Alien
The Harlots Lyrics

The lyrics of "Alien" by The Harlots are an expression of detachment and isolation felt by a person who wishes to be different from others. The singer flaunts their imperfections and collects knives, indicating a non-conformist attitude. They express a sense of disillusionment, revealing that they do not have any hero to look up to. The desire to be an alien indicates a strong desire to escape the mundane and to be exceptional. The singer wishes to be not just different but also intelligent and gorgeous, striving for an unconventional and extraordinary existence. The repeated phrase "maybe see ya later when outside the crater" is a metaphorical statement indicating that the singer wants to distance themselves from the earth and its people, symbolically referring to the singer's emotional state of feeling like an outsider. The sad complexion and the box of unnamed weapons imply that the person is troubled and contemplating devastating actions such as destruction of the whole planet.

The Harlots wrote "Alien" as a commentary on the struggles of people who feel alienated and out of place in society. The lyrics represent the desire to stand out and be different, and the frustration and sadness that come with not being able to do so. It is a song for people who feel separated from the mainstream and long for individuality. The song explores the idea that maybe the only solution to escape the gloom of earthly existence is to become an alien, which in turn means to be someone unique and extraordinary.