Lyrics
Excuse me
Seeking attention or engagement politely
Do you have the time?
Inquiring about the current time
'Cause I've been here waiting since a quarter after nine
Expressing waiting since 9:15 PM
And it is not true love that I'm hoping I will find
Not seeking true love, just companionship
No the truth is that I just don't want to be alone tonight
Acknowledging a fear of being alone
My how your eyes sparkle
Complimenting the person's eyes
Have you heard that one before
Questioning if the compliment is familiar
'Cause if you have don't you worry I know at least one million more
Asserting knowledge of numerous compliments
Like the one about your father stealing stars out of the sky
Recalling a fabricated story about the person's father
And if I could buy you just one more drink I think I'd have the strength to tell these lies
Expressing a willingness to buy a drink to continue lying
And it must feel so fine
Observing the person's apparent success
To get what you want every time
Envying the ability to consistently get what one desires
I would if I were more like James Dean
Wishing to be more like James Dean, who was effortlessly cool
Then I could walk right up to you
Imagining confidently approaching the person
And say hello how do you do
Desiring a friendly greeting and conversation
Then you'd come back home with me
Fantasizing about a romantic connection
But I'm just not that cool you see
Acknowledging a lack of personal coolness
I'm just not that cool you see
Reiterating the lack of personal coolness
So for now I'll just sit here and wait alone
Accepting the current situation of waiting alone
And hope that maybe you'll say hello
Hoping for a friendly greeting from the person
As the night just creeps along
Noting the slow progression of the night
And I don't want to know about the clothes you wear
Expressing a preference for natural morning appearances
I want to see you in the morning with the sunlight through your hair
Desiring to see the person in the morning light
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