Lyric discussion by 2ndReality 

Alice is a (in my opinion beautiful) metaphor of 'The Self Illusion', the construct of the human brain to think there is a 'you'. The first part of Alice is how we all are, the second part is mostly for people who believe in a god.

Alice is afraid of strangers and needs to know the escape route. Alice presents herself in the best way she can (physical: party dress / socially: thanking you). Alice needs others for happiness (tranqs = dopamine/serotenin you get from acceptance / intimacy like sex etc). Alice needs (false) predictions, clarity and safety, basically the feeling of some kind of control, although it doesn't exist (definition/rain) Alice needs a goal and dreams for motivation in life (shining sun/have it all).

Alice believes in predestination she can't control, so she's lifted from the burden of responsibility of choosing her own path (crystal/Tarrot) Alice's ignorance is bliss, doubting will mean anxiety (in illusion comfort lies)
Alice therefor follows the rules, so she's sure of a certain outcome (like heaven for instance -> safest path / no confusion, no surprise).

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