Starting out as a 2-man project ¡MAYDAY! has since evolved into a full-fledged 6-man band with a buzz so loud that it came to the attention of hip-hop mogul Lil’ Wayne who had to stop and take notice. He invited the band, which consists of MCs Bernz and Wrekonize, producer/guitarist Plex Luthor, bassist/keyboardist Gianni Ca$h, drummer L.T. Hopkins and percussionist NonMS, to be his on-screen band in 3 of his videos (“Get A Life,” “Da Da Da,” and “On Fire”), had them perform at his 2010 Super Bowl party, and then gave them the ultimate high-five by wearing a ¡MAYDAY! t-shirt in his “Get A Life” video and proclaiming himself the next member of the band. It doesn’t stop with Lil Wayne – as the #1 indie rapper alive, Tech N9ne quickly signed the band to his Strange Music label. So far, the relationship has proved fruitful. The band completed two US Strange Music tours, including the record breaking 90 shows in 99 days Hostile Takeover tour with Tech and Machine Gun Kelly; produced the entire Tech N9ne Klusterfuk EP which hit #1 on the indie Billboard charts; released their Billboard top 100 charting Strange debut album, Take Me To Your Leader, and most recently, released their new EP, Thirft Store Halos, which quickly hit #3 on the iTunes Hip-Hop charts on the first day of release. Numerous platinum and buzz-worthy artists and producers such as Cee-Lo, David Banner, Black Thought (The Roots), SpaceGhostPurrp, NORE, Jim Jonsin (TI, Lil’ Wayne, Kid Cudi), Ace Hood and more have stepped up to work with the ¡MAYDAY! crew.
¡MAYDAY!‘s distinctive fusion of urban and alt.rock is pushing the boundaries of music as they flex their muscles in areas of funk that hip-hop has yet to explore. Their attention to detail (they write, arrange, mix and produce all the music themselves) and explosive live show is impossible to ignore. Miami Magazine said of their performance: “¡MAYDAY!‘s musical mash-up fuels both its frenzied live shows and a new album that oozes Miami cool.” ¡MAYDAY!‘s signature style has already caught the ear of media outlets like MTV, XXL, RapRadar, HipHopDX, 2DopeBoyz and more, and as DJ Khaled proclaimed: “¡MAYDAY! is headed to the top floor.”
After premiering the video for their Cee-Lo assisted single “Groundhog Day” on Youtube, the clip achieved a record-breaking 2 million plus views in less than two days and garnered attention from The New York Times, ABC World News Tonight, NBC 6 Evening News and Inside Edition. Later that year “Groundhog Day” was featured on HBO’s Entourage. Other songs including “Watching Me” from ¡MAYDAY!’s debut album, have been used in video games (NBA Street Homecourt 2007) and television, including Stuck on an Island’s “On 2 Somth’n” which was featured in ABC Family’s popular show Lincoln Heights.
¡MAYDAY! has long been a force in the Miami underground scene. Live ¡MAYDAY! puts on an impressive show with a exhilarating party vibe. The Miami Herald said ¡MAYDAY! “…captures the electric excitement of a city on the verge of a breakthrough” and the Miami New Times called them “…one of Miami’s hardest-hitting bands.” After the release of their self-titled debut album, URB Magazine placed ¡MAYDAY! In their next 20 Artists to Watch and MTV chose them as one of the Freshmen Five giving them opportunities to travel the US performing to packed houses with a spectrum of artists ranging from Daft Punk to Big Boi to Method Man and Goodie Mob.
¡MAYDAY! is a band that fits right in, but their sound is different. It’s live, hard-hitting, future brand of music posted up somewhere between rock and a hard place, strangely familiar, yet brand new.
R.E.M
¡Mayday! Lyrics
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I'll know that you're scared
But you don't have to fear the other side
I'll just meet you there
If you blink those eyes at me again
I'll know that you're scared
But you don't have to fear the other side
REM
Let's speak sadistic language, I'll try to be your friend
I see you in some anguish, oh here we go again
I see you seeking damage, you'll find it in the end
I made some transformations but you still call me
Been down the road, where the thousands go
And the dreams come fast but they count 'em slow
I see you rapid eye rapid eye rapid eye rapid eye movement
They're moving again
If you blink those eyes at me again
I'll know that you're scared
But you don't have to fear the other side
I'll just meet you there
REM
Let's speak sadisitic language, I'll try to be your hub
Let's meet and just get hammered, oh you don't fuck with drugs
I know it's kinda savage, this world is full of thugs
If you think you can manage, you might just get some love
I'm sleep walking, this must just be a dream starting
I'm hearing voices echo back but oh that's me talking
This worlds a rubix cube, so what the fuck we used to do?
