RAYE’s debut EP 'Welcome To The Winter' was released in 2014 and was comprised of predominantly R&B sounds. After signing with Polydor Records, RAYE had her breakthrough by featuring on the 2016 singles; "By Your Side" by Jonas Blue and "You Don't Know Me" by Jax Jones. The latter, co-written by RAYE herself, would peak at number three on the UK Singles Chart. Both songs were certified platinum or higher by the BPI, and marked a shift in RAYE’s career both commercially and sonically. After releasing the 'Second' EP in 2016, RAYE released "I, U, Us" as the lead single alongside a Charli XCX directed music video. This marked the first collaboration of several between the British songwriters. RAYE later co-wrote XCX's song "After the Afterparty" and appeared on a remix version, as well as featuring on the track "Dreamer" from her 2017 mixtape 'Number 1 Angel'. RAYE was short-listed for the BBC Music Sound of... award for 2017 and was named in third place. Later in the year, RAYE released the platinum certified hit "Decline" featuring Mr. Eazi, which would serve as the lead single from her 'Side Tape' EP which followed in May 2018. In October 2018, RAYE embarked on her own headlining tour, visiting a number of cities around the UK and Ireland.
After releasing multiple singles in 2019 and 2020, RAYE’s debut mini-album, 'Euphoric Sad Songs' was released on 20 November 2020. The project featured the top 10 hit "Secrets" with Regard as well as "Regardless" with Rudimental. In early 2021, RAYE released the single "Bed" with Joel Corry and David Guetta. The song would peak at number three on the UK Singles Chart, becoming RAYE’s highest charting single as a lead artist on the chart. Later in the year, RAYE took to social media to reveal that her record label, Polydor Records, has been withholding her debut album for several years. Following the statements, RAYE disclosed in July that she is now officially an independent artist.
RAYE was brought up in a musical family - her parents met at church - both of them musicians in the parish, and her musical heritage goes right back to her Grandfather, who was a songwriter and musician in his own right. Since the age of 10, she's been writing her own music, slowly developing all the time to become the artist she is today. Along the way, RAYE has become confidently adept at various different instruments including the cello, flute, and piano, alongside honing her production skills (and learning to play the guitar). Music has always been a huge part of RAYE’s life. Brought up on the classic soul/jazz maestros of the 40's and 50's like Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole etc - this is where her love for songwriting and melody began. Since then her influences, have aligned with the times, citing Drake, and her all time hero Lauryn Hill as huge sources of inspiration.
Alien
RAYE Lyrics
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Deep and down with you when I move with you
I see stars moving and I won't stop
The pursuit of it cause I'm new to this
Uh, I'm not used to this, see my home planet
That I come from is another
World but I found you yeah, I found you
But why do I feel so safe out here
When I do not know this place?
I'm feeling so lost in space round here
I'm feeling so lost in space
I think it's gonna be OK
When I see your face when I see your face
Alien, alien don't worry about where we go
I'll beam you up, you bring me down
Don't care if all the creatures know
Alien, alien i love the way you move
So graceful in your melodies
And everything I do
And it's OK if I glow
Cause there's no place like home
Take a trip to this on my wishlist
All your promises, is that OK?
Wanna show you space untraveled space
Wanna hear your stories while you travel days
Wanna tell you mine, so don't go away
If you want this do you want this?
You're extra, I'm extraterrestrial
I think our worlds are symmetrical
You can be my angel, I'm celestial
Bulletproof love over money
I'll invest in you
Have a heart to heart before I have
A chest to chest with you
Don't let nothing but me get
On top of you, girl, what's stressing you?
