Alibi Lyrics

She sits one more night alone

A victim to each call on the telephone

He's the criminal and the crime

She's given bail just one last time

When he enters she can smell

Another scent mixed with tobacco

Crushed magnolia, sweaty skin

A lipstick mark under his chin



Oh, don't you see baby

He's only gonna make you cry

When a man has a smile like that

It's his alibi



He creeps in across the room

Noisily removes his shoes

Slides besides her, smells her hair

Like he's not been anywhere

Whispers softly in her ear

Sweet excuses, like they're a lullaby

Tells her that he loves her so

And holds her like he won't let go



Oh, can't you see baby

He's only gonna make you cry

When a man has a smile like that

It's his ali-



Bye bye, goodbye to all the plans you made

Of showing him the door

Of making him lie in the bed he made

He pulls you under, catches your tears with a kiss

Then flashes a smile to remind you

Just why you fell for a man like this...

Memory selects the truth, puzzle pieces are removed

He's her reason, he's her rhyme

A reason to try one last time

Everybody makes mistakes - a secret sin, a tiny lie

He tells her that he loves her so

Winds her up and ties a bow



Oh, can't you see baby

He's only gonna make you cry

When a man has a smile like that

Oh don't you see baby

He's only gonna make you cry

When a man has a smile like that,

A girl never smells a rat,

When a man has a smile like that

It's his alibi