Tait met Toby McKeehan and Kevin Max while attending Liberty University in the late 1980s. Together they formed the band dc Talk and released 5 acclaimed studio albums. In 2000, the band decided to take a break with the release of Intermission: the Greatest Hits while all three members devoted themselves to solo projects.
After dc Talk's hiatus was announced, Tait dedicated more time to his band Tait (which he named after his father, Nathel). Tait had partially formed this band around 1997. One of the original members was guitarist Pete Stewart (from the hard rock band Grammatrain), who is featured on the first album, but absent from the second one due to his departing the band to work on his own solo projects.
Alibi
Michael Tait Lyrics
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And your over-rated state of mind
Sometimes you try to move me to you
And make believe that it's all fine
[Chorus]
You say you love me, yes you do
But I know who I'm talking to
And I don't need your alibis
'Cause I can see through all your lies
You say you love me and I'll need you
But I don't need to live my life that way, no way
Every storm deserves an ending
And a break to peaceful skies
And every night I pray for my own mending
[Chorus]
Parading around like you're a superstar
Is that who you think you are
The higher you go, yeah, the harder you fall
You say you love me, yes you do
But I know who I'm talking to
You left me so lonely and empty
And I don't need your alibis
'Cause I can see through your disguise
You say you love me and I'll need you
But I don't need to live my life that way, no way
The lyrics to Michael Tait's song "Alibi" express the difficult and complicated feelings of being in a relationship with someone who is not honest or transparent with their emotions. The singer is struggling to understand their partner's "over-rated state of mind," which implies that they may put up a front or exaggerate their feelings for attention or validation. The chorus repeats the phrase 'You say you love me, yes you do, But I know who I'm talking to' to emphasize that the singer is not fooled by their partner's excuses or lies.
In the second verse, the singer asserts their independence and refuses to be held captive by their partner's empty promises. They recognize that every storm deserves an ending and every night presents an opportunity for self-healing. The third verse questions the partner's true identity as they parade around like a superstar, only to fall harder with each misstep. The bridge reinforces that the singer experiences loneliness and emptiness when they are with their partner, and they do not need their alibis or false claims of love.
Overall, the lyrics to "Alibi" reflect the emotional turmoil and confusion that can arise in relationships where one partner lacks authenticity and honesty. The song encourages listeners to prioritize their own self-care and to not settle for less than genuine love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm trying hard to understand you
I’m making an effort to comprehend you
And your over-rated state of mind
And the overvalued state of your emotions
Sometimes you try to move me to you
Sometimes you attempt to bring me closer to you
And make believe that it's all fine
By pretending that everything is perfectly okay
You say you love me, yes you do
You claim to love me, that is true
But I know who I'm talking to
However, I am aware of the person I am communicating with
You left me so lonely and empty
You made me feel extremely isolated and unfulfilled
And I don't need your alibis
I don’t require your excuses
'Cause I can see through all your lies
Because I can properly identify all your deceptions
You say you love me and I'll need you
You claim that I will require your love
But I don't need to live my life that way, no way
But I do not have to live my life in that manner, certainly not
Every storm deserves an ending
Every troubling situation deserves a resolution
And a break to peaceful skies
And a chance for a calm and peaceful change
And every night I pray for my own mending
I beseech for my well-being every night
Parading around like you're a superstar
Behaving arrogantly like a superstar
Is that who you think you are
Is that your self-perception?
The higher you go, yeah, the harder you fall
The greater your rise is, the more difficult your downfall becomes
You say you love me, yes you do
You claim to love me, that is true
But I know who I'm talking to
However, I am aware of the person I am communicating with
You left me so lonely and empty
You made me feel extremely isolated and unfulfilled
And I don't need your alibis
I don’t require your excuses
'Cause I can see through your disguise
Because I can effectively recognize your pretense
You say you love me and I'll need you
You claim that I will require your love
But I don't need to live my life that way, no way
But I do not have to live my life in that manner, certainly not
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: DAVE STEWART
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Kim K.
And his lyrics are the higher you go, the harder you fall, Luke 10:18 -I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Jesus told them: I saw Satan fall from heaven like a flash of lightning. Also 'I will ascend to heaven and set my throne above God's stars- Isaiah 14:12.
Kim K.
Also, Tait say's the higher you go the harder you fall, -Luke 10:18- I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. CEV. Jesus told them: I saw Satan fall from heaven like a flash of lightning.
Kim K.
and The Prince of the Power of the Air disguises himself, (Parades as an Angel of Light, & in the garden as an serpent, that is why Tait, says he can see through his disguise.
Kim K.
I believe he is speaking about The Prince of the Power of the air, who gives propositions through deception, but from experience, he knows it is lies.
@carinainscoe9248
I’ve had this song in my head for a few days and I finally found it praise God! ✝️❤️🙏😁
@TheDlsisterson
“You left me so lonely, empty”
So powerful!!
@guillermoacosta6087
Love this dude. Heart for music, soul for Jesus!
@truthinahandbasket
Tremendous song...album A+++ top to bottom !!
@olimarcapt
Empty, still the best album Michael Tait has ever been associated with.
@Taushathetech
It's my heart. I was 17 bought the album when it came out. Met him at a small church in Missouri, when he did the lose this life album. Some of my best memories