Mayday
Alisha Pillay Lyrics

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Mayday! Mayday!
It's about to go down
We're gonna burn this motherfucker straight to the ground like
Mayday! Mayday!
I like you calling out
You better hold on when the sirens sound like
Mayday! Mayday!
It's about to go down

We're gonna burn this motherfucker straight to the ground like
Mayday! Mayday!
I like you calling out
You better hold on when the sirens sound like
Tonight she gonna go in the town
We got it going on till you see the sunlight.
And the bedrooms are about to fill now
And the words on your body tonight
And I feel I count
One, two, three, four, five, six, six. Bring me a lover,
I think we've got it, cool babe
Till one, two, three, four, five,
You're it.
Somebody call the po-po-lice!
It's gonna be a bumpy ride
Till we're fairly on the way round.
Now we're going straight into those eyes
Hold tight,
It's too late to pull out.
Mayday! Mayday!
It's about to go down
We're gonna burn this motherfucker straight to the ground line
Mayday! Mayday!
I like you calling out
You better hold on when the sirens sound like
Mayday! Mayday!
Mayday! Mayday!
Mayday! Mayday!
It's going down.
It's going down.
Now baby, when there's smoke, there's a fire.
Me, I was thinking that's a sticky wave blow.
And when we crash and we're burning,
Get hight, let's rise, fly.
And I feel I count
One, two, three, four, five, six, six.
Ring the alarm,
I think we've got it, cool babe
Till one, two, three, four, five,
You're it is.
Somebody call the po-po-lice!
It's gonna be a bumpy ride
Till we're spiralin all the way round.
Now we're going straight into the ride,
Hold tight,
It's too late to pull out.
Mayday! Mayday!
It's about to go down We're gonna burn this motherfucker straight to the ground like
Mayday! Mayday!
I like you calling out
You better hold on when the sirens sound like
Mayday! Mayday!
Mayday! Mayday!
Mayday! Mayday!
It's going down.
It's going down.
Impact is eminent,
Don't eject
Too late for that now.
Brace yourself here it comes.
The walls are breaking around us,
The oxygen is failing on my lungs.
Somebody call 911!
Already call 911!
Mayday! Mayday!
It's about to go down
We're gonna burn this motherfucker straight to the ground line
Mayday! Mayday!
I like you calling out
You better hold on when the sirens sound like
Mayday! Mayday!
Mayday! Mayday!
Mayday! Mayday!

It's going down.
It's going down.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Alisha Pillay's song "Mayday" are about living in the moment and enjoying life to the fullest, even if it means taking risks that could lead to consequences. The repeated use of the phrase "Mayday! Mayday!", which is a distress signal used by pilots and sailors, emphasizes the idea of taking risks and possibly facing danger. The lyrics encourage listeners to hold on and enjoy the ride, even if it's bumpy or chaotic, with lines like "Till we're fairly on the way round" and "Hold tight, it's too late to pull out." The lines "The walls are breaking around us, the oxygen is failing on my lungs" depict the feeling of being caught up in a moment of chaos and excitement.

The song also touches on themes of passion and desire, with lines like "And the words on your body tonight" and "Bring me a lover." These lines convey a sense of urgency and desire for physical connection. The lyrics capture the feeling of living in the moment and feeling alive, even if it's just for a short time.

Line by Line Meaning

Mayday! Mayday!
Signaling an emergency, danger is imminent

It's about to go down
An event is about to happen, things are about to get intense

We're gonna burn this motherfucker straight to the ground like
We will completely destroy this place or situation

I like you calling out
I appreciate you speaking up, taking action or showing support

You better hold on when the sirens sound like
Be prepared and brace yourself when the danger signals emerge

Tonight she gonna go in the town
She is going out and ready to have a good time

We got it going on till you see the sunlight.
We are enjoying ourselves all night long

And the bedrooms are about to fill now
People are going to start hooking up or having sex

And the words on your body tonight
The tattoos, marks or scars on your body are going to be revealed or explored tonight

And I feel I count
I am counting something or someone important to me, taking stock of what's happening

One, two, three, four, five, six, six. Bring me a lover,
I want six lovers or partners to satisfy me

I think we've got it, cool babe
I believe we have everything under control or we are succeeding at what we are doing

Till one, two, three, four, five,
Until we reach the desired number of partners or until we've had enough

You're it.
You're the one who will satisfy me or complete me

Somebody call the po-po-lice!
Asking for the police to be called due to the intensity of the situation

It's gonna be a bumpy ride
The journey ahead is going to be difficult, unpredictable or dangerous

Till we're fairly on the way round.
Until we have overcome the obstacles and are on the path to success

Now we're going straight into those eyes
We are boldly facing a challenge or a difficult situation

Hold tight,
Be prepared, brace yourself or hold on tight for what's coming

It's too late to pull out.
It's too late to back out or withdraw from the situation

Impact is eminent,
The point of contact or collision is approaching

Don't eject
Don't give up or escape the situation, face it head-on

Brace yourself here it comes.
Get ready for impact or prepare for the challenge ahead

The walls are breaking around us,
The barriers or defenses we have are crumbling down

The oxygen is failing on my lungs.
I am running out of air or breath, the situation is becoming suffocating

Already call 911!
Emergency services have been called, we need help

Mayday! Mayday!
Signaling danger or emergency, calling for help

It's going down.
The situation is intensifying, things are about to happen

Writer(s): Joachim Andre Garraud, Pierre Romagnoli, Craig Scott Smart, Jenson Vaughan, Claude Njoya

Contributed by Aaliyah C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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