Conan Gray "Alley Rose" Official Lyrics & Meaning | Genius Verified

Conan Gray is back at Genius to discuss his latest hit “Alley Rose.” The superstar wrote the Greg Kurstin produced song on a momentous trip. "I think of 'Alley Rose' as my very first love song," Gray explains. The track appears alongside "Never Ending Song" and "Fainted Love" on the singer-songwriter's newest album, Found Heaven.
00:00 Alley Rose is my very first love song
00:20 The Alley Rose Inspiration & Creation
01:03 The Song's Original Title
01:19 Verse 1 Performance
01:36 So much to say that's subject-sore
02:01 Verse 1 Performance Continued
02:18 The way you kissed me, hot and fast...
02:44 Chorus Performance
03:00 Where'd you go, go, Alley Rose?
03:25 Verse 2 Performance
03:42 Just so nervous, dear...
04:17 Bridge Performance
04:40 I thought if you'd ever leave...
05:21 Bridge Performance Continued
05:43 Good that can come from bad
06:05 Outro Performance
06:22 I thought that I was your only friend...
06:52 Heartbroken in London
07:03 The Genius Time Capsule
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Conan’s singing voice is so pure and I love the fact it sounds the same in the studio and out of studio ☹️💕

[@Eyephere]

Majestic

[@genius]

So pure!

[@Im-the-kara-its-me-13]

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IKR ?? Literally so angelic

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[@yevkaterina]

"i could go through anything. as long as i write a good song about it, it's chill"

[@genius]

words for a songwriter to live by

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i literally just paused the video to write this down in my journal to remember.

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@@geniusi'm one, i got it on another level

[@yevkaterina]

@@mazapandust i love it

[@louiseglasgow]

"I think you should date people that you like" shouldn't be a revolutionary thought, but it really is.

[@genius]

words to remember

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them reuploading because of the typo in his name in the first one 😭

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What was the spelling original?

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Grey instead of Gray

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[@AuroraEilish-bt9eo]

When he says he has been doing interviews since 19 and he’s 25 now … 19 BUT YOU ACT 25 NOW!!!

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KNEES WEAK BUT YOU TALK PRETTY PROUD WOW

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RIPPED JEANS AND A CUP THAT YOU JUST DOWNED

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TAKE ME WHERE THE MUSIC AINT TOO LOUD

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TRADE DRINKS BUT YOU DON’T EVEN KNOW HER!!!

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SAVE ME TILL THE PARTY IS OVER

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I could actually listen to his voice all day it’s so beautiful

[@genius]

Same!

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Who's out here dumping CONAN GRAY??

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IKR🫠

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Someone stupid, that's who.

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I could NEVER even think about it.

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Fr😊

[@SaraHaider-cw5hz]

his voice is so angelical🥹

[@genius]

Truly!

[@mxlancholicrose]

alley rose struck something in me first listen, his vocals sound even more stunning here omg

[@genius]

such a great voice

[@yevkaterina]

so trueeee

[@ceceilarose]

He sounds so raw and beautiful in this

[@vaynilla_]

ALLEY ROSE ALWAYS MAKES ME CRY😭😭

[@haruyokoijulia]

i could listen to conan's acapella voice ALL THE TIME, it's beautiful

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saaaame

[@mimi_mia.i]

I have been waiting for a Conan Gray video since his new album came out 😭❤

[@genius]

It's finally here!

[@Aliyah_015]

He spoke of love like it was this burden and it was this horrible thing, but once he fell in love, felt heartbreak, it’s cool to see how much his perception of love and life have changed for the better. He doesn’t feel contempt toward this person and with how sick this poor man got while being heartbroken and feeling alone while in London, I think the undertone of forgiveness in this song was definitely what Conan needed. He truly is such a smart, shy, funny and sweet guy❤❤

[@haylee1928]

he is such a great singer my gosh

[@genius]

so good!

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The editing is crazy on this I literally am trying to follow Conan all over my screen fr 😭

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SAME it’s making me dizzy fr

[@hiba7347]

It's mind-blowing how he sounds even better than the studio version. Great and rare artist! 💗💗💎

[@genius]

such a great voice

[@ddailybianca]

Hes just the best. I dont know how else to explain it. he literally described my entire existence in a song. The entire album is a NO SKIP, and that’s so so so rare. He’s incredibly talented, I’m speechless

[@genius]

🎼⭐

[@lissamarah6611]

Can I hug this guy for a minute? Like omg imma cry💔

[@alluring_345]

LETS GO CONAN

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🌟🌟🌟🌟

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CONAN GRAY ON GENIUS TODAY IS A GOOD DAY !

