Alibi
Real People Feat. Darien Lyrics

Oh, Lord
Expressing exasperation or disbelief.

Oh, no
Expressing frustration or displeasure.

Yeah, yeah
Expressing agreement or excitement.

By the way, babe
Introducing a new topic or idea.

Won't you be my
Asking for someone's assistance or presence.

Be my alibi?
Asking someone to provide false evidence for an alibi.

Say it
Asking someone to vocalize their agreement or decision.

Well in the streets
Referring to the outside world or public events.

They're up to something
Implying that people are acting suspiciously or with hidden motives.

But they don't speak
Claiming that people are not sharing information or being transparent.

They'll tell you nothing
Suggesting that people are purposely withholding information or keeping secrets.

I know that in lovin'
Referring to the emotions and struggles involved in a romantic relationship.

War does a bubblin'
Describing the tension or conflict that arises in a romantic relationship.

And we best to go
Suggesting that it's best to leave or end the relationship.

Before they overflow
Indicating that the relationship has reached a breaking point or is too much to handle.

So I'm guess we're on the run
Assuming that they need to escape or flee from a situation.

(Running, running, running, now)
Repeating the action of running to emphasize urgency or importance.

But with you it wasn't fun
Acknowledging that the relationship was not enjoyable or exciting.

(Let's have some fun)
Suggesting that they should try to enjoy and have fun with the relationship.

'Cause I know the best is yet to come
Believing that the future will bring better or more exciting things.

As we spend all our days Trying to outrun the sun
Describing the exhaustion and futility of trying to escape problems or conflicts.

And by End of the night (end of the night) We can spend some time (spend some time) Sippin' some wine (sippin' some wine) You know that I like You're my delight (you're my delight) If love's a crime Be my alibi
Proposing a relaxing and enjoyable evening together, with a plea for help in the case of legal repercussions.

(A small skat)
A brief, improvised vocal melody without words or meaning.

Said they found a heart that's broken
Referring to an emotional wound or distress.

But had no witnesses
Claiming that there is no one to verify the cause or source of the problem.

Many fingers pointed
Suggesting that people are blaming or accusing each other.

But never showed a friend
Not finding anyone willing to help or support them.

All the kingdom's horses And all the kingdom's men Didn't seem concern to know who might be innocent
Referencing the nursery rhyme 'Humpty Dumpty' to suggest that no one is interested in the truth of the situation.

'Cause they're looking for a name
Claiming that people are searching for someone to blame or punish.

You know, someone to take the blame
Implying that someone will be blamed unfairly for the situation.

And a place that would be tainted
Suggesting that someone will be associated with negative attention or damage.

After all of this time We were still standing here
Emphasizing the perseverance or determination to stay despite difficulties.

And I I can't deny it (I can't deny it) I crossed the line (I crossed the line) I'd pay the fine (I'd pay the fine) I'd sacrifice (I'd sacrifice) I'd do my time (I'd do my time) If love's a crime Be my alibi
Admitting guilt for a crime related to the relationship, and asking for a false alibi in exchange for taking responsibility or punishment.

Say now, say now
Encouraging someone to speak up or share their thoughts.

If they come looking for me I'll know just where I'm gon' be I'll be with you, baby
Promise to be with their partner if faced with legal consequences or danger.

Be my Be my alibi We're having fun now (If they come looking for me) We're on the run now (I'll know just where I'm gone be) We're having fun now We're on the run now We're having fun now (Be my, be my) We're on the run now (Be my) We're having fun now
Repeating the request for an alibi and emphasizing the fun that can be had while on the run from legal consequences.

Be my
Asking for assistance or help.

If they come looking for me I'll know just where I'm gon' be
Reiterating the promise to be with their partner in the face of danger.

Oh, lord
Expressing exasperation or disbelief.