Alice

The lyrics portray Alice as anxious and vulnerable, trying to stay composed in a social setting that feels threatening. She keeps watch on the door, while people around her seem unpredictable. She appears to want reassurance from someone else: clear answers, safety, and the promise that life can still offer her something good. The repeated “today” makes that comfort feel urgent and temporary.

Several images suggest how fragile her calm is. “Pressed against the wall” and watching the door imply fear or a need to escape. “Crush the petals” hints that gentleness or beauty could be damaged by the strangers’ behavior. The references to tranquilizers and pills suggest that Alice depends on medication, or perhaps on some other form of relief, to manage distress. Tarot cards and “illusion” point to a search for certainty, even if the answers may not be reliable.

The song does not fully explain what has happened to Alice or whether the danger is literal, imagined, or both. Her polite manner may hide serious fear, while the request for a “definition” suggests she wants the world made understandable and orderly. “Don’t give it away” could be a plea to protect hope, comfort, or something precious in Alice herself. The lyrics leave that meaning open.