This Evenings Great Excuse
Within the alternative world, Seven Mary Three have often been compared to … Read Full Bio ↴Within the alternative world, Seven Mary Three have often been compared to the mainstream-sounding, garage/arena rock of post-Ten Pearl Jam, but the group insists that their refusal to alienate themselves from the rest of the world makes them different. Instead, Seven Mary Three offer songs concerning self-discovery and true outsiders isolated from society. Based in Virginia (where the bandmates attended the College of William and Mary), Seven Mary Three signed to the Mammoth label after releasing a self-produced album, Churn, in 1994. The album -- particularly its gritty lead single, "Cumbersome" -- generated a healthy buzz in Florida, and radio stations in Orlando began devoting significant airtime to the band. Seven Mary Three relocated to the Orlando area and re-recorded their old songs, which were packaged alongside two new cuts to round out the band's proper debut, 1995's American Standard. With "Cumbersome" enjoying national success, the album went platinum and won the group a contract with Atlantic Records. Rock Crown followed in 1997, and a year later Seven Mary Three returned with their third LP, Orange Ave. Neither record enjoyed as much recognition as American Standard, but the band continued to release albums into the following decade, issuing The Economy of Sound in 2001 and Dis/Location three years later. Seven Mary Three signed with New York's Icon Records in late 2007, and the following year saw the release of their sixth effort, DAY&NIGHTDRIVING. Steve Huey, All Music Guide

This Evenings Great Excuse
Seven Mary Three Lyrics


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Time will pack a bag on you, my love
organize, re-organize your Luck
Pretty face, a pretty smile,
a pretty shame you can't defile
The message you have made for them to see

And it will be
And it will be
H why P O see are I S why HYPOCRISY

This evening's great excuse is this:
To make your peace.
And make a list
of everything that's trivial and wide

Handshake man, how could you be?
A sweeter, softer, gentler king
Spread out for every queen to see

And it will be




And it will be
H why P O see are I S why hypocrisy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Seven Mary Three's song "This Evening's Great Excuse" talks about several themes including the passage of time and the power of appearances. The opening line, "Time will pack a bag on you, my love," is a metaphor for the inevitability of aging and how it can change a person's life. The next line, "organize, re-organize your Luck," suggests that organizing and reorganizing one's life can positively impact how lucky they are.


The lyrics then move on to the theme of appearances with the lines "Pretty face, a pretty smile, a pretty shame you can't defile." These lines suggest that beauty can be shallow and that a person's facade can be hard to break through. This is emphasized by the line "The message you have made for them to see," which suggests that people often put up a front for others to see.


The chorus, which repeats the phrase "And it will be, H why P O see are I S why HYPOCRISY," seems to suggest that people often act hypocritically and that it's inevitable. In the second verse, the theme of appearances continues with the lines "Handshake man, how could you be? A sweeter, softer, gentler king Spread out for every queen to see." This suggests that even those who appear kind and gentle can have ulterior motives or be hiding their true selves.


Overall, the lyrics of "This Evening's Great Excuse" encourage listeners to look beyond appearances and understand the complexities of people's lives and personalities.


Line by Line Meaning

Time will pack a bag on you, my love
Life will bring unexpected changes and challenges for you, my dear


organize, re-organize your Luck
You must constantly adapt and adjust to the twists and turns of fate


Pretty face, a pretty smile,
You possess outer beauty that catches the eye


a pretty shame you can't defile
Unfortunately, you are unable to escape society's expectations and judgment despite your beauty


The message you have made for them to see
You have crafted a facade or persona to present to others


And it will be
There is no escaping the fact that life will go on and things will happen


H why P O see are I S why HYPOCRISY
The word 'hypocrisy' spelled alphabetically using the letters of 'Hypothesis'


This evening's great excuse is this:
The justification for tonight's actions is


To make your peace.
To find a way to be at ease with your life choices and circumstances


And make a list
To create a detailed inventory


of everything that's trivial and wide
Of all the little things that add up to the big picture


Handshake man, how could you be?
You outwardly appear to be a respectable, reliable figure


A sweeter, softer, gentler king
However, your true nature may be hidden or differ from your public persona


Spread out for every queen to see
It is important to be authentic and genuine in all aspects of life




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
Written by: JASON POLLOCK, JASON ROSS

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