Alibi
143 Lyrics
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Yours to borrow Ain't nothing meant to last I ain't lyin' I don't lie
Without an alibi Don't ask too many questions You don't want answers
To You don't like my direction Hey,
I won't follow you I ain't lyin' I don't lie Without an alibi I told
My dyin', daddy That I had to run away Looked 'em in the eyes And
There ain't no other way So woman,
If I tell you that I love you, be okay '
Morning And when the day is done But If you want my freedom You know
I'm bound to run I ain't lyin' I don't lie Without an alibi I told my
Dyin', daddy That I had to run away Looked 'em in the eyes And there
Ain't no other way So woman, If I tell you that I love you, be okay '
Cause I ain't lyin' I don't lie Without an alibi
The song "Alibi" by 143 speaks about being true to oneself and not pretending to be someone or something that one is not. The lyrics depict a person who is being asked about their past and future, but they do not want to talk about it, as they do not have anything to prove to anyone. The singer of the song talks about how their heart is free to borrow, but nothing is meant to last forever. They assert that they do not lie but they do not have an alibi, meaning they do not have any explanation to justify their actions or words.
The reference to the singer's dying father adds an emotional layer to the song. The singer tells their father that they had to run away, and there was no other way. This could be interpreted as the singer choosing to pursue their dreams or living life on their own terms, even if it means leaving behind their loved ones. However, the singer reassures their lover that their love for them is genuine, and if they say it, they mean it - without the need for any alibi.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't ask me 'bout tomorrow
I cannot predict and guarantee what will happen in the future, so do not inquire about it from me.
Or tell me about my past
The past is something that has already happened and I cannot change it, hence, there is no need to bring it up to me.
My heart is Yours to borrow
I am willing to give my heart to you to hold and cherish for a period of time.
Ain't nothing meant to last
Nothing is permanent or eternal, things will eventually come to an end.
I ain't lyin' I don't lie
I am being completely honest and truthful with you, I do not deceive or manipulate.
Without an alibi
I do not have a false story or excuse to cover up any wrongdoing, I am transparent.
Don't ask too many questions
There are some things that are better left unsaid or unknown, so try not to inquire too much.
You don't want answers to
The answers to certain questions may not be what you want to hear, so it may be better not to ask.
You don't like my direction
The path I am taking or the decisions I am making may not align with your preferences or expectations.
Hey, I won't follow you
I will not compromise or change my own beliefs or desires just to conform to your wishes or expectations.
I told my dyin', daddy
I spoke to my father who was close to passing away.
That I had to run away
I explained to my father that I had to leave or depart from my current situation or circumstance.
Looked 'em in the eyes
I had direct eye contact with my father, demonstrating my honesty and sincerity.
And there ain't no other way
There were no other options or solutions available to me, so leaving was the only choice I had.
So woman, If I tell you that I love you, be okay '
If I express my affection and love towards you, please accept and understand it, even if it comes with challenges and uncertainties.
I love you in the morning
My love and affection for you is consistent and present in the morning.
And when the day is done
Even at the end of the day, my love and affection for you remains.
But If you want my freedom
If you desire me to be completely free and unrestricted, without any commitments or ties, then there may be some limitations to what I can offer or give.
You know I'm bound to run
I have a tendency to leave or move on from situations and relationships in order to maintain my own freedom and independence.
Writer(s): Randy Boudreaux
Contributed by Henry D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.