Alien She

Bikini Kill's song 'Alien She' delves into the complex and often conflicting nature of identity, particularly from a feminist perspective. The lyrics present a narrative of internal struggle, where the protagonist grapples with different facets of her identity. The repeated lines 'She is me, I am her' suggest a deep connection between the protagonist and another part of herself, described metaphorically as a 'siamese twin connected at the cunt.' This vivid imagery underscores the inextricable link between the two identities, emphasizing the difficulty of separating them without causing harm to oneself.

The song's chorus, 'I want to kill her, but I'm afraid it might kill me,' highlights the protagonist's desire to reject or eliminate this other identity, yet she fears the consequences of doing so. This internal conflict is further complicated by societal labels such as 'Feminist, Dyke, whore,' which the protagonist seems to both embrace and resist. The term 'Alien' encapsulates the feeling of being an outsider or not fitting into conventional norms, a common theme in feminist punk music.

The lyrics also touch on societal expectations, as seen in the lines 'She wants me to go to the mall, She wants me to put the pretty, pretty lipstick on.' These lines reflect the pressure to conform to traditional feminine roles and appearances, which the protagonist resists. The song concludes with a poignant question, 'Who was me and who was she? I guess I'll never know,' leaving the listener with a sense of unresolved identity and the ongoing struggle to define oneself in a world full of conflicting expectations and labels.