Major League are a pop punk band from Mantua, New Jersey. They're five guys… Read Full Bio ↴Major League are a pop punk band from Mantua, New Jersey. They're five guys doing what they love, playing pop punk. Hailing from Mullica Hill, New Jersey, they formed back in May of 2007. They released their 7 song EP "The Truth Is..." on November 23, 2010. Their full-length called "Hard Feelings" on No Sleep Records was released on November 13, 2012. For more information check out https://www.facebook.com/majorleaguerock

Band members:

Brian Joyce / Guitar & Vocals
Matt Chila / Guitar & Vocals
Kyle Bell / Bass
Luke Smartnick / Drums

Wallflower
Major League Lyrics

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It was 1995: that's the last time I remember the two of them side by side
Summer 2003 he said the world collapsed around me and left me with my peace of mind
I really hope you're doing OK
But more than that I just hope you stay

And I know
It doesn't have to be this way
But I've grown

To the excuses that I make

I'm louder than the dead in the dirt
And I've lost all control of my temper
But I'm taking my time to make this work

I'm gonna die like this, a pacifist can't you see?
Honestly can you really blame me
I never stood a chance in this place
This place isn't beautiful to me

And I know
It doesn't have to be this way
But I've grown
To the excuses that I make

I hope
That there's a way to make you stay

But you know
There's just some things that never change

Overall Meaning

The song "Wallflower" by Major League tells the story of a narrator who is reflecting on a past relationship. The first two lines of the song mention a specific year, 1995, which indicates that this relationship was important to the singer and that it has been a long time since they last saw the two people together. The song then reaches the present day where the singer expresses concern for their former partner, hoping they are doing okay, but more importantly, hoping they stay. The chorus includes the lines "It doesn't have to be this way, but I've grown to the excuses that I make." These lyrics suggest that even though there might be a chance to rekindle the relationship or at least maintain a friendship, the singer has grown accustomed to making excuses for not reaching out or repairing the relationship.

Towards the end of the song, the singer discusses their own emotional struggles, stating that they feel like they have lost control of their temper, but they are trying to make things work. The final lines of the song include the phrase "This place isn't beautiful to me," which suggests that the singer is not comfortable in their own environment or that they are struggling with their personal feelings. The song ends on a note of acceptance, with the singer acknowledging that "there's just some things that never change."

Overall, "Wallflower" is a song about regret, missed opportunities, and the difficulties of moving on from a past relationship. The singer's feelings of frustration and sadness are conveyed through the emotional lyrics and the guitar-heavy instrumentation.

Line by Line Meaning

It was 1995: that's the last time I remember the two of them side by side
The last time the singer saw the two people together was in 1995.

Summer 2003 he said the world collapsed around me and left me with my peace of mind
In the summer of 2003, the male subject experienced a catastrophic event that resulted in his peace of mind.

I really hope you're doing OK
The singer wishes that the female subject is doing well.

But more than that I just hope you stay
The singer hopes that the female subject remains in his life.

And I know It doesn't have to be this way But I've grown To the excuses that I make
The singer acknowledges that he can change the situation, but he is unable to do so due to the excuses he makes.

I'm louder than the dead in the dirt And I've lost all control of my temper But I'm taking my time to make this work
The singer is frustrated and angry, but still trying to manage the situation in a thoughtful manner.

I'm gonna die like this, a pacifist can't you see? Honestly can you really blame me I never stood a chance in this place This place isn't beautiful to me
The singer expresses his despair and resignation towards his situation, blaming the environment he is in.

I hope That there's a way to make you stay But you know There's just some things that never change
The singer desires for the female subject to remain in his life, but understands that some things remain the same and cannot be changed.

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