Alibi
Reel People (feat. Darien) Lyrics

Oh, Lord
Expressing a feeling of distress or exclamation to introduce the song

Oh, no
Indicating a negative or unfortunate situation

Yeah, yeah
Agreement or affirmation to the previous lines

By the way, babe
Introducing a new topic or request in a casual way

Won't you be my
Asking for a favor or request

Be my alibi?
Asking someone to provide a false excuse or cover for their actions

Won't you be my?
Repeating the request for emphasis

Say it
Encouraging or urging someone to agree to the request

Well in the streets
Referring to a particular location or area

They're up to something
Implying suspicious or secretive behavior

But they don't speak
Suggesting a lack of cooperation or willingness to share information

They'll tell you nothing
Affirming the previous statement

I know that in lovin'
Acknowledging the emotion of love

War does a bubblin'
Comparing love to war, implying potential conflict

And we best to go
Suggesting the need to leave or escape the situation

Before they overflow
Referring to emotions or conflict getting out of control

So I'm guess we're on the run
Admitting to fleeing or avoiding consequences

(Running, running, running, now)
Additional emphasis on running away

But with you it wasn't fun
Acknowledging the seriousness of the situation despite being with a companion

(Let's have some fun)
Suggesting a desire to lighten the mood or distract from the situation

'Cause I know the best is yet to come
Believing in a positive outcome despite current circumstances

As we spend all our days
Describing the passage of time in the present

Trying to outrun the sun
Metaphorically suggesting the need to escape consequences or reality

And by
Referring to a specific time or event

End of the night (end of the night)
Describing the time when the night ends

We can spend some time (spend some time)
Suggesting a leisurely activity during this time

Sippin' some wine (sippin' some wine)
Further describing the leisurely activity

You know that I like
Expressing a personal preference or desire

You're my delight (you're my delight)
Praising or complimenting an individual

If love's a crime
Referring to the previous metaphor of love as war

Be my alibi
Requesting someone to lie or provide an excuse for actions taken out of love

(A small skat)
Vocal improvisation without lyrics

Said they found a heart that's broken
Referring to an event that has occurred

But had no witnesses
Implying a lack of evidence or proof

Many fingers pointed
Implicating multiple individuals for the event

But never showed a friend
Suggesting a lack of loyalty or support from others

All the kingdom's horses
Metaphorically referring to a figure of authority

And all the kingdom's men
Further describing the authority involved

Didn't seem concern to know who might be innocent
Implying a lack of interest in the truth or justice

'Cause they're looking for a name
Suggesting a desire for someone to blame or convict

You know, someone to take the blame
Further stating the previous implication

And a place that would be tainted
Suggesting guilt or wrongdoing associated with a location

After all of this time
Describing a past event or passage of time

We were still standing here
Implying resilience or defiance despite adversity

And I
Referring to oneself

I can't deny it (I can't deny it)
Admitting to guilt or wrongdoing

I crossed the line (I crossed the line)
Acknowledging the seriousness of the situation

I'd pay the fine (I'd pay the fine)
Willing to accept consequences or punishment

I'd sacrifice (I'd sacrifice)
Willing to give up something for the greater good

I'd do my time (I'd do my time)
Willing to serve a punishment or sentence

If love's a crime
Repeating the previous metaphor

Be my alibi
Repeating the request

Say now, say now
Urging or encouraging someone to speak

If they come looking for me
Referring to a potential consequence or punishment

I'll know just where I'm gon' be
Stating confidence in a location or decision

I'll be with you, baby
Stating a desire for companionship and protection

Be my
Repeating the request

We're having fun now
Suggesting a change in mood or attitude

(If they come looking for me)
Repeating the potential consequence

We're on the run now
Acknowledging the need to escape or avoid consequences

(I'll know just where I'm gone be)
Repeating the confidence in a location or decision

We're having fun now
Repeating the change in mood or attitude

We're on the run now
Repeating the need to escape or avoid consequences

We're having fun now
Repeating the change in mood or attitude

(Be my, be my)
Repeating the request

We're on the run now
Repeating the need to escape or avoid consequences

We're having fun now
Repeating the change in mood or attitude

If they come looking for me
Repeating the potential consequence

I'll know just where I'm gon' be
Repeating the confidence in a location or decision

Be my
Repeating the request

Be my, be my
Repeating the request for emphasis

If they come looking for me
Repeating the potential consequence

I'll know just where I'm gon' be
Repeating the confidence in a location or decision

Oh, lord
Closing the song with a similar opening line