1) Madelin… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists performing under this name
1) Madeline Adams has been performing simply as Madeline for the last decade. As a teenager she relocated from her hometown of Athens, Georgia to Bloomington, Indiana to work with the punk label Plan-It-X Records (Japanther, Against Me, Defiance, Ohio). After a few years and many punk tours Madeline moved back home to work with Orange Twin Records releasing several albums in collaboration with Phosphorescent, the Athens-based Elephant 6 Collective (Neutral Milk Hotel, Olivia Tremor Control, Nana Grizol), Phil Elverum (Mt. Eerie) and Karl Blau (The Microphones).
2) Madeline also refers to an Australian artist, who released 'I Think I Love You' in 2007
White Flag
Madeline Lyrics
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No anecdote was ever wrote that could cure her worried mind
It's hard to believe that a soul has received a pain of a familiar kind
But I think that it could get better and I think that we've seen the worst
And if it takes a couple drinks to get the devil off your sleeve, well honey
God knows you won't be the first
It's a matter of time, it's a matter of getting by
NO, baby don't cry, no, don't hang your head from me
It's a matter of time, it's a matter of getting by
Don't forget to miss me, he said, 'what the hell's going on?'
I knew this day might be someday, baby, I'm not ready put your white flag down
Cause I think that this could get better and I think that we'll be just fine
But if someone's gotta call it, baby, hand me the bottle
It's been bad for a long long time
No, baby don't cry, no, don't hang your head from me
It's a matter of time, it's a matter of getting by
No, baby don't cry, no, don't hang your head from me
It's a matter of time, it's a matter of getting by
No, baby don't cry, no, don't hang your head from me
It's a matter of time, it's a matter of getting by
The lyrics to "White Flag" by Madeline convey a message of hope and encouragement to someone who is struggling with inner turmoil. The lyrics suggest that the person may have experienced pain and suffering before, but they can overcome it. The opening lines suggest that no matter how much people may try to offer advice or anecdotes, it may still be challenging for the person to find relief. Despite this, the lyrics offer hope in the form of reassurance that even though times may be tough, they will eventually get better.
The chorus repeats the message of hope and encourages the person not to cry or hang their head. The lyrics remind the person that it's just a matter of time and getting by. The repeated line "No, baby don't cry, no, don't hang your head from me" emphasizes the idea that the person is not alone and that there is someone who cares and will provide support.
The second verse suggests that the person may be missing someone who is no longer around. However, the lyrics urge the person not to give up and put their "white flag" down. The bridge suggests that if things get really hard, they can turn to alcohol to help cope, but also implies that this is not a long-term solution. Overall, the lyrics to "White Flag" offer words of comfort and hope to someone who may be struggling with personal issues.
Line by Line Meaning
No anecdote was ever wrote that could cure her worried mind
There is no story or explanation that can cure the anxiety that she feels
It's hard to believe that a soul has received a pain of a familiar kind
It's difficult to believe that someone else could understand the same pain she feels
But I think that it could get better and I think that we've seen the worst
Despite the pain, she believes that the situation can improve and that they've already faced the worst
And if it takes a couple drinks to get the devil off your sleeve, well honey God knows you won't be the first
If drinking helps to ease the emotional burden, it's not uncommon and she won't be judged for it
No, baby don't cry, no, don't hang your head from me It's a matter of time, it's a matter of getting by
She urges the person not to cry, and that with time they will be able to cope and persevere
Don't forget to miss me, he said, 'what the hell's going on?'
He reminds her not to forget about him, but also questions what is happening between them
I knew this day might be someday, baby, I'm not ready put your white flag down
She recalls anticipating this day, but is not yet ready to give up and surrender
Cause I think that this could get better and I think that we'll be just fine
She maintains her belief that things can improve and that they will get through it
But if someone's gotta call it, baby, hand me the bottle It's been bad for a long long time
If they must accept the reality of the situation and move on, she will turn to alcohol to help cope with the pain that has persisted for a long time
No, baby don't cry, no, don't hang your head from me It's a matter of time, it's a matter of getting by
Again, she reassures the person that crying and feeling low is temporary, and together they can get through it
No, baby don't cry, no, don't hang your head from me It's a matter of time, it's a matter of getting by
She repeats the same message of hope and resilience to emphasize its importance
Contributed by Michael P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.