Alien

Britney Spears

About Alien

"Alien" is a song by American recording artist Britney Spears for her eighth studio album Britney Jean (2013). It was written and produced by William Orbit, Ana Díaz, and Dan Traynor, with additional songwriting provided by Spears and Anthony Preston. "Alien" is a mid-tempo dance-pop song, which lyrically discusses Spears' feelings of loneliness. "Alien" received acclaim from music critics, who appreciated its production and recognized it as being among the more personal offerings from the record. The track peaked at number 8 on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles and debuted at 147 on the French Singles Chart despite not being a single from Britney Jean. The track has been performed during Spears' residency show Britney: Piece of Me. 


Year:
2013
3:56
147 
#4

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There was a time I was one of a kind
Lost in the world out of me myself and I
Was lonely then like an alien
I tried but I never figured it out
Why I always felt like a stranger in a crowd
Ooh that was then like an alien

But the stars in the sky look like home, take me home
And the light in your eyes lets me know I'm not alone

Not alone not alone not alone
Not alone not alone not alone
Not alone not alone not alone
Not alone not alone not alone

Crossed through the universe to get where you are
Travel the night riding on a shooting star
Was lonely then like an alien
Had to get used to the world I was on
While yet still unsure if I knew where I belong
Ooh That was then like an alien

But the stars in the sky look like home, take me home
And the light in your eyes lets me know I'm not not alone

Not alone not alone not alone
Not alone not alone not alone
Not alone not alone not alone
Not alone not alone not alone

But the stars in the sky look like home, take me home
And the light in your eyes lets me know I'm not alone

Not alone not alone not alone
Not alone not alone not alone
Not alone not alone not alone
Not alone not alone not alone
(Not alone not alone not alone
Not alone not alone not alone
Not alone not alone not alone, not alone not alone not alone)

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Britney Spears

Britney Jean Spears (born December 2, 1981) is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, she began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album ...Baby One More Time in 1999, which became the best-selling album by a teenage solo artist. During her first decade in the music industry, she became a prominent figure in mainstream popular music and popular culture, followed by a much-publicized personal life. Her first two albums established her as a pop icon and broke sales records, while title tracks "...Baby One More Time" and "Oops!... I Did It Again" became international number-one hits… more »

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Written by: ANA DIAZ MOLINA, WILLIAM ORBIT, BRITNEY SPEARS, DANIEL TRAYNOR, ANTHONY PRESTON

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Co-writing
"Alien" is a song co-written by Britney Spears herself, along with three others including the famous producer and songwriter, William Orbit.
Album Appearance
The song is featured on Britney Spears' eighth studio album, "Britney Jean", which was released in 2013.
Leaked Version
A version of "Alien" without auto-tune applied to Britney's vocals was leaked online in 2014, which created a significant amount of controversy and discussions about her vocal abilities.
Concept Behind
The song is about feeling alienated in a crowd, which is a common experience that many people can relate to. It's postulated to reflect Spears' own feelings of loneliness and being misunderstood in the spotlight.
Track Placement
"Alien" is the opening song on the "Britney Jean" album, setting the tone for the rest of the project with its introspective lyrics and electronic production.
Lyric Depth
According to some critics, the song "Alien" has deeper and more poignant lyrics compared to some of Britney's other songs, reflecting her personal struggles and life experiences.
Chart Performance
Although it was never released as a single, "Alien" still managed to make its way onto the music charts in some countries, including a peak position of 147 on the UK Singles Chart.
Producer Response to Leak
After the leak of the non auto-tuned version, William Orbit defended Britney's vocals on Facebook, explaining that the track was a vocal warm up, not a final take.
Album Theme
The album "Britney Jean" was described by Britney herself as her 'most personal' album to date, with "Alien" serving as a supportive track to this big declaration.
Fan Reactions
Despite being one of the lesser-known songs in Britney's discography, "Alien" has garnered a dedicated fan base who praise the song's honest lyrics and Britney's vocal performance.

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