Alibi
Marie Teena Lyrics
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Scanners of our love affair
Like we were the L.A. Times
The headlines read "Beware"
I don't deal in hearsay
Calculation ain't my game
But today I see you
And I hang my head in shame
Lipstick on your collar, and the colour isn't mine
White lines on the dresser, and you even drank my wine
Babe your face is flushed
It's more than just a hunch
Tell me what's this fear
Maybe she's still here
Baby you're an alibi
You cross your heart and hope to die
Promising to tell no lies
Baby you're an alibi
Looking out the window
I can hear the engine roar
Cobalt Blue Pantera
Dashes through the garage door
Now you cry injustice and synthetic violins
Every night outside my door
A candle in the wind
Lipstick on your collar, and the color isn't mine
White lines on the dresser, and you even drank my wine
Babe your face is flushed
It's more than just a hunch
Tell me what's this fear
Maybe the picture's clear
Baby you're an alibi
You cross your heart and hope to die
Promising to tell no lies
Baby you're an alibi
Babe your face is flushed
It's more than just a hunch
Tell me what's this fear
Maybe the picture's clear
I flash back to another time zone
When you were late most every night
I was a prisoner by my own device
And what about your distant cousin?
You know the one that lives in France
No introduction, only a Harlequin Romance
Oh alibis
Love, lines, angles and rhymes
Alibis
You crossed your heart and hoped to die
The song Alibi by Marie Teena tells a story of a woman who discovers her partner's infidelity. The first verse sets the scene with the metaphorical comparison of their story to a news headline, highlighting the headlines reading "Beware" and the scandalous affairs within. The second verse takes a more personal, intimate approach as the woman describes noticing her partner's "Lipstick on [his] collar" and finding "White lines on the dresser." She mentions his flushed face and the fact that he appears to be hiding something. The chorus shifts the focus to the partner being an alibi and the woman questioning whether she can trust him.
The third verse is more reflective, as the woman recalls previous instances where her partner was late, and she was left to feel like a prisoner to her own devices. She also brings up his distant cousin, hinting at previous rumors or infidelity. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the power dynamic between the two and the lack of trust. The song ends with the line, "You crossed your heart and hoped to die," further emphasizing the idea that the partner is not trustworthy and has lied to the woman.
Overall, the song Alibi portrays a woman's shock and disappointment at discovering her partner's infidelity. It emphasizes the importance of trust and the emotional effects of being lied to in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Photographic memories
Remembering all the good times
Scanners of our love affair
Memories of everything that happened between us
Like we were the L.A. Times
Our relationship was making headlines
The headlines read 'Beware'
People warned me about you
I don't deal in hearsay
I need proof to believe things
Calculation ain't my game
I don't like being sneaky or manipulative
But today I see you
I see what's really going on
And I hang my head in shame
I'm ashamed for not seeing it sooner
Lipstick on your collar, and the colour isn't mine
You were with someone else
White lines on the dresser, and you even drank my wine
You did drugs and drank my alcohol
Babe your face is flushed
You look guilty
It's more than just a hunch
I know something is going on
Tell me what's this fear
Tell me the truth
Maybe she's still here
Maybe the other woman is still around
Baby you're an alibi
You're lying to me
You cross your heart and hope to die
You're trying to convince me you're telling the truth
Promising to tell no lies
You're making a promise you can't keep
Looking out the window
Watching you leave
I can hear the engine roar
You're driving away
Cobalt Blue Pantera
Your car
Dashes through the garage door
You're in a hurry to leave
Now you cry injustice and synthetic violins
You're making excuses
Every night outside my door
You're trying to get my attention
A candle in the wind
A small light in the darkness
Maybe the picture's clear
Maybe I finally understand
I flash back to another time zone
I remember a time when you were always late
When you were late most every night
You were never on time
I was a prisoner by my own device
I let myself be trapped in this relationship
And what about your distant cousin?
I have questions about your family
You know the one that lives in France
The one who's always on your mind
No introduction, only a Harlequin Romance
I don't know anything about them
Love, lines, angles and rhymes
The things we say to each other in the name of love
Alibis
The lies we tell each other to cover up our mistakes
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