Excuse Me
The Locomotions Lyrics

The Locomotions's song "Excuse Me" is a soulful ballad on the pain of heartbreak and the attempts to hide it. The opening lines "My teardrops never see the light of day, I laugh and joke each time they talk about you" hints at the singer's efforts to suppress their emotions in public. They pretend to be happy and unaffected when someone mentions their former lover, but if anyone could hear their heart, they would understand that it's a facade. The chorus "Excuse me, I think I've got a heartache, there's an aching deep inside and it just won't be denied" lays bare the truth - that they are hurting and trying to stay strong.

The second verse reinforces the theme of deception and repression. The singer admits to living a lie in all they do and say, with their lips painting a bright tomorrow. They are trying to convince everyone, including themselves, that everything is fine, but deep down, they know it's not true. The sense of unease and discomfort is palpable in the repeated refrain "and I better say goodbye before I cry", indicating that they may not be able to hold back their tears for much longer.