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.
Walk on Water or Drown
Mayday Parade Lyrics
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In just one sitting
You left the room so I could pray
So I'll pace the halls to see if I could find a hole in something
Or maybe places to escape
Oh, and everybody knows this is the part
Of breaking down in anybody's arms
God, please let this stay
And then I fell into pieces
And she fell into me
Saying, play me a song
Its been too long since I've heard
You sing
And you got here just in time
To let me know I was worth saving
If nothing more than for the heart
Too proud to breathe
But all too scared to say
The things worth saying
Who knew this trip would be this hard
As I'm looking to the sky to count the stars
I wonder if you see them where you are
I'm down on both my kness
To pray tomorrow brings no pain
And then I fell into pieces
And she fell into me
Saying play me a song its been too long
Since I've heard you sing
And we all fall to pieces
But at least you fell to me
And this is the wrong night
Tell me goodnight and let it go
I stayed here
And you just prayed
My head would clear
And I'd stay safe
The pieces left that love has changed just saved everything
Oh, and everybody knows this is the part
Of breaking down in anybody's arms
I'm reaching down and hoping this one's ours
God, please let this stay
And then I fell into pieces
And she fell into me
Saying, play me a song
Its been too long since I've heard
You sing
And then I fell into pieces
And she fell into me
Saying play me a song its been too long
Since I've heard you sing
And yeah we all fall to pieces
But at least you fell to me
And this is the wrong night
Tell me goodnight and let it go
The lyrics of Mayday Parade's song "Walk On Water Or Drown" tell a story of heartbreak, love, and hope. The singer is in a painful situation, and he is looking for a way out. He's searching for a hole in something or a place to escape. He's unsure of where he's going, but he knows he can't stay where he is. He discovers that he has someone by his side who understands him completely, and that person is willing to stand by him. The song is about the journey of two people, who are broken but are willing to heal together. They fall into each other's arms, and they find comfort in shared pain.
The lyrics are touching and evocative, with a few lines that stand out in particular. When the singer asks God to let this stay, it's a plea for the relationship to last. He's asking for a chance to be with the person who has saved him from his despair. And when he falls apart and she falls into his arms, it's a moment of revelation. They both understand that they need each other to survive, and that they are stronger together than they are apart. The song ends with a bittersweet note, as the singer asks his love to say goodnight and let it go.
Overall, "Walk On Water Or Drown" is a powerful and emotional song that speaks to the universal themes of love, heartbreak, and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, this hurts me more than I can stand to say
I am hurting so much that I cannot bring myself to vocalize the pain.
In just one sitting
It only took one conversation to cause me so much pain.
You left the room so I could pray
You gave me space to pray, possibly to regain my composure, but I am still heartbroken.
So I'll pace the halls to see if I could find a hole in something
I am searching for a way out of this unbearable emotional pain by any means necessary.
Or maybe places to escape
Perhaps I am seeking a physical escape from the situation, hoping to leave behind the hurt and the memories.
Oh, and everybody knows this is the part
It is a common experience for people to break down in someone's arms when they are at their most vulnerable.
Of breaking down in anybody's arms
When one is emotionally destroyed, they'll turn to anyone who will offer comfort and a sense of security.
I'm reaching down and hoping this one's ours
I am yearning for a relationship to save me from my current internal turmoil, hoping this one will be the one.
God, please let this stay
I am praying for the strength to hold onto any signs of hope that come my way, enduring every heartbreak that could come from this.
And then I fell into pieces
Finally, my emotions overwhelm me, letting loose and falling apart in the face of extreme pain.
And she fell into me
Someone else is there to pick me up when things get rough.
Saying, play me a song
The other person is trying to distract me and give me peace using music, taking my mind off of the situation.
Its been too long since I've heard you sing
It's been a long time since the other person saw me in happy times, or since the last time they experienced happiness within themselves.
And you got here just in time
The other person appeared exactly when I needed someone to save me, which might have been due to fate or their own efforts.
To let me know I was worth saving
The other person showed their commitment to me by saving me, which gave me hope that I was deserving of love too.
If nothing more than for the heart
If the other person does not do anything else for me, they showed me kindness and love through their actions, which gave me the strength to continue.
Too proud to breathe
I am incapable of acknowledging my own weaknesses and I choose to struggle alone than to seek help.
But all too scared to say
I am frightened to speak out loud about my emotions because I fear judgment or that I would show too much vulnerability.
The things worth saying
The emotions that need to be expressed are ones that are uncomfortable to admit, but ones that must be accounted for to heal.
Who knew this trip would be this hard
Life's hardships can make us feel like we're on a journey, it's unexpected and difficult, and it can challenge our desires, hopes, and goals.
As I'm looking to the sky to count the stars
I am searching for a sense of peace, hope, and solace in something greater than myself.
I wonder if you see them where you are
I am reaching out to an unknown power or the other person for help or seeking a connection through a shared experience.
I'm down on both my kness
I am humbling myself and showing my vulnerability as I beg for the mercy of the heavens or the person I am in love with.
To pray tomorrow brings no pain
I am asking for protection or the strength to bear the battles to come in hopes of a peaceful future.
And we all fall to pieces
We all go through moments that break us, and force us to struggle with who we are and who we want to be.
But at least you fell to me
Even though I fell apart, it is comforting that the person I love did as well and came to me for help.
This is the wrong night
I am so emotionally drained that I am simply exhausted and need to rest.
Tell me goodnight and let it go
I am asking the other person to let this burden go for them and for me, so that we could end the day free of the emotional baggage that we are carrying.
I stayed here
I continued on with the relationship or the struggle despite everything.
And you just prayed
The significant other tried what they could and offered emotional support as best as they can.
My head would clear
I must endure my unresolved emotional struggles to see clearly and make sense of the situation.
And I'd stay safe
Despite all the troubles, I hope to find protection and safety, whether it is from the relationship or from within myself.
The pieces left that love has changed just saved everything
Even though love has changed or hurt us in some ways, it saved us from falling apart by piecing us together and making us stronger.
Lyrics © THE TALLAHASSEE SKYLINE PUBLISHING, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Alexander Antonio Garcia, Brooks Patrick Betts, Christopher Jacob Bundrick, Derek Michael Sanders, Jason Alan Lancaster, Jeremy Stephen Lenzo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
FishOn!
Most underrated band
Jessica Smith
1000% agreed. Mayday Parade was my favorite band back in high school and 10 plus years later I feel the same!
Matt E.vernightmare
2021, been following you since the beginning and you're still the most underrated band.
Kaelan Saunders
Still my favorite 10 years later.
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Gene Ezch
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Andrew Bokole
2 years later and this is still one of my favourites by them <3
Kaarina Polly
I freaking love mayday parade! is there a song that isn't amazing by them?
Matthew Jones
You should listen to the one vic fuentes live. They had him fill in for him because the main singer was at his brothers wedding. Its really good.
Zachary Cremen
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