Today's Slow Drag is with "Alibi," released in 2002. The songwriting is credited to Elvis Costello.

Show Notes:

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Appreciation written, produced, and narrated by Remedy Robinson

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"Alibi" Podcast Companion Transcript

References:

“Alibi”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1kqc7V6Vn8&list=RDg1kqc7V6Vn8&start_radio=1 

Elvis Costello Wiki Resource, "Alibi": http://www.elviscostello.info/wiki/index.php/Alibi 

The Gwendolyn Letters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQieshbrzpI

So, until next time, Adieu, my little ballyhoo

"Alibi" Lyrics:

You did it 'cos you wanted Alibi, alibi And you took it 'Cos you need it Alibi, alibi But if I've done something wrong there's no "ifs and buts" 'Cos I love you just as much as I hate your guts Alibi, alibi, alibi… And you don't need anybody Alibi, alibi But you are the only one who knows this Alibi, alibi You deserve it 'cos you're special Alibi, alibi Maybe Jesus wants you for a sunbeam Alibi, alibi But if I've left something out I apologise But if you look in my eyes Then I'm sure you'll see… Alibis, alibis, alibis… Sometimes I'm so forgiving Everything seems bad to me But I can't go on living With this alibi, alibi, alibi… "Insane," what a mundane Alibi, alibi And you only wanted to be famous Alibi, alibi Sorry, but your mummy doesn't love you Alibi, alibi Stop me if you've heard this… Alibi, alibi But if I've done something right then don't be surprised There are soldiers who will kill but refuse to die But if I've done something wrong there's no "ifs and buts" 'Cos I love you just as much as I hate your guts Alibi, alibi, alibi, alibi… You were weak… You couldn't help it Alibi, alibi But you never had a pony Alibi, alibi (chorus) And you're such a people person Alibi, alibi And I will be true to you forever Alibi, alibi But you're stupid and you're lazy Alibi, alibi Maybe we can make the future better Alibi, alibi (chorus) Sometimes I'm so forgiving Everything seems bad to me But I can't go on living With this alibi, alibi, alibi… You were happy when you were poor And more honest and that's your… Alibi, alibi Sister is a whore, brother isn't sure Alibi, alibi You don't fit the body that you're trapped in Alibi, alibi Papa's got a brand new Alibi, alibi But if I've done something wrong there's no "ifs and buts" 'Cos I love you just as much as I hate your guts But if I've left something out I apologise But if you look in my eyes Then I'm sure you'll see… Alibis, alibis, alibis…