Mmmm, no, hmm
This feeling’s so alien
Need to know if you’re just a friend
Are you a secret I’m holding in
So leave it on my brain if you feel the same
I lie, but I notice it
Don’t know the rules but I got to win
The paranoia is sinking in
So leave it on my brain if you feel the same
Oooh, let me discover all of your colors
If you love me let me know
No, no, let me discover all of your colors
If you love me let me know
Don’t let me leave when I’m standing at your door
Don’t make me stop when you’re really wanting more
If you show me what you’ve been thinking of
Let me get inside your mind
If you show me love it’ll be enough
It’ll be a better night
If you love me let me know
If you love me let me know
If you love me let me know
It’ll be a better night
If you love me let me know
If you love me let me know
If you love me let me know
It’ll be a better night
Alienated them
Right about when our love began
Emotions are moving in
Gettin’ in my space, livin’ in my place
When did these games begin?
I’m overthinking my thoughts again
No we don’t break, but we’re bound to bend
Gettin’ in my space, living in my place
Oooh, let me discover all of your colors
If you love me let me know
No, no, let me discover all of your colors
If you love me let me know
Don’t let me leave when I’m standing at your door (Baby no, don’t let me)
Don’t make me stop when you’re really wanting more (‘Cause I know you’re wanting more)
If you show me what you been thinking of
Let me get inside your mind
If you show me love it’ll be enough
It’ll be a better night
If you love me let me know
If you love me let me know
If you love me let me know
It’ll be a better night (Be a better night)
If you love me let me know
If you love me let me know
If you love me let me know
It’ll be a better night (No, no, no)
If you love me let me know
If you love me let me know
If you love me let me know
It’ll be a better night
If you love me let me know
If you love me let me know
If you love me let me know
It’ll be a better night
A better night, yeah
Exploring Vulnerability and Uncertainty
“Alien” by Sabrina Carpenter beautifully delves into the emotional turbulence of new love, where vulnerability and confusion reign. The lyrics capture the feeling of being out of place—almost alien—when navigating the uncertainty of a budding relationship. Carpenter expresses the longing for clarity, asking her partner to be open about their feelings. Lines like “let me discover all of your colors” suggest a desire for authenticity and intimacy. Repeated pleas of “If you love me let me know” highlight the anxiety that comes with not knowing where you stand, while also demonstrating hope for reciprocation and a deeper connection.
Song Credits
Songwriter(s): Sabrina Carpenter, Steph Jones, Jonas Jeberg
Release Year: 2018
Label: Hollywood Records