Tight spandex and technicolor attire showcase a different side. When playing live, both powerful and playful elements of Madaila are present as the five-piece finds the deeper possibilities within their concise recorded material. On stage, spontaneous expression and contagious melody coexist.
Madaila has shared the stage with Mac DeMarco, Delicate Steve, Valerie June, Rubblebucket; and played at festivals such Frendly Gathering, Waking Windows, & Burlington Discover Jazz. Madaila is part of Future Fields, an artist-run musical creation & amplification group based in Burlington, Vermont that includes Maryse Smith, Villanelles, & The Precepts.
Mercy
Madaila Lyrics
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Like a shadow I follow everything you've done
Mercy mercy me
All the things you have given baby
Well I just want to thank you
Here and now as I proceed
The steam it rises
Introduce the valley to the sun
Mercy mercy me
Watch the day reawaken slowly
Never knew the beauty of the morning till now
Tell it like it is
Tell it like it is
The high the low
You know I wouldn't be here
If it weren't for you
My brothers and sisters of mine
Mine mine
Our family will stand the test of time
Each generation passing down the line
Never gonna be alone, never be alone
Fly, fly, fly
No chance I could've ever realigned
Without my brothers and sisters of mine
I can feel it with my
Brothers and sisters of mine
A new appreciation rushing like a river
Through my body as I carry on
Mercy mercy me
‘Cause the wheel's spinning constantly
Every new rotation shaping us as we go
Keep it in the moment
Look me in the eye
These memories we make
Will burn into the sky
Traces of the future
Traces of the past
Forever intertwined together
Forever bound to blaze a light
My brothers and sisters of mine
Mine mine
Our family will stand the test of time
Each generation passing down the line
Never gonna be alone, never be alone
Fly, fly, fly
No chance I could've ever realigned
Without my brothers and sisters of mine
I can feel it with my
Brothers and sisters of mine
The song "Mercy" by Madaila is a heartfelt ode to gratitude towards family and the passing down of wisdom and traditions through generations. The singer expresses that they are grateful for the wisdom that has been carried through the years and has followed everything that their family has done, like a shadow. The singer acknowledges that they have been given so many things by their family and simply wants to thank them. The lyrics "Grateful for all the wisdom carried through the years, Mercy mercy me, All the things you have given baby, Well I just want to thank you, Here and now as I proceed" express this sense of gratitude.
The song then shifts its focus to the present moment, as the singer marvels at the beauty of the morning and the reawakening of the day. They express that they wouldn't be here if it weren't for their family and acknowledges that the family will stand the test of time. The singer also speaks of the future, how the memories they make will burn into the sky, and how the past and future are forever intertwined, forever bound to blaze a light. Through the lyrics "My brothers and sisters of mine, Mine mine, Our family will stand the test of time, Each generation passing down the line, Never gonna be alone, never be alone, Fly, fly, fly, No chance I could've ever realigned, Without my brothers and sisters of mine, I can feel it with my, Brothers and sisters of mine," Madaila emphasizes the importance of family, passing down traditions, and the interconnectedness of past, present, and future.
Line by Line Meaning
Grateful for all the wisdom carried through the years
Expressing gratitude for the knowledge gained from previous experiences
Like a shadow I follow everything you've done
Admiring someone and their accomplishments by closely following in their footsteps
Mercy mercy me
An exclamation of awe or wonder
All the things you have given baby
Appreciating all the gifts and blessings received from someone
Well I just want to thank you
Conveying a desire to express gratitude towards someone
Here and now as I proceed
Acknowledging the present moment while moving forward
The steam it rises
Describing the visual of steam rising
Beckoning the cold away
Using steam to remove the coldness in the environment
Introduce the valley to the sun
Bringing light and warmth to a previously dull area
Watch the day reawaken slowly
Observing the process of a new day beginning
Never knew the beauty of the morning till now
Recognizing the beauty of the morning for the first time
Tell it like it is
Encouraging someone to speak their truth authentically
The high the low
Acknowledging both the good and bad times in life
You know I wouldn't be here
Acknowledging the role that someone else played in helping you get to where you are now
If it weren't for you
Reinforcing the idea that someone else was an essential factor in one's success
My brothers and sisters of mine
Referring to a close group of people who share a bond
Our family will stand the test of time
Believing that this group of people will remain close and supportive for a lifetime
Each generation passing down the line
The idea that the bond and support of this group will continue beyond the current generation
Never gonna be alone, never be alone
Will always have this group's support and presence
Fly, fly, fly
Encouraging someone to move forward and soar
No chance I could've ever realigned
Recognizing the importance of the support system in their life and how it has helped them remain grounded and focused
A new appreciation rushing like a river
A feeling of gratitude flooding in and overwhelming them
Through my body as I carry on
Feeling the appreciation in their entire being as they continue on their journey
‘Cause the wheel's spinning constantly
Life is always moving forward and changing
Every new rotation shaping us as we go
Each new experience shaping who they are and who they will become
Keep it in the moment
Advising someone to stay present and focused on the current moment
Look me in the eye
Asking someone to make eye contact, to stay present in conversation
These memories we make
The memories that are created in the present moment
Will burn into the sky
Leaving a lasting impact, a memory that will never fade
Traces of the future
Hints or signs of what's to come in the future
Traces of the past
Remnants or signs of past experiences or choices
Forever intertwined together
Permanently connected and linked with one another
Forever bound to blaze a light
Destined to make an impact and leave a positive mark on the world
Contributed by Isabelle J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.