Madison
Orla Gartland Lyrics
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Staring at my phone in bed
Don't even know what I was feeling
As I stared up at the ceiling
My mother tells me I look tired
But what does she know, I'm clearly alright
Apart from every morning spent
Yeah, I guess I could happier
I suppose I could be less of a dick
And yes I've been a regular
At the bar where you drink
'Cause I like how you think
Oh Madison, Madison
Oh, I've been thinking
How you been, how you been?
I told you every single secret and you sat there silent
I needed you then, now I need you again
Madison
God, you wear that shirt so well
If you're not perfect, I can't tell
Can I be your sister or your daughter
Or your houseplant in the corner?
Then I'd be happier
'Cause I'd never have to think for myself
So can I call you? Can I see you?
Oh Madison, Madison
Oh, I've been thinkin'
How you been, how you been?
I told you every single secret and you sat there silent
I needed you then, now I need you again
And you said I could be happier
In that moment, I knew it was true
And this sadness is familiar
I don't know where you're at
Won't you please call me back?
Oh, oh, oh
Oh Madison, Madison
Oh, I've been thinking
How you been, how you been?
I told you every single secret and you sat there silent
You sat there silent
Madison, Madison
Do you ever think about me
Just pouring my heart out?
Every single secret and you sat there silent
I needed you then, now I need you again
Madison
The lyrics to Orla Gartland's song "Madison" explore themes of loneliness, disconnection, and the desire for human connection. The singer of the song spends her days staring at her phone, wishing she had someone to talk to. She reflects on her frequent trips to a certain bar, where she likes the way a particular person thinks. This person is named Madison, and the singer has confided in her before, hoping to find some solace in their relationship. Now, the singer is reaching out to Madison again, hoping for some comfort and companionship.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of desperation and longing for human connection. The singer feels as though she is drowning in her own thoughts and emotions, and she yearns for someone who is willing to listen without judgment. Madison represents that person, someone who the singer trusts and feels comfortable confiding in. However, even though the singer has reached out to Madison in the past, she is uncertain if Madison will be there for her again.
Overall, "Madison" is a poignant reflection on the emotional isolation many people feel in today's digital age. It captures a universal longing for human connection, and the search for someone who will truly listen and provide comfort.
Line by Line Meaning
I melted every brain cell in my head
I was so lost in thought that I overworked myself mentally
Staring at my phone in bed
I was looking at my phone as I lay in bed
Don't even know what I was feeling
I was so consumed with my thoughts that I couldn't identify my emotions
As I stared up at the ceiling
I was looking at the ceiling while reflecting on my thoughts and feelings
My mother tells me I look tired
My mother thinks I'm not getting enough rest
But what does she know, I'm clearly alright
Despite my mother's concern, I think I'm doing just fine
Apart from every morning spent
Except for every morning that I wake up
Wishing that I was still sleeping
Wishing that I could continue sleeping instead of facing the day
Yeah, I guess I could be happier
I admit that I'm not completely happy with my life
I suppose I could be less of a dick
I acknowledge that I could be nicer to people
And yes I've been a regular
I've been going to the same bar frequently
At the bar where you drink
At the bar where you go to drink
'Cause I like how you think
Because I find your thoughts and personality appealing
Oh Madison, Madison
Addressing Madison to whom the song is dedicated
Oh, I've been thinking
I've been dwelling on numerous things related to Madison
How you been, how you been?
Asking Madison how she's doing
I told you every single secret and you sat there silent
I confided in you with everything in the past, and you didn't say anything
I needed you then, now I need you again
I needed your support before, and now I need it again
God, you wear that shirt so well
You look great in that shirt
If you're not perfect, I can't tell
You seem perfect to me regardless of any flaws you might have
Can I be your sister or your daughter
Asking if she can be Madison's family member
Or your houseplant in the corner?
Humorously suggesting the idea of being a houseplant in her room
Then I'd be happier
If I could be closer to you, I would feel happier
'Cause I'd never have to think for myself
Implying that she would happily rely on Madison's guidance
So can I call you? Can I see you?
Asking for Madison's contact information and permission to meet in person
And you said I could be happier
You once told me that I could be happier
In that moment, I knew it was true
I realized the truth in your words immediately
And this sadness is familiar
I'm familiar with feeling sad
I don't know where you're at
I don't know where you currently are in life
Won't you please call me back?
Asking Madison to reach out in response to this song
Do you ever think about me
Asking if Madison ever thinks about her
Just pouring my heart out?
Referring to the time when she confided everything in Madison
You sat there silent
Relating to the time when Madison didn't say anything in response
I needed you then, now I need you again
Reiterating the need for support from Madison
Madison
The title of the song which is dedicated to Madison
Lyrics © Sentric Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Greta Isaac, Martin Brown, Orla Gartland
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@okyes2753
i shall provide unto thee the lyrics of which thou yearns
[Verse 1]
I melted every brain cell in my head
Staring at my phone in bed
Don't even know what I was feeling
As I stared up at the ceiling
My mother tells me I look tired
But what does she know, I'm clearly alright
Apart from every morning spent
Wishing that I was still sleeping
[Pre-Chorus]
Yeah, I guess I could be happier
I suppose I could be less of a dick
And yes, I've been a regular
At the bar where you drink
'Cause I like how you think
[Chorus]
Oh, Madison, Madison
Oh I've been thinkin' how you been, how you been?
I told you every single secret and you sat there silent
I needed you then, now I need you again, Madison
[Verse 2]
God, you wear that shirt so well
If you're not perfect, I can't tell
Can I be your sister or your daughter
Or your houseplant in the corner?
And then I'd be happier
'Cause I'd never have to think for myself
So can I call you, can I see you?
[Chorus]
Oh, Madison, Madison
Oh, I've been thinkin' how you been, how you been?
I told you every single secret and you sat there silent
I needed you then, now I need you again, Madison
[Bridge]
And you said I could be happier
In that moment I knew it was true
And this sadness is familiar
I don't know where you're at
Won't you please call me back?
[Chorus]
Oh, Madison, Madison
Oh, I've been thinkin' how you been, how you been?
I told you every single secret and you sat there silent
You sat there silent
Madison, Madison
Do you ever think about me just pouring my heart out?
Every single secret and you sat there silent
I needed you then, now I need you again, Madison
@mnshdhdbfnkfjdvebf
My name is Maddison, I listened to this entire album without looking at any of the songs titles first and when I heard Orla’s sweet sweet voice singing my name I nearly melted in shock. This makes me really happy :)))
@Maddy_Clare
My name is Madison as well!
@vivianvergal9618
How you beeen, Maddisons? ❤️
@Madiesunny
You and me both ahhh
@heartyhaha
Hi Maddison
There a difference between lonely and alone and you know it.
There's a difference between bored and exhausted.
It's ok to refuse to make yourself less so someone else can be more🧡
@Doodleveiled
That is the sweetest thing!!!
@bethanyirene7120
So I googled the lyrics to this song. Prior to this, I felt like I connected to this song via toxic friendships in school. But then, I found out that this is about Orla’s former therapist, and…it takes on a whole new meaning. This is just a genius song.
@21Jackway
Woah this makes so much sense lol
@luanasilva7341
Same I made this song about a toxic friendship that was painful to let go and when I finally did I was hurt by how easy she let go of years of friendship 😅
I felt the loneliest and I thought I'd rather have a bad friend
@margauxb3591
God “every single secret and you sat there silent” scratches my brain so well