Alibi
30 Seconds to Mars Lyrics


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No warning sign, no alibi
Were fading faster than the speed of light.
Took our chance, crashed and burned.
No, we'll never ever learn.

I fell apart, but got back up again,
And then I fell apart, but got back up again, yeah.
We both could see crystal clear,
That the inevitable end was near.
Made our choice, trial by fire,
To battle is the only way we feel alive.

I fell apart, but got back up again,
And then I fell apart, but got back up again,
And then I fell apart, but got back up again.
Way-o
Way-o
Way-o
Way-o
Way-o
Way-o

So here we are, the witching hour,
The quickest time to divide and devour.
Divide and devour.

If I could end the quest for fire,
For truth, for love, and my desire
For my desire

And I fell apart, but got back up again.
Way-o
Way-o
Way-o
Way-o
Way-o
Way-o
Way-o
Way-o
Way-o

I fell apart, I fell apart, I fell apart,




I fell apart, I fell apart,
But got back up again.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Alibi" by 30 Seconds to Mars talk about a failing relationship that had no warning signs or alibis. The two partners knew that the end of their relationship was inevitable, but they still made the choice to plunge into the flames of their love, to battle and feel alive, regardless of the consequences. The chorus talks about the singer falling apart but getting back up again repeatedly, portraying a battle between the heart and mind.


The verse "So here we are, the witching hour, the quickest time to divide and devour" hints at a conclusion, the end of something, and the realization that some endings come in a flash. The lyrics are written in a way that forces the listener to infer the message, adding an air of mystery to the song. The repetition of "Way-o" gives the impression of the singer being lost, trying to make sense of what's happening but not being able to.


Line by Line Meaning

No warning sign, no alibi
We had no excuse or justification for what happened, it just happened without any prior warning.


Were fading faster than the speed of light.
Things were moving extremely quickly and getting out of control, like we were hurtling towards an inevitable conclusion.


Took our chance, crashed and burned.
We took a risk and it didn't work out, resulting in complete failure and destruction.


No, we'll never ever learn.
Despite our failures, we're doomed to keep making the same mistakes over and over again without ever learning from them.


I fell apart, but got back up again,
I suffered a setback or failure, but managed to overcome it and get back on my feet.


We both could see crystal clear,
There was absolute clarity and certainty about what was going to happen, we both knew it was inevitable.


That the inevitable end was near.
We knew that things were coming to a close and that it was only a matter of time before we reached the end.


Made our choice, trial by fire,
We chose to face our challenges head on, knowing that it would be difficult and risky.


To battle is the only way we feel alive.
We derive our sense of purpose and intensity from fighting against adversity and struggling to overcome obstacles.


So here we are, the witching hour,
We find ourselves at a critical moment or turning point in our journey.


The quickest time to divide and devour.
This is the moment when things are most likely to fall apart and become chaotic, leading to conflict and destruction.


If I could end the quest for fire,
If I could find a way to satisfy my inner longing or desire.


For truth, for love, and my desire
These are the things that I'm searching for and willing to fight for in life.


And I fell apart, but got back up again.
Even when I experience setbacks or failures, I'm always able to pick myself up and keep going.


Way-o
This is a repetitive vocalization that doesn't really have a specific meaning, but rather adds to the overall mood and energy of the song.


Way-o


Way-o


Way-o


Way-o


So here we are, the witching hour,


The quickest time to divide and devour.


If I could end this quest for power,


For my belief, for my desire


And I fell apart, I fell apart, I fell apart,


I fell apart, I fell apart,


But got back up again.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LETO, JARED

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Dolph Pineda

This song means so much to me. For many reasons, but one in particular.

I was on my own for the first time without my parents who were both abroad, and I was with one of my cousins, Ivy, who had been taking care of me when I was a toddler.

I considered her being one of my closest friends too. We had a lot of bad times but also the best and good times. We almost did everything together; going to the mall, cooking up some barbeque and watching movies while eating our favorite snack, Cheetos. Almost inseperable. I was also close to her three kids at the time. My brother has a huge age gap from me and when I was small we never really got to spend time with him because he was always busy studying to be a Doctor. So naturally, my cousin Ivy became my older sister and felt like my real sibling. It was a fun time.

Then my big brother found out some awful truth; she had been stealing a lot of money from us, whenever my mother sent us money for bills and food. She had been using that money for drugs, and has also been secretly prostituting when she left the house at differing times. She had been pressured by her father and washed up husband to give them money too for whatever agenda they had.

Needless to say, my fond respect and friendship with her and also as a result her kids had diminished. She was exiled from our house and because she kept doing drugs and prostitution, she eventually left our town. She left behind an illegitamite kid as well. My best friend and my cousin soon faded away into oblivion, and i haven't seen her in coming 6 years. I hate her for using us but I can't help but remember the good memories we once had. I can't believe the things she did and how long it has been.

I miss her a lot. And the most softest memory of her now is listening to this song inside an old shopping place we used to hang and crash out in. It hurts. But sometimes it's a good hurt.



All comments from YouTube:

fatty1569

I've fallen apart, many times, but have always got back up again. This song resonates so much with me. Hope to see them in concert!!!

Jill Burkett

I have and I hope you do too he's incredible live peace and love echelon

Ali Akber

10 years later, this song still makes me cry

Sol Holow

Heartbreaking lyrics and melody

Dylan Maurice O'Brien

🤗🤗

Algieria.Moja Szczypta Orientu

Same here !

Gex

me 2!

Hope

Me as well.. I listen to it every night before I fall asleep

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Will3K85

My God, I always get chills with the way this song swells, especially from 4:26 and on. Alibi is the purest definition of beautiful

Erin Petrou

MASTERPIECE. I cry every single time i hear this.

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