With the work hard, play hard, do whatever it takes to spread your music philosophy that most young bands need to have these days, the band took to the road and started winning over kids not just in Florida, but across the country. Mayday Parade was consistently in the top 30 unsigned artists on MySpace. They've consolidated over 50,000 friends and growing and have totaled over 2.4 Million plays. With labels hot on their tail, Mayday Parade decided that Fearless Records was the one for them and signed at the end of the summer 2006.
They then released their first professional record, A Lesson In Romantics, in 2007. Shortly after, one of the lead singers/vocalist Jason Lancaster ( lead guitarist/vocalist of Kid Named Chicago) left the band over a songwriting dispute. He then started his own band, Go Radio. There are no hard feelings between the two bands, although Lancaster later commented, "I wish it could have gone down differently."
In 2009, the band released their second album and first without Lancaster, Anywhere But Here.
Mayday Parade's live show also conveys their personality by assuring that they are intensely full of life. The band knows how to put on an engaging show with five energetic members. There's no escaping the energy that Mayday Parade brings. They're all over the stage, making sure the audience goes home happy and wanting more. They love to get the crowd engaged!
In 2011, the band released their third, self titled album.
Angels
Mayday Parade Lyrics
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The seasons change, it changes more than just the scene in front of me
It's worth my while, but it seems miles away from where I can see from here
I wish that I could tell you why, but I don't think that's me
Out in Sunnyland, we got caught so bad in the storm again
We lost our time and watched it all fall down 'til there was barely anything
And I keep on looking for it, it's probably best I just ignore it
So I will try to hold you as you fall apart
'Cause even angels die, too, they die in the dark
Know that I'll always love you, even when it's too late to
And you'll always live inside of me
For a moment I thought I could use these hands again
I look down and feel pathetic, withered as they've come to be
Even my clothes look sad, I'll take them back and give them all away
I'll give, you take, we breathe
I promise I'll try to hold you as you fall apart
'Cause even angels die too, they die in the dark
Know that I'll always love you, even when it's hard to
And you'll always live inside of me
I will try
I will try, oh
So I will try to hold you as you fall apart
'Cause even angels die, too, they die in the dark
Know that I'll always love you, even when it's too late to
And you'll always live inside of me
The lyrics of Mayday Parade's Angels describe the pain and confusion felt by someone who has just had their heart broken by someone they loved. The singer is struggling to come to terms with the end of the relationship and the betrayal they feel. The first verse talks about how the person had been in love for three years, but now phone calls and photographs are not enough to save a heart that has been broken so close to screaming. The second verse explores the singer’s regret for wanting to get away from the person who broke their heart, now that it seems impossible to have them back.
The chorus is a toast to the lucky ones, which is ironic as the “lucky ones” are the people who have not fallen in love and been hurt like the singer. The singer explains how they now feel broken and vulnerable, and that they know they will fall for the bad ones again. In the bridge, the singer describes how they put the picture of the person who broke their heart in a frame so that they can look at it whenever they get sad. They are struggling to forget, but at the same time, they are aware of the cheap talk and expensive eyes of the person who caused them such pain.
Overall, the song is about love and loss, and the pain of realizing that someone you loved and trusted has betrayed you. It captures the confusion and heartache that comes with the end of a long-term relationship and how it affects the psyche.
Line by Line Meaning
Three years of something I call love
This is a song about a relationship that has ended after three years.
When the phone calls and photographs are never enough
The couple tried long-distance, but it wasn't enough.
To save a heart that’s been broken so close to screaming
The heartache was unbearable.
This can’t be happening, I must be dreaming
The artist can't quite believe the relationship is really over.
What’s the worst that could happen? I never knew
The artist is reflecting on how things fell apart and can't believe it happened.
When all I ever wanted was to get away from you
The singer had feelings of wanting a break but ultimately regrets the break-up.
But now the possible’s impossible and I can’t refuse
The relationship is truly broken and the singer has no chance of fixing it.
Grab all your dreams and raise all your glasses
Trying to move on from heartbreak.
Let’s toast to the lucky ones
Reflecting on memories and shared experiences.
To the girl that just broke my heart
The relationship has ended and the artist feels sad about it.
I can’t breathe after all that you’ve told me
The heartbreak is overwhelming and hurtful.