Yeah, I swear every new chapter's
Like an old page
I think I'm way too old for my old ways
No way I'm gonna be with you
If I'm the alien, you alienate
Yeah, food for thought
You should take me away
I don't need space and it's crazy
Cause it's crazy in space
I don't know why you don't know why
I call the streets home sweet
Home in the night, night
Yeah, and even though we didn't plan it
This is Venus vs mars
I'm just fighting for my planet
The song "Alien" by Raye is about feeling out of place and lost in a new relationship. The lyrics talk about being from another world or planet, and not knowing how to navigate this new territory. Raye sings about her pursuit of this new love despite feeling like an alien in an unfamiliar place. She sees stars moving and feels safe with her partner, even though she doesn't know where she's going. Ultimately, she concludes that it's okay to feel lost because there's no place like home, especially when she's with her partner.
The song can be interpreted in a few different ways. It can be seen as a metaphor for feeling like an outsider in a new relationship or a new phase of life. It can also be seen as a commentary on society's tendency to label and judge people who are different. Regardless of how you interpret the song, the message is clear: it's okay to feel lost and out of place as long as you have someone by your side who makes you feel safe and loved.
Overall the song is a sweet and upbeat love song that celebrates the unique connection between two people who may seem different on the outside but are ultimately symmetrical and well-matched on the inside.
Line by Line Meaning
It feels really nice to get
I enjoy getting intimate with you
Deep and down with you when I move with you
Being physically close with you is comforting to me
I see stars moving and I won't stop
I'm inspired by you and can't get enough
The pursuit of it cause I'm new to this
I'm eager for more of this intimacy because it's new to me
Uh, I'm not used to this, see my home planet
I come from a different place and don't have a lot of experience with this level of intimacy
That I come from is another world but I found you yeah, I found you
Although I come from a different place, I feel at home with you
'Cause I, I do not know this place
I feel unfamiliar with this new level of intimacy
But why do I feel so safe out here
Despite feeling unfamiliar, I feel safe with you
When I do not know this place?
I'm confused about why I feel this way
I'm feeling so lost in space round here
I feel overwhelmed and vulnerable in this new experience
I think it's gonna be OK
I trust that everything will work out
When I see your face when I see your face
Seeing you makes me feel at ease
Alien, alien don't worry about where we go
We don't need to worry about the future, let's just enjoy the present
I'll beam you up, you bring me down
We'll support each other and balance each other out
Don't care if all the creatures know
I don't care what other people think as long as we're happy
Alien, alien i love the way you move
I'm attracted to you and your unique qualities
So graceful in your melodies
You have a natural elegance that I'm drawn to
And everything I do
I can't help but think about you in everything I do
And it's OK if I glow
I'm comfortable being myself around you
Cause there's no place like home
Being with you feels like home
Take a trip to this on my wishlist
Exploring new experiences with you is something I want to do
All your promises, is that OK?
I trust you and your promises
Wanna show you space untraveled space
I want to share new experiences and adventures with you
Wanna hear your stories while you travel days
I'm interested in your experiences and want to hear about them
Wanna tell you mine, so don't go away
I want to share my experiences with you and hope you stay by my side
If you want this do you want this?
Do you feel the same way about me and this relationship?
You're extra, I'm extraterrestrial
You are extraordinary to me, and I am not originally from this place
I think our worlds are symmetrical
We fit together perfectly
You can be my angel, I'm celestial
You can be my guiding light while I look up to the skies
Bulletproof love over money
Our love is strong and resilient, and money doesn't compare
I'll invest in you
I'm committed to making this work and investing in our relationship
Have a heart to heart before I have
Let's communicate honestly and openly before taking things further
A chest to chest with you
Let's get physically close, but emotionally intimate first
Don't let nothing but me get
Stay loyal to me and our relationship
On top of you, girl, what's stressing you?
