Mae
Aaron Sprinkle Lyrics
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Will you ever understand
That this might have been
A beginning to the end
All the days all the nights
Of living out of boxes underneath the sky
But mae my friend will
You ever understand
I've given up on wondering where your head Has gone
All I think about these days is your tired heart
And i'll bring it back again
Mae don't fret
I never wanted this
To be my friend
A beginning to the end
Bring it back bring it forward
And all you need to know is that i wanted more
But mae my friend
It could have been the end
This time
I've given up on wondering where your head has gone
All I think about these days is your tired heart
And I'll bring it back
Maybe this time I'll get through
To the best of you
All my years of letting down
Have driven you to the ground
Mae my friend
Will you ever understand
That this might have been
A beginning to the end
The song "Mae" by Aaron Sprinkle tells the story of a friendship that has gone through tough times. The singer is addressing their friend, named Mae, and questioning whether she will ever understand that their current situation could be "the beginning to the end." The lyrics describe a life of living out of boxes under the sky, which could symbolize the instability and uncertainty of their current situation. Despite this, the singer holds onto hope and promises to bring Mae's tired heart back again.
The chorus repeats the idea of giving up on wondering where Mae's head has gone, and instead focuses on her tired heart. The singer is aware that Mae has been let down by them in the past, but they hope to make it up to her and get through to "the best of you." The song ends with the same question posed in the beginning - whether Mae will ever understand that their situation could be the beginning of the end.
Overall, "Mae" is a poignant and emotional reminder of the importance of friendships and the struggles that can come with maintaining them. It encourages us to hold onto hope and to be there for each other, even when times are tough.
Line by Line Meaning
Mae my friend
Addressing the person he is talking to by calling them 'Mae my friend'
Will you ever understand
Asking if they will ever comprehend what he is saying and what has happened
That this might have been
Implying that what is happening could be the beginning of the end
A beginning to the end
Further emphasizing the possibility of this being the start of the end
All the days all the nights
Referring to all the time spent living in less than ideal conditions
Of living out of boxes underneath the sky
Living outside and not under a roof or in a home
But mae my friend will
Continuing to address the person he is talking to
You ever understand
Asking them again if they will ever fully comprehend what he is trying to say
This time
Referring to the present moment
I've given up on wondering where your head Has gone
Acknowledging that he has stopped trying to figure out what the other person is thinking
All I think about these days is your tired heart
Saying that he is constantly thinking about how the other person's emotions and health are affecting them
And i'll bring it back again
Promising to try and make things better and fix the situation
Mae don't fret
Telling the other person not to worry or be anxious
I never wanted this
Saying that he never wanted the situation to be this way
To be my friend
Clarifying that he doesn't want to lose the other person's friendship as a result of the problem
Bring it back bring it forward
Asking to move forward and find a resolution
And all you need to know is that i wanted more
Admitting that he had higher expectations for the situation
But mae my friend
Addressing the other person again
It could have been the end
Saying that it was close to being over but it didn't have to be that way
Maybe this time I'll get through
Expressing hope that things will be different this time and he will finally be able to get through to the other person
To the best of you
Saying that he hopes to see the best version of the other person
All my years of letting down
Promising to make up for past mistakes and times when he has disappointed the other person
Have driven you to the ground
Acknowledging that his past actions have negatively impacted the other person
That this might have been
Repeating the same sentiment from earlier in the song
A beginning to the end
Reiterating that the situation could be the start of the end
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: RIZ ORTOLANI
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