NY Excuse
Scratch Massive Lyrics
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Excuse me
Excuse me
You're paying
You're paying
This is the excuse that we're making we're making
This is the excuse that we're making (we're making)
Is it good enough for what you're paying (you're paying)?
Is it good enough for what you're paying (you're paying)?
I've been shout
I said I've been shout
You don't have to shout
Oh okay, well stop making me then
Hey, hey
I'm getting loud with you
This is the excuse that we're making (we're making)
Is it good enough for what you're paying (you're paying)?
Is it good enough for what you're paying (you're paying)?
Is it good enough for what you're paying (you're paying)?
Is it good enough for what you're paying (you're paying)?
Is it good enough for what you're paying (you're paying)?
This is the excuse
This is the excuse
This is the excuse
This is the excuse
This is the excuse that we're making (we're making)
This is the excuse that we're making (we're making)
Is it good enough for what you're paying (you're paying)?
Is it good enough for what you're paying (you're paying)?
Is it good enough for what you're paying (you're paying)?
Is it good enough for what you're paying (you're paying)?
You're paying
You're paying
This is the excuse that we're making
Is it good enough for what you're paying (you're paying)?
Is it good enough for what you're paying (you're paying)?
You're paying
The lyrics of Scratch Massive's "NY Excuse" seem to revolve around the idea of making excuses or justifications for certain behaviors or actions, particularly in the context of payment or compensation. The repetition of "Excuse me" and "You're paying" creates a sense of urgency and direct communication, perhaps indicating a conversation or negotiation taking place in real-time.
The singer or persona in the song appears to acknowledge that they are making an excuse, repeating the phrase "This is the excuse that we're making," emphasizing the act of rationalizing a certain situation or behavior. The questioning of whether the excuse is "good enough for what you're paying" suggests a transactional element, where the value or worth of something is being questioned or assessed based on the payment involved.
There is a sense of conflict or tension palpable in the lyrics, evident in lines like "I've been shout" and the subsequent dialogue about shouting and getting loud. This back-and-forth exchange reflects a struggle for power or control, with both parties potentially feeling frustrated or challenged in the situation.
The repeated refrain of "Is it good enough for what you're paying?" serves as a central question or theme of the song, questioning the adequacy or justification of actions based on the compensation received. Overall, the lyrics of "NY Excuse" by Scratch Massive delve into themes of communication, negotiation, conflict, and the complexities of relationships, all within the framework of making excuses and justifications in a transactional context.
Line by Line Meaning
Excuse me
A polite way to request attention or forgiveness
You're paying
You are responsible for the consequences or costs
This is the excuse that we're making we're making
We are providing a reason for our actions, repeatedly
I've been shout
I have experienced loud voices or anger
Is it good enough for what you're paying (you're paying)?
Is the explanation satisfactory given the circumstances?
You don't have to shout
There is no need to raise your voice
Oh okay, well stop making me then
Understood, please cease causing me to shout
Hey, hey
An interjection used to get someone's attention
I'm getting loud with you
I am becoming increasingly vocal in communication
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Gerard Christian Dewaele, James Murphy, Nancy Whang, Stephen Antoine Clement Dewaele, Steve Greenberg
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