16 Alibis Lyrics

I've got sixteen alibi's

For every mistake I've made

As the fog rolls past these tired eyes

The truth begins to fade

I've seen stronger men breaking down

When life becomes too real

That's why sixteen alibi's

Are tucked away beneath my heel

As a young man a smiling face

Was my ticket to the show

I ain't old yet, but I'm getting close

And the smiles come in slow

Its been longer than a little while

Since I broke my honour code

That's why sixteen alibi's

Line the pocket of my coat

She takes off in

To the silence of the morning

Says "at least life isn't boring"

And then I, lay my head

Down into my hands

I've seen the look, in a woman's eye

When temptation gets too much

But I've seen the hurt, by the morning light

When desire betrays trust

And I swear to god I'm finished with

The lust of a coupled friend

And these sixteen alibi's

On the floor beneath my bed

And she takes off in

To the stillness of the morning

Full of self-inflicted scorning

And then I, lay my head...