What's bothering you? Let's talk about it
Yeah, I swear every new chapter's
Every new experience with you is exciting
Like an old page
Our past experiences together still have meaning and value
I think I'm way too old for my old ways
I need to leave my old habits behind to move forward in this relationship
No way I'm gonna be with you
I won't let anything come between us
If I'm the alien, you alienate
If I'm the outsider, you're the one who makes me feel welcome
Yeah, food for thought
Something to consider
You should take me away
I want to escape with you and explore new things
I don't need space and it's crazy
I'm used to being alone but I don't feel that way with you
Cause it's crazy in space
There's a lot of uncertainty and unknowns in our relationship, but it's exciting
I don't know why you don't know why
I'm not sure why you're unsure about our relationship
I call the streets home sweet
No matter where I am, it feels like home when I think of you
Home in the night, night
At night, I feel comforted thinking of being with you
Yeah, and even though we didn't plan it
Our relationship may have been unexpected, but it feels right
This is Venus vs mars
Our differences make our relationship unique
I'm just fighting for my planet
I'll do what it takes to protect our relationship
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[Verse 1: Raye]
It feels really nice to get deep and down with you
When I move with you, I see stars moving and I won't stop
The pursuit of it
Cause I'm new to this
Uh, I'm not used to this, see my home planet
That I come from is another world but I found you
Yeah, I found you
[Pre-Chorus: Raye]
Cause I, I do not know this place
But why do I feel so safe out here
When I do not know this place?
I'm feeling so lost in space round here
I'm feeling so lost in space
I think it's gonna be OK
When I see your face
When I see your face
[Chorus: Raye]
Alien, alien
Don't worry about where we go
I'll beam you up, you bring me down
Don't care if all the creatures know
Alien, alien
I love the way you move
So graceful in your melodies
And everything I do
[Post-Chorus: Raye]
And it's OK if I glow
Cause there's no place like home
[Verse 2: Raye]
Take a trip to this on my wishlist
All your promises, is that OK?
Wanna show you space
Untraveled space
Wanna hear your stories while you travel days
Wanna tell you mine, so don't go away
If you want this
Do you want this?
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]
[Post-Chorus]
[Verse 3: Avelino]
You're extra, I'm extraterrestrial
I think our worlds are symmetrical
You can be my angel, I'm celestial
Bulletproof love over money, I'll invest in you
Have a heart to heart before I have a chest to chest with you
Don't let nothing but me get on top of you, girl, what's stressing you?
Yeah, I swear every new chapter's like an old page
I think I'm way too old for my old ways
No way I'm gonna be with you
If I'm the alien, you alienate
Yeah, food for thought, you should take me away
I don't need space and it's crazy, cause it's crazy in space
I don't know why you don't know why
I call the streets home sweet home in the night, night
Yeah, and even though we didn't plan it
This is Venus vs. Mars, I'm just fighting for my planet
Akari Ky
I wish she still made music like this. I remember when i first heard this.. one of the most beautiful songs ive ever heard ❤️
Bozquiat J.
theee most!
Kalia
She blew up now.
Dj Bond
LISTEN WITH HEADPHONES ❤❤❤❤😎🎧🎼🎵🎶🎙🎶🎵🎼🎧🎙🎤LISTEN CLOSELY TO DA LYRICS ❤
Mo
Listen to my 21st century blues
Aaron Harris
Listen to ABSOLUTELY, It’s her younger sister
vodka
I've listened to this song since middle school, so for soon to be 7 years, and this song just fills me with so much nostalgia every single time. It reminded me of all my friends and having the greatest friends, my exes, and I genuinely love my memories with them. I love that silly prom I was in, I remember always texting my ex happy 420 even though we really didn't know shit 😭😭. I remember riding bikes with her in the sunset, I remember my first time getting high AF for the first time with her, I remember hanging out with her and going to the pool. I remember Cheyenne and dressing alternative and that old blind dog. I remember playing with your amazing and colorful hair and I remember our prom night together. I don't remember much of my middle school years due to mental crash and being on heavy anti-depressants and anti-psychotics. But I do remember the good times I've had back in those days and remembering all my friends irl and online and silly g+. When I remember those times it feels like a warm and loving hug from me to my younger self. I'm grateful Im who I am and lived through my difficult times. I'm so happy I never gave up.
athena wilkerson
sending you hugs!🫶🏾
Torey !
❤
ZechariYah God's Child
Much love much peace🥰💕🎉