☝️ Key Points
- The song is about a metaphorical love towards an 'alien', symbolizing someone who stands out from the crowd.
- The singer encounters a radiant beauty, the 'alien' person, whom he falls in love with.
- The chorus repeats the singer's strong affection and emphasizes that his feelings are genuine and unmasked.
- The 'alien' person is described as someone who seeks love, but in an unconventional way, outside of their usual environment or culture.
- Despite all the challenges, their love grows and leads to the formation of a large family.
Interpretation
"Fell in Love with an Alien" by
The Kelly Family is a metaphorically charged song about an unusual and profound love. The word 'Alien' is not used here in the literal sense of an extraterrestrial being, but as a metaphor for someone who is different or stands out from the crowd.
In the opening lines of the song, the singer describes how he lives and works on a farm. Then darkness comes and he encounters an extraordinary beauty surrounded by light: 'A beauty shone bright / Surrounded by light'. This is the first hint of the 'Alien' person he falls in love with.
The chorus - 'Fell in love with an Alien / I fell in love with her eyes / Fell in love with an Alien / I'm telling you no disguise' - repeats his love for this 'Alien' person and emphasizes the depth of his affection that is reflected in her eyes. He assures that there is no deception ('no disguise'), that his feelings are genuine despite the unusual nature of his love.
In the second verse, 'She came looking out babe / For a Romeo', it is said that this 'Alien' person was looking for love, similar to Romeo in Shakespeare's drama. She's not looking for a 'homeboy', which could suggest that she's looking for someone outside of her usual environment or culture.
The third verse shows that their love continues to grow despite the challenges they face (symbolized by the 'Scarecrow') and they even manage to build a large family.
Overall, the song is an anthem to love that transcends boundaries and celebrates differences. It's a message that love knows no prejudices and that true affection can be found even in the most unusual circumstances."