Hurray for the Riff Raff - Alibi (Official Video)

Hurray for the Riff Raff's "Alibi" from the upcoming album 'The Past Is Still Alive,' due February 23, 2024, on Nonesuch Records: hurrayfortheri...
Video directed, produced, and edited by Eric Stafford
Creative Direction by Alynda Mariposa Segarra
Additional footage by Kat Sotelo
Railroad images from the U.S. Railroad Traffic Atlas
Available at railfandepot.com/
Alynda Segarra - All Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Shaker
Brad Cook - Bass Guitar
Phil Cook -  Electric Guitar, Piano, Organ
Yan Westerlund - Drums, Tambourine
ALIBI
(written by Alynda Segarra)
You don't have to die if you don't wanna die,
You can take it all back in the nick of time.
Maybe even be a good friend of mine,
Baby I..
And we won't have to cry if we don't wanna cry,
Maybe I got something left in this heart of mine.
Awash in the sand on the beach of time,
Baby I..
You know that time can take you for a ride,
Can take you by surprise,
Maybe you'll roll snake eyes.
Baby tell me why,
You gotta play your luck?
Two aces call your bluff,
I love you very much,
And all that other stuff.
Thawing out my heart like meat,
I see your track marks poking through your hoodie sleeve,
Tik Tak Toe game to the destiny
I grieve.
Marching towards East River Park,
You told me your big secret by the FDR.
I couldn't hear you over choppers and the buzzing cars,
So far..
You know that time will take you for a spin,
Can really do you in,
Can leave you with the bends,
Baby try to live again!
And play another hand,
Maybe we'll start a band,
I wanna understand,
Baby help me understand.
Cause you don't have to die if you don't wanna die,
Maybe I got something left that is worth a try,
But I'm not gonna be your alibi,
This time.
#hurrayfortheriffraff #thepastisstillalive #alibi

[@multicaruana]

This is another great song by Hurray for the Riff-Raff, a classic, and I'm 72. I love the lead singer and this group, just a beautiful composition

[@krystalharris79]

I completely agree! Love Alynda's voice, love their lyrics .. I'm falling in love with their total sound. Sometimes an album comes along, and it's all I want to listen to. Haven't heard a bad song yet from this band!

[@multicaruana]

@@krystalharris79 Totally agree!

[@bonnyholder]

I'm 76.

[@MikeCohenlovesgplus]

this song is saving my soul in real time

[@elifaydn8691]

It gets better the more you listen

[@manfrombritain6816]

i suppose it's in the name - hurray for the riff raff - that her music always feels like it's for the misfits and forgotten who are trying to live a good life alongside those more 'normal' people, more functional people. i always assumed i was in the latter group but i've grown to realise i was never one of them... i grew up in a very 'normal' and healthy family but i was an utter black sheep. I'm depressive and creative and weird, i'm curious about everything, i want to do everything my own way. i could not be less like the rest of my family who do everything 'right' but straight and narrow. i think i've always felt like i wasn't good enough because of that. these days i'm trying to lean into what it is that makes me different

[@heitor9953]

THIS!!!

[@krystalharris79]

@manfrombritain6816: I totally hear you all the way! For me, Hurray for the Riff Raff's song Hawk Moon is semi-autobiographical - I relate to it so much! I just love their whole sound! I learned to embrace my weird a very long time ago! And along the way I found my tribe of misfit toys to keep me company. Keep leaning! What makes you different is what makes your life worthwhile! 🤩 You can come be weird with us! I promise, we don't bite! (not too hard, anyway, unless you like it that way) 😋

[@finch2025]

Beautiful people all of all 😊

[@suzigrekin8849]

Heres a secret most of us felt this way…

[@charlottemallow4851]

You just told the story of my life! I'm glad you are finding your own worth. I once would've loved to be "normal" like my family. Now, that seems like a fate worse than death. Being different isn't being less than, it's being unique and inspiring and beautiful!

[@ApoplecticDialectics]

They just keep coming. This sounds great. Stay alive, everyone.

[@whitespider584]

I had a weird experience with this song last night. Listening to it, at 2am, watching Christmas lights, I just had a moment of clarity. For the first time in my life my head wasn’t racing with thoughts. I didn’t feel happy, or mad, or sad, but also not numb. It was fascinating.

