Alibis

Tracy Lawrence

About Alibis

"Alibis" is a song written by Randy Boudreaux, and recorded by American country music artist Tracy Lawrence. It was released on February 11, 1993, as the lead single and title track from his album Alibis. The song became Lawrence's second number one country hit in 1993 on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart and on the Canadian RPM Country Tracks chart.


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1993
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She knows every move that a man could make
She knows every trick in the book
She knows how to give, She knows how to take
Cause so many times she's been taken and fooled
By those

Alibis and lying eyes and all the best lines
Lord Knows she's heard them all
She's been cheated on and pushed around and left alone
Lord Knows what I've put her through
Boy you can bet, if a move can be made
She knows how to make one on you

She once thought that love wasn't just a game
Her feelin's once came from the heart
One day I gave her a weddin ring
One night I tore all those feelins apart
With my

Alibis and lying eyes and all the best lines
Lord Knows she's heard them all
She's been cheated on and pushed around and left alone
Lord Knows what I've put her through
Boy you can bet, if a move can be made
She knows how to make one on you

Alibis and lying eyes and all the best lines
Lord Knows she's heard them all
She's been cheated on and pushed around and left alone
Lord Knows what I've put her through
Boy you can bet, if a move can be made
She knows how to make one on you

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Tracy Lawrence

Tracy Lawrence (born January 27, 1968) is an American country music artist. He started at a country music restaurant called "Live At Libby's" where owner Libby Knight would help local talent find their way into country music. Lawerence signed to Atlantic Records in 1991, Lawrence debuted that year with the album Sticks and Stones, which produced his first chart single and first Number One hit in its title track. Five more studio albums, as well as a live album and a compilation album, followed throughout the 1990s and into 2000 on Atlantic before the label's country division was closed in 2001. Afterward, he recorded for Warner Bros. Records, DreamWorks Records, Mercury Records Nashville and his own label, Rocky Comfort Records. more »

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Written by: Randy Boudreaux

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12 facts about this song

Artist Background
"Alibis" is a song by American country music artist Tracy Lawrence. He is best known for his southern drawl and honky tonk sound that dominated his music in the 1990s.
Released
The song was officially released on February 15, 1993.
Album Contribution
"Alibis" is the title track of Lawrence's second album. The album itself also reached the number one spot on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
Chart Performance
"Alibis" was a considerable success. It reached number one on both the U.S. Billboard Country Charts and the Canadian RPM Country Tracks list.
Songwriter
The song was written by Randy Boudreaux. Boudreaux has also written a number of other hit country songs performed by various artists.
Genre
The song belongs to the country genre and it possesses a classic country beat with strong storytelling.
Song Theme
"Alibis" deals with the theme of infidelity where the narrator describes the lies and alibis of an unfaithful partner.
Notable Achievement
With "Alibis," Lawrence became one of the first artists in nearly two years to have a multi-week number one single on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Lyrics
The catchy lyrics of the song reflect the narrative style dominant in '90s country music. The chorus is particularly notable for its storytelling, using concrete imagery to document the lies of the unfaithful partner.
Music Video
A music video was produced for the song, featuring Tracy Lawrence performing live. The video further enhanced the song's popularity.
Professional Reviews
The song has repeatedly been praised for Lawrence's vocal performance which captures the song’s emotional depth, and the storytelling quality of the lyrics.
Cover Versions
"Alibis" has been covered by a number of other country artists, signifying its influence and popularity within the genre.

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