From the beginning Madilyn displayed deep care and concern for others. By as early as age seven, she was using songwriting as a way to express the joys and sorrows she saw people go through in life.
Madilyn knew she was onto something when a woman with tears brimming in her eyes approached her after hearing one of her songs. The woman was not only touched by her performance but amazed that Madilyn had written the song herself at such a young age. Her writing has developed and continues to connect with her audience in a special way. In Madilyn’s own words, “I hope my songs are relatable and are able to touch peoples’ hearts. My goal is to make people feel something when they listen.”
And Then There Was YouTube. Madilyn’s desire to reach more people with her music hit a wall almost right away. After all she comes from a very tiny town in northern Wisconsin. YouTube was a great resource and extended her audience.
After posting a few music videos with a close friend, Madilyn courageously uploaded her first solo video in the Fall of 2009. Her submission won a cover contest held by fellow YouTuber Kata Hay. That success was all the inspiration Madilyn needed to start her own channel. In November of the same year the Madilyn Bailey channel was launched.
When I Was Your Man
Madilyn Bailey Lyrics
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Our song on the radio but it don't sound the same
When our friends talk about you, all it does is just tear me down
'Cause my heart breaks a little when I hear your name
It all just sounds like ooh
Ooh too young, too dumb to realize
That I should have bought you flowers
Should have gave you all my hours
When I had the chance
Take you to every party
'Cause all you wanted to do was dance
Now my baby's dancing
But she's dancing with another man
My pride, my ego, my needs, and my selfish ways
'Caused a good strong woman like you to walk out my life
Now I never, never get to clean up the mess I made, oh oh
And it haunts me every time I close my eyes
It all just sounds like ooh
Ooh too young, too dumb to realize
That I should have bought you flowers
And held your hand
Should have gave you all my hours
When I had the chance
Take you to every party
'Cause all you wanted to do was dance
Now my baby's dancing
But she's dancing with another man
Although it hurts
I'll be the first to say that I was wrong
I know I'm probably much too late
To try and apologize for my mistakes
But I just want you to know
I hope he buys you flowers
I hope he holds your hand
Give you all his hours
When he has the chance
Take you to every party
'Cause I remember how much you loved to dance
Do all the things I should have done
When I was your man
Do all those things I should have done
When I was your man
The song "When I Was Your Man" by Madilyn Bailey is a heartfelt rendition of Bruno Mars' original song that explores regret and the realization of lost love. The song is about a man who reflects upon his past relationship and realizes that he didn't give his all to the woman he loved. He acknowledges that he was selfish and failed to prioritize his significant other. Now, he is left with a feeling of emptiness and regret. He wants to make amends, but it's too late, and she has already moved on with someone else.
The lyrics of the song evoke a sense of sadness and vulnerability as the singer realizes the mistakes he's made in his past relationship. The line "Same bed but it feels just a little bit bigger now" emphasizes the emptiness and loneliness that comes with losing someone you love. The song also touches on themes of pride and ego, which are the root causes of the singer's struggles with his past relationship.
The song highlights the importance of valuing love and the people we love. It encourages reflection and owning up to one's mistakes. The emotions that the song elicits are universal and timeless, making it relatable to anyone who has experienced heartbreak and wished they could go back in time to mend their past mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
Same bed but it feels just a little bit bigger now
We're still in the same bed, but there's something missing that makes it feel like it's a little bit emptier than before.
Our song on the radio but it don't sound the same
When I hear our song on the radio, it feels like there's something important missing and it just doesn't sound as good anymore.
When our friends talk about you, all it does is just tear me down
It's really hard for me to hear our friends talking about you because it only makes me feel worse and brings me down more.
'Cause my heart breaks a little when I hear your name
When I hear your name, it feels like a little piece of my heart breaks and I get really sad.
It all just sounds like ooh
All of it just sounds like a sad noise that I can't explain.
Ooh too young, too dumb to realize
I was too young and stupid to realize how much I needed to cherish you and our relationship.
That I should have bought you flowers
I should have shown you more love and affection, like buying you flowers.
And held your hand
I should have been more affectionate and held your hand more often.
Should have gave you all my hours
I should have spent all my free time with you and focused on being there for you.
When I had the chance
I had the opportunity to do all of these things, but I didn't take advantage of it.
Take you to every party
I should have taken you out more and socialized with you.
'Cause all you wanted to do was dance
You loved to dance and be social, and I should have made more of an effort to take you out and do these things with you.
Now my baby's dancing
Now you are out there in the world, dancing and having fun without me.
But she's dancing with another man
It hurts to know that you are now dancing and having fun with someone else.
My pride, my ego, my needs, and my selfish ways
My own pride, ego, and selfishness caused me to lose someone as amazing as you.
