He grew up playing guitar and singing for anyone who would listen. His impressive skills are proof of long hours spent producing music at a bluegrass recording studio coupled with his passion for making music that make people feel like drinking whiskey around a campfire.
MyKey is underway with writing, recording, producing, mixing, and mastering his second full length album in his LA residence. Inspired by Tyler, The Creator’s honest and daring style, this album will be a mix of MyKey’s folk sound with more modern production and pop elements. In addition he’ll be debuting new stop-motion animation videos for each track.
Bender
Mykey Lyrics
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Think I'm gonna sell everything I own
That make you show up at my door?
Gettin' tired of the coattails
Playing darts at the Foxfire, oh
Should have stopped when you found me on your floor
Found me on your floor
Where should I go?
If I had a time machine
I'd fix the things that I don't need to fix
I'd worry I'd write over my story
And if I had some time for me
I said I'd spend it all on things to fix
Well surely, isn't that what worries you the most?
Stop working that retail
Smoking reds gon' find new things to fear
When did that mirror stop lookin' clear?
Don't need another bender
Nothing else at the bottom of that beer
I know that's easy to say from here
Easy to say from here
Where should I go from here?
Where should I go from here?
But if I had a time machine
I'd fix the things that I don't need to fix
I'd worry I'd write over my story
And if I had some time for me
I said I'd spend it all on things to fix
Surely, isn't that what worries you the most?
In "Bender," Mykey expresses his frustration with his current situation and the people around him. He contemplates having a yard sale and selling everything he owns, possibly as a way to start over. He is tired of being around people who only associate with him for their own benefit, and even mentions playing darts at a specific location where he probably feels trapped and unhappy. However, he acknowledges that the solutions to his problems are not always that simple, and even if he had a time machine, he worries he would still make mistakes. Despite this, he still wishes to fix the things he can and grow from his experiences.
The song’s chorus is a reflection of the regret Mykey feels about where he is in life. He wishes he could go back in time to fix his mistakes and focus more on himself. He admits that worrying about fixing things may cause him anxiety, but it's worth the effort to make things better. Mykey also acknowledges the impact that alcohol has had on his life and how it has contributed to his bad decisions. He tells himself he doesn't need another bender and tries to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Think I'm gonna have a yard sale
I'm considering getting rid of most of my possessions
Think I'm gonna sell everything I own
I'm contemplating getting rid of all my belongings
That make you show up at my door?
Do you only care about me when you can take advantage of my possessions?
Gettin' tired of the coattails
I'm getting exhausted from people who are using me for my status or connections
Playing darts at the Foxfire, oh
I'm doing something enjoyable, but it's shallow and doesn't solve my deeper problems
Should have stopped when you found me on your floor
You should have stopped taking advantage of me when you found me at my lowest point
Found me on your floor
When you discovered me at my most vulnerable state
Where should I go?
I'm lost and don't know where to turn
If I had a time machine
If I could go back in time
I'd fix the things that I don't need to fix
I'd waste time trying to fix things that can't be changed
I'd worry I'd write over my story
I'm afraid my past mistakes and decisions will define my entire life
And if I had some time for me
If I had some free time
I said I'd spend it all on things to fix
I'd spend my time trying to fix everything, even if it's not necessary
Well surely, isn't that what worries you the most?
Doesn't it worry you that you're wasting your time trying to fix every little thing?
Stop working that retail
Stop working a job that isn't fulfilling
Smoking reds gon' find new things to fear
Taking drugs won't solve your problems and will only create new ones
When did that mirror stop lookin' clear?
When did I lose sight of who I truly am?
Don't need another bender
I don't need another period of self-destructive behavior
Nothing else at the bottom of that beer
Alcohol won't solve my problems and will only make me feel worse
I know that's easy to say from here
It's easy for me to say this now, but it's harder to actually follow through
Where should I go from here?
I'm still lost and don't know where to turn
Surely, isn't that what worries you the most?
Doesn't it worry you that you're wasting your time trying to fix every little thing?
Contributed by Claire C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@axelmckinney7672
One night at 3:45 in the morning my friend showed me a song called sweet tooth and now I'm here, waiting for any releases from MyKey. Great work
@aryasingh_08
Mykey you made my new year so special I was going through a lot and your songs are pure therapy...From your beautiful voice to animation story telling aspect everything is presented beautifully you are a genius..I want more and more people to listen to him He deserves all the love and appreciation♥️
@graham9588
hey mykey i just wanted to say thank you for this song, its really helped me not feel alone in my thoughts 💜 thank you
@MyKeyTheArtist
Happy to help :)
@jaxonlambert135
Every song you come out with connects with different people differently but every single one everyone can understand the true message behind it. I love all your music and you and I'll be waiting for you to go on tour near me.
@leni7282
your songs make me feel so much, thank you for sharing <3
@wesley_tso9248
New year, new banger from Mykey🥳
@ShurimanJesus
This is one of those songs that I hear and immediately know I will listen to it for the rest of my life. Truly beautiful and astonishing to listen to, well done as always MyKey!
@intensehummingofevil
i cant comprehend how much anger i have with the world for not knowing your stuff. beautiful playing, beautiful voice, everything x
@matthewbrooks1777
Very underrated artist. Uprising steadily in progress.