In "Alienated" by Zayn, the artist expresses feelings of isolation and disconnection from others. He sings about how no two people are the same and how he needs space to deal with his pain. Last night they were drinking together, trying to escape their troubles, but he made a mistake that led to more pain. He longs to be alone, intoxicated by himself, without having to answer or right any wrongs. He questions if he is truly home if he doesn't recognize the place and admits to feeling alienated, all alone on his spaceship.
The song continues with Zayn pondering if the winds of change have come and if the person he's referring to can help him fly away. He acknowledges that it's always raining and grey when they're apart, adding to his sense of loneliness and alienation. Despite the pain and the desire for solitude, Zayn knows that his feelings never change and that he would make the same mistakes again if given the chance. The chorus repeats, urging him to say goodbye to the past and leave it all behind with a laugh, as he always was right all along.
