Lyrics Analysis: Baby It's 3:00 AM

Study Notes

The song is about a person who is thinking about someone they love at 3:00 AM
This is not the first time they've had these feelings
They want to be with this person more and more
They can't help but think of what their relationship could be like
The speaker is desperate to express their feelings to the other person
They want to know if the other person is still interested in them
They want to make their relationship work
They believe that if they can find a way to make it work, their love will last
The speaker needs the other person and wants to tell them how much they love them
They are unsure if the other person is committed to the relationship or will eventually leave
The speaker is kept awake at night because of their feelings for the other person

The speaker believes they were abducted by aliens and experimented on, then returned to their hometown.
The experience left the speaker feeling lost and alone, comparing it to losing a twin.

The speaker is struggling to cope with the loss of a loved one, expressing feelings of desperation and hopelessness.
They're torn between wanting to be with this person and fearing they might not be able to have them.

The speaker describes the alien encounter as "cosmic love" and being "heaven-struck".
They ask the aliens to return for them, suggesting a deep connection with the extraterrestrial beings.

The speaker has an emotional breakdown, crying at the gym and expressing teenage petulance.
They fantasize about being rescued by the aliens, desiring a connection that transcends human understanding.

The speaker is heartbroken, repeatedly asking "What if I can't have him?"
They acknowledge the possibility of being left behind, feeling abandoned and alone.

The speaker reflects on the alien's "hostile takeovers" and "indecent exposures", suggesting a mix of fascination and trauma.
They propose building a fort on another planet where they can be understood, implying a desire to escape the pain of their current reality.