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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[@the0gStrawbee]

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]

I follow u on pinterest

[@sheikhxenos]

IKR ?? Literally so angelic

[@genius]

@@sheikhxenos !

[@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

[@mazapandust]

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

[@definitelynotevelynsanchez]

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

[@yevkaterina]

@@mazapandust i love it

[@AuroraEilish-bt9eo]

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

[@BopperLIVE]

KNEES WEAK BUT YOU TALK PRETTY PROUD WOW

[@noahsnetwork]

RIPPED JEANS AND A CUP THAT YOU JUST DOWNED

[@SimplyYassy]

TAKE ME WHERE THE MUSIC AINT TOO LOUD

[@waakamaitem]

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

[@hanashiiii]

SAVE ME TILL THE PARTY IS OVER

[@louiseglasgow]

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

[@genius]

words to remember

[@islajones11]

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

[@genius]

Same!

[@rocklsnd]

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

[@user-vl3il1mo4t]

What was the spelling original?

[@in_your_memories]

Grey instead of Gray

[@chistrawberry829]

STOP LMAO

[@krwlan]

@@in_your_memories STOPPP I love your pfp 😭😭

[@C0SM1CDRAW1NGS]

OMG NO WAY 😂😂😭😭 that is sending me !!

[@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

[@ashley574]

Who's out here dumping CONAN GRAY??

[@coht12]

IKR🫠

[@ELEKTRA792]

Someone stupid, that's who.

[@gurlsars-8976]

FRR❤

[@Saptarshideka0]

I could NEVER even think about it.

[@Oceana-ut9cn]

Fr😊

[@SaraHaider-cw5hz]

his voice is so angelical🥹

[@genius]

Truly!

[@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

[@genius]

saaaame

[@mimi_mia.i]

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

[@genius]

It's finally here!

[@haylee1928]

he is such a great singer my gosh

[@genius]

so good!

[@user-mx2ud1qj6o]

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

[@Pearlindisguise]

SAME it’s making me dizzy fr

[@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]

🎼⭐

[@hiba7347]

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

[@genius]

such a great voice

[@haylee1928]

CONAN GRAY ON GENIUS TODAY IS A GOOD DAY !

[@genius]

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@alluring_345]

LETS GO CONAN

[@genius]

🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@lissamarah6611]

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

[@mariamoonlight6037]

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

[@genius]

ethereal is a great way to describe it

[@elii0103]

Even without music ur vocals are still so magestic

[@genius]

truly

[@alenemarie1726]

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

[@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

[@s.a.m9615]

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

[@genius]

Amazing voice

[@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❤❤

[@ComfortCrowd_xoxo]

THIS INTERVIEW MAKES ME SO HAPPY

[@genius]

same here 😅

[@bbmiich]

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

[@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]

💛

[@junaiddkh]

Love you Conan Gray 🩶🩶

[@i_love_conan13]

AAAAH I LOVE ALLEY ROSE SO MUCH

[@Swiftie_in_the_afterglow]

I have a similar pfp to you!

[@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 😂

[@ancient.venus_]

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

[@genius]

so amazing

[@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 💗💗

[@rxndom2917]

The bridge is everything to me

[@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

[@jeoujeou]

Conan’s voice is like everythinggggg

[@dirtyydevil666]

OUR BOY IS BACK ON GENIUS 🫶🏼💛

[@karlym2159]

Conan got me tearing up😭🥲🥲

[@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

[@Justaconehead]

I LOVE HIMMMM

[@zaraoliviaathletics4934]

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

[@Leazha08]

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

[@genius]

07:03 for a trip down memory lane

[@aimeeloki4745]

alley rose is one of his best songs i swear

[@Im_here_lol]

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

[@duckymomo6675]

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

[@jon-philipa5675]

best song off the album

[@whoisthis404]

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

[@gurlsars-8976]

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

[@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.

[@Justaconehead]

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

[@alleyrxse]

HE SOUNDS EXACTLY LIKE THE RECORDING I CANNOT

[@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

[@cymmra5203]

his voice is so magestic

[@calliemarie4464]

His raw vocals are so underrated

[@ikerluz2220]

He ate with this song

[@genius]

ate

[@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]

[@dabadeedabadoo]

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

[@S8NT1]

AHHHHHH MY FAV

[@mareebee7046]

HIS VOICE US SO OH MY GOSH 😵😵😵😵😵

[@genius]

such a great voice

[@Aiz4511]

He has such a calm voice 😌

[@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

[@ronaldt6875]

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

[@genius]

love the bridge

[@lifewithinna3430]

his voice, broooo

[@genius]

ikr?

[@efae]

I really like this song and his voice😭

[@adrianaweiyuzhoufeng4677]

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

[@genius]

💛

[@Zach-nz4te]

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

[@jenniferthecloud1475]

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

[@damikeri6991]

How can he be do relatable 🥲 such beautiful music 🎶

[@someoneunknown7102]

Love you ❤

[@MaddyGrace13]

conan's voice is so majestic and beautiful. i love him sm ❤

[@justalookalike]

SO PROUD OF YOU CONAN YOU LOOK SO GOOD

[@Allynsz]

I love him so much, he has such a lovely voice!

[@gemma_i]

Conan is so precious hes always gonna be the bestt

[@itsawindyday]

His music is a real therapy✨

[@thisismeswifting13]

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

[@juliavilela350]

Gosh I just LOVE this songgg ❤

[@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

[@Tree_Forest]

This song has been on repeat since release and the bridge is this perfect moment of vulnerability and truth and it's just so good.

[@diaz9rox]

Amazing! Need one for found heaven the song!

[@janelleluvsuu]

alley rose is my comfort song after i went thru a similar first breakup as him. this song is like a big warm hug from conan for me🥹

[@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.

[@savinagunter7771]

FINALLY

[@jo6386]

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

[@LivieSwiftie13]

I love this song so much OMG THANK YOU genius for doing this I love Conan Gray so muchhhhhh!!!!

[@fxiryjewell]

Conan's voice is so beautiful☺️

[@sarahali8616]

HIS VOCALS MAKE ME CRY

[@Lucia-no8px]

conannnnnn! love this!

[@theyluvcone]

YESSS HES BACK ON GENIUS!!!!

[@genius]

!!!

[@chistrawberry829]

Conan Gray is flipping amazing 😌

[@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 🌟

[@joselynportillo4584]

ahhhhh he has such a nice voice

[@genius]

💛

[@sosuperbowie]

i love him so muchhh

[@c6nqns]

HES BACK ON GENIUSSSS

[@flonkert0n]

I LOVE CONAN GRAYYYY THANK YOU GENIUS

[@magnaajeyam9994]

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

[@Enkai_Star_2]

THE FACT THAT HE STILL SOUNDS SO GOOD 😭

[@genius]

so good!

[@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 😢