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[@genius]

00:00 "Alley Rose is my very first love song." 00:20 Alley Rose Inspiration & Creation 01:03 The Song's Original Title 01:19 Verse 1 Performance 01:36 "So much to say that's subject-sore..." 02:01 Verse 1 Performance Continued 02:18 "The way you kissed me, hot and fast..." 02:44 Chorus Performance 03:00 "Where'd you go, go, Alley Rose?" 03:25 Verse 2 Performance 03:42 "Just so nervous, dear..." 04:17 Bridge Performance 04:40 "I thought if you'd ever leave..." 05:21 Bridge Performance Continued 05:43 Good that can come from bad. 06:05 Outro Performance 06:22 "I thought that I was your only friend..." 06:52 Heartbroken in London 07:03 The Genius Time Capsule

[@alenemarie1726]

This album is PHENOMENAL! It’s so good and this song hits you hard

[@mariamoonlight6037]

I woke up and saw this, clicked immediately, and GOD, his voice is ETHEREAL

[@genius]

ethereal is a great way to describe it

[@junaiddkh]

Love you Conan Gray 🩶🩶

[@elii0103]

Even without music ur vocals are still so magestic

[@genius]

truly

[@rxndom2917]

The bridge is everything to me

[@tanishayadav4417]

I always look forward to conan being here, it's such a beautiful experience to listen as he unfolds his songs bcuz the way he makes me feel like at the end of the day we are humans just the same, and we love and get hurt, and that talking about it brings us together

[@genius]

💛

[@s.a.m9615]

His voice keeps getting better day by day i love him❤

[@genius]

Amazing voice

[@bbmiich]

Alley rose is his best song ever, his vocals sound so incredible in this video and the studio version😭❤

[@ComfortCrowd_xoxo]

THIS INTERVIEW MAKES ME SO HAPPY

[@genius]

same here 😅

[@jeoujeou]

Conan’s voice is like everythinggggg

[@i_love_conan13]

AAAAH I LOVE ALLEY ROSE SO MUCH

[@Swiftie_in_the_afterglow]

I have a similar pfp to you!

[@yoo_nboos]

i've been saying this since alley rose came out but the bridge is just sooo 😚🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼 i can't get enough of it !!!! also UGH conan's voice is so beautiful i really love u so muchhh

[@genius]

we love a great bridge

[@stream.olivia.rodrigo.]

I’ve been a fan of conan since i discovered his Heather genius video. It’s so great to see him grow into the amazing artist he is today!!!

[@eunoiia7213]

me but since crush culture 😂

[@Justaconehead]

I LOVE HIMMMM

[@hiba7347]

I remember watching his ytb videos. cooking with his best friend Ashley and making his ep i also remember when he got into ucla and when he released sunset season i related to him a lot through every album he kept impressing me as a songwriter singer and always as a person soon enough he became my favorite artist and comfort person 💗💗

[@karlym2159]

Conan got me tearing up😭🥲🥲

[@dirtyydevil666]

OUR BOY IS BACK ON GENIUS 🫶🏼💛

[@zaraoliviaathletics4934]

THANK YOU IMPOSSIBLY FOR HAVING OUR BEAUTIFUL CONAN AGAIN (FOUND HEAVEN FOR ALBUM OF THE YEAR 💛🌟💛)

[@whoisthis404]

How can he be so flawless bro... He's amazing in every way!!!!

[@tanishayadav4417]

I really wish that conan had done a breakdown of The Exit bcuz that song makes me feel so alive about all the hurt ive gone through, it feels like Conan knows me and he understands me even without actually knowing me

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OMG CONANS VOICE IS AMAZING!!!!! I LOVE HIM AND HIS MUSIC SO MUCH!!!

[@genius]

so amazing

[@sarahali8616]

HIS VOCALS MAKE ME CRY

[@duckymomo6675]

he is soooo cute and his personality is super sweet. ❤

[@swara4704]

i love him a normal amount

[@Im_here_lol]

Alley Rose is such a beautiful song, the lyrics, the instrumental,Conan’s voice, perfection fr

[@jon-philipa5675]

best song off the album

[@Leazha08]

CAN’T BELIEVE HE’S BACK ON GENIUS! YAHOOOO

[@genius]

07:03 for a trip down memory lane

[@efae]

I really like this song and his voice😭

[@aimeeloki4745]

alley rose is one of his best songs i swear

[@cymmra5203]

his voice is so magestic

[@Justaconehead]

HE IS MY FAVORITE SIGNER OF ALL TIME IM SO PROUD OF HOW FAR HER HAS COME

[@damikeri6991]

How can he be do relatable 🥲 such beautiful music 🎶

[@dabadeedabadoo]

the way I relate to him & everything he's saying so much 😭

[@S8NT1]

AHHHHHH MY FAV

[@gemma_i]

Conan is so precious hes always gonna be the bestt

[@Aiz4511]

He has such a calm voice 😌

[@mbjw]

I loved watching this so much because this song has been so special to me, especially the bridge, it's absolutely genius (eyy!) the way Conan wote it. It's fascinating to hear him talking and explaining the lyrics, how much thought and feeling he put into them, makes me love it even more. Thank you Genius for the interview! Conan is lovely, I'm sorry he's been through this and I can only hope he heals, I know well what's like trying things with a friend and then losing them. At the end, it's a shame love (or what you thought was love) came to finish the friendship, but at the very least you have some memories to keep that shall stay with you for a while.

