The band has released the EP, “Lyin’”, and the album “The Real Country". The latter comprises original material, co-written in part by John Williams and Leo Rondeau. Harmeier’s vocals and guitar, together with band members Preston Rhone (bass), Kyle Ponder (drums), Catlin Rutherford (lead guitar) and Zachary Moulton (pedal steel) is enhanced by contributions from other artists, such as Michael Kingcaid (What Made Milwaukee Famous), Jenn Miori (Jenny and the Cornponies), and Matt Bricker (Polyphonic Spree).
The band released "Cheap Silver & Solid Country Gold" in 2019.
As of 2024 they are known as Silverada.
I Don't Love You
Mike and the Moonpies Lyrics
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Don't make a sound
All my emotions
Are here and now
Am I freaking out, or going crazy?
I'm scared of life in this small town
Am I just hoping, for here and now?
She said, "Baby please just slow down"
Just blame, blame it on the mess I made
Don't go, don't go and leave me babe
Just blame, blame it on the games you play
Don't go, don't go so easy babe
You know I'm going crazy, love
So just go, just go and leave me love
Leave me, if you don't love me
If you don't love me
(I'm going crazy) (Can't you see?)
If you don't love me
(I'm going crazy) (Can't you see?)
If you don't love me
(I'm going crazy) (Can't you see?)
If you don't love me
Don't go, don't go so easy babe
Just blame, blame it on the mess I made
Don't go, don't go and leave me babe
Just blame, blame it on the games you play
Don't go, don't go so easy babe
You know I'm going crazy, love
So just go, just go and leave me love
Leave me, if you don't love me
If you don't love me
(I'm going crazy) (Can't you see?)
If you don't love me
(I'm going crazy) (Can't you see?)
If you don't love me
(I'm going crazy) (Can't you see?)
If you don't love me
The lyrics of Mike and the Moonpies's song "I Don't Love You" explore the feelings of a person who is confused and scared about their emotions in a small town. The song starts with the singer asking to turn off the lights and being in the present moment where all of their emotions are raw and intense. The singer asks themselves if they are going crazy or just hoping for the relationship to work out in the present.
The chorus sees the singer asking their love interest not to leave so easily and blaming the mess on them leaving on the games they played. The singer is aware of their vulnerability and how their love interest can shatter their mind by leaving. The song ends with the singer acknowledging that their love interest doesn't love them and advising them to leave if that's the case.
The lyrics tell a poignant story of love and heartbreak, capture the struggles of those who are trying to escape city life, and connect with listeners who have experienced similar feelings of inadequacy and loss. The song is musically composed in a country style that complements the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn the lights off
Let’s make this bleak darkness conducive for our heartbreak.
Don't make a sound
We don’t want any outside noise or distractions that could make us lose focus.
All my emotions
Right now, I’m feeling every possible feeling, with no exception.
Are here and now
There's no past or future, only my present state of mind.
Am I freaking out, or going crazy?
I can't tell the difference between losing my mind and feeling heartbroken.
I'm scared of life in this small town
This small town reminds me of my sadness, and every memory that comes with it.
Am I just hoping, for here and now?
I don't want to think about the future or the past. I just want to feel alive and in the moment.
She said, "Baby please just slow down"
She's asking me to slow down my heart and take a moment to breathe before making any big decisions.
Don't go, don't go so easy babe
Please don't leave me without thinking twice. I need you to understand what you mean to me.
Just blame, blame it on the mess I made
If you need to blame someone for breaking my heart, blame me. It was my mess to begin with.
Don't go, don't go and leave me babe
Please don’t leave me alone in this darkness. I can’t bear the thought of being alone.
Just blame, blame it on the games you play
If you need to blame someone for breaking my heart, blame yourself. You played games with my heart.
You know I'm going crazy, love
I'm losing my mind over you, and I can't seem to shake this feeling.
So just go, just go and leave me love
If you don't love me the way I need you to, just leave me. It's better than keeping me in this painful state.
Leave me, if you don't love me
Please don’t keep me here, in the darkness of my heart, if you don’t love me.
If you don't love me (I'm going crazy) (Can't you see?)
If you don't love me, my heart is slowly withering away in agony, can't you see?
If you don't love me
There's no need for us to continue in a fruitless endeavor if you don’t love me.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Mike Stricker
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