Could you write a song about a girl who lost her father when she was a bit younger, her life never being the same. “It’s been a few year’s since she lost it all. And she’s found love but she’s always got her head in the clouds.”

I just asked the Tumblrverse for some input on the lyrics; a-green-unicorn suggested “lonely girl in the sky-just trying to find to find an alibi”, and in-laymans-terms said “my initial thought was ‘be free’ she needs to release herself from the pain of her lost father”. I took this input and the request and came up with this song, “Alibi”. I didn’t mention the loss of the father specifically, but it’s there, stopping the girl from loving me; the girl avoids her pain (and all feelings) by staying up in the clouds—in a safe place in her head. I just want to prove to her that right here and right now—with me—is a good time to be alive, despite her painful past. Considering that I wrote and recorded this in less than two hours, I’m very pleased with how it turned out. This song is devoted to lifeandtimesoftheresafrances for the initial request, and to a-green-unicorn and in-laymans-terms for contributing to my lyrics. Thank you, bloggers! Enjoy, everyone! — Kavalier Calm

     Alibi

I know I can’t understand your pain;
but you can’t understand the joy I can bring.
Lonely girl up in the sky;
I can be your alibi.
Let me prove to you: you ain’t in the wrong place or wrong time.

I know you were given a raw deal
even if I can’t know how you feel.
Your head’s all in the clouds,
and the rain’s coming down.
Lonely girl, tears falling from the sky,
I can be your alibi.
Let me prove to you: you ain’t in the wrong place or wrong time.

Your heart’s in a prison;
let me set it free.
(I can be your alibi.)