Cooper directed and co-starred in the 2018 remake of A Star Is Born alongside Lady Gaga. For the role of Jackson Maine in the movie, Cooper took vocal, piano and guitar lessons every day for 6 months. He also co-wrote songs for the soundtrack with Lady Gaga and
Lukas Nelson (son of Willie Nelson), whose band played the role of Jackson Maine's band in the movie.
Alibi
Bradley Cooper Lyrics
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Or tell me about my past
My heart is 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
Hell, 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 him in the eyes
Said, "there ain't no other way"
So woman, if I tell you that I love you, be ok
'Cause I ain't lyin'
I don't lie
Without an alibi
I love you in the 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 him in the eyes
Said, "there ain't no other way"
So woman, if I tell you that I love you, be ok
'Cause I ain't lyin'
I don't lie
Without an alibi
The lyrics of the song "Alibi" by Bradley Cooper portray the singer as a man who is reluctant to be questioned about his past and future. He seems to be a free spirit who lives in the moment and doesn't want to be tied down. The lyrics suggest that he has made mistakes in his life and perhaps has a shady past because he doesn't have an alibi. He doesn't want to reveal too much about himself and his life, which might explain why he tells his lover not to ask too many questions.
The singer of the song hints that he has had to run away from something or someone and had to leave behind his dying father. He is aware that he doesn't have much to offer to his lover other than his love, but he wants her to be okay with that. He wants to be honest with her about his intentions and his need for freedom. Overall, the song is about a man who is living on the edge and doesn't want to be held responsible for his past or future. He wants to love and be loved, but he cannot promise to be there forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't ask me 'bout tomorrow
Don't inquire about tomorrow since I can't predict the future.
Or tell me about my past
You need not narrate events of my past as it does not lend any meaning to the present.
My heart is yours to borrow
You have my heart in your hands and can take care of it or use it as you see fit.
Ain't nothing meant to last
Nothing is meant to last, so let's make the current moment worthwhile.
I ain't lyin'
I am not lying.
I don't lie
I don't tell lies.
Without an alibi
Without an excuse or explanation for my actions.
Don't ask too many questions
Please refrain from asking too many questions.
You don't want answers to
You might not like the answers to some of the questions.
You don't like my direction
You do not endorse nor approve of my course of action.
Hell, I won't follow you
I will not follow your lead.
I told my dyin' daddy
I had a conversation with my dying father.
That I had to run away
I had to depart from the current situation.
Looked him in the eyes
I faced him directly with conviction.
"there ain't no other way"
I had no other option.
So woman, if I tell you that I love you, be ok
Loving you might push me away, so please be okay with that.
I love you in the morning
I love you in the morning when a new day begins.
And when the day is done
I love you even when the day is done and over.
But if you want my freedom
If you want my freedom and do not want me bound to you.
You know I'm bound to run
I am likely to run away.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bradley Cooper, Lukas Nelson, Stefani Germanotta
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