Throughout late 2011 and 2012 she has been working on her first solo effort, where she finds her own sound in an eclectic fusion of indie, rock and pop music. Two demo tracks have been released online for public listening and an album will follow in 2013.
Mayday
Anna Murphy Lyrics
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This time I went too far
(In the depths of the lonely windy night)
And now I′m in too deep
(Down in shit crying out for you to help me)
What's your problem with me?
(Come to think I don′t really give a fuck now)
I want to feel it every day
Living like it's all a game
I want to feel it every day
On the edge and insane
How is it when you're alone?
(I can tell by your eyes that you don′t seem very happy)
All huddled up and bored
(Left the womb that you wish to crawl back into)
I want to take you away
(From your source of protection)
To things you′ve never seen
I want to feel it every day
Living like it's all a game
I want to feel it every day
On the edge and insane
The sun will fall down one day
And you′ll try to run away
You want to have it all
Risk nothing
I tried to show you and now you're lost
Behold the dark
So dark
And you′re lost...
In the shadow of things I've done
Keep falling down
Hold on to your distorted version of the truth
See it all for yourself
Crying mayday, mayday, mayday, may...
Mayday, mayday, mayday...
The lyrics of Anna Murphy's song Mayday are filled with a sense of desperation and frustration that are driven by a strong desire to escape from the mundane everyday life. The opening lines of the song, "Mayday, mayday, mayday, mayday..." are a distress call used mainly by pilots and sailors to request urgent assistance when they are in danger, adding to the sense of urgency in the song. It seems as though the singer has gone too far and is now in too deep, wanting to escape from whatever problems they are facing. The lines "Go get a life, take my keys" can be seen as an attempt by the singer to relinquish control and responsibility over their life, wanting someone else to take charge.
The main theme of the song is the desire to feel alive, to live every day like it's a game, and to ride the edge of sanity. The lines "I want to feel it every day, living like it's all a game, I want to feel it every day, on the edge and insane" are a call to adventure, a desire to escape from monotony and experience something new and exciting. The chorus is repeated several times in the song, emphasizing the singer's desperation to escape their current situation.
The lines "The sun will fall down one day, and you'll try to run away, you want to have it all, risk nothing" can be seen as a warning against being too cautious in life, wanting to have everything without taking any risks. The song ends with the repeated cries of "Mayday, mayday, mayday...", suggesting that the singer is still in distress and in need of urgent help.
Line by Line Meaning
Mayday, mayday, mayday, mayday...
Calling for help, indicating that the singer is in great danger.
This time I went too far
The singer admits that they have crossed a line they shouldn't have.
And now I'm in too deep
The situation is now too difficult to handle.
What's your problem with me?
The artist is questioning why they are being treated a certain way.
Go get a life, take my keys
The artist is telling the other person to leave them alone and move on.
How is it when you're alone?
The singer is curious about the other person's emotions when they are by themselves.
All huddled up and bored
The other person is described as being dull and uninterested in their current situation.
I want to take you away
The artist desires to rescue the other person from their current state.
To things you've never seen
The artist wants to introduce the other person to new experiences.
The sun will fall down one day
Death is inevitable and cannot be avoided.
And you'll try to run away
When faced with death, the other person will try to escape it.
You want to have it all, risk nothing
The other person desires to have everything without taking any chances.
I tried to show you and now you're lost
The singer attempted to guide the other person but they failed to learn.
Behold the dark, so dark, and you're lost...
The other person is stuck in a hopeless situation.
In the shadow of things I've done
The dark situation could be a result of the singer's own actions.
Keep falling down
The situation is only getting worse for the other person.
Hold on to your distorted version of the truth
The other person is holding onto a false perception of reality.
See it all for yourself
The other person must face the truth on their own.
Crying mayday, mayday, mayday, may...
The singer and the other person are both in a state of distress.
I want to feel it every day
Living like it's all a game
I want to feel it every day
On the edge and insane
The artist longs to live life to the fullest in a reckless manner.
Mayday, mayday, mayday...
The repeated call for help emphasizes the urgency of the situation.
Writer(s): Jeff Murphy
Contributed by Adeline S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@coadyscott9692
She deserves worldwide recognition for real!
@kacodaimonos
i got hypnotized by your expressions. And u singing "mayday" through the song put us, mere mortals, on a sweet trance.
@Artyom_Alekseyevich_2033
Wise man you are
@lorelei78
oh guys... stop asking Anna to come back to Eluveitie... She made the right decision given the circunstances.
She's an awesome artist, no matter what she does, no matter where she is. I can understand if you think Eluvieitie won't be the same without her and the guys... But it doesn't make their work out of Eluveitie less spetacular.
@user-xj7jz6wx3g
а что за обстоятельства? Слушай меня вот бесит второй вокалист , который вот нах...й там не нужен был при ней
@DP-eb2yn
I agree it's too unforgettable for her why she is not with Eluvietie and that is her business Yeah!.. have some respect for Anna as she has spilt her guts , heart and soul to us all enough already about her unforseen departure from the band . Stop salting the wound and make room for Cellar Darling Anna's new heart filled HQ of passion.. . I'm a fan of Eluvietie myself I've seen them live on Helvetios tour Melbourne Australia.. but they can now learn to appreciate Anna again now she is gone . There is no going back.. let her move on .. love Mayday Anna .Amazing song .. Full support from the Metal heads of Australia down under👊😎🤘 ......🇦🇺🖤⚘A rose for Anna ⚘🖤🇦🇺
@damiendreellis
Totally agree,.
@aleister6144
But we must say maybe with her the Eluveitie will be more excellent
@nordicwerewolf9769
Did she say why she left?
@camilaverbena2881
I LOVE YOUR VOICE!!! 💜💜💜