When It’s Down To This was recorded by Mark Muraski (Cheap Trick, Cory Chisel, Comedy Central/The Colbert Report) over several months and is the most ambitious work by the band to date. Lyrically, Newman has never been so revealing. He has created stories that are deeply personal while maintaining their relevancy to the rest of us, and his candor pays off. Musically, the band has pushed themselves to pursue new territory while staying grounded in the band they have always been. Songs like "When It’s Down To This" offer a vision that will attract a new audience while retaining a familiarity that will satisfy even the most particular of long-time fans. New and old listeners alike will be pleased to say that 10 years after the release of their first album, Gods Reflex has returned to remind their contemporaries how this music is made.
Mayday
Gods Reflex Lyrics
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"stars fall into cupped hands. mine burned again"
It looks like we've lost again
Now im thinking: we'll unionize. eye the masonry. see how we smile as trumpets fade away.
We always told the truth
We saw through evergreens, but it looks like we've lost again
Every time i stand corrected, i realize that i've stood here my whole life
So here i'm asking: will you force your eyes if im shouting mayday!?
The opening lyrics of “Mayday” by God’s Reflex illustrate the innocence of childhood, the passion of music, and the resilience of the human spirit. The band sings about little boys with big hearts and big songs, implying that even the smallest of beings can create something great. However, as the lyrics continue, we see a hint of disappointment and disillusionment as their dreams are crushed when they state, "stars fall into cupped hands. mine burned again." The stanza suggests that their aspirations are often met with disappointment, but they are determined to continue on.
The second stanza shows a shift in tone as the band decides to take action despite feeling defeated. They contemplate unionizing and eyeing the masonry, indicating that they will find a way to work together to build something new. The line "see how we smile as trumpets fade away" might suggest that they will persevere even when the odds are against them, and they refuse to let their spirit fade away. They claim that they have always told the truth and see through the evergreens, but despite these truths, they continue to lose. They continue to stand up and ask for help, asking if anyone will listen to them when they shout Mayday.
Line by Line Meaning
Little boys, big songs, bigger hearts
Although we may seem small and inexperienced, our passion for music and creating is unmatched.
"Stars fall into cupped hands. Mine burned again"
Opportunities often come our way, but we may miss them or fail to capitalize on them.
It looks like we've lost again
Despite our efforts and hard work, we have not achieved the success we desire.
Now I'm thinking: we'll unionize. Eye the masonry. See how we smile as trumpets fade away.
We will come together and use our collective power to break down barriers and succeed despite any obstacles.
We always told the truth. We saw through evergreens, but it looks like we've lost again
We've always been honest and true to ourselves, but it seems as though we still haven't won.
Every time I stand corrected, I realize that I've stood here my whole life
Each time I'm proven wrong, it becomes clear that I've been stuck in the same place for far too long.
So here I'm asking: will you force your eyes if I'm shouting mayday!? Will you hear at all?
I'm reaching out and asking if anyone will pay attention to my cry for help, or if my voice will go unheard.
Contributed by Eli J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.