunken Place!)
Put you in brand new fabrics, let you go drip on the runway (Woop, Drip)
Demons they shake off my back when I walk into church on a Sunday (Help me, God!)
Niggas don't know how to act so that's why I bought a new AK (It go brrat, rah)
Chopper bullet gettin' off, everybody runnin' off (Hey, Go)
Bad bitches love my dog (bad)
Send 'em back they tell it all (Send 'em back, brrrrrrt, Hey)
Only taking one call (One call, brrrrt)
I'm not taking no calls
[Chorus: Quavo]
I can dance with the devil (Dance), but I can't try to be God (Nope)
Damn that's kinda odd (Odd), Let you try to be better (You)
Put these bitches on the pedestal, (Bitch)
I'mma eat her like an edible (Eat it up)
They love him, they call him incredible (Incredible)
They say fuck him he fresh out the medical (Fresh out the)
Medical, Medical, Medical
[Bridge: Kanye West]
Alien, magical, flyin', and all
Being, I got her signed on
Beam me up, I'm 'bout to sign off
Dumber now, need to take time off
[Verse 2: Kanye West]
Dumber now, I don't believe the time
Should have gone, man, I believe they lyin' (Get a mic, huh)
Sign, do you believe in science?
Bigger sign, bet they gon' bleed now
Alien, double to sign off
Better time, 'bout to take time off
I don't believe in time, I just believe in science
Order a bleeding nine, tell her, "Don't leave tonight"
Alien, being 'bout to fly out
Took her out, order her something with eyes out
They was done, we the one, we just on
Louis thong, Lebanon, we become, what they done?
Duh-na-na, duh, feel it, feel it, feel it
This ain't our planet, that's why I kill it
Kill it, animals, kill it, ozone, kill it
Blood, spill it, somethin' you deal with
Alien, took the time off, I just took time off
Fly up, a pyramid, dunked on, Vesuvius
No bro, serious, I'm dead, serious
[Verse 3: Kid Cudi]
Hmm
Alien, alien
Extraterrestrial, flying in
Seen so much shot, they in love with him
I'm out the window, cut through the wind
Alien, alien
All about lovin' my team to win
Ain't no excuses, we runnin' in
Me and my future, we shall begin
Trippin' out on this LSD
Takin' the journey beyond the weed
I float around 'till we find the key
Couple girls, they my family
Here I am, here I am
Holdin' the bean since I was ten
Open your mouth for the stars and then
Hop on the board and we soarin' in
Nigga can never be tamed, I fall the hard
I weather the rain
I been on my Space Ops
Watch out for shady cops
And I pimp for the fallen, no stolen, my car
And been here for a minute now
Learn from my destiny
And I'm hearin you Lord
Oh, I'm hearin' you Lord, oh, I'm hearin' you Lord
I'm hearin' you Lord, oh, I'm hearin' you Lord
Alien, alien
Fall right through Hell and come back again
Fly to Hell in this whip we're in
Alien, alien
@realBIG1500
[Intro: Ant Clemons]
There are no weapon there when I prosper
Give 'em my problems to open my proverbs
Give 'em the last laughs when I put God first
'Cause He loves me for me
Every lesson was for me
I need what He was worried
My whole [?] is ugly (Ooh)
I need everything He has for me
[Part II: Alien]
[Chorus: Kanye West & ???]
Alien (Yee), illegal as alien
Many times (Ooh), I needed some time off
I don't believe in time
I just believe in science
Hope you believe in mine
Ok let's lead tonight
[Verse 1: Jaden Smith]
Ooh, alien, clientele
Autopilot went fly as hell (Yeah)
Space prison, no bell
Push the vision not a whole cell (Let's go)
Alien, Space X, young black sex
Man they hate that (Flex)
Foo' tryna get it in the back of the Maybach (Get it), ooh
Try and tell me that she don't do latex
[Verse 2: 2 Chainz]
Marry done deed, I married Embiid
I married the streets, so full of myself
Workin' so hard, the people think I got a twin
All I see is the tool in myself, uh
Packs in the living room
Know that I do it to death
Hung around niggas that used rob for a fetish
Sell crack to they daddies
Now I'm on top like a addict
[Chorus: Kanye West, Dem Jointz & ???]
Alien, we about to fly out
Takin' off, you roll with somebody know I 'bout
Marathon, we at one, underpaid, overcome
Lebanon, we become, super numb, alien
[Verse 3: Kid Cudi]
Alien, alien
Extraterrestrial, flying in
Been on my Space Ops
Watch out for shady cops
And I pimp for the fallen, no stolen, my car
And been here for a minute now
Learn from my destiny
And I'm hearin' you Lord
Oh, I'm hearin' you Lord, oh, I'm hearin' you Lord
I'm hearin' you Lord, oh, I'm hearin' you Lord
Alien, alien
Fall right through Hell and come back again
Fly right outta Hell in this whip we're in
Alien, alien
[Verse 4: Kanye West]
Do it, do it, alien
Get back home, sign off, I just took time off
Fly up, a pyramid, it's on, serious
No bro, serious, I'm dead, serious
[Verse 5: Quavo]
She wanna go to the sunken place told her to giddy up, ándale
(Giddy up, Sunken Place)
Put you in brand new fabrics, let you go drip on the runway (Woop, drip)
Demons they shake off my back when I walk into church on a Sunday (Help me, God!)
Niggas don't know how to act so that's why I bought a new AK
(It go-)
[Verse 6: Pusha T]
Alien, uh, we about to fly out
Where we land? (Ooh)
Look just like a hideout
The alone, not alumn'
‘Minati, nobody need not assume
I can fly to the moon
Walk it back, too soon?
[Outro: Kanye West & ???]
Feel it, feel it, feel it, feel it
This ain't our planet, that's why I kill it
Ozone, kill it, blood, spill it
Somethin' you deal with, somethin' you deal with
Alien, pyramid, fly off, take off
Break off, Kit-Kat, your own space, get that
In Waco, Texas, pull up (Rrr, rrr), Lexus
Don't stress it, don't test this
Young soldier, message
Alien
@BetterWhenUnmastered
Dawg really made potentially one of the best albums of the 21st century and said:
“ Don’t Drop It “ smh 🤦♂️
@redmarine2717
"This could change society, scrap it"
@sdn6605
Classic kanye
@F1zzii
Yeah that's how good he is though to let go of an incredible album
@owenhaibach9648
@@F1zziiand instead dropped jesus is king. Really shows how good he is huh
@idkwhatthisis4158
@@owenhaibach9648jik isn’t a bad album?
@w7lves
Kanye be like “this gon shake the earth, lock it in the vault.”
@davida5053
😭😭😭
@chuckingknives
could have been one of the best rap songs ever if he finished it
@chuckingknives
@@quandubious1178 nah man if it wasnt on donda then there's no hope