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Friends And Alibis
Escape the Fate Lyrics
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Yes, it is true
I finally fell in love
I fell so hard that I'm killing myself
Yes, I need out
Out of this grave that I've dug
And all the friends that I have gone through
And how much I deserve the pain
It's a shame
So hold your head
Hold it up high
Here's to the friends that were alibis
Keep this close by your side
When I come home we will have our night
Oh, they always told me I was gorgeous in a way
And that fateful day
I found who I was
So fill this hole with my prescriptions
I just keep feeding my addictions
And all the friends that I have gone through
And how much I deserve the pain
It's a shame
So hold your head
Hold it up high
Here's to the friends that were alibis
Keep this close by your side
When I come home we will have our night
We will have our night
You were the ones that stood by my side, whoa
And I was the one that fought all of your fights
Go!
(Hold your head, hold it up high) Whoa
(Keep this close by your side) Whoa
So hold your head
Hold it high
Here's to the friends that were alibis
Keep this close by your side
When I come home we will have our night
Hold your head
Hold it up high
Here's to the friends that were alibis
Keep this close by your side
When I come home we will have our night
Hold your head
Hold it up high
Here's to the friends that were alibis
Keep this close by your side
When I come home we will have our night
We will have our night
The lyrics to Escape the Fate's "Friends And Alibis" are a reflection of the lead singer's emotional turmoil as he falls deeply in love and struggles with addiction. The opening lines set a melancholic tone as the singer laments being the bearer of bad news about his situation. He confesses that he has fallen in love so hard that it is killing him and he needs to escape it. He feels like he's dug himself into a grave and needs to get out.
He then reflects on the friends he has gone through and how much pain he believes he deserves. He acknowledges the shame in his situation and encourages his comrades to hold their heads high and to cherish the memories of the times when they were each other's alibis. When he finally returns home, they will "have our night" - a night to remember the memories of the past and celebrate the future.
In the second half of the song, the lead singer reflects on how people have always told him he was gorgeous, and how he recently found out who he was. He feeds his addiction and seeks solace through prescriptions. He acknowledges his friends' support, affirming that they stood by his side during his struggles, just as he fought their fights.
Overall, "Friends And Alibis" speaks to the pain of addiction and the need for friendships that serve as a refuge from the hardships that life can throw at us.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, I hate to be the one to bear the bad news
I am feeling deep sorrow because I have to reveal some unpleasant information
Yes, it is true
The news that I am about to convey is indeed correct
I finally fell in love
I have finally found love
I fell so hard that I'm killing myself
My strong feelings of love are making it difficult for me to cope
Yes, I need out
I need to escape from this situation
Out of this grave that I've dug
I need to get out of this difficult situation that I created for myself
And all the friends that I have gone through
I have had many acquaintances in the past
And how much I deserve the pain
I feel like I am deserving of the suffering that I am going through
It's a shame
It's unfortunate that things turned out this way
So hold your head
Keep your composure
Hold it up high
Remain dignified
Here's to the friends that were alibis
Let's raise a glass to the friends who helped me out in a difficult situation
Keep this close by your side
Remember to keep this memory with you
When I come home we will have our night
We will have a celebration when I return home
Oh, they always told me I was gorgeous in a way
People frequently complimented me on my appearance
And that fateful day
On that important day
I found who I was
I discovered my true identity
So fill this hole with my prescriptions
I am using medication to fill a void
I just keep feeding my addictions
I am struggling with addiction and cannot stop it
You were the ones that stood by my side, whoa
You were the people who supported me throughout my difficulties
And I was the one that fought all of your fights
I was always there to help you through your struggles
(Hold your head, hold it up high) Whoa
(Keep this close by your side) Whoa
When I come home we will have our night
We will have a celebration when I return home
Here's to the friends that were alibis
Let's raise a glass to the friends who helped me out in a difficult situation
We will have our night
We will have a celebration when I return home
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRIAN MONEY, MAX GREEN, MICHAEL ELVIS BASKETTE, OMAR ESPINOSA, ROBERT ORTIZ, RONNIE RADKE
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Oh, I hate to be the one to bear the bad news
Yes it is true, I finally fell in love
I fell so hard that I'm killing myself
Yes I need out, out of this grave that I've dug
And all the friends that I have gone through
And how much I deserve the pain
It's a shame
So hold your head
Hold it up high
Here's to the friends that were alibis
Keep this close by your side
When I come home we will have our night
Oh, they always told me I was gorgeous in a way
And that fateful day I found who I was
So fill this hole with my prescriptions
I just keep feeding my addictions
And all the friends that I have gone through
And how much I deserve the pain
It's a shame
So hold your head
Hold it up high
Here's to the friends that were alibis
Keep this close by your side
When I come home we will have our night
(We will have our night)
You were the ones that stood by my side, whoa
And I was the one that fought all of your fights
Go!
So hold your head
Hold it high, whoa
Here's to the friends that were alibis
Keep this close by your side
When I come home we will have our night
So hold your head
Hold it high
Here's to the friends that were alibis
Keep this close by your side
When I come home we will have our night
cole martin
Been listening to this album since I was in 6th grade. I’m about to be 27 in may. Crazy how fast time flys and how many friends you lose over the years. Still an absolute banger in 2023 this album will never get old it helped me out my my depression. Made me realize I’m not alone in the ways I feel. Love you Ronnie the band was never the same without you!
the man
and they all said things would get better..
Graham Hancock
Lol loved this band in '06 and '07 at 12 and 13 in 7th and 8th grade, so very similar times. Such a vibe in those days. Unfortunately, I've had the same experience of losing many of the people who loved this music and other stuff I was into at the same time. I went to my buddy's 30th tonight n reunited with some people who lived through those days with me who I don't see that often. We reminisced a lot, but we also cried a lot. Far too many dead. We're all lucky we made it out of those days.
Stephanie Stanger
this album is a freaking masterpiece.
Entirety
True
Lucky-Tomato-
Steph dude this is probably one of my favorite band albums
Ron Frederick
It's not even an album it's an experience of flooding emotion
Tyson Jay Palmer
Steph This comment is no freaking understatement.
PHXNTXM
Nothing is more perfect than Dying Is Your Latest Fashion. 💯
FollowerOfChrist
100 percent agree