28 Alessia Cara Lyrics For Your Next Instagram Post

At this point, we’re simply not capable of captioning our Instagram posts with anything but song lyrics. Thankfully, singer and songwriter Alessia Cara has given us endless options, with lyrics that are both relatable and perfect for Instagram captions. We know that it can be hard to come up with the perfect one, which is why we’re giving you 28 Alessia Cara lyrics for your next Instagram post!

‘Seventeen’

I’d wrap myself in blankets just to cover me from fears

Everyone has something that brings them comfort during times when fear is running through them, or as a means of security. While we know that the lyrics might be a bit out there to suggest as a caption, we felt it was only fitting to start it off like this. And we’re not only saying this because it’s the first song from Alessia Cara’s debut album, Know-It-All. We’re suggesting it because we want you to know that you’re not alone when it comes to any fears that you have. If your blanket is one of your comfort items, we feel you! We’re living for your cozy photos of you chilling in your comfort item.

‘Here’

I'm sorry if I seem uninterested
Or I'm not listenin' or I'm indifferent
Truly I ain't got no business here

Has anyone shot a candid of you where you looked like you’d rather be anywhere but at the place or event you attended? Whether you take selfies where one might think you look uncaring or someone snaps a photo of you off in another world, these lyrics from Alessia Cara’s ‘Here’ make the perfect caption for those moments. She made ‘Here’ for herself and all the introverts out there. It doesn’t stop at selfies and candids, however. These lyrics can also be used in pictures you’re in with a group of strangers.

‘Outlaws’

We'll be outlaws 
Partners in crime
We'll take on the world together

You can use this line from ‘Outlaws’ for various Instagram posts. “Partners in crime” is usually a term people use to explain their relationship with their best friend. If you listen to the song, Alessia sings about a significant other. Some might also consider their parents, siblings, or cousins as their partners in crime. Regardless of who your partner in crime is, show them how much they mean to you with a picture of the two of you (or a group) with these lyrics as the caption. Who are you trying to “take on the world together” with?

‘Scars To Your Beautiful’

And you don't have to change a thing, the world could change its heart
No scars to your beautiful, we're stars and we're beautiful

Everyone’s beautiful, scars and all. These lyrics from ‘Scars To Your Beautiful’ are the perfect reason to post your unedited and unfiltered pictures of yourself. And if you don’t edit your photos but you wear makeup, why not change things up and make a post where you’re not wearing any? Let people see you the way you see yourself when you wake up in the morning or after a long day before you get into bed. 

‘River Of Tears’

Love brings you flowers, then it builds you coffins

Being in love can be a good feeling, but we know there are times when it can bring you tears and make you feel down. Regardless of which one it does for you, if you’re someone who enjoys flowers, receives them, plants them, etc., this line can be a perfect pairing for a picture of flowers. You don’t necessarily have to include the second part of the lyrics but if you’re going through a breakup (which we hope you aren’t), you could feel free to include that part. You could include it just because, if you want. 

‘My Song’

And I'll spend my life penning my song, my song
And the verses I write will speak for me

These lyrics from ‘My Song’ by Alessia Cara are the perfect time for songwriters to shine. We would even say poets and writers could use it for their Instagram captions too. While reading the lyrics, one might think that they have to make a post showcasing their own writings; if that’s not the route that you want to take, you don’t have to do so. What we’re envisioning as an Instagram post with this as a caption is a picture or a reel showcasing you with a notebook or a laptop in front of you, showcasing your writing skills. However, if you want to show us what you’re working on, whether it’s a song, poem, novel, etc., we say go for it. 

‘I Don’t Want To’

You went and turned the red flag white, darling, and you waved it

We’ve all seen posts about red and green flags in a person. It’s rare that someone posts about white flags. While red flags are toxic and green flags are positive, white flags are flags that are considered sacrifices. Long story short, if you need a post idea for Instagram, making one detailing your red and white flags would be a good idea, if you were to ask us. You could do it by making a post featuring a text-only photo, a reel, or a picture of yourself. While you could post about these flags in relationships, you don’t necessarily have to go that route. You could post about the red and white flags you have when it comes to social media, fanbases, or music. That’s to name a few. Wherever your choice lies, remember to use the lyric above from Alessia Cara’s ‘I Don’t Want To’ for your caption.

‘Trust My Lonely’

My world is brighter by itself
And I can do better, do better

Are you single by choice or single because you recently got out of a relationship? If yes to either question, then these lyrics from ‘Trust My Lonely‘ are just for you. Whether you want to let the world know that you’re happy by yourself and don’t need a relationship, or you want to let your ex know that you can do better without them, let them know. Show off that you are having fun by yourself. Bonus points if you include props such as a globe and flashlight in your post.

