Everyone Needs A Hasting
Maylene and the Sons of Disaster Lyrics


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Put a notch on this belt when I leave a toll is taken
My head is traveling way too fast.
I gotta slow down for the sake of overlooking
The silent rituals need to be caressed
let me stay here and hide my eyes from the bitter world.
LORD KNOWS I'M NOT READY TO SHINE.
Let me stay here and save my breath for the coming flood.
The clocks ticking wearing out the time.

So obsess a little, it's coming fast.
You better hope that you're ready.
So obsess a little, cause when it's passed
I plan to be left standing.

Let me at the cruel outside chances are turning over.
The vessel is on it's way.
My wrist won't talk, I know I've tried.

LET THE MOVEMENT TAKE YOU BY THE HEART.
The closer I get, the louder the lifeline.




LET THE MOVEMENT TAKE YOU BY THE HEART.
The closer I get, the calmer inside.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Maylene and the Sons of Disaster's song "Everyone Needs A Hasting" are packed with evocative language and vivid imagery. The song appears to be about the need to slow down and take care of oneself in the midst of a fast-paced, stressful world. The first verse sets the scene for this message, with the singer acknowledging that their "head is traveling way too fast" and that they need to "slow down for the sake of overlooking". There is a sense of exhaustion and weariness in this verse, as the singer longs to retreat from the overwhelming chaos of the world: "Let me stay here and hide my eyes from the bitter world / LORD KNOWS I'M NOT READY TO SHINE".


The chorus of the song takes on a more defiant tone, urging the listener to "obsess a little" in order to be ready for whatever challenges come their way. There is a sense that the singer is determined to persevere through difficult times, even if it means taking risks and facing unknown dangers: "So obsess a little, it's coming fast / You better hope that you're ready / So obsess a little, cause when it's passed / I plan to be left standing".


The bridge of the song shifts back to a more introspective mode, with the singer contemplating their inner world and the workings of their own heart. There is a sense of surrender here, as the singer encourages the listener to "let the movement take you by the heart" and to trust in the power of their own emotions: "The closer I get, the louder the lifeline / LET THE MOVEMENT TAKE YOU BY THE HEART / The closer I get, the calmer inside".


Line by Line Meaning

Put a notch on this belt when I leave a toll is taken
I feel like I'm taking a toll on myself, and every time I reach a milestone or succeed, I add it to my belt, like a reminder of the effort I put in.


My head is traveling way too fast.
I'm overwhelmed by the speed and constant flow of life, and I can't keep up.


I gotta slow down for the sake of overlooking
I need to take a step back to observe and reflect on my life and surroundings, rather than just rushing through them.


The silent rituals need to be caressed
The small and sometimes unnoticed things in life are just as important, and need to be cherished and appreciated.


Let me stay here and hide my eyes from the bitter world.
I need a break from the harshness of reality, and want to hide away and ignore the negativity around me for a little while.


LORD KNOWS I'M NOT READY TO SHINE.
I'm not ready to show my true potential to the world and be in the spotlight just yet.


Let me stay here and save my breath for the coming flood.
I need to conserve my energy and resources for when things get tough, and I have to face the challenges ahead.


The clocks ticking wearing out the time.
Time is constantly moving forward, and with each moment passing, it's wearing down the time I have left to accomplish what I want to do.


So obsess a little, it's coming fast.
I need to focus and become more dedicated to my goals and ambitions, because time is running out and they will be upon me before I know it.


You better hope that you're ready.
I need to be prepared for what's to come, because it might be tougher than I expect.


So obsess a little, cause when it's passed
If I put in the effort and dedication required, I can come out on the other side of whatever challenge I'm facing, and be better for it.


I plan to be left standing.
My goal is to come out of any adversity stronger and more resilient than before, and be able to stand on my own two feet.


Let me at the cruel outside chances are turning over.
Even though the world can be harsh and unforgiving, I'm willing to face it head-on and take the risks necessary to succeed.


The vessel is on it's way.
I'm setting out on my journey, and there's no turning back now.


My wrist won't talk, I know I've tried.
I'm struggling to express myself, and no matter how hard I try, I can't seem to articulate what I'm feeling or thinking.


LET THE MOVEMENT TAKE YOU BY THE HEART.
Sometimes it's best to just let life and its experiences wash over you, and follow where they lead you, without overthinking or analyzing everything.


The closer I get, the louder the lifeline.
As I move closer to my goals and aspirations, I can feel my inner drive and motivation growing stronger and more intense.


The closer I get, the calmer inside.
As I progress towards my objectives, I begin to feel more at peace with myself and my surroundings, and less anxious or stressed.




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