Welcome to Alex Land
Alex Wilson
Description
"Welcome to Alex Land" is an alt-pop anthem inviting listeners into a world of unapologetic authenticity and emotional exploration. Set against a backdrop of a slightly surreal, slightly broken-down amusement park, the song celebrates embracing imperfections, finding joy in vulnerability, and building community in shared experiences. With a slightly melancholic but ultimately uplifting feel, the song uses theme park metaphors to encourage listeners to embrace their true selves, flaws and all. Imagine a neon-lit, after-hours carnival with a heart.
Lyrics
Intro (PA) Please keep your hands inside the feels at all times. Verse 1 Turnstiles click, and the night lights hum, Ticket on my tongue, yeah, the nerves still come. Got a map in my palm with the corners torn, Says: brave this way—love, be warned. There’s a ride with a sign that says honest hearts, Line looks long ‘cause that’s the hardest part. If my halo flickers, that’s by design— Glow looks good with a little line. Pre-Chorus If you’re scared, that’s fine—bring it in, don’t hide, There’s room for the quiet and the wildfire side. Every scar is a stamp on your wristband band— Step right up… Chorus Welcome to Alex Land— Where the highs and lows all play in the band. Where a cracked-up day can still feel grand, And the broken lights still light up the stands. If you want the truth, I’ll sing it by hand— Soft and loud, that’s how I planned. Hold your breath, then take my hand— Welcome to Alex Land. Post-Chorus Wel-come (hey) — to Alex Land. Wel-come (hey) — to Alex Land. Verse 2 There’s a booth where the secrets come out in ink, And a loop-de-loop labeled think then leap. Confidence kisses you under the sign, Says, “Cursed? Blessed? Baby—both look fine.” Joy’s on tilt with the midnight crew, Cotton-candy grin and a skyline view. If the well runs dry, we don’t demand— We dance in place till it rains on the grandstand. Pre-Chorus If you’ve got a crack, let it catch some light, If you’ve got a doubt, shout it through the night. All your maybe’s welcome, stamp your hand— Step right up… Chorus Welcome to Alex Land— Where the highs and lows all play in the band. Where a cracked-up day can still feel grand, And the broken lights still light up the stands. If you want the truth, I’ll sing it by hand— Soft and loud, that’s how I planned. Hold your breath, then take my hand— Welcome to Alex Land. Bridge (breakdown) This is the gate where we don’t give up, This is the glow when the grace shows up. If perfect’s closed, try wonder instead— Lightning first… then the stead. Drop wel-wel-come—Al-ex—Land—(hey)— Final Chorus Welcome to Alex Land— Where the highs and lows all play in the band. Put your fear on mute, let your name expand, Let your heart crowd-surf over both hands. If the night gets loud, I’ll be your stand— Sing it soft, then sing it grand. Count to three, we’ll make our stand— Welcome to Alex Land. (Oh) Welcome to Alex Land— Stamp your wrist—now take my hand. Tag (PA) Exit through the truth. Re-entry allowed.