The song was first revealed on February 24th, 2022, when Machine Gun Kelly played snippets of two unreleased songs from his upcoming album on The Late Late Show, one of the songs being the album’s third single, “ay!”, and the other song being “maybe”.
The second of the two snippets was this song, called “Maybe” which has been released later on March 16, 2022 after an announcement on Colson’s twitter profile.
MGK and Oli Sykes, the lead singer of Bring Me The Horizon who provides vocals on “maybe”, first performed the song together at Emo Nite LA on March 4, 2022. Oli Sykes has always shown respect for Machine Gun Kelly’s pop-punk work since the time of the release of his first pop punk album, Tickets To My Downfall.
Maybe
Machine Gun Kelly Lyrics
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Two, three, five
Maybe if I had somethin' to say
Butterfly effect from the last three days now
Maybe if I had somethin' to save
I used to have a soul until I threw it away
There's shadows on the wall, wish I would've ran (yeah)
I try to hide my face like a wanted man (yeah)
Maybe I'll be gone before you count to ten (huh)
I made up my mind this evening
I'm takin' the last, I'm takin' the last
Drink while my conscience eats me
I'm takin' the last, I'm takin' the last
I'm ready to let you go
I'm ready to let you go
I'm ready to let you go
This time is the last, this time is the last
Maybe if we went another way (another way)
I wouldn't be regretting the decisions that I made, uh
I don't wanna spend another day (another day)
Looking for somebody that I know I can't replace
My tears fall, you don't miss me
Put me out my misery
Think my heart is history
I think I'm broken, nothing can fix me
I made up my mind this evening
I'm takin' the last, I'm takin' the last
Drink while my conscience eats me
I'm takin' the last, I'm takin' the last
I'm ready to let you go
I'm ready to let you go
I'm ready to let you go
This time is the last, this time is the last
Yeah (maybe)
We were built to fall apart
But I can't feel you now
And it's too late now, there's no point screamin'
Dug your grave, so fuck your feelings
No one's here, so now you're on your own
I made up my mind this evening
I'm takin' the last, I'm takin' the last
Drink while my conscience eats me
I'm takin' the last, I'm takin' the last
I'm ready to let you go
I'm ready to let you go
I'm ready to let you go
This time is the last, this time is the last
In "maybe," Machine Gun Kelly and Bring Me The Horizon team up to deliver a heart-wrenching track about coping with loss and accepting the end of a relationship. The song opens with MGK contemplating what he would say if he had something left to say to his lost love. He reflects on the past few days, recognizing that his actions have resulted in a "butterfly effect" leading to their separation. He wishes he could turn back time and save their relationship, but acknowledges that it's too late now. He's lost his soul to his mistakes and only sees shadows on the walls, wishing he had run away before things fell apart.
As the song progresses, MGK continues to wallow in his pain and sorrow. He recognizes that he needs to let go and move on, but it's easier said than done. He longs for his lost love, crying tears that go unnoticed. He feels broken and beyond repair, resigned to his fate. As he sings the chorus, "I'm ready to let you go, this time is the last," it's clear that he's trying to convince himself that he's ready to move on even though deep down, he's not.
Overall, "maybe" is a powerful reflection on the heartache of love, loss, and moving on. The song's lyrics are straightforward and honest, allowing the listener to empathize with the emotions expressed in each verse. The somber melody builds up to a satisfying climax, driven by an explosive chorus that leaves a lasting impact on the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe if I had somethin' to say
If only I had something worth saying
Butterfly effect from the last three days now
The small events of the past few days have had a drastic impact on my life
Maybe if I had somethin' to save
If only I had something worth saving
I used to have a soul until I threw it away
I once had a moral compass but I have lost it
There's shadows on the wall, wish I would've ran (yeah)
I am afraid of the shadowy presence that haunts me
Gotta get away, I hope you understand (uh)
I need to escape from my own inner turmoil
I try to hide my face like a wanted man (yeah)
I feel guilty and try to avoid the judgement of others
Maybe I'll be gone before you count to ten (huh)
I am considering leaving this world behind
I'm takin' the last, I'm takin' the last
I am going to have one last drink before making my decision
Drink while my conscience eats me
I am drowning my guilt with alcohol
I'm ready to let you go
I am finally ready to move on from my past
This time is the last, this time is the last
This time of indecision is finally over
Maybe if we went another way (another way)
If only we made different choices
I don't wanna spend another day (another day)
I don't want to waste anymore time
My tears fall, you don't miss me
I am hurting, but you are not even aware of my pain
Put me out my misery
Help end my suffering
Think my heart is history
I feel like my heart is broken beyond repair
I think I'm broken, nothing can fix me
I feel like I am beyond repair
We were built to fall apart
Our relationship was destined to end in ruins
But I can't feel you now
I am numb to your presence
And it's too late now, there's no point screamin'
It is too late to fix what has been broken in our relationship
Dug your grave, so fuck your feelings
I am angry and blame you for the end of our relationship
No one's here, so now you're on your own
I am alone and cannot rely on you anymore
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brandon Matthew Allen, Richard Colson Baker, Nicholas Alex Long, Oliver Scott Sykes, Omer Fedi, Steve Basil, Travis L. Barker
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@candragumelar1604
Lyrics :
That's hard
Two, three, five!
