Lacrosse is the national game of Canada. It is also the hometown of serial … Read Full Bio ↴Lacrosse is the national game of Canada. It is also the hometown of serial killer Ed Gein. But above all, Lacrosse is five boys and one girl making fantastic pop music. From a basement in Stockholm, Lacrosse brings you love and happiness in songs so catchy that you can't help singing along! With a lot of energy, two intense lead vocalists, incredibly sweet guitar melodies and blazing drum beats, Lacrosse is the musical equivalent of endless summer nights when the world is young and beautiful and everything seems possible. The band was formed in 2005 and they released their debut album This New Year Will Be For You And Me in 2007. Their second album Bandages for the Heart was released two years later, in 2009. Two songs of Lacrosse can be heard in Daniel Espinosa's feature film "Outside Love". Their song You Can’t Say No Forever is featured in Estrella Damm's 2012 summer ad. Estrella Damm is a locally well-known catalan brewery that has already catapulted independent bands in previous years.

Lacrosse is:
Nina Wähä: lead vocals
Kristian Dahl: lead vocals, guitar
Henrik Johansson: guitar, vocals
Rickard Sjöberg: keyboards, vocals
Robert Arlinder: bass, vocals
Tobias Henriksson: drums, vocals

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Excuses Excuses
Lacrosse Lyrics

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The phone was set on mute, that′s why I didn't take the call
I was feeling kind of homesick, so I left without saying goodbye

You make up these excuses (excuses, excuses)
Hope no-one will see (excuses, excuses)
That the biggest liar (excuses, excuses)
In the room is you (excuses, excuses)

No, I really like your food, it′s just I already ate
Please write down the recipe, I'll cook this once a week

You make up these excuses (excuses, excuses)
Hope no-one will see (excuses, excuses)
When you look into the mirror (excuses, excuses)
You see a big phony (excuses, excuses)

I guess it's that you don′t like me, or maybe you′re just shy
Maybe it's none of the above, maybe you′re just a liar

But I'm sick of these excuses (excuses, excuses)
I′m sick of all white lies (excuses, excuses)
For once just level with me (excuses, excuses)
It's not that hard to say goodbye (excuses, excuses)

Excuses, excuses (excuses, excuses)
Excuses, excuses (excuses, excuses)

Overall Meaning

In Lacrosse's song "Excuses Excuses," the lyrics tell a story of a person who is constantly making excuses instead of being truthful. The first verse reveals that the singer missed a phone call because their phone was on mute and they left without saying goodbye because they were feeling homesick. The chorus then calls out the person who is making these excuses, suggesting that they are the biggest liar in the room. The second verse continues with more excuses, such as saying they already ate when complimenting someone's food and asking for the recipe to cook it themselves. The chorus repeats the same sentiments, highlighting the lies and phoniness of the person making excuses. The final verse questions whether the person doesn't like the singer or if they're just shy, but ultimately concludes that they're just a liar. The singer expresses frustration with the constant excuses and white lies and simply wishes for honesty instead.

One interesting fact about this song is that it was released in 2009 as part of Lacrosse's album titled "Bandages for the Heart." Another interesting fact is that the band Lacrosse is from Stockholm, Sweden and is known for their indie rock sound. The song "Excuses Excuses" was well-received by critics and helped to establish Lacrosse's presence in the indie rock scene. The song's catchy chorus and relatable lyrics make it a fan-favorite and continue to earn it airplay on indie radio stations. The band Lacrosse continues to tour and make music, with a dedicated fan base in Sweden and beyond.

Chords (as played on guitar):
Verse: C, G, Am, F
Chorus: C, Am, F, G

Line by Line Meaning

The phone was set on mute, that′s why I didn't take the call
I saw your call but chose not to answer because I didn't want to talk to you

I was feeling kind of homesick, so I left without saying goodbye
I didn't want to face the uncomfortable goodbye, so I just left without saying anything

You make up these excuses (excuses, excuses) Hope no-one will see (excuses, excuses) That the biggest liar (excuses, excuses) In the room is you (excuses, excuses)
You constantly come up with excuses to avoid responsibility or confrontations, hoping no one will notice that you're the biggest liar in the room

No, I really like your food, it′s just I already ate Please write down the recipe, I'll cook this once a week
I don't want to hurt your feelings by refusing your food, but I'm full already. However, I really do like the recipe and want to try it at home

When you look into the mirror (excuses, excuses) You see a big phony (excuses, excuses)
You feel like a big phony when you look into the mirror, knowing that you constantly make up excuses to justify your behavior

I guess it's that you don′t like me, or maybe you′re just shy Maybe it's none of the above, maybe you′re just a liar
I can't tell if you're avoiding me because you don't like me or if you're just shy. Or maybe you're just making excuses not to spend time with me

But I'm sick of these excuses (excuses, excuses) I′m sick of all white lies (excuses, excuses) For once just level with me (excuses, excuses) It's not that hard to say goodbye (excuses, excuses)
I'm tired of your constant excuses and lies. Just be truthful and tell me how you feel, even if it means saying goodbye

Excuses, excuses (excuses, excuses) Excuses, excuses (excuses, excuses)
The repetition of 'excuses, excuses' emphasizes the artist's frustration with the constant excuses and lies they encounter

Writer(s): Lacrosse

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