Comeback
Ryan McMahon Lyrics

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I want to wake up at your place and go downstairs to get the paper
And see my world's not a basket case
Lordy knows I've tried and I've tried to keep it simple and not live a lie
But I don't yet know who I am

Don't you know I sing awful things
I keep coming back to another bad ending
No, I don't want that

I don't want this comeback to fall short

All alone with a coffee-burnt tongue
I want to go home back to when I was young
And I hadn't seen what I saw
Let me say: "let us pray that another dirty wave comes to take us away
To the future so we don't get caught"

The thoughts are almost gone
The night itself is done
And all that's left is song
The voices singing
As one

I want to wake up and you're around no traffic jams, no city sounds below us
To bring us down

Lordy knows there's a better way and don't you know we'll get there some day soon
I hope to God

Overall Meaning

that I do

In "Comeback," Ryan McMahon yearns for a sense of simplicity and identity that he feels he has lost. He dreams of waking up at his lover's place, going downstairs to get the paper, and discovering that his world is not a mess as he had thought. The song expresses his struggle to live an authentic life without constantly failing at it. He sings about the bad endings he keeps encountering and does not want to see his comeback fall short. The song is a plea to find a way to return to a time of innocence when he had not yet seen the dark things he has seen. McMahon expresses a desire to escape from the noise of the city and to find a place of serenity with his loved ones.

The message in Ryan McMahon's "Comeback" is one that many people can relate to. It is a reflection on the struggles of daily life and the search for a sense of purpose and belonging. The song highlights the challenges people face to maintain authenticity while navigating the complexities of life. At times, it can be difficult to remain true to oneself and avoid the temptation to live a dishonest life. McMahon captures this sentiment beautifully in his lyrics when he sings about the struggles that he has faced trying to keep things simple and not to live a lie. "Comeback" is a song that encourages listeners to persevere even in the face of adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

I want to wake up at your place and go downstairs to get the paper
I desire to wake up in your home, walk downstairs, and collect the newspaper.

And see my world's not a basket case
Upon reading the newspaper, I hope to learn that everything in my life is not a chaotic mess.

Lordy knows I've tried and I've tried to keep it simple and not live a lie
I have attempted many times to live an authentic, uncomplicated life, but it is proving difficult.

But I don't yet know who I am
Despite my efforts, I am still struggling to discover my true self.

Don't you know I sing awful things
I am aware that the things I sing about are unpleasant or negative in nature.

I keep coming back to another bad ending
I have experienced multiple unfortunate conclusions, yet I continue to end up in similar circumstances.

No, I don't want that
I do not desire to repeat the same negative experiences or endings.

I don't want this comeback to fall short
I hope that any attempt to improve my life or situation will be successful and not a failure.

All alone with a coffee-burnt tongue
Currently, I am by myself and have burned my tongue with a hot beverage.

I want to go home back to when I was young
I long to return to a time in my life when I was younger and had a different perspective.

And I hadn't seen what I saw
I wish to go back to a point before witnessing certain things or experiencing certain events.

Let me say: "let us pray that another dirty wave comes to take us away
I express a desire for a challenging situation or event to occur, taking us away from our current reality.

To the future so we don't get caught"
This situation/event would transport us to a future where we are no longer trapped or stuck in our current predicament.

The thoughts are almost gone
My thoughts are close to disappearing or fading away.

The night itself is done
The night has come to an end.

And all that's left is song
At this moment, all that remains is music or singing.

The voices singing
Multiple voices are joining together in song.

As one
These voices are united and singing in harmony.

I want to wake up and you're around no traffic jams, no city sounds below us
When I wake up, I desire to be with you, away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

To bring us down
I hope that nothing will be able to negatively impact our mood or relationship.

Lordy knows there's a better way and don't you know we'll get there some day soon
I believe that there is a better path to take and that we will eventually find it together.

I hope to God
I express a deep and heartfelt wish for a positive outcome or resolution.

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