[@michaelfoster6510]

I'm having a similar moment, hearing this artist for the first time this weekend while I've been going through a really hard breakup

[@whitespider584]

@@michaelfoster6510I really hope everything goes ok with you. Breakups are rough as hell. I was once stuck on a girl for almost a year. My condolences go out to you my friend.

[@jackieau5374]

Another triumph. So beyond excited for the album. They are so freaking talented it hurts. This spoke to me so deeply, addiction is a fickle beast, but love is forever. Thank you for this.

[@wlewisiii]

They are so beautiful in so many different ways... I could only be so lucky as to know someone like them.

[@MarkSc1]

EVERYTHING SHE DOES IS JUST BEAUTIFUL! Love her.......

[@user-lo9rr3ij5s]

They are indeed beautiful and use they/them pronouns

[@juliendaltoe]

@@user-lo9rr3ij5s That why you have Trump in your country, people are fed up with this bullshit. Think about it.

[@alexmac7359]

Gonna see them with bright eyes figured id start listening now!!!

[@robh7680]

My only complaint with this song is that it's too short!

[@rodrickhudson6537]

One of my favorite bands/artists of all time!

[@tgart100]

Been listening for a while! Tks for the great tunes❤

[@marquettawagle1358]

Love HURRAY. Can't get the Alibi words and tune out of my head.

[@LonesomeTraveler]

I like the sound of this. A whole lot!

[@Deebhoy]

Love it. Always on the money 😊

[@pauldidier6101]

What a voice!

[@dangatton7138]

Newest fan here and im 69.. lol us oldies have great taste !!

[@keithbohm327]

Heard this on accident on the radio. Loving this song!

[@jalen.austin]

Loved it! Looking forward to the next project

[@BonzoKilbourn]

This is a nice way to start off the morning. Hurray!!!!

[@harveytheparaglidingchaser7039]

Great tune. I love it ❤

[@MrCharlieBay]

Such a perfect song. Feels timeless.

[@RD-zj6vc]

Great song.

[@3rdmachineage]

Love this as a swan song for well loved people who succumb to addictive diseases

[@strumbadstroller7350]

A Wonderful band & deserve to be played a lot more on radio etc. Trouble with the music industry is that so many Great artists get overlooked.

[@JackSquat336]

Good song, glad to hear from this band again! 👍

[@billhdowne2382]

One of the best lyricists I've heard since the end of the Vietnam War. Persevere, amazing daughter.

[@nicholasmilillomusic]

Amazing voice

[@maxmar1261]

great great song!! Congrats! and please... come to visit us in Italy, maybe...Milan !!!!!!

[@donovanphillips4973]

Have always loved the vibe from this group

[@MusicObserver1]

Love it, good to hear a new song ❤

[@vmlsullivan]

I’m an ex traveler hitchhiker train rider whatever turned mom that dances to make ends meet . I have lost so many people to the fent epidemic and war on impoverished people including my momma . My friends are dying all around me and I regularly mourn to this album. I love hftrr and this saves my life

[@wilfridolleras4215]

Just beautiful!

[@saturdayboy4454]

Beautiful 😢

[@paul0wen65]

Just stunned by the passion. Such a great song.

[@tyssu]

gracias, que cancion!!!! uffff duele bonito!!!

[@jflivingston]

Very pretty song! Excellent job lyrically and musically!

[@justinshively9530]

Can't wait for the Album and the tour in the spring.

[@tonydollar2661]

🎵And all that other stuff. 🎵😭 Inject into my soul 🙌

[@flemingmooreentertainment]

Haven't been inspired by the song lyrics from an album or an artist in a very long time. That is no longer the case. Hurray For The Riff Raff's lyrics "I saw your track marks poking through your hoodie sleeve" in the song Alibi convinced me The Past is Still Alive with the revelation that I didn't have to die, that I got out in the nick of time, and that there is still something left is this heart of mine. Bravo!!!! Thank you Alynda Segarra for humbling me and reminding me of who I am

[@MarkSc1]

Every song she sings!!!! ❤

[@Jimmcgurn]

Brilliant, Alynda!

[@alexanderiwasa4051]

NPR brought me here technically, but via bandcamp a while ago. I'm a washed up ex-Traveler probably at some of the same protests, etc. circa 2001. This album is top notch.

[@gregbabcock9844]

So refreshing! Love this band and the singers voice is just amazing. I just discovered this band and am so excited to hear their collection of songs. Just brilliant!✨

[@StillClimbing]

"Alibi" is one of the best recordings of 2024 for me.

