Excuses
Minus the Bear Lyrics


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Holes I could drop
Shake in my pocket,
They shake like you do.

Steps that you take
Bend and they break,
They break like I do.
Runnin' out of excuses
When we know what the truth is
I'm into you, I'm into you.

When you hear this song,
You'll say you knew all along
You're into me too, you're into me too.

The love you send
Sets me out my end.
Do you get my vibe too?

You held me on for so long
With what's a lie,
And what is true.

Runnin' out of excuses
When we know what the truth is;
I'm into you, I'm into you.

When you hear this song,
You'll say you knew all along;
You're into me too.

Black and white dress
Puts me into a trance
As I level as you.

First game of chance,
Ends in a loss,
I just lose it to you.

Runnin' out of excuses
When we know what the truth is;
I'm into you, I'm into you.

When you hear this song,




You'll say you knew all along;
You're into me too, you're into me too.

Overall Meaning

In the song "Excuses" by Minus the Bear, the lyrics suggest a relationship that is plagued with confusion, lies, and mixed signals. The first verse describes the physical and emotional tension between the two parties, with "holes" and "steps" representing the faults and insecurities they carry with them. The repetition of "They shake like you do" emphasizes the connection between the two people and how they are both affected by the instability in their relationship.


The chorus then describes the frustration of being "runnin' out of excuses" and facing the truth of their feelings. The singer admits that they are "into" the other person, and the line "When you hear this song, you'll say you knew all along" implies that the other person may have been aware of the singer's feelings all along. The second verse continues the theme of mixed signals and confusion, with the singer describing how the other person's actions have led them on in the past. The final verse seems to imply that the singer is entranced by the other person, despite the fact that their relationship is not always successful.


Overall, "Excuses" is a song about the complications and struggles of love, particularly when communication is not clear. The repeated use of "into you" and the admission of feelings suggest that the singer is ready to be honest with the other person, but they are still unsure if the other person feels the same way. The song captures the vulnerability and fear that can come with admitting your feelings to someone else.


Line by Line Meaning

Holes I could drop
There are a lot of things I could mess up


Shake in my pocket,
I'm really nervous


They shake like you do.
You're making me nervous


Steps that you take
You're always on the move


Bend and they break,
You're flexible but can't handle everything


They break like I do.
I'm similar, I try to be flexible but sometimes I can't handle everything


Runnin' out of excuses
I can't justify my behavior anymore


When we know what the truth is
We both know what's really going on


I'm into you, I'm into you.
I'm really interested in you


When you hear this song,
When you listen to this, you'll know what the deal is


You'll say you knew all along
You knew that I was interested in you


You're into me too, you're into me too.
You feel the same way about me


The love you send
The way you act towards me


Sets me out my end.
It affects me deeply


Do you get my vibe too?
Do you feel the connection between us as well?


You held me on for so long
You've had a hold on me for a while


With what's a lie,
What's not true


And what is true.
What is true


Black and white dress
Your dress


Puts me into a trance
You have a hypnotic effect on me


As I level as you.
As we connect and get on the same wavelength


First game of chance,
This relationship is a gamble


Ends in a loss,
It's not going well


I just lose it to you.
But I still want to be with you




Lyrics © SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: ALEXANDER DAVID ROSE, CORY MICHEAL MURCHY, DAVID ERIK KNUDSON, ERIN DAVID JOHNSON, JAKE HENRY SNIDER

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