Directed by Carly Cussen and released on March 29, 2018, the video was filmed in London and visually represents the "frantic search for reality" described in the lyrics.
Sabrina Carpenter & Jonas Blue - Песня «Alien - Apple Music Directed by Carly Cussen and released on March
The song uses "alien" as a metaphor for the isolation and uncertainty felt in a relationship. The title refers to the feeling of being
A second "vertical" version for mobile users was released on April 11, 2018. Directed by Carly Cussen and released on March
The title refers to the feeling of being "alienated" within your own thoughts and emotions, rather than an actual physical being.
Carpenter has described the lyrics as an "inner dialogue" about the things you want to say to someone when a relationship's status is unclear.
The song is featured on the Japanese editions of both Jonas Blue's debut album Blue and Sabrina Carpenter's third studio album Singular: Act I .