Alien Being
The Magnetic Fields Lyrics


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You talk a lot about nothing at all
Watch t.v. shows about nothing at all
Think a lot about nothing at all
Listen to songs about nothing at all

You have no feelings
I think you are an alien being
You won't let me in
I think you are an alien being

You write the laws about nothing at all
Make 3d films about nothing at all
Stage happenings about nothing at all
Sound and light shows about nothing at all




You complain about nothing at all
Go insane about nothing at all

Overall Meaning

The Magnetic Field's song "Alien Being" is a commentary on the emptiness of modern society. The lyrics suggest that the subject of the song is consumed by meaningless media and empty experiences, causing them to be disconnected from their human emotions. The repeated refrain, "I think you are an alien being," highlights the sense of alienation and disconnect the artist feels towards their subject.


Throughout the song, The Magnetic Fields describe the ways in which this person is consumed by nothingness, from their TV shows and songs to their own creative pursuits. The statement that this person "writes the laws about nothing at all" suggests that they might be in a position of power or influence, but that this power ultimately means nothing.


The use of the word "alien" in the title and refrain is interesting and adds another layer to the song's message. By suggesting that this person may not even be human, the artist is emphasizing the extent to which they are missing a fundamental connection to humanity.


Overall, "Alien Being" is a poignant commentary on the emptiness of modern life and the dangers of becoming consumed by media and trivial pursuits.


Line by Line Meaning

You talk a lot about nothing at all
You speak frequently but everything you say seems to be meaningless and irrelevant.


Watch t.v. shows about nothing at all
You spend your time watching television shows that are shallow and have no real substance or depth.


Think a lot about nothing at all
Your thoughts are often empty and trivial, they lack any real purpose or deep meaning.


Listen to songs about nothing at all
You enjoy music that has no real message, depth or meaningful lyrics.


You have no feelings
You seem to lack the ability to experience emotions like a normal human being.


I think you are an alien being
I suspect that you are not actually human, but rather an extraterrestrial creature or something otherworldly.


You won't let me in
You seem to be closed off or unwilling to be vulnerable, which is making it difficult for me to connect with you emotionally or personally.


You write the laws about nothing at all
You are responsible for creating rules or regulations that are completely arbitrary or pointless.


Make 3d films about nothing at all
You create movies that have stunning visual effects, but no real substance or meaningful storyline.


Stage happenings about nothing at all
You put on shows or events that are completely absurd or nonsensical, lacking any real purpose or meaning.


Sound and light shows about nothing at all
You create elaborate performances that have impressive special effects, but no real message or deeper significance.


You complain about nothing at all
You find things to be unhappy about, even when there is no real reason for it.


Go insane about nothing at all
You become irrational or delirious over things that have no real importance or relevance.




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