Following his departure from the band in 2015, DeLonge decided to devote time to the exploration of “Unidentified Aerial Phenomen.” In a 2016 interview with Mic.com, DeLonge dismissively commented on the song:
Mic: How many people have made a joke about your ‘Aliens Exist’ song in relation to this project [Sekret Machines]?
Tom: [Laughs] Yeah, isn’t that the weirdest thing? It’s weird that people remember that song. It’s, like, an eighth album track from, like, 20 years ago.
In a program for one of Blink’s tours around the time of Enema’s release, Tom left a brief annotation for each track. For “Aliens Exist”:
"'As a hobby all I ever do is read books and study material on UFOs and government conspiracies. So I wrote a song about a guy talking about aliens as though he’s had a weird experience but nobody believes him, they think he’s full of shit. But he’s directing his angst toward the government, because the government knows there’s something going on. But I’m one of those freaks that really believes that stuff exists. I think if anybody out there does a little bit of research they will find that they side with me. I think it’s just a cool song coming from that point of view. I read books about abductions, and there are hundreds of thousands of people a year have an experience at night and they don’t know what it is, they just know what they saw and what they felt, but nobody believes them.'"
Aliens Exist
blink-182 Lyrics
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Hope it's not the creatures from above
You used to read me stories
As if my dreams were boring
We all know conspiracies are dumb
What if people knew that these were real
I'd leave my closet door open all night
What you hear is all hearsay
I wish someone would tell me what was right
Up all night long
And there's something very wrong
And I know it must be late
Been gone since yesterday
I'm not like you guys
I'm not like you
I am still a skeptic, yes, you know me
Been best friends and will be till we die
I got an injection
Of fear from the abduction
My best friend thinks I'm just telling lies
Alright
Up all night long
And there's something very wrong
And I know it must be late
Been gone since yesterday
I'm not like you guys
I'm not like you
Dark and scary, ordinary
Explanation, information
Nice to know ya, paranoia
Where's my mother, biofather
Up all night long
And there's something very wrong
And I know it must be late
Been gone since yesterday
I'm not like you guys
Twelve majestic lies
The lyrics of blink-182's song Aliens Exist showcase the band's fascination with the possibility of extraterrestrial life and the government's alleged cover-up of its existence. The song begins with the singer addressing his mother about something he senses in the backroom while expressing his hope that it's not the creatures from above. The singer then goes on to mention how his mother used to read him stories and how he's always found conspiracies to be dumb. However, he wonders aloud what people would do if the possibility of extraterrestrial life was confirmed.
The singer then delves into his own fears and experiences surrounding this topic, admitting that he stays up all night scared that he will be abducted. He mentions that he is not like his friends, who dismiss his fears as lies, but is still skeptical about the existence of aliens. He then concludes by offering a few insights into the confusing, scary things that are happening to him and the world around him.
Throughout the song, the band showcases their signature blend of pop-punk with themes of angst and uncertainty that resonate deeply with the listener. The track, with its distinctive synth riff, is a cult favorite among their fans, and its lyrics have sparked countless conversations and debates about the existence of aliens and the government's involvement in covering it up.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey mom, there's something in the backroom
I sense a presence in the backroom that’s concerning
Hope it's not the creatures from above
I hope it’s not aliens from outer space
You used to read me stories
You entertained me with fantastical tales
As if my dreams were boring
As if my imagination was mundane
We all know conspiracies are dumb
We understand that secret plots are illogical
What if people knew that these were real
What if everyone accepted the existence of aliens
I'd leave my closet door open all night
I’d be fearless and unafraid of the unknown
I know the CIA would say
I understand that the government would dismiss proof
What you hear is all hearsay
All evidence you hear is circumstantial
I wish someone would tell me what was right
I desire someone to clarify what the truth is
Up all night long
I can't sleep
And there's something very wrong
Something is seriously amiss
Been gone since yesterday
I've disappeared since yesterday
I'm not like you guys
I'm not like everyone else
I'm not like you
I'm different from you
I am still a skeptic, yes, you know me
I still have doubts even though you know me
Been best friends and will be till we die
We’ve been close friends and will always be
I got an injection
I'm under the influence
Of fear from the abduction
I'm scared from the alien kidnapping
My best friend thinks I'm just telling lies
My closest friend doesn't believe me
Dark and scary, ordinary
It's eerie and unsettling, everyday stuff
Explanation, information
Rational answers, factual knowledge
Nice to know ya, paranoia
Good to discover you, fear
Where's my mother, biofather
Where are my real parents
Twelve majestic lies
A dozen magnificent untruths
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Thomas DeLonge, Mark Hoppus, Travis L. Barker
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