You took my heart and made me melt again
The artist felt crushed by the break-up.
I could never imagine we’d end up this way
The singer is surprised with how things have turned out.
After all that we went through now I’m biting through the pain
People may get through the end of their relationships, but it always hurts a little bit.
Was ripped from my chest and I can’t stop the bleeding
The heartbreak feels like a physical injury.
Now we all fall for the bad ones
The relationship reflects common patterns where people often fall for the 'bad ones,' leading to heartbreak.
They’ll just break us cause we’re so young, dumb, and vulnerable
Being young and inexperienced can lead to making mistakes in relationships.
Here’s a toast to the lucky ones
Continuing the toast from earlier- reflecting on memories and shared experiences.
You ripped apart these pages, Our love was overrated, This breaks up all these questions to me what just happened
Reflecting on the end of the relationship and how it happened.
I’ll say
A way of reinforcing or emphasizing the preceding statement.
I put your picture in a frame to stand at the side of my bed
The artist keeps a photo of the ex by the bed for comfort.
So whenever I get sad I can stare at your face
The photo provides comfort when the artist feels sad.
Not overplayed that I won’t forget
The memory of the ex-lover is still significant and will not be forgotten.
When all I remember is talking is cheap and your eyes were expensive
The artist's memories of the ex-lover still linger and are associated with happy times.
And god only knows when I’ll come to my senses
The singer wonders when they'll fully move on and realize that the relationship is over.
Now I can’t breathe at all (now I can’t breathe at all)
The heartbreak feels paralyzing.
Tell me what just happened
The singer is trying to come to terms with the end of the relationship.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Alex Garcia, Brooks Betts, Derek Sanders, Jake Bundrick, Jeremy Lenzo
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John Michael Apostol
Three years of something I call love
When the phone calls and photographs are never enough
To save a heart that's been broken, so close to screaming
This can't be happening, I must be dreaming
What's the worst that could happen? I never knew
When all I ever wanted was to get away from you
But now the possible's impossible and I can't refuse
Grab all your dreams and raise all your glasses
Let's toast to the lucky ones
To the girl that just broke my heart
I can't breathe after all that you've told me
You took my heart and made me melt again
I could never imagine we'd end up this way
After all that we went through now I'm fighting through the pain
It's like this heart that's been broken, so close to screaming
Was ripped from my chest and I can't stop the bleeding
Now we all fall for the bad ones
They'll just break us 'cause we're so young
Dumb and vulnerable
Young and vulnerable
Here's a toast to the lucky ones
To the girl that just broke my heart
I can't breathe after all that you've told me
You took my heart and made me melt again
You ripped apart these pages (I can't breathe)
Our book was overrated (After all that you've told me)
This brings up all these questions
Tell me what just happened (You took my heart and made melt again)
I'll say
I put your picture in a frame
That stands at the side of my bed
So whenever I get sad I can stare at your face
And overplay that I won't forget
When all I remember is talking is cheap and you're eyes were expensive
And God only knows when I'll come to my senses
Now I can't breathe at all (Now I can't breathe at all)
Here's a toast to the lucky ones
To the girl that just broke my heart
You ripped apart these pages (I can't breathe)
Our book was overrated (After all that you've told me)
This brings up all these questions (You took my heart and made melt again)
Tell me what happened
(You ripped apart these pages) I can't breathe
(Our book was overrated) After all that you've told me
(This brings up all these questions) You took my heart and made melt again
(Tell me what just happened)
Mads Tyler
It's impossible to hate this band. They're basically an emotion.
Uhirgz
-How are you feeling?
-Honestly I'm feeling pretty Mayday Parade right now...
-Oh no... what's wrong?
...
You said it perfectly. Lol.
Pat Udarve
Damnnn ! You just Looks like my ex :(
NanaShaa
Mads Tyler exactly
VaelOfHearts
Mads Tyler Honestly
Skin Boy
you're right on the money darling.
Ashley Maczka
"Cuz talking is cheap and your lies were expensive and God only knows when I'll come to my senses" This song is the best!
StarCrossedPimp
I respect Mayday for always putting their hearts in it.
z
one of the most underrated mayday parade songs tbfh
Chrollo__
+Denmar Stark what did she do to you?