Darker Days
Miss May I (USA) Lyrics
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Dreams that make reality seem like a plague
I can't block out my memory
My sorrow won't take back
Oh it won't take back these days
I could burn this world down
Sit back and watch it warm my tears
But all those ashes will always stick around
There is no way, to set a-blaze, all of my darker days
All of my darker days
All of my darker days
There is no way, to set ablaze, all of my darker days
I will never leave it behind
When the nightmare is my past
This is my future
I am now walking on this glass
I'm always walking on glass
Walking on this glass
Life could shatter underneath of me while I walk,
on this glass so carefully
Falling to my death could only save me
From these nightmares, nightmares that made me
Nightmares that made me
Nightmares that made me
Falling to my death could only save me
From these nightmares, nightmares that made me
I will never leave it behind
When the nightmare is my past
This is my future
I am now walking on this glass
I will never leave it behind When the nightmare is my past
This is my future
I am now walking on this glass
The lyrics of Miss May I's song "Darker Days" express the struggle of being haunted by painful memories and nightmares that keep resurfacing. The singer seems to feel trapped by these dark thoughts and unable to escape them, as they have become a part of his identity and his future. Despite his desire to burn the world down and start anew, he acknowledges that the ashes of his past experiences will always linger and affect him.
The imagery of walking on glass is used to convey the fragility of the singer's mental state and the constant fear of shattering under the weight of his trauma. Falling to his death is portrayed as a form of release from the nightmares that have taken over his life, suggesting that he may be considering suicide as a way out. However, even death cannot erase the pain and memories that have shaped him, as he acknowledges that "When the nightmare is my past, this is my future".
Overall, the lyrics of "Darker Days" offer a poignant expression of the lasting impact of trauma and the struggle to overcome it. The singer's raw emotional delivery and vivid imagery make this song a powerful ode to those who are fighting to survive their own personal demons.
Line by Line Meaning
I have dreams that haunt me
I have nightmares that deeply trouble me.
Dreams that make reality seem like a plague
These nightmares cause me to see reality as something terrible.
I can't block out my memory
I can't forget the traumatic experiences that I have had.
My sorrow won't take back
My sadness won't undo what has happened to me.
Oh it won't take back these days
No amount of sadness will change my past experiences.
I could burn this world down
I feel like causing destruction to everything around me.
Sit back and watch it warm my tears
I would find satisfaction in watching everything burn while I cry.
But all those ashes will always stick around
Even if I were to cause destruction, the consequences would still be present.
There is no way, to set a-blaze, all of my darker days
There is no way to erase my traumatic past experiences.
All of my darker days
All of the terrible things that have happened to me.
I will never leave it behind
I will always remember my past experiences.
When the nightmare is my past
My past experiences are like a recurring nightmare.
This is my future
My past experiences will always be a part of me and affect my future.
I am now walking on this glass
I am constantly living in a fragile and vulnerable state because of my past experiences.
Walking on this glass
Living my life in a fragile state because of my past experiences.
Life could shatter underneath of me while I walk,
Life can be unpredictable and could lead to further trauma for me.
Falling to my death could only save me
I may feel like death is the only way to escape my traumatic experiences.
From these nightmares, nightmares that made me
My past experiences have deeply impacted me and cause me nightmares.
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@sk8allday091
I honestly really dig this album. I think it's pretty obvious that they're not going back to the old MMI sound and it's not going to please everyone, as you can tell on all the comments on other videos. At Heart wasn't my absolute favorite because it was such a big stray away from Monument and AAFTW, but im really coming around to it because now im not expecting an older album sound, and I enjoy this stuff. It's pretty clear to me that they wanted to go for a more metal sound with solos and and more live vocals, but still keep the Miss May I vibe in their for the fans that don't give a shit about change. I'm proud of these guys for changing it up so much for THEM. Stay metal!
@maryem513
love this whole album ,i can listen to the whole album without skipping a single track , that is rare with any band or album,thnx for the upload
@Rebelj261
People deconstruct music too much.... just enjoy the music..... And this rocks !!!!!!!!
@McYates24
This is the good stuff
@tristynrutkowski7143
This probably sounds sick live!!!
@rikeesantos4154
Que saudade eu estava desse hino❤️
@rikeesantos4154
Voltei
THIS IS MY FUTURE!
I’m no walking on this glass \m/
@Kjertinge
I see alot of hate for this album in comments. But here's my thoughts.
Obviously Apologies + Monument were their best albums. Rise isn't a bad album. It just doesn't compare to the first two albums. But guess what guys? Bands fuckin change. People grow up and get tired of the same style of music they make.
So morale of the story. This album isn't bad, if it was made by some other band that nobody knew I would say "Yea not bad" but it's definitely not the album us old MMI fans were hoping for. But all in all I think MMI has gotten waaaay too much hate for making NEW music
@jakeoconnor5427
This album separates the metalheads from the hardcore kids. No doubt about that.
@thelittleowl1
Which ones will like this album?