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Mayday
Mothball Lyrics
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Tell your justice honestly straightforward, don′t you make a mistake?
There's nothin′ to be gained from that, ignorance is no excuse
A Just War only brings destruction, hatred & sorrow
I emit May Day
I emit May Day now
Don't act like you didn't know & stay the fuck out of my way
I′m fed up with Catastrophic world & Cruel hypocrite
Even hope how much, the world ends, what say you are a fleetin′?
Do you keep wavin' a flag of a nonsense distinction?
Even if many of the stars twinkled, does not change anythin′
I emit May Day, I emit May Day now
Don't act like you didn′t know & stay the fuck out of my way
Wake me up, you shouldn't take me for granted like that
Wake me up, you still wish for it hard enough, so that
I emit May Day
I emit May Day now
Don′t act like you didn't know
And not pass it to avoid is my way
Even accompanied by growin' pains
Be honest to oneself
Don′t act like you didn′t know & stay the fuck out of my way
The lyrics in Mothball's song "MAYDAY" talk about the singer's frustration with the world and their desire for change. The first verse suggests that there are always two sides to a story, and it is important to be just and straightforward. The lines "A Just War only brings destruction, hatred & sorrow" imply that violence and war only bring negative consequences and that there are better ways to resolve conflicts. The use of the term "Mayday" is significant as it is an international distress signal used by ships and airplanes to signal that they are in trouble, and they need assistance. It reinforces the idea that the world is in a state of crisis and needs help.
In the second verse, the singer expresses their discontent with the world, calling it "catastrophic" and full of "cruel hypocrites." Despite this, the singer acknowledges the fleeting nature of life and questions the point of nationalistic ideologies. The chorus, "I emit May Day, I emit May Day now, Don't act like you didn't know & stay the f*** out of my way," is a clear warning that the singer is taking action and wants to be left alone to do so. The desperation in the chorus is compounded by the repeated use of "now" and the expletive, indicating that the situation is urgent.
In the final lines, the singer exhorts listeners to be sincere and honest with themselves and not to act ignorant about the state of the world. It is a message that encourages self-reflection, and implies that change starts from within. Overall, the song's mood is a combination of frustration, anger, and urgency. It is a call for action and an acknowledgment that the world needs help.
Line by Line Meaning
You know a matter to have two sides, you believe that front
You understand that every issue has multiple perspectives and you believe in assessing all of them objectively
Tell your justice honestly straightforward, don't you make a mistake?
Can you honestly claim that your pursuit of justice is unbiased and does not lead to any mistakes?
There's nothin' to be gained from that, ignorance is no excuse
There is no benefit in being ignorant, and it cannot be excused as a reason for your actions
A Just War only brings destruction, hatred & sorrow
There can be no such thing as a just war because it only causes destruction, hatred, and sorrow
I emit May Day
I am in distress and need urgent assistance
I emit May Day now
I am in great danger and require immediate help
Don't act like you didn't know & stay the fuck out of my way
Do not pretend to be unaware of my situation and do not interfere with my attempts to get help
I'm fed up with Catastrophic world & Cruel hypocrite
I am tired of this world's constant catastrophes and cruel hypocritical behavior
Even hope how much, the world ends, what say you are a fleetin'?
Can you deny that our existence is fleeting, and even if we have hope, the world will eventually come to an end?
Do you keep wavin' a flag of a nonsense distinction?
Why do you keep promoting meaningless distinctions that only serve to divide us?
Even if many of the stars twinkled, does not change anythin'
Even if there are many good things happening, it does not change the underlying problems and injustices in the world
Wake me up, you shouldn't take me for granted like that
Do not assume that I will always be available to help you without respecting my time and efforts
Wake me up, you still wish for it hard enough, so that
If you want something badly enough, it will motivate you to take action and make it a reality
Don't act like you didn't know
Do not pretend to be unaware of the situation or the risks involved
And not pass it to avoid is my way
I will not ignore or evade my problems, but instead face them head-on and take appropriate action
Even accompanied by growin' pains
Even if there are difficulties and challenges involved
Be honest to oneself
It is important to be truthful and authentic with oneself
Don't act like you didn't know & stay the fuck out of my way
Do not pretend to be unaware of the situation, and do not interfere with my attempts to deal with it
Writer(s): Mothball, ｍｏｔｈｂａｌｌ
Contributed by Wyatt Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ThatDereKid
This song is awesome. Very unique, almost industrial sound that really makes these guys stand out. The guitars are clean and heavy, and the drums are on point. Great track.
@user-nk5pc8lw4h
もっと評価されるべきでしょMOTHBALLは
@user-gz6jk7fc7b
曲全体のリズムが聴いていてすごい気持ちいい
なんか色々工夫されてるけどそれが違和感なく入ってくる
今でこのレベルなんだから先が楽しみでしょうがない
@user-lj6vr8eg1p
かっこ良いなあ！落ち込んでても元気になれるリズムだなあ！
@reakunk1628
やばいこれはテンションあがるしいい曲すぎる！これはくるぞー！！！
@user-qu4xu8kv7c
なんかこのドラム好きだ…
@user-kf9ve5on9z
わあ…すごい！何かカッコいいだよね…。好きすぎるです…。 :)
@user-ds1xs2nu4q
俺的にこの曲が一番MOTHBALLらしいと思う！
@user-hl9bv5zr8y
かっこえぇ！！
@shibahiro1616
この人たちこれから絶対くそ売れる