I really need solutions to what's keeping us from moving through
I'm once again under the spell of a pain don't you know
I cut myself up but I can't get enough and it's strange why I go
This dream is a scene and I'm made to believe that it's fame getting close
And it's lame letting go, so I keep on the blink so you know
If you blink those eyes at me again
I'll know that you're scared
But you don't have to fear the other side
I'll just meet you there
The lyrics to ¡Mayday!'s song R.E.M are intriguing and host a deeper emotional context. The artist seems to be reaching out to someone who may be scared or going through some sort of emotional turmoil. The lyrics speak of the other side, which may refer to death since "REM" stands for rapid eye movement which occurs when we are in a deep sleep or dreaming state. The phrase "If you blink those eyes at me again, I'll know that you're scared" could refer to the person being afraid of what happens after we die.
The song also speaks about transformation and seeking damage, perhaps referencing the struggles we go through in our quest for self-discovery, growth, and change. The artist indicates that they are familiar with these experiences as they have been "down the road where the thousands go." Moreover, the line "This worlds a rubix cube, so what the fuck we used to do?" suggests the personal confusion and frustration with the complexity of the world and the obstacles that prevent us from moving forward.
Overall, the song seems to be a message of hope and a call for empathy, understanding, and acceptance. The artist seems to be reassuring the person they are speaking to that they are not alone and that they will be there to meet them on the other side.
Line by Line Meaning
If you blink those eyes at me again
If you look away from me once more
I'll know that you're scared
I'll recognize your fear
But you don't have to fear the other side
You need not be afraid of exploring the unknown
I'll just meet you there
I'll accompany you to wherever you go
Let's speak sadistic language, I'll try to be your friend
Let's be unconventional and honest, I'll attempt to be your companion
I see you in some anguish, oh here we go again
I see you in pain, we've been here before
I see you seeking damage, you'll find it in the end
You seem to be looking for trouble, and eventually, you'll get it
I made some transformations but you still call me
I've changed, but you still seek me out
Been down the road, where the thousands go
I've traveled the same path as many others before me
And the dreams come fast but they count 'em slow
Seemingly-successful dreams arrive quickly but take longer to achieve
I see you rapid eye rapid eye rapid eye rapid eye movement
I see your eyes flickering, twitching rapidly
They're moving again
They continue to flicker
Let's speak sadistic language, I'll try to be your hub
Let's push boundaries and speak honestly, I'll be your safe haven
Let's meet and just get hammered, oh you don't fuck with drugs
Let's get drunk together, but you don't dabble in drugs
I know it's kinda savage, this world is full of thugs
I understand this may seem cruel, as the world is full of violence and rough characters
If you think you can manage, you might just get some love
If you believe you can handle it, you might receive affection from me
I'm sleep walking, this must just be a dream starting
I'm going through the motions, it feels like a new dream is about to begin
I'm hearing voices echo back but oh that's me talking
I have thoughts running through my mind that I mistake for external voices
This worlds a rubix cube, so what the fuck we used to do?
This world is a confusing puzzle, what did we do to create this mess?
I really need solutions to what's keeping us from moving through
I desperately need answers to what's preventing us from progressing
I'm once again under the spell of a pain don't you know
I'm once again under the influence of a harmful emotion, don't you understand?
I cut myself up but I can't get enough and it's strange why I go
I harm myself, but it's not enough, and it confuses me why I continue to do so
This dream is a scene and I'm made to believe that it's fame getting close
This dream feels like a production, and I've convinced myself that success is within reach
And it's lame letting go, so I keep on the blink so you know
It's pathetic to quit, so I continue to blink toward the future so you understand my determination
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@MartyRes
My favorite album of all time and such a great jam!
@rage108
the intro is so captivating, then the song develops and is an orgasmic fusion of melodies and surrendering of the soul. this song speaks to me.
@callumizzard8160
Take Me To Your Leader is definitely a life-changing album. Out of this world.
@MelloBlaze
Fr tho yo
@1LIFEtoWIN
Ohh this bands music is amazing I've only recently discovered them its great music. but this band is so underrated they deserve more recognition this is good music. I listen to a lot of rap music and rock music, and think this band is the perfect balance within raprock.
@APrice009
TMTYL is one of those albums the more and more you listen to it the better and better it gets. I love it. Mayday is the shit. STRANGEEEEEE MUSIC!!
@fleacanpeacan
Absolutely beautiful. Makes me think of my brother who is waiting to meet me on the other side.
@SageSixFlabs
Mayday was too ahead of their time.. They need to re-release them to get more publicity to this amazing sound. Their style is out of thos world.
@MartyRes
Facts 💯
@alberthoffman6772
Agree 100%