Maybe if I had something to say
Butterfly effect from the last three days now
Maybe if I had something to save
I used to have a soul until I threw it away
There's shadows on the wall, wish I would've ran (yeah)
Gotta get away, I hope you understand (oh-oh)
I try to hide my face like a wanted man (yeah)
Maybe I'll be gone before you count to ten
I made up my mind this evening
I'm taking the last, I'm taking the last
Drink while my conscience eats me
I'm taking the last, I'm taking the last
I'm ready to let you go
I'm ready to let you go
I'm ready to let you go
This time is the last, this time is the last
Maybe if we went another way (another way)
I wouldn't be regretting the decisions that I made
I don't wanna spend another day (another day)
Looking for somebody that I know I can't replace
tears fall, you don't miss me
Put me out my misery
Think my heart is history
I think I'm broken, nothing can fix me
I made up my mind this evening
I'm taking the last, I'm taking the last
Drink while my conscience eats me
I'm taking the last, I'm taking the last
I'm ready to let you go
I'm ready to let you go
I'm ready to let you go
This time is the last, this time is the last
Yeah (maybe)
We were built to fall apart
But I can't feel you now
And it's too late now, there's no point screaming
Dug your grave, so fuck your feelings
No one's here, so now you're on your own
I made up my mind this evening
I'm taking the last, I'm taking the last
Drink while my conscience eats me
I'm taking the last, I'm taking the last
I'm ready to let you go
I'm ready to let you go
I'm ready to let you go
This time is the last, this time is the last
@ahmadkosasih3137
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Lyric
That's hard
Two, three, five
Maybe if I had somethin' to say
Butterfly effect from the last three days now
Maybe if I had somethin' to save
I used to have a soul until I threw it away
There's shadows on the wall, wish I would've ran (yeah)
Gotta get away, I hope you understand (uh)
I try to hide my face like a wanted man (yeah)
Maybe I'll be gone before you count to ten (huh)
I made up my mind this evening
I'm takin' the last, I'm takin' the last
Drink while my conscience eats me
I'm takin' the last, I'm takin' the last
I'm ready to let you go
I'm ready to let you go
I'm ready to let you go
This time is the last, this time is the last
Maybe if we went another way (another way)
I wouldn't be regretting the decisions that I made, uh
I don't wanna spend another day (another day)
Looking for somebody that I know I can't replace
My tears fall, you don't miss me
Put me out my misery
Think my heart is history
I think I'm broken, nothing can fix me
I made up my mind this evening
I'm takin' the last, I'm takin' the last
Drink while my conscience eats me
I'm takin' the last, I'm takin' the last
I'm ready to let you go
I'm ready to let you go
I'm ready to let you go
This time is the last, this time is the last
Yeah (maybe)
We were built to fall apart
But I can't feel you now
And it's too late now, there's no point screamin'
Dug your grave, so fuck your feelings
No one's here, so now you're on your own
I made up my mind this evening
I'm takin' the last, I'm takin' the last
Drink while my conscience eats me
I'm takin' the last, I'm takin' the last
I'm ready to let you go
I'm ready to let you go
I'm ready to let you go
This time is the last, this time is the last
@fg8711
Lyrics:
2,3,5!
Maybe If I had something to say
Butterfly effect from the last three days now
Maybe if I had something to save
I used to have a soul until I threw it away
There’s shadows on the wall, wish I would’ve ran
Gotta get away I hope you understand
I try to hide my face like a wanted man
Maybe I’ll be gone before you count to 10
I made up my mind this evening
I’m taking the last I’m taking the last
Drink while my conscious eats me
I’m taking the last I’m taking the last
I’m ready to let you go
I’m ready to let you go
I’m ready to let you go
This time is the last this time is the last
Maybe if we went another way
I wouldn’t be regretting the decisions that I made
I don’t want to spend another day
Looking for somebody that I know I can’t replace
My tears fall you don’t miss me
Put me out my misery
Think my heart is history
I think I’m broke and nothing can fix me
I made up my mind this evening
I’m taking the last I’m taking the last
Drink while my conscious eats me
I’m taking the last I’m taking the last
I’m ready to let you go
I’m ready to let you go
I’m ready to let you go
This time is the last this time is the last
Yeah
We were built to fall apart
But I can’t feel you now
And it’s too late now there’s no point screaming
Dug your grave so fuck your feelings
No one’s here so now you’re on your own
I made up my mind this evening
I’m taking the last I’m taking the last
Drink while my conscious eats me
I’m taking the last I’m taking the last
I’m ready to let you go
I’m ready to let you go
I’m ready to let you go
This time is the last this time is the last
I’m ready to let you go
I’m ready to let you go
I’m ready to let you go
This time is the last this time is the last
@-grey
This is so surreal, being 30 and growing up with Blink 182 and BMTH, and seeing Travis here with Oli. Respect to MGK for getting this nostalgia wave going. Peace
@themanonmars
I think I threw up cause mgk still there
@SurrealiamPrime
what respect has he fuckin earned? 😂😂
@katelynhall4601
I think maybe Peep gets the credit for bringing it back. Don't get me wrong, I love MGK lol but I think Lil Peep opened the door for this
@adamturner1563
Crap. Pairing him up with legends didnt make him cool. (Vanilla ice of his generation) 🤦♂️
@gruffry
you can say that again brother. st4y br00t4l
@AlphaSmoke100
this trio is killer we need a whole album
@Mikesusendsadasdc
I feel like every time I see Travis in a video he's shirtless. I know drumming makes you hot, But your pretending in the videos... so... idk
@RickBomhof
he's been doing that for afaik but you do you boo@@Mikesusendsadasdc
@xaskanix
My drummer friend would ruin so many shirts in the arm pits while just practicing. It’s likely why so many drummers go shirtless or wear tank tops.