Excuse Me
Excuse Me Tonight: A Melodic Plea for Love
Lyrics
Well, honey, welcome to the show
Expressing a welcoming tone to someone, possibly entering a situation or relationship.
Sorry for being so- well, you know
Apologizing for something, with a hint of hesitation or uncertainty.
'Cause I know you're high on demand
Acknowledging the person's high demand or popularity.
So I do my best so you could understand
Committing to making an effort to help the person understand.
Excuse me, I want to take you out
Expressing a desire to take the person out, possibly romantically.
I'm not setting any hopes so
Not setting high expectations to avoid disappointment.
I could shut you down
Expressing a willingness to end the interaction if necessary.
But my brain only thinks thing
Indicating a mental struggle or conflicting thoughts.
From time to time, town to town
Referencing a nomadic lifestyle or frequent travels.
Baby, can't get you off my mind
Expressing persistent thoughts about the person.
So could you hold me close for a while
Requesting closeness and affection from the person.
And tell me you really love me
Seeking verbal reassurance of love from the person.
Until I see your smile
Connecting the expression of love to the person's smile.
The same delusion running through my head
Describing a recurring false belief or misconception.
It's telling me why I gotta get out more
Questioning the need for increased social activity.
So why is it I wind up in my bed?
Expressing confusion about ending up alone despite intentions.
I tell you to stay, then you're out the door
Noticing a pattern of asking someone to stay, but they leave.
So now could you hold me
Reiterating the request for closeness and affection.
A little closer, baby just for a while?
Specifically asking for temporary closeness.
Would you love me until I see your smile?
Connecting love to seeing the person smile again.
'Cause I'm getting tired
Expressing fatigue, possibly emotional or mental.
Well, I'm getting tired
Reiterating a sense of tiredness.
I'm getting tired, but don't shut me out
Stating fatigue but asking not to be shut out.
'Cause I think I need you now
Expressing a perceived need for the person despite fatigue.
Well, excuse me for asking
Apologizing again, this time for asking a question.
But can I take you out tonight?
Posing a question about taking the person out tonight.
Well is that alright?
Seeking confirmation or permission for the suggested outing.
Well, excuse me for saying
Apologizing once more, this time for expressing a feeling of rightness.
That what we're doing just feels right
Affirming the positive feeling about the current situation.
We can get it on and on and on and on and on
Suggesting a continuous and enjoyable activity.
Excuse me for asking
Repeating the question about taking the person out.
But can I take you out tonight?
Seeking confirmation or permission again for the suggested outing.
Well is that alright?
Reiterating the inquiry about the acceptability of the proposal.
Well, excuse me for saying
Apologizing once more for expressing a positive feeling about the situation.
That what we're doing just feels right
Affirming again the positive feeling and suggesting continuity.
We can get it on and on and on and on and on
Repeating the suggestion of continuous enjoyment.
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