Mayday
Civil War Rust Lyrics


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The shit behind my back
Has been spread around like wild fire.
And I won't be coming back.
I've got 10 new ways to sell the same ol' lies.

That you've heard before
When angels kicked through the front door
Bringing heart attacks in bundled sacks.
We've landed here before.

Send out the dreaded S.O.S.
This ship is sinking way to fucking fast.
Cry out mayday on this hot October night.

Walk out into the night
And I'm frozen down to the bone.
And I'm giving up my hope,
It's only bringing me down anyways.

Smoking my brains raw.
I'll drink away the memories.
Bringing heart attacks in bundled sacks.
We've landed here before.

Send out the dreaded S.O.S.




This ship is sinking way to fucking fast.
Cry out mayday on this hot October night.

Overall Meaning

In Civil War Rust's song Mayday, the singer is feeling betrayed and fed up with the dishonesty and drama surrounding him. He feels like he's been exposed to rumors and lies that have spread uncontrollably, leading him to abandon his current situation in search of a new beginning where he can leave behind the deception and start fresh. The lyrics "I've got 10 new ways to sell the same ol' lies" suggest that he recognized the repetitive patterns of deceit and lies around him, and that he is determined to break free from them.


The second verse reflects the singer's sense of hopelessness and desperation. He feels isolated and alone, freezing in the cold of the night. He realizes that holding onto hope only leads to disappointment and heartache, and instead chooses to numb his pain with smoking and drinking. The line "Bringing heart attacks in bundled sacks" suggests that the singer has experienced the same pattern of betrayal and lies before, and that it has caused him a lot of pain and heartache.


The chorus of the song features the repeated refrain to "cry out mayday on this hot October night," which is a distress signal used by pilots and sailors to indicate a life-threatening emergency. This emphasizes the serious and urgent nature of the singer's situation, and the need to call for help before it's too late.


Line by Line Meaning

The shit behind my back
I've been talked about behind my back


Has been spread around like wild fire.
The rumors and lies have spread quickly


And I won't be coming back.
I'm leaving for good


I've got 10 new ways to sell the same ol' lies.
I have new lies to tell that are similar to the old ones


That you've heard before
You've already heard these lies


When angels kicked through the front door
Refers to a previous traumatic experience


Bringing heart attacks in bundled sacks.
Overwhelming stress and shock


We've landed here before.
We've experienced this before


Send out the dreaded S.O.S.
We need help


This ship is sinking way too fucking fast.
Our situation is getting worse quickly


Cry out mayday on this hot October night.
We need to call for help urgently


Walk out into the night
Leaving everything behind


And I'm frozen down to the bone.
Emotionally numb and helpless


And I'm giving up my hope,
Losing faith in finding a solution


It's only bringing me down anyways.
Having hope is not helping the situation


Smoking my brains raw.
Trying to cope with the stress


I'll drink away the memories.
Using alcohol to forget the past


Bringing heart attacks in bundled sacks.
Overwhelming stress and shock


We've landed here before.
We've experienced this before


Send out the dreaded S.O.S.
We need help


This ship is sinking way too fucking fast.
Our situation is getting worse quickly


Cry out mayday on this hot October night.
We need to call for help urgently




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