Locksley are one of the most successful unsigned bands of the last decade. Their critically-lauded debut album Don't Make Me Wait has sold over 60,000 copies worldwide. Their tours have ranged from high profile headlining runs like MTV's Choose or Lose Tour to opening slots for #1 artists like Hanson, indie-darlings like the Hives and musical legends like Ray Davies. Their songs have been featured in major commercials, as the themes for national television shows, in hit video games and in #1 movies. Be In Love, which features Locksley's first ever commercial radio single, "The Whip," is certain to build exponentially on that success.
May
Locksley Lyrics
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Why does it matter?
Why am I chasing life away?
Why do I ask? What am I after?
May.
Answering calls, looking for answers,
What could I really have to say?
Come May.
We're all getting by, at least for now, at least we try.
Over the wall, over the top, still seems so high.
And in awhile maybe we'll stop, maybe we'll die.
May still seems alright.
Now we just wait, wait and we wonder.
Wonder is all that keeps me sane.
Life is a wave pulling me under.
May.
Answering calls, looking for answers,
What could I really have to say?
I'm having a ball, but nobody dances
Come May.
Over and done, over and over,
Can't get away from everyday.
Live in the past, but I'm looking forward to
May.
The lyrics evoke a sense of existential reflection, questioning the purpose of our existence and the potential futility of our pursuits. The repetition of the word "May" throughout the song serves as a recurring motif, perhaps symbolizing a hopeful longing for renewal or a new beginning. The line "I'm having a ball, but nobody dances" suggests a feeling of isolation despite engaging in activities that should bring joy. The line "Life is a wave pulling me under" connotes a sense of being overwhelmed by the ups and downs of life, and the need to find stability amidst the chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
Why are we here?
What is our purpose in life?
Why does it matter?
Why does anything in life have significance?
Why am I chasing life away?
Why do I try to run away from life and its challenges?
Why do I ask? What am I after?
What am I searching for in life?
May.
The future month of May, suggesting a sense of hope in the future.
Answering calls, looking for answers,
Trying to find solutions to problems in life.
What could I really have to say?
I don't have all the answers either.
I'm having a ball, but nobody dances
I'm enjoying life but feel isolated in my own happiness.
Come May.
Looking forward to the hope and promise of the future month of May.
We're all getting by, at least for now, at least we try.
We are all trying our best to cope with life, even if it is just for the present moment.
Over the wall, over the top, still seems so high.
Life's challenges still feel insurmountable even when you try to overcome them.
And in awhile maybe we'll stop, maybe we'll die.
We are finite beings and at some point we will cease to exist.
May still seems alright.
Despite the challenges of life, the hope of the future still feels like a good thing.
Now we just wait, wait and we wonder.
Now we wait for life to unfold, wondering how it will play out.
Wonder is all that keeps me sane.
The sense of hope and wonder that things will eventually improve keeps me mentally stable.
Life is a wave pulling me under.
Life's challenges can feel overwhelming and like they are pulling you under the surface.
Over and done, over and over,
Life's challenges keep repeating themselves, sometimes feeling insurmountable.
Can't get away from everyday.
Trying to distance oneself from life's challenges can be difficult or impossible.
Live in the past, but I'm looking forward to
Continuing to reminisce about past events while also keeping an optimistic attitude towards the future.
May.
Again, referring to the future month of May as a symbol of promise for the future.
Contributed by Noah C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.