Jersey
Mayday Parade/Mayday Parade Lyrics

'Cause Jersey just got colder and
The environment has become more hostile and unpleasant, and it's a metaphor for the deteriorating relationship with someone from Jersey.

I'll have you know I'm scared to death
The situation is so bad that the singer is terrified and feels like they might die.

That everything that you had said to me was just
The singer feels betrayed because they believed everything the other person said to be true.

A lie until you left
The other person turned out to be insincere and deceitful, which the artist only realized once they were gone.

Now I'm hoping just a little bit stronger
Despite feeling broken and damaged, the artist is still trying to be optimistic and regain some strength.

Hold me up just a little bit longer
The singer is asking someone to help them stay afloat and endure their difficult circumstances for a little while longer.

I'll be fine, I swear
The singer doesn't want to worry anyone and promises to eventually overcome their struggles.

I'm just gone beyond repair
The artist feels like they've been irreparably damaged and that their previous self is no longer reachable.

Let's write a song that we can dance to
The artist suggests creating something positive and enjoyable as a way to cope with their hardships.

'Cause they all wanna listen
The artist believes that others will appreciate their song and that it will be well-received.

Just to know how it sounds when
People are curious to hear what the song will be like and how it will make them feel.

I do that thing you know that I do
The artist has a certain talent or skill that they want to showcase in the song.

When I find inspiration
The singer is searching for inspiration, which could come from anything that motivates or moves them.

This is me breaking down when
The song is about the singer's emotional turmoil, and they cry or fall apart when they think about it.

And you can lead the choir
The singer wants someone else to take charge and guide them, possibly because they feel lost or powerless.

And put the hook where it hurts most
The artist wants to create a powerful and memorable part of the song that is emotionally painful but also cathartic.

And you threw a spark that lit the candle
The other person inspired the artist and gave them hope, which then grew into something bigger and more meaningful.

That set us all on fire
The singer and perhaps others who heard the song were energized and excited by it, feeling a stronger sense of passion and purpose.

And sent a flame down the east coast
The song became popular and spread far and wide, bringing people together and creating a sense of shared experience.

And I should have been your everything
The artist regrets not being able to fulfill the other person's needs or meet their expectations, which may have contributed to their relationship problems.

I'm now at the end of my eternity
The artist feels like they've been in a state of emotional turmoil for a very long time, and it's taken a toll on them.

And I will sleep to have the darkest dreams
The artist is so overwhelmed that they wish to remain unconscious, even if it means experiencing terrifying dreams.

This just won't seem right to me
The singer is struggling to come to terms with their current situation, finding it difficult to accept or make sense of.

I close my eyes and beg for peace
The artist wants to escape from their pain and chaos, seeking a calm and restful state instead.