Formerly called So Band, they came to be known as Mayday in 1997, with the name originating from Masa's online nickname. Dubbed as “the Beatles of the Chinese-speaking world”, Mayday has won many awards in their career, including the Golden Melody Award for Best Band, an award given by the Taiwanese Ministry of Culture, in 2001, 2004, 2009 and 2012.
Virginia
Mayday Lyrics
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Bathing just north of the nearest border town
We flew out of Georgia when the first shots were fired
Never no never to look back again
We dropped the transmission outside of Buffalo
And then set the old beater to flames
And continued our way by many train rides
Virginia lets get away from here
Virginia it's a sorrowful state of affairs
The whole town turned on us I swear
It's like nothing that I've ever seen
In support of a warring regime
Politics, they never were my strongest suit
Religion I left behind as a boy
Signing never came too easy love
But Virginia I fell for you in an awful way
Ain't nothing in my life hit me so naturally
Like a hammer you fell from the sky
And knocked me right out of my plans for war
I left those evil intentions behind
Mayday's song Virginia tells the story of two lovers who leave their home state of Georgia during the civil war, fleeing North as they seek refuge from the conflict. The song opens with the lyrics "You & me love we're naked like two jaybirds", which immediately sets a tone of vulnerability and closeness between the two characters. As the song progresses, we see them traveling through various means, including train rides and even burning their old car, as they make their way towards Virginia. The state is described as a place of escape, a place where they can finally be free from the conflict and the hatred that had consumed their former town.
Throughout the song, we get a sense of the deep love that these two characters share for one another, and the lengths they will go to in order to protect it. The lyrics "Politics, they never were my strongest suit/ Religion I left behind as a boy/ Signing never came too easy love/ But Virginia I fell for you in an awful way" show that they are willing to abandon their old identities and beliefs in order to find a new life together. The song ends with the character reflecting on how their love has changed them, and how they have left behind their old intentions for war and destruction.
Overall, Virginia is a powerful and romantic song about the sacrifice and bravery that love can inspire. It tells the story of two people who are willing to give up everything they know in order to be together, and who find in each other a sense of hope and freedom that they cannot find anywhere else.
Line by Line Meaning
You & me love we're naked like two jaybirds
We are stripped down to our bare souls, without any pretension or cover-up.
Bathing just north of the nearest border town
We are far from the conflict zone, a place where there is less violence and tension.
We flew out of Georgia when the first shots were fired
We escaped from a chaotic situation, where the possibility of being caught in the crossfire was high.
Never no never to look back again
Our decision is final, and we have no intention of turning back.
We dropped the transmission outside of Buffalo
We got rid of a critical component of our vehicle, which symbolizes the need to leave behind the past and start anew.
And then set the old beater to flames
We destroyed anything that connected us to our previous life, no matter how valuable they were.
And continued our way by many train rides
We moved on to a new chapter of our life, exploring new possibilities by venturing into different territories.
As far as our saving would allow
We were resourceful and practical, making the most of what we have to sustain ourselves in our escapade.
Virginia lets get away from here
We are seeking refuge in Virginia, to distance ourselves from the danger and tension of our previous lives.
Virginia it's a sorrowful state of affairs
Virginia is not perfect, as it has its own troubles and problems, but it is still a better option than where we came from.
The whole town turned on us I swear
We were betrayed and abandoned by the people we trusted in our old life, and we are seeking a place where we can be safe and accepted.
It's like nothing that I've ever seen
Our situation is highly unusual and unexpected, and we are doing the best we can to adapt and survive.
In support of a warring regime
We are opposed to the violence and madness of the war, and we want to distance ourselves from it as far as possible.
Politics, they never were my strongest suit
I am not interested in the political and ideological aspects of the conflict, as I believe they are irrelevant to our well-being.
Religion I left behind as a boy
I have no faith in any religion or doctrine, as I believe they are limiting and oppressive to human beings.
Signing never came too easy love
I have never been good at committing to anything, as I value my freedom and flexibility too much.
But Virginia I fell for you in an awful way
I have fallen deeply in love with Virginia, and it has changed me in ways I never thought possible.
Ain't nothing in my life hit me so naturally
Meeting Virginia was like fate, as it felt completely natural and right from the very beginning.
Like a hammer you fell from the sky
Virginia has impacted me so strongly and suddenly, it felt like a divine intervention or revelation.
And knocked me right out of my plans for war
Virginia has changed my perspective on life, and I am no longer interested in pursuing a violent or confrontational approach to solving problems.
I left those evil intentions behind
Virginia has inspired me to turn away from violence and aggression, and embrace peace, love, and compassion instead.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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Anomaly Body Piercing Studio
One of my all-time favorite bands! Can't thank you enough for reminding me why I need to transfer that old vinyl to digital format.
Varg Hellion
This band needs a discography cd.
⚔Shayne⚔
Awesome to see my areas old scene! Any bands come from norfolk? I was born there even tho I spend most of my time in VA beach
Aaric Callahan
Man... do you remember that VA Beach hardcore band that had 2 singers and 1 was a girl? I cant remember their name, used to have their demo. I saw them play w 108 and a bunch of others once too.
Hrôduuulf, son of Hrôdgêr
Faceless? There was another band too I think. There was an old comp I had with both bands. I'll have to look. Faultline was on the comp as well.
Hrôduuulf, son of Hrôdgêr
Like they said below, Element 33 or Faceless.
Hrôduuulf, son of Hrôdgêr
Found the YOUTH FOR JUSTICE (Earth House Records) comp with Faceless and Element 33. It also has Faultline (AMAZING XXX BAND!) and lots of other good bands too (Quadiliacha!). Wonder if this is available digitally or a CD on ebay or something. I see one person has the CD for sale via discogs.com too.
https://www.discogs.com/Various-Youth-For-Justice/release/3502421
Dr Pepsi
Does anyone have video footage of Built In Enemy?
Michael Bright
home sweet home...
sdajr76
was the band you are talking with 2 singer 1 female and 1 make element 33 by any chance?