‘Wherever I Live’

Home is wherever I live

Let us start this off by saying that this lyric doesn’t have to be taken in the literal sense for an Instagram caption. While it can and you can post a picture of yourself in the comfort of your home or a reel doing a house tour, if that’s your thing, you don’t have to do that. No one’s going to judge you if you don’t. When it comes to the word “home,” it can mean a lot of things. It can be where you lay your head at the end of the night, a person that feels like home, or a feeling. If you have someone who makes you feel at home, post about them and let them and your followers know. If you’re in a place that feels like home, use this as a caption. If you have an object that makes you feel at home no matter where you go, talk about it in the caption using these lyrics. 

‘Comfortable’

I'm used to loving slowly
But this time, you already know me
I hope you like all the broken parts

If you’re in a relationship, talking to someone, or even crushing on someone, this could be your go-to caption for telling them. Most people have moments where they’re unsure or not confident, in moments where they’re in-between crushing and being in a relationship. Those who have that feeling are hoping that someone understands all the parts of them or at least tries to understand them. That’s why we think it’s the perfect caption for your next picture with someone you’re wanting to explore things with or with whom you’re already in a relationship. 

‘Nintendo’

I speed up, you slow down
Looks like I'm on your tail now

Alessia wrote ‘Nintendo’ with video games in mind, specifically Nintendo video games. The lyrics can be used for different captions. The first that comes to mind are posts related to video games, whether it’s you playing a video game in a picture or reel or sharing your latest and favorite video games with your followers. It doesn’t have to be exactly what the lyrics say, but triple the points if you post about a game from the Mario franchise, more specifically Mario Kart. Another Instagram post that the lyrics could be used for is for a race that you’ve attended or taken part in, whether competitively or for fun. This could be running, go-karting, etc. Have fun like you would with a video game. 

‘My Kind’

My kind of fun doesn't make any sense

Do you do something fun that others might deem weird? Do you have a hobby that others can’t make sense of? If you answered yes to one or both questions, this is your time to let it shine and showcase it. Take a picture of you having fun in your own unique way. Or ask someone else to take it for you. Take a picture or record a video of you being weird or dancing awkwardly, not caring what others might say or think. Whatever you do, make sure to post it for everyone to see and use the lyrics from ‘My Kind.’

I wish somebody would've told me I'd be here now

Are you at a point of your life you’ve never thought you would be? A place that you’ve only dreamt of being? Let it be known through a caption. Post a selfie, you celebrating an achievement you’ve made, the house you recently purchased, or anything in-between. Small wins and big wins are all game with this

‘Easier Said’

I spend my days complaining to a guitar

This lyric is for musicians, people who write songs, or people who play the guitar. That’s not to say that non-guitar players can’t make it as an Instagram caption because they can. However, we think it makes the perfect caption if you’re creating a post that features a picture of you playing the guitar. Or a reel. Everyone loves a good post showcasing skills with instruments, whether you’re a beginner or an expert. 

‘Like You’

Almost forgot that you should count all your lucky stars

Are you someone who enjoys a night sky filled with stars? Are you someone who thinks seeing shooting stars is lucky? If yes, then we have news for you. Use these lyrics from ‘Like You’ for your next Instagram post. You don’t have to be talking about someone specifically. Bonus points if you’re into taking pictures of stars at night and want to post them. 

‘OKAY OKAY’

So here's me convincing myself I'm the sh*t

Everyone has moments when they feel insecure. Alessia Cara’s song ‘OKAY OKAY’ gives us the perfect self-love song we need. Several lyrics in the song make someone feel great about themselves, but the one above is the one that spoke to us a lot. If you need a reminder that you’re that person, use it for your next caption when you want to talk about how amazing you are while posting a selfie or picture from a photo shoot that you’ve done. Is this our way of saying to do a photoshoot one day? Possibly. We’re not saying you should, but we’re not saying you shouldn’t either.

Maybe if I write it down, I'll make it real somehow

The song ‘OKAY OKAY’ had so many good lyrics that we couldn’t simply narrow it down to one lyric specifically. Of all the other lines, “maybe if I write it down, I’ll make it real somehow,“ stuck out to us the most. If you’re looking for a reason to post about plans or goals whether it be your daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly goals this is your sign to make it happen. This line in the song is the perfect caption to capture how motivated and determined you are to achieve what you want to do.

‘Rooting For You’

I was really rooting for ya, yeah

We all, or maybe not all, have that one person for whom we were rooting, but at one point or another, they have let us down. We’re not saying that you should let that person know that you were rooting for them and are disappointed in their actions, but we are saying to use this as a caption. This pairs well for a milestone or celebration post. You might not be rooting for someone else, but you could, and you should always be rooting for yourself. 

