In 2000, Mundy was dropped by Epic while working on his second album, The Moon is a Bullethole, which was about to be recorded. Although a four-track EP of that title was released, much of the material for the cancelled album was eventually incorporated into 24 Star Hotel, Mundy's 2002 album.
24 Star Hotel was released on Camcor Records - a label Mundy himself set up, primarily funded by his royalties from the Romeo and Juliet soundtrack. Camcor Records is named for the Camcor River, a popular fishing spot, which runs through the town of Birr. The album contained the song "July", an ode to the joys of the Irish summer, which gained heavy airplay throughout the summer months, and is, for Irish audiences at least, Mundy's signature tune. Other record labels based in Birr include Roesy's Blue Coak Records and Canabrism's Podcomplex Records, both artists being former schoolmates of Mundy.
In 2003 Mundy also contributed to Afro Celt Sound System's album Seed, and to Even Better than the Real Thing Vol. 1 with a cover version of the Shakira song Whenever, Wherever, only with the two words in the title switched around.
In May 2004, Mundy released his third album, Raining Down Arrows, which entered the Irish album chart at number 1. The album has since gone platinum.
Mundy's collaboration with Sharon Shannon on the track "Galway Girl" has become a cult hit recently, thanks to RTÉ 2fm playing the track every Friday since Will Leahy took on the drive time show.
Mundy is the cousin of Fine Gael TD Olwyn Enright and the nephew of long-standing former TD and Senator Tom Enright.
Mayday
Mundy Lyrics
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I think I'm about to fall
The bottom is rising faster
Do you heed my call?
'cause I've been up here so damn long
in this mean old plain
and there's fever in my cabin, Lord
and I'm hangin' from the mane......
I promise to be holy when you're letting me down
Oh! come on let me down
Mayday, mayday do you read me?
the breaks are all ceased up
I can hardly move,
my bones are all ceased up
'cause I've been up here so damn long
I can't remember why I came
And there's fever in my cabin bunk
And there's only me to blame, that's right
Let me down slowly when you're lettin' me down
I promise to be holy when you're letting me down
Oh! come on let me down
Mayday, mayday do you read me?
the breaks are all ceased up
I can hardly move,
my bones are all ceased up
'cause I've been up here so damn long
I can't remember why I came
And there's fever in my cabin bunk
And there's only me to blame, that's right
Let me down slowly when you're lettin' me down
I'll be you're one and lonely when you're lettin' me down
Oh! come on let me down
Down, dooown, dooowwwn, down
Mayday, mayday do you read me?
I think I'm cracking up
The lyrics of Mundy's song "Mayday" portray a sense of desperation and fear of falling. The singer is calling out for help, as he feels his plane is about to crash. The first verse establishes the urgency of the situation and the singer's plea to be rescued. The second verse underscores the feeling of being stuck and unable to move, as well as a sense of regret and self-blame. The repetition of "Let me down slowly when you're letting me down," creates a paradoxical sense of both relief and resistance to the impending fall.
The lyrics of "Mayday" can be interpreted in different ways, depending on the listener's perspective. The song could be seen as a metaphor for a personal crisis or a struggle to let go of something that we no longer have control over. The idea of falling and being rescued can represent the need for someone to come to our aid and help us get back on our feet. The reference to being "holy" could also suggest a desire for redemption or forgiveness.
Overall, Mundy's "Mayday" is a poignant and emotional song that speaks to the human experience of vulnerability and the need for support in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Mayday, mayday do you read me?
Asking if someone is listening for help.
I think I'm about to fall
In danger of failing or collapsing.
The bottom is rising faster
The situation is getting worse quickly.
Do you heed my call?
Are you paying attention to my request for help?
'cause I've been up here so damn long in this mean old plain
Been in a difficult situation for a prolonged time.
And there's fever in my cabin, Lord and I'm hangin' from the mane......
Feeling overwhelmed and barely hanging on.
Let me down slowly when you're lettin' me down
Asking for a gentle descent from a difficult situation.
I promise to be holy when you're letting me down
Committing to being a better person when things improve.
Oh! come on let me down
Urgently asking for assistance.
the breaks are all ceased up
Unable to stop or slow down.
I can hardly move, my bones are all ceased up
Feeling stuck and unable to progress.
And there's only me to blame, that's right
Admitting to personal responsibility for the current situation.
I'm cracking up
Starting to lose mental and emotional stability.
Contributed by Colin N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@johndunnejnr
Classy 😊