Here
Mayday and Murs Lyrics
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We were gonna be stars
We were gonna be on one
We were gonna be gods
We were gonna be someone
But we didn't know who
We were gonna be reckless
We had nothing to lose
But we never belonged here
No, we never belonged
I let go of the lost years
I let go of it all
Cause we never belonged here
No we never belonged
So I'm singing these songs here
As if nothing was wrong
No, we never belonged here
For this I'm on cruise control, for this I might lose my soul
A square peg, a cracked egg, lost in my school's own
Now I tried drinking and smoking
Wishing and dreaming and hoping, that I could be one of the chosen
Why can't they see that I'm lonely?
Or even see I'm coasting, across this social ocean
I'm swimming back and scoping, some place that I can soak in
Still fighting that good fight
Still paying for food fights
And wondering why we were slept on
But we never belonged here
No, we never belonged
I let go of the lost years
I let go of it all
Cause we never belonged here
No we never belonged
So I'm singing these songs here
As if nothing was wrong
No, we never belonged here
They treated me like an outcast, but not like Big and Three Stacks
I saw them players ballin' and knew that I'd never be that
I'm climbing the rocks to re-match, the earth that scraped my knee-caps
You won't be holding me back, no-how, you better believe that
No feedback, don't need that, to find ourselves in weed bags
This shit is a trip, we writing these hits, hoping I never see rehab
And never will see them again
Our family is better than friends
We used to pretend to fit in
But we never belonged here
No, we never belonged
I let go of the lost years
I let go of it all
Cause we never belonged here
No we never belonged
So I'm singing these songs here
As if nothing was wrong
No, we never belonged here
The song "Here" by Mayday and Murs explores the feeling of not belonging and being an outsider. The lyrics talk about the aspirations of the singer and his friends to be something more, to be stars or gods, and to live recklessly, feeling as though they had nothing to lose. However, as they navigate life, they begin to realize that they never truly belonged, and that they are singing these songs as if nothing was wrong.
The verses delve deeper into the singer's feelings of alienation, as he discusses his attempts to fit in and be accepted by others. He talks about feeling lonely and trying to drink or smoke away his troubles, but ultimately feeling like he will never be one of the chosen ones. He describes the social ocean as a place where he is constantly struggling to stay afloat, looking for a place to soak in, and fighting the good fight.
Ultimately, the chorus repeats the idea that they never belonged here, but instead of feeling defeated, the singer is choosing to let go of the past and find solace in music. The lyrics are a poignant reflection on the ups and downs of life, and the challenges of feeling like an outsider in a world that values conformity and fitting in.
Line by Line Meaning
We were gonna be something
We had big dreams and aspirations
We were gonna be stars
We wanted to be famous
We were gonna be on one
We were going to achieve success and be unstoppable
We were gonna be gods
We wanted to be powerful and revered
We were gonna be someone
We wanted to be somebody important and make a name for ourselves
But we didn't know who
We didn't have a clear sense of identity or direction
We were gonna be reckless
We were willing to take risks and live life boldly
We had nothing to lose
We didn't have much to lose, so we felt free to pursue our goals
But we never belonged here
We felt like outsiders and didn't fit in
No, we never belonged
We were always different from everyone else
I let go of the lost years
I've moved on from the past and the time I wasted
I let go of it all
I've let go of all the negative thoughts and feelings
So I'm singing these songs here
I'm expressing myself through my music
As if nothing was wrong
Despite my struggles, I'm trying to maintain a positive outlook
For this I'm on cruise control, for this I might lose my soul
I'm going with the flow and pursuing my dreams, even if it jeopardizes my well-being
A square peg, a cracked egg, lost in my school's own
I feel like an outcast and don't fit in with the crowd at school
Now I tried drinking and smoking
I've tried to cope with my problems by turning to alcohol and drugs
Wishing and dreaming and hoping, that I could be one of the chosen
I wish I could be successful like other people seem to be
Why can't they see that I'm lonely?
I feel isolated and wish others could understand my struggles
Or even see I'm coasting, across this social ocean
I'm just going through the motions and not really connecting with people
I'm swimming back and scoping, some place that I can soak in
I'm trying to find a place where I can relax and be myself
Still fighting that good fight
I'm still trying to overcome my obstacles and pursue my goals
Still paying for food fights
I'm still dealing with petty conflicts and problems that come with everyday life
And wondering why we were slept on
I'm questioning why we haven't received the recognition we feel we deserve
They treated me like an outcast, but not like Big and Three Stacks
I feel like I'm overlooked and underestimated, unlike famous rappers like Biggie Smalls and Andre 3000
I saw them players ballin' and knew that I'd never be that
I saw other people achieving success and realized I might not be able to achieve the same level of success
I'm climbing the rocks to re-match, the earth that scraped my knee-caps
I'm overcoming my obstacles and rising above my struggles
You won't be holding me back, no-how, you better believe that
I won't let anyone or anything stand in my way
No feedback, don't need that, to find ourselves in weed bags
I'm not interested in other people's opinions and would rather just relax and smoke weed
This shit is a trip, we writing these hits, hoping I never see rehab
Making music is a wild ride and we hope it doesn't lead to problems with addiction
And never will see them again
We're leaving behind the problems and struggles of the past
Our family is better than friends
We value our family more than our friends
We used to pretend to fit in
We used to try to be like everyone else, but now we embrace our differences
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@jayko4703
Fighting cancer right now, been abandoned by a lot of friends throughout the journey. This song always helps me get through things.
@Newtothis42
Good Luck!
@williameudy3921
Keep your head up brother. We are all one. You are not alone.
@brandonklosterman2978
I hope you're do well. We got your back.
@TheBeatSmash
You weren't abandoned. You were freed from them. They were snakes
@SomewhatUnhinged312
They weren't your friend's man. Friend's don't give up/ditch friends in a time of need like that. Hope everything worked out for you health/life wise.
@X1nk0
You guys may not ever read this but I felt like I needed to say that this song is exactly what I needed in my life right now. Thank you so much.
@StrangeMusicInc
X1nk0 Thank you for watching. This is one of those songs that cuts deep for a lot of people. We appreciate you! ^S^
@kmkrasta100
Strange Music Inc Thank You and god bless ~ Rastaoneeye~
@alexpiragis9096
Strange Music Inc Get this song on the radio!! It needs to be