Alcatraz
Kasper Bjørke Lyrics


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The difference between fact and fiction
A quest for the young and the old
The power of sheer superstition
That often turns dirt into gold

We will end up making a baby
We will end up losing control
A job for a man and a lady
With similar spirit and soul

Do you think it's true
That our love will tear us apart?
That I'm crazy for you
But will end up breaking your heart?

In hope of some sort of reaction
I'm slightly ahead of my time
Because it gives me satisfaction
I claim what is rightfully mine

And I am in many ways a pilgrim
But my intuition has gone
In presence of ghosts and of children
You will catch me singing a song

Do you think it's true
That our love will tear us apart?
That I'm crazy for you
But will end up breaking your heart?

On a trip to the Moon
I wander inbetween the stars
They explode like balloons
It has been like that from the start

Because it gives me satisfaction
I claim what is rightfully mine

And I am in many ways a pilgrim
But my intuition has gone
In presence of ghosts and of children
You will catch me singing a song

Do you think it's true
That our love will tear us apart?




That I'm crazy for you
But will end up breaking your heart?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kasper Bjørke's "Alcatraz" explore themes of love, superstition, and the human quest for connection and fulfillment. The first verse highlights the power of superstition, how it can turn "dirt into gold," and the quest for truth amidst fact and fiction. The second verse implies that love is a journey that will lead to both passion ("making a baby") and loss of control, one that requires both partners to share the same spirit and soul.


The chorus asks an open question about the possibility of love tearing the two lovers apart or if their personalities will eventually destroy the relationship. The bridge then shifts the mood to the singer claiming what's rightfully theirs and being a pilgrim through "presence of ghosts and of children." The repetition of the chorus underscores the uncertainty of whether love is a fortune or a curse, for it can make people feel happiness or cause heartbreaks.


Overall, the song portrays love as a journey that is unpredictable, shaped both by external forces and internal struggles. The singer's conflict, between intuition and the quest for truth or the superstition, hints to the idea that love, in its nature and essence, is somewhat of a mystery.


Line by Line Meaning

The difference between fact and fiction
The distinction between reality and imagination


A quest for the young and the old
A search for knowledge and wisdom that spans generations


The power of sheer superstition
The influence of unfounded beliefs


That often turns dirt into gold
That can transform something worthless into something valuable


We will end up making a baby
We will eventually have a child together


We will end up losing control
We will find ourselves unable to maintain a grip on our emotions


A job for a man and a lady
A responsibility that falls upon both partners in a relationship


With similar spirit and soul
Sharing the same outlook and values


Do you think it's true
Do you believe


That our love will tear us apart?
That our intense feelings for each other will ultimately lead to our separation?


That I'm crazy for you
That I'm deeply infatuated with you


But will end up breaking your heart?
But will ultimately cause you pain or disappointment?


In hope of some sort of reaction
Seeking some kind of response or acknowledgement


I'm slightly ahead of my time
I have ideas and thoughts that are not yet widely accepted or understood


Because it gives me satisfaction
Because it brings me pleasure


I claim what is rightfully mine
Asserting my entitlement to what I deserve


And I am in many ways a pilgrim
I am a wanderer or seeker on a journey of personal discovery


But my intuition has gone
But my ability to rely on my instincts has faded


In presence of ghosts and of children
When surrounded by memories and youth


You will catch me singing a song
You'll find me expressing myself joyfully through music


On a trip to the Moon
During a fantastical adventure


I wander inbetween the stars
I explore the vast expanse of the universe


They explode like balloons
Celestial bodies burst like party decorations


It has been like that from the start
This has always been the case




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Paul Flores

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Damian Ochoa

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