They are managed by Prestige Management, and were signed to the Island Records label from their launch (2004) until December 2007, before creating their own label, Super Records. McFly is also the youngest band ever to have an album debut at #1.
McFly appeared in the teen comedy film Just My Luck, starring Lindsay Lohan and Chris Pine, in 2006. The band played themselves in the film and released a US album, Just My Luck, which was also used as the film's soundtrack.
Going Through The Motions
McFly Lyrics
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Never thought that I would be the one to say I’ve had enough
Yeah
I’ve opened up my closet the skeletons are catching up
I’m waiting for my chance to bail
But the god damn ship set sail
I know without a doubt that I want out
Time to admit it a man's got a limit
Going through the motions
I've hit in the bottom, lost and forgotten
Going through the motions
My minds about to overload
It’s time I’ll be so sad to blow
When we’ll be
Going through the motions go go go!
Oh!
Ten minutes later and finally I’ve got it all
You know something’s wrong when you’ve begun to gather dust
So what’s the point in aiming Tall?
When you’re guaranteed to fall
Now my reflections cracked
And looking back it’s all recognisable
Time to admit it a man's got a limit
Going through the motions
I've hit the bottom, lost and forgotten
Going through the motions
My minds about to overload
It’s time I’ll be so sad to blow
When we’re
Going through the motions go go go!
ooohh
ooohhh
ooooooohhoeoeoeeehhh
Going through the motions
Going through the motions
Going through the motions
Going through the motions
Going through the motions
Going through the motions
Going through the motions
Going through the motions
Going through the motions
Going through the motions
Going through the motions
AAAAAAAAARGGHH!
Time to admit it a man's got a limit
Oh, I've hit the bottom, lost and forgotten
Going through the motions
My minds about to overload
It’s time I’ll be so sad to blow
When we’ll be
Going through the motions
Going through the motions
Going through the motions
Going through the motions
Going through the motions
Going through the motions (yeaheah!)
Going through the motions (yeaheah!)
Yeahhhhh
The song "Going Through the Motions" by British band McFly is a classic mid-2000s pop-punk tune about feeling trapped in a situation and struggling to find a way out. The lyrics describe a sense of hopelessness and frustration as the singer realizes that they have been "going through the motions" and not really living their life to the fullest. They are weighed down by their own struggles and mistakes, unable to move forward and unsure of what to do next.
The opening lines, "Never thought that I would be the one to say I've had enough," set the stage for the theme of the song. The singer is tired of feeling stuck and wants to break free from their own self-doubt and negative thoughts. They talk about "opening up [their] closet" and confronting their own "skeletons," which might refer to past mistakes or regrets that they are trying to overcome. However, they feel powerless to change their situation and express frustration with the fact that even though they "know without a doubt that [they] want out," there is "not a chance in hell" of finding a way out.
The chorus is a repetition of the phrase "Going through the motions," which emphasizes the sense of monotony that the singer is feeling. They are stuck in a rut and don't know how to break free, but they are aware that they need to make a change. The bridge section of the song adds another layer of desperation, with the singer feeling like their "mind's about to overload" and that it's "time [they]'ll be so sad to blow." The final scream of "AAAAAAAAARGGHH!" is a release of all that pent-up frustration and energy that the singer has been holding back, and it underscores the emotional intensity of the song.
Overall, "Going Through the Motions" is a relatable and cathartic song that captures the feeling of being trapped in a difficult situation and struggling to find a way out. Whether you're dealing with personal issues or bigger societal problems, the lyrics speak to the universal experience of feeling stuck and unable to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Never thought that I would be the one to say I’ve had enough
I did not think I would be the person to admit that I cannot take it anymore.
I’ve opened up my closet the skeletons are catching up
I confronted my past (mistakes and secrets), and now I have to deal with the consequences.
I’m waiting for my chance to bail
I am looking for the perfect opportunity to escape a situation or a relationship.
But the god damn ship set sail
Unfortunately, the right moment to leave has passed, and now it's too late.
I know without a doubt that I want out
I am certain that I want to leave this situation behind.
But there’s not a chance in hell
Unfortunately, the circumstances do not allow me to leave, no matter how much I want to.
Ten minutes later and finally I’ve got it all
After some time, I finally managed to solve my problem and understand what's going on.
You know something’s wrong when you’ve begun to gather dust
When you start to accumulate dust (being idle, not moving forward), you know that something is not right.
So what’s the point in aiming Tall?
What is the purpose of setting high goals when you know that you're going to fail?
When you’re guaranteed to fall
When you know that you will fail, there is no point in trying.
Now my reflections cracked, and looking back it’s all recognizable
Now that I am looking back at my past, I realize that everything was predictable, and I should have seen it coming.
Time to admit it a man's got a limit
It's time to acknowledge that everyone has a breaking point.
I've hit the bottom, lost and forgotten
I have reached rock bottom and feel like I have been left behind by everyone else.
My minds about to overload
My mind is overloaded from all the stress and pressure.
It’s time I’ll be so sad to blow
It's about time I explode in sadness and frustration.
Going through the motions go go go!
I am just going through the motions, following the routine, without any real purpose.
Contributed by Jordyn J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.