I have no idea why I thought of this tune. I've always liked it a lot. Back in the days before music videos, there was a TV show called Solid Gold. This is a tape of the segment where Sergio Mendes performs "Alibis."
I sincerely hope that it is not based on a real relationship that the songwriter had; since part of the lyrics include "That's exactly the way we met." I can only think that if you're dating someone who is cheating on his or her significant other with you, that will be a big clue as to how your relationship with this person will eventually end. Once a person commits the first sin, the rest just come easier.
On a lighter note, fashion aficionados will have a lot of fun with the styles in this video. File most of these under "W" for "What Were You Thinking???" But, what's an 80s video without bad fashion?
It's nothin' I can put my finger on
But it's there, I swear.
It's not somethin' I'm imaginin'.
Each time you call,
I know I'll get your "working late" routine again.
Is there someone I should know about?
Tell me why do I have this doubt?
I'm sure your alibis are watertight
And you're where you have to be tonight.
Whoa, oh, but I know you're slippin' away from me.
I'm know your alibis are watertight
And you're where you say you are tonight
But honey, I can tell. I know the pattern much too well.
I don't fool so easily.
Slippin' away from me.
Your telephone service says you're out again.
Somewhere, out there, you've got another rendezvous.
I know the way you work.
You'll be someplace where no one can check up on you.
You think you're in the clear but don't forget
That's exactly the way we met.
I'm sure your alibis are watertight
And you're where you have to be tonight.
Whoa, oh, but I know you're slippin' away from me.
I know your alibis are watertight
And you're where you say you are tonight
But honey, I can tell. I know the pattern much too well.
I don't fool so easily.
Slippin' away from me.
Is there someone I should know about?
Tell me why do I have this doubt.
I'm sure your alibis are watertight
And you're where you have to be tonight.
Whoa, oh, but I know you're slippin' away from me.
I know your alibis are watertight
And you're where you say you are tonight
But honey, I can tell. I know the pattern much too well.
I don't fool so easily.
Slippin' away from me.
I'm sure your alibis are watertight
And you're where you have to be tonight.
Whoa, oh, but I know you're slippin' away from me.