[@JHelak]

Beautiful. Another winner from HFTRR

[@asbury29]

So beautiful and so sad at the same time. Yet another HFTRR song I'm going to listen to a million times. 😔

[@jackieau5374]

sameee

[@cristiandelcampokemp3133]

Una maravilla....

[@matthewjames206]

KEXP in Seattle brought me here. Edit: Third time coming back for a listen 🍻

[@ISpears-xj2hi]

KEXP is the best 🥰

[@Genjo_N_Mojave]

*Gram Parsons is smiling somewhere in the cosmos!*

[@splendorneko2788]

love the video artistry, the song, and singer ❤

[@danielaalvaradorincon3338]

Qué canción tan bella!

[@rhythmfield]

Intriguing lyrics!

[@blueribbononmybrain]

song of the year

[@wraitheful]

lovely

[@richardgoodfellow3239]

My new favorite band.

[@udo.sp-ger]

Wonderful, I look forward to the new album

[@herman2074]

A gently composed life ring in a sea of personal enslavement. Beautiful. 💕

[@lifeform1958]

Cracking choon!

[@carlosjohn4575]

beauitful

[@williammoss5055]

its just amazng

[@181960will]

Great song Alynda!

[@mariewilson345]

Nice!

[@vickeyricher9537]

I'm glad I went to see you at the spur of the moment at the foundry. Hope your impression of Phila is improving. I love you music.

[@Panzerhut]

I want that belt buckle.

[@SolofAvaldor]

Adam sent me and I'm glad he did

[@martynyoung7234]

Just...❤

[@t_yler]

man i am stuck on this song

[@BraddCameron]

I found them on austin city limits I'm in love❤

[@MrAll300]

sweet

[@timgasper8748]

I saw a friend of mine far off by the edge of the jungle. I didn't call out for him because....you know. So I slowly, cautiously walked in towards him. I wanted to yell..."hey Jay, get over here." But he just seemed to walk slowly around that tree. Looked like he was putting a rope around it, but what the hell for? We don't do that. I kept my head down as I ran faster towards him, then I looked up. He wasn't Jay anymore. He wasn't...anyone. The intestinal rope he lapped around the tree had come to its end. And with it....Jay. Normal? Never heard of it. TJR 40th ARRS POW Vietnam

[@TheAngelSasori]

Im not big on country but this is nice :) good work!

[@manuelenaranjo7566]

James Gunn brought me here. Who's with me?💪🏽💪🏽

[@michaelfoster6510]

Adam Savage brought me here

[@whitespider584]

Me too brother.

[@jonesfigures]

Just happened to come across you, thanks to Garbage commenting on your post. Glad I did! 🤘

[@Damien-og6sk]

❤

[@HarryL-e9v]

Please mention my atlas you used so much in the background of your video- the U.S. Railroad Traffic Atlas, available at Railfan Depot.

[@pauljosepharcher]

i'm having a moment here

[@batDOG.RECORDS]

Maybe… Can’t wait to see…

[@LombardiGolf]

Reminds me of Mazzy Starr

[@jennifererixon2578]

burthday song for jfur

[@PRODBLANE]

hurray for the riff X riff raff Collab ?

[@contabilidade00imperiocont95]

Came here because of Adam Savage from Tested.

[@stuwerb]

Hurray for the Riff Raff! [What would Jesus say?]

[@suzigrekin8849]

Wow what a great band!

[@sthenveroficial]

Eso

[@mindmedic9435]

Adam Savage brought me here

[@ericpeterson6766]

...and all that other stuff....

[@dirkturtle3354]

underrated lyric!

[@KijanaBoyd]

650 Wsm radio Nashville Tennessee. Indie Americana alternative music route 650. Opry Nashville radio. Spotify SoundClouds Pandora drezzer Amazon music itunes iHeartRadio podcasts radio station TV station satellite radio station

[@codyallison4833]

Day 1 of asking for a collab with Zack Bryan.

[@harlanyoder6572]

🔥 Promo>SM

[@mariewilson345]

Chords please 🙏

[@jthomas5987]

She said I'm willing to hear you if you wanna talk but I'm not gonna listen to any bullshit.

[@octozero975]

Thi If this is official i dont know ..

[@SandrosCoronado]

Came here because I am a conspiracy theorist.

[@johnconstantinopoulos7446]

Io ti amo,that it.

[@nityarawal7598]

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