“the alternative” is the 8th track on Lyn Lapid’s sophomore EP to love in the 21st century. In the song, Lapid balances the risks and benefits of certain situations while also repeatedly mentioning the balance between solitude and companionship.
[Verse 1]
Every car I get into could crash
But, oh man, do I love going fast
There's a chance that this plane's going down
But I don't wanna stay on the ground
[Pre-Chorus]
Since I found myself another half
Part of me says "don't get too attached"
What if time's got a number of days?
Guess my hearts gonna break either way
[Chorus]
Love is a risk, but what's the alternative?
Maybe sleeping at night all alone
Go win it all on my own
Life is a risk, but what's the alternative?
When the planet keeps spinning around
I'll be somewhere missing out
[Verse 2]
Life is short, things could change in a blink
Every time I jump in I might sink
But what bеtter way to learn how to swim?
So screw it, I'm diving back in
[Chorus]
Lovе is a risk, but what's the alternative?
Maybe sleeping at night all alone
Go win it all on my own
Life is a risk, but what's the alternative?
When the planet keeps spinning around
I'll be somewhere missing out
[Bridge]
There's some days I can't believe you're really gone
It's tempting me to build a fort out
Of our sheets to stay inside and
Never leave
[Chorus]
Love is a risk, but what's the alternative?
Maybe sleeping at night all alone
Go win it all on my own
Life is a risk (life is a risk), but what's the alternative?
When the planet keeps spinning around
I'll be somewhere missing out
What's the alternative?
the alternative was written by Ashe & Casey Smith & Noah Conrad.
the alternative was produced by Noah Conrad.
Lyn Lapid released the alternative on Fri Jun 23 2023.