Excuse Me
Searching for Redemption: Inner Turmoil in 'Excuse Me'
Lyrics
Stuck in this four-walls
Feeling trapped within the confines of a physical space.
Memories can't last forever
Acknowledging the impermanence of memories.
The feeling we belong together
Expressing a sense of belonging with someone.
It's a goddamn fucked up mystery
Describing a perplexing and challenging situation.
When I'm all alone at night
Feeling lonely during nighttime.
I'm thinking about you and the promises we didn't keep
Reflecting on unfulfilled promises with someone.
That time of night when the dogs get tired
Describing a specific time of night when fatigue sets in.
I've been a fuck up for too long
Admitting to a history of mistakes and shortcomings.
Hell I don't feel all that strong
Expressing a lack of inner strength.
What if my eyes are playing tricks on me?
Questioning the reliability of one's perception.
And I'm thinking this better not be real
Expressing disbelief and hoping for a better reality.
Hell I can't ignore the pain that is burning deep inside
Unable to ignore deep emotional pain.
Soul for keeps and foolish pride, but that ain't right
Balancing the importance of the soul and the folly of pride.
Excuse me girl do you know what I want?
Seeking understanding from someone, possibly a romantic interest.
Do you know deep inside what I'm thinking?
Questioning if the other person understands inner thoughts.
Are you the one I've been looking for?
Wondering if the person is the long-sought companion.
The one that swipes me off the floor
Desiring a transformative influence from the person.
Outside now that's a different story
Contrasting the outside world as challenging and competitive.
A dog-eat-dog race for fame and glory
Describing a ruthless pursuit of success and recognition.
Whisper sweet things in my ears
Yearning for comforting words and escape from reality.
And make this cold cold world disappear
Seeking solace by escaping the harsh reality.
So what's up there Ms Glea,
Addressing someone named Ms Glea, questioning self-worth.
Can I live up to what I want to be?
Expressing uncertainty about living up to personal aspirations.
Am I for real or just a fantasy
Questioning the authenticity of personal identity.
What I want and what I'll have is just a matter of time
Believing that achieving desires is a matter of time.
So do me right
Asking for fair treatment or justice.
Top of the world, wasted
Feeling on top of the world but wasted, possibly intoxicated.
Thank you for the pain
Expressing gratitude for the hardships experienced.
Thank you for the blood and stains
Acknowledging and thanking for the challenges faced.
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