'Caused a good strong woman like you to walk out my life
My selfishness caused you, a strong and amazing woman, to leave my life.
Now I never, never get to clean up the mess I made, oh oh
I regret not being able to fix the mistakes I made and the mess that I created by losing you.
And it haunts me every time I close my eyes
I can't stop thinking about you and it really affects me every time I try to sleep.
Although it hurts
Even though it's painful to admit, I know that I was wrong.
I'll be the first to say that I was wrong
I am taking responsibility for my actions and admitting that I was wrong.
I know I'm probably much too late
I understand that it's probably too late to fix things, but I still want to try.
To try and apologize for my mistakes
I want to make things right by apologizing for my mistakes.
But I just want you to know
Even if I can't fix things, I want you to know how I feel.
I hope he buys you flowers
I hope that the person you're with now treats you better than I did by buying you flowers.
I hope he holds your hand
I hope the person you're with now is more affectionate and holds your hand often.
Give you all his hours
I hope the person you're with now gives you all the attention and time that you deserve.
Do all the things I should have done
I wish that I had done all the things I should have done when we were together.
When I was your man
When we were together, I wish I had treated you like the amazing person you are and been there for you in the ways that you deserved.
Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Wyatt, Ari Levine, Peter Gene Hernandez, Philip Martin II Lawrence
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@laurarosario3097
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Verse 1]
Same bed but it feels just a little bit bigger now
Our song on the radio, but it don't sound the same
When our friends talk about you, all it does is just tear me down
Cause my heart breaks a little when I hear your name
[Pre-Chorus]
It all just sounds like oooooh...
Mmm, too young, too dumb to realize
[Chorus 1]
That you should have bought me flowers
And held my hand
Should have gave me all your hours
When you had the chance
Take me to every party
Cause all I wanted to do was dance
But now, baby, I’m dancing
But I’m dancing with another man
[Verse 2]
Your pride, your ego, your needs, and your selfish ways
Caused a nice young love like me to walk out your life
Now we’ll never, never get to clean up the mess we made
And it haunts me every time I close my eyes
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus 2]
That you should have bought me flowers
And held my hand
Should have gave me all your hours
When you had the chance
Take me to all the parties
Cause all I wanted to do was dance
But now, baby, I’m dancing
But I’m dancing with another man
[Bridge]
Though it hurts, I'll be the first
To say, "I was wrong"
Oh, I know I'm probably much too late
To try and apologize for the mistakes
But I just want you to know
[Chorus 3]
He buys me flowers
And he holds my hand
And he gives me all his hours
Cause he has the chance
Takes me to all the parties
Cause he remembers how much I love to dance
Does all the things you should've done
When you were my man
Does all the things you should have done
When you were my Man..
@Soborusoboru
Same bed but it feels just a little bit bigger now
Our song on the radio but it don't sound the same
When our friends talk about you, all it does is just tear me down
Cause my heart breaks a little when I hear your name
It all just sounds like oooooh…
Mmm, too young, too dumb to realize
That you should have bought me flowers
And held my hand
Should have gave me all your hours
When you had the chance
Take me to every party
Cause all I wanted to do was dance
But now baby I’m dancing
But I’m dancing with another man
your pride, your ego, your needs, and your selfish ways
Caused a nice young love like me to walk out your life
Now we’ll never, never get to clean up the mess we made
And it haunts me every time I close my eyes
It all just sounds like oooooh…
Mmm, too young, too dumb to realize
That you should have bought me flowers
And held my hand
Should have gave me all your hours
When you had the chance
Take me to all the parties
Cause all I wanted to do was dance
But now baby I’m dancing
But I’m dancing with another man
Though it hurts
I'll be the first to say I was wrong
Oh, I know I'm probably much too late
To try and apologize for the mistakes
But I just want you to know
He buys me flowers
And he holds my hand
And he gives me all his hours
Cause he has the chance
Takes me to all the parties
Cause he remembers how much I love to dance
Does all the things you shoulda done when you were my man
Does all the things you shoulda done when you were my man
@MadilynBailey
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@Vivz-iq6hx
No problem! Great singing!😻
@euamandataylor
You are great
@paolitamartinez4970
this is my 10000 time to see , sorry my english
@magedfi
I love your voice
@magedfi
Me encanta tu voz
@MadilynBailey
DEBUT ORIGINAL EP WISER COMING SHORTLY! I cannot wait to share what I have been working on for yearssss with you!!!
Lets make this thing huuuuuuuge! <3
@scarletyun1754
i always replay this song 😍 love the lyrics and your voice 😍😍😍
@lj0lk
you're the best
@Spienker
love it!