[@apolineread]

I’ve been a fan of his since 2019 and it’s been amazing to see him grow so much as an artist (like wOW those vocals???) but even more so as a person 😭🫶❤️ I’m really really proud of him

[@genius]

[@savinagunter7771]

FINALLY

[@ikerluz2220]

He ate with this song

[@genius]

ate

[@JasonCamacho-li8ge]

The turn in the beginning reminded me about when he was in the channel last and singing people watching and had the same intro

[@adrianaweiyuzhoufeng4677]

Love the singing, the vocals, the meaning, the cuteness

[@genius]

💛

[@lifewithinna3430]

his voice, broooo

[@genius]

ikr?

[@someoneunknown7102]

Love you ❤

[@calliemarie4464]

His raw vocals are so underrated

[@fxiryjewell]

Conan's voice is so beautiful☺️

[@mareebee7046]

HIS VOICE US SO OH MY GOSH 😵😵😵😵😵

[@genius]

such a great voice

[@alleyrxse]

HE SOUNDS EXACTLY LIKE THE RECORDING I CANNOT

[@jo6386]

I love Conan so much that my heart could explode if we ever meet

[@avery6588]

The "And I don't even care if it's just a summer fling" line in the bridge hit me so hard when I first heard this song. I met my now longterm boyfriend at the start of a summer and we honestly had the most magical summer together, and I never knew if things would work out once we started school again, but I told myself at the time that I was at least happy to have been able to experience that summer with him.

[@juliavilela350]

Gosh I just LOVE this songgg ❤

[@jenniferthecloud1475]

I'm a simple girl. I see conan, I click

[@thisismeswifting13]

I love Alley Rose so much! He sings so beautifully. Definitely my favourite Cone song 💛⭐️

[@Loverera2023]

The fact that he’s holding up a ✌🏻 sign and I’m watching this on TTPD release day…. also Conan love you sm, I got a signed vinyl. So happy

[@chistrawberry829]

Conan Gray is flipping amazing 😌

[@gurlsars-8976]

Bro 2:29 bro really took his song Best Friend to another level

[@LunaLivie]

the way he's jumping on that screen to keep our attention

[@christinasanderford5849]

I love that it was almost called "Abbey Road", I'll now think of it every time I listen

[@joselynportillo4584]

ahhhhh he has such a nice voice

[@genius]

💛

[@julessw]

I love him

[@lecat146]

heavenly vocals

[@genius]

heavenly 🎼

[@AnonymousBooklover-ec3kx]

Damn this guy is deep!

[@Zach-nz4te]

Ahhhhh so beautiful!! The meaning, the lyrics, the song, his voice. Everything is beautiful and perfect!!!

[@FaithMetWalker]

Dear Alley Rose......i hate you for breaking his heart, but...i also love you cuz he made a bomb album about it 😭

[@sosuperbowie]

i love him so muchhh

[@ronaldt6875]

THE WAY HE LITERALLY CRAFTED THE BRIDGE TO END ALL OTHER BRIDGES

[@genius]

love the bridge

[@haylee1928]

I fear alley rose is his BEST song

[@theyluvcone]

YESSS HES BACK ON GENIUS!!!!

[@genius]

!!!

[@flonkert0n]

I LOVE CONAN GRAYYYY THANK YOU GENIUS

[@magnaajeyam9994]

HE SOUNDS SO FACKING MAJESTIC TF?????????

[@totesnoteva]

i love this song so so so much 😭

[@genius]

same!

[@TC.skyhole]

A very detailed explanation for the song and lyrics, and also shared more feeling of himself. Conan could Conehead give you a hug?

[@genius]

we love a very detailed explanation for the song and lyrics 🌟

[@albaw02]

He is a lyrical genius and still so underrated ❤

[@genius]

A genius on Genius.

[@user-sp1hq3hu1x]

I really don’t understand why anyone would break up with Conan 😢

[@joshnash848]

Conan’s voiceee😇🫶

[@genius]

🎼🎼💛

[@KalynTrubia]

The name alley rose makes me think of the silver lining. Or someone who brought light into what feels empty

[@genius]

Love that interpretation.

[@c6nqns]

HES BACK ON GENIUSSSS

[@_jivasu]

Conan, my beloved. 🖤