Excuses
Neelix Lyrics


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Someone told you in to coming here today, didn't they?
And you're not sure about what to say exactly
You say no to life n' therefore you're not living it
You make up excuses to people around you and to yourself

You're stuck in the same dead end job
You've had been for years
You don't have a girlfriend
You don't have anything close to a girlfriend





And you lost the love of your life
Because she couldn't be with someone who didn't live theirs

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Neelix's song Excuses describe the inner struggles of a person who is unhappy with their life but is unable to make changes due to fear, uncertainty, or lack of motivation. The opening lines suggest that someone has persuaded the singer to attend a particular event or take a particular action, but they are unsure of what to do or say. The singer is then criticized for saying “no” to life and not truly living it, but they continue to make excuses for themselves and those around them.


The rest of the lyrics delve into the various reasons the singer may be dissatisfied with their life. They are stuck in a dead-end job and have been for years, indicating a lack of career growth and development. They also do not have a romantic relationship, which may be a source of loneliness and isolation. Most notably, they lost the love of their life due to their inability to live fully. This loss serves as a poignant reminder of the consequences of not taking control of one's life.


Overall, the message of the song is clear: excuses will not lead to fulfillment or happiness in life. The singer is encouraged to take responsibility for their choices and actions and to live fully in the present.


Line by Line Meaning

Someone told you in to coming here today, didn't they?
You're not here by choice, someone forced you to come here.


And you're not sure about what to say exactly
You're anxious and unsure of how to express yourself.


You say no to life n' therefore you're not living it
You refuse to take risks and live life to the fullest.


You make up excuses to people around you and to yourself
You fabricate reasons for your lack of success to others and yourself.


You're stuck in the same dead end job
You're working in a job that offers no advancement or fulfillment.


You've had been for years
You've been in that same job without any progress for years.


You don't have a girlfriend
You lack a romantic partner in your life.


You don't have anything close to a girlfriend
You lack any prospects of a romantic partner in your life.


And you lost the love of your life
The person you loved the most is no longer with you.


Because she couldn't be with someone who didn't live theirs
They left you because you were not living up to your own potential.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Adam Opletal

Someone told you in to coming here today, didn't they?
And you're not sure about what to say exactly
You say no to life n' therefore you're not living it
You make up excuses to people around you and to yourself

You're stuck in the same dead end job
You've had been for years;


You don't have a girlfriend,
You don't have anything close to a girlfriend..

And you lost the love of your life,
Because she couldn't be with someone who didn't live theirs...



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Tuzke

That speech is from the movie Yesman. I love this song

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Adam Opletal

Someone told you in to coming here today, didn't they?
And you're not sure about what to say exactly
You say no to life n' therefore you're not living it
You make up excuses to people around you and to yourself

You're stuck in the same dead end job
You've had been for years;


You don't have a girlfriend,
You don't have anything close to a girlfriend..

And you lost the love of your life,
Because she couldn't be with someone who didn't live theirs...

Simon Stokes

Terrance Stamp from the film Yes Man!
Love his voice!!! 🎉🕺🎶

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