‘October’

I hope we never see October

When it comes to seasons, people have their favorites. When summertime is in full effect, people want to embrace it as much as they can. If you’re one of those people who wishes it was summer all the time and wishes that it would never end, this lyric would pair well with any caption related to the summer with your friends or family. You could also get away with making it your summer caption for a post featuring only you. Need ideas? Any posts where you’re having fun in the sun, whether it’s on a beach, having a picnic, or on a summer vacation? The possibilities are endless. 

The nerve of autumn time, days flyin' by, every sunrise healin' me

Moving from summer to autumn, here’s the perfect caption for an autumn Instagram post. Think falling leaves, fall outfits, Halloween posts, pumpkins, etc. Those aren’t the only posts the lyric can be great for. Want to embrace a new beginning? Want to show off a gorgeous autumn sunrise? Want to showcase yourself at an airport or on a plane? Do it.

‘Box In The Ocean’

I put 'em in a box in the ocean

These lyrics can be used for a post in a few different ways. If you want to go the literal route, use this for a post where you’re packing things into a box. You could get away with putting things into your bag that you’re taking to the beach with you on a beach trip if you want. Speaking of beaches, did we mention how this could make the perfect caption for a day at the beach, whether you’re in the water or near it, relaxing or doing something fun? Not that relaxing isn’t fun, because it is.

‘Shapeshifter’

Got the two of us, we're dancing in a dream, buzz k*ller

One word that comes to mind when we see these lyrics is dancing! These lyrics are perfect for capturing the essence of any photo or reel of someone dancing. With Alessia Cara mentioning dancing as a part of a dream, we feel it could be fitting for a solo. However, if you want to show off your dancing skills with someone else, we won’t say don’t post it.

‘Fishbowl’

Wishing I was someplace else, must be a reason

Do you long to be somewhere other than the place you’re currently at? By this, we mean a city, state, country, or a place in another place in your life. If you do, you could use this for a caption where you’re talking about that. We all have reasons we’d rather be anywhere else, and there’s no reason to not let it be known. Talk about it. Manifest it. Who knows? One day, it might happen.

‘Middle Ground’ (ft. CHIKA)

I got my dog and she's enough
But it'd be nice to hear a voice that's not my own

Who doesn’t love a pet photo? We know we do! While some people enjoy the comfort of being alone, there might be times when they don’t want to be completely alone. These lyrics are a perfect way to capture that feeling while showing off your adorable dog, who you’re more than okay with being the center of your universe.

‘Best Days’

What if my best days are the days I've left behind?
And what if the rest stays the same for all my life?

Do you have any throwback photos that you want to post for a wayback Wednesday, throwback Thursday, or flashback Friday but have been hesitating to post because you can’t think of a good caption? Look no further. This lyric from Alessia’s song ‘Best Day’ is the perfect lyric for wanting to reminisce and cherish a moment from your past. Some more post ideas for this would be a graduation, past birthday, anniversary, or a childhood memory.

‘Sweet Dream’

Life is not so bad when I'm sleeping

Insomnia is the worst or one of the worst things that can happen when all you’re wanting to do is sleep. It’s what Alessia Cara’s song ‘Sweet Dream‘ is all about. Sometimes when you’re awake, all you want to do is sleep, and sometimes when you’re sleeping, you want to be up in case you end up missing something. However, at the end of the day, sleep is a wonderful thing. Whether you’re fighting sleep or waiting for sleep to come to you because on most nights it doesn’t, this could be a good caption for a random Instagram post that you want to post because you can or a picture or video that someone randomly took of you while you were dozing off or sleeping. 

‘Find My Boy’

Catch me in Toronto with a Cappucino

Do you love coffee and take pictures of your coffee? Do you hang out in cafes? If you answered yes to either or both questions, these lyrics could be your go-to for the next time you’re out and about to get a quick energy boost. While the lyrics mention Toronto, there’s nothing wrong with dreaming and pretending you’re there instead of wherever you might be. However, no one says you can’t substitute Toronto for another city altogether. 

‘Voice In My Head’

Too many chefs in the kitchen and I'm burnin' out

Like a few songs already mentioned here, this was another song we had a hard time figuring out which lyric to give you for an Instagram caption. In the end, this one was our choice. Off the bat, if you’re someone who’s a chef or likes to cook and showcase what you’re cooking on Instagram, you could use this as a caption for your next creation. Who cares if you’re the only one doing the cooking? The point is that you’re a chef, even if you’re not a professional one, and you’re in the kitchen. Hopefully, you’re not burning the food while you’re cooking. Another great post to use this caption for is when you have a lot of thoughts running through your mind and are starting to experience some kind of burnout. It’s a good way to let people know that they’re not alone in this feeling. 

There you have it: twenty-eight lyrics from Alessia Cara songs that you can use as captions for your next Instagram post. We hope that you enjoyed reading this as much as we enjoyed talking about it. 

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