Alice of the Upper Class – English Lyrics

• By: Halsey
• Album: The Great Impersonator

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Halsey's "Alice of the Upper Class," a powerful and emotionally charged song that offers a unique window into complex human experiences. Through its raw lyrics and punk-rock energy, you can explore expressions of feeling lost, the desire for authenticity, and the intense internal battles with mental health. This track is a masterclass in conveying deep emotions and personal narratives, making it an excellent and engaging way to connect with the nuances of English language in a deeply relatable context.

[English]

What happened to the girl I knew?

The one so sweet, the ingenue

The jailbait, roommate not a fuckin', lghtweight

Party-tail on black and blue like

I think I'm gonna miss my train

The street signs all look the same

I think I've been awake for days but it's much fun

I have no shame

Like Alice through the looking glass

I'm tired of the upper class

I wanna go back, go back, go back, go back, go back!

I'm a freak, yeah, I'm a psycho

I feel so good when I am hypomanic

I'm mechanically up all night, though

Took another dose but I don't think it's micro

I'm a beast, yeah, I'm a monster

I knew beauty then I lost her

In a coma, can't defrost her

Can't you see that I'm an imposter?

Where's the fun in doing well?

The good girls never kiss and tell

Not the smart ass, white trash bitches

In the first class

Well, that's American dreamin' In a nutshell

You gotta get me off this plane

The fight attendant said my name

The captain said, you better buckle up 'cause

You're headed to hell In the fast lane

Like Alice through the lookin' glass

I'm tired of the upper class

I wanna go back

Go back, go back

Go back, go back!

I'm a freak, yeah, I'm a psycho

I feel so good when I am hypomanic

I'm mechanically up all night, though

Took another dose but I don't think it's micro

I'm a beast, yeah, I'm a monster

I knew beauty then I lost her

In a coma, can't defrost her

Can't you see that I'm an imposter?

I know now what I always knew

I don't belong here, How 'bout you?

You can have my seat, it's yours for free

But I still get punished for good deeds so you're watchin' from

Ten thousand feet and the magazine said, R-I-P

And I crashed, I crashed

I crashed, I crashed

I crashed, I crashed!

I'm a freak, yeah, I'm a psycho

I feel so good when I am hypomanic

I'm mechanically up all night, though

Took another dose but I don't think it's micro

I'm a beast, yeah, I'm a monster

I knew beauty then I lost her

In a coma, can't defrost her

Can't you see that I'm an imposter?

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
freak /frik/ B1	noun - a person who is unusually strange or abnormal adjective - strange or unusual in a way that is disturbing
psycho /ˈsaɪkoʊ/ B1	noun - a person with a mental disorder
hypomanic /ˌhaɪpoʊˈmænɪk/ C1	adjective - relating to a mild form of mania with elevated mood and energy
mechanically /məˈkænɪkli/ B2	adverb - in a way that relates to machines or automatic processes
beast /biːst/ A2	noun - a wild or savage animal
monster /ˈmɑːnstər/ A2	noun - a large, ugly, and frightening creature
beauty /ˈbjuːti/ A1	noun - a combination of qualities that pleases the senses or mind
coma /ˈkoʊmə/ B1	noun - a state of deep unconsciousness
imposter /ɪmˈpoʊstər/ B2	noun - a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive
nutshell /ˈnʌtʃɛl/ B2	noun - a summary or brief explanation
tail /teɪl/ A1	noun - the hindmost part of an animal's body
dose /doʊs/ A2	noun - a measured portion of medicine
micro /ˈmaɪkroʊ/ B1	adjective - extremely small in scale or scope
belong /bɪˈlɒŋ/ A2	verb - to be in the right place or suitable for a particular group
punish /ˈpʌnɪʃ/ A2	verb - to impose a penalty on someone for doing something wrong
magazine /ˌmæɡəˈziːn/ A1	noun - a periodical publication containing articles and illustrations