Alibi
Gold Revere Lyrics

Why does the past always feel like it’s better?
Questioning why people always think the past was better than the present.

Why can't we make it last forever?
Wondering why people can't make the past last longer.

Imma wake up with an alibi
Planning to have an excuse ready for something.

Tell me is that a lie?
Checking to see if someone else is lying to you.

We gon' light up like a firefly
Expecting to have a fun and exciting time with someone.

Lemme just stay a while
Wanting to spend more time with someone.

Lyin on the bathroom tile
Lying on the floor of the bathroom.

Knowin' how she like her style
Knowing how someone likes to do something.

Weekends up in Lisle
Spending weekends in a specific location.

I got numbers no strength to dial
Having phone numbers but not wanting to call anyone.

Can I put percentage on a paper make it last forever as we spiral into dark?
Wondering if putting something on paper will make it last forever, even when things are difficult.

Hand in your hand
Holding someone's hand.

Do you think we'll last till the end?
Worrying about whether a relationship will last forever.

I remember laughing as friends
Thinking back to a time when you laughed with someone as friends.

Your smile is silent again
Noticing someone's smile isn't as happy as it used to be.

Pass me that burnt cigarette
Asking for a cigarette that has already been smoked.

I still see my silhouette
Noticing your own shadow and reflection somewhere.

It doesn't hurt for me yet
Feeling okay despite something that may be painful in the future.

You say you'll die, Juliet
Referencing the famous line from 'Romeo and Juliet' where Juliet pretends to die.

I hate instruction
Disliking having to follow directions.

I’m not really good out in public
Feeling uncomfortable or anxious when around other people.

Most times I ain’t got shit to say
Feeling like there is nothing to talk about or say in social situations.

I rather fake it
Pretending to be someone you're not.

And put on a smile
Forcing yourself to smile even if you don't feel like it.

Than tell you exactly what’s wrong with my brain
Preferring to hide or ignore issues with your mental health instead of talking about them.

Rotting inside yet obsessed like a lunatic
Feeling like something is wrong internally but still being obsessed with it.

You're my umbrella that covers the rain
Someone who protects you from negative feelings or situations.

I rather put all my problems on pages
Expressing emotions and issues through writing.

Than sit it here and ruin your day
Not wanting to bring down someone else's mood with your own struggles.

Now and then
Occasionally.

I have these nightmares again
Recurring dreams that may be unpleasant or distressing.

Where you end up such a mess
In the nightmares, someone else ends up in a negative situation.

My heart is treasoned cuz you’re the one that I long for in bed
Feeling like your heart and body want different things when it comes to someone you desire.

Who knew steels rods like to bend
Reflecting on something unexpected happening.

Just say you love me again
Wanting to hear someone say they love you.

Juliet
Referencing the famous character from 'Romeo and Juliet'.

Why does the past always seem like its better?
Questioning why people always think the past was better than the present.

Why can't we make it last forever?
Wondering why people can't make the past last longer.

Imma wake up with an alibi
Planning to have an excuse ready for something.

Tell me is that a lie?
Checking to see if someone else is lying to you.

We gon' light up like a firefly
Expecting to have a fun and exciting time with someone.

Lemme just stay a while
Wanting to spend more time with someone.