The Plan
Matt Mays; Torpedo Lyrics
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And the summer rain in your eyes
I'm desperately trying to get the blue
Back into your sky
And darlin' I've been dreamin' of you
Have you been praying for me'
As I cast my mind & soul
I've got a plan
That will get us through
I've got a plan
I spend my days counting counterfeit
That will slip on through
For me it's all about you
I've got a plan
That will get us through
I've got a plan
Oh darlin' I feel your pain
And the summer rain in your eyes
I'm desperately trying to get the blue
Back into your sky
I've got a plan
That will get us through
I've got a plan
Oh darlin' I feel your pain
In "The Plan" by Matt Mays & El Torpedo, the singer is empathizing with his lover who is going through a difficult time as represented by the "summer rain in your eyes." Despite the pain, the singer is determined to find a way to bring back the "blue," which may symbolize joy, peace, or hope. He reveals that he has been dreaming of her and asks if she has been praying for him, indicating that they are both invested in each other's well-being. The line "As I cast my mind & soul to the sea" may suggest that the singer is searching for answers or inspiration in nature.
The chorus emphasizes that the singer has a plan to help them get through whatever challenges they are facing. He spends his days "counting counterfeit" which may mean that he is sorting through things that are not genuine or valuable, but the only thing that truly matters to him is his partner. The repetition of "I've got a plan" further emphasizes his determination and confidence. The song ends with a repeat of the opening lines, showing that the singer is still present and attentive to his lover's pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh darlin' I feel your pain
My love, I can empathize with you and understand the struggles you're experiencing
And the summer rain in your eyes
I can see the sadness in your eyes, like tears that fall during a summer storm
I'm desperately trying to get the blue
I will do everything in my power to remove the darkness from your life and replace it with brighter, happier moments
Back into your sky
I want to restore the hope and joy in your heart that may have been lost
And darlin' I've been dreamin' of you
You're the focus of my thoughts and dreams, and I long to be close to you
Have you been praying for me'
I hope you've been sending positive energy my way so that we can tackle any obstacles together
As I cast my mind & soul
I am deeply committed to finding a way to resolve any challenges that come our way
To the sea
I'm taking some time to find peace and clarity so that I can approach our relationship with a clear head
I've got a plan
Rest assured, my dear, that I have a strategy to get us through any difficulties we may encounter
That will get us through
I am confident that my plan will lead us to a better place, and that we can face anything together
I spend my days counting counterfeit
I am always looking for deception or falsehoods, because I never want anything to come between us
That will slip on through
I am vigilant so that no dishonesty can ever pass by unnoticed and harm our relationship
For me it's all about you
My love for you is my driving motivation, and everything I do is with the goal of keeping us together
Oh darlin' I feel your pain
Once again, know that I see and understand your struggles, and I am here to help in any way I can
And the summer rain in your eyes
As before, I can sense the hurt in your heart and I want to comfort and guide you back to happiness
I'm desperately trying to get the blue
I know that life can sometimes be gray and difficult, but my aim is to bring back color and brightness to your world
Back into your sky
I want to help restore your sense of hope and joy, so that your future is filled with sunshine and positivity
I've got a plan
Once again, let me remind you that I am always thinking ahead and strategizing to keep our relationship strong and healthy
That will get us through
I firmly believe that the steps I am taking will lead us both to a happier, healthier future, no matter what may come our way
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CURTIS MAYFIELD, E RANDLE EDWARD, SELWYN BOUGARD, CH-RON SMITH, FREDERICK CUFFIE, VIRGIL RUFF, WALTER REED
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P.G. Reitsma
Love this one so much. Kathleen Edwards adds so much to the sound.
acsparkplug
Awesome plan dude! 😎
LadyStonecut
I like Matt Mays. First time I heard him was today.... Sharing.....So sick of the States keeping good music out except for the corporate(ILL) crap! Thanks for posting...Love "The Hood" too!