Maps
Scott Bradlee Postmodern Jukebox feat. Morgan James Lyrics
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I miss the conversation
I'm searching for a song tonight
I'm changing all of the stations
I like to think that, we had it all
We drew a map to a better place
But on that road I took a fall
Oh baby why did you run away?
I was there for you
In your darkest times
I was there for you
In your darkest nights
But I wonder where were you
When I was at my worst
Down on my knees
And you said you had my back
So I wonder where were you
All the roads you took came back to me
So I'm following the map that leads to you
The map that leads to you
Ain't nothing I can do
The map that leads to you
Following, following, following to you
The map that leads to you
Ain't nothing I can do
The map that leads to you
Following, following, following
The lyrics of "Maps" by Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox featuring Morgan James tell a story of a person who is missing the good times in their relationship and is now searching for a way to reconnect with their partner. The song starts with the person admitting that they miss the sweet life in their relationship and the conversations they used to have. However, things have changed and now they are changing all the stations on the radio in search of a new song to cheer them up. They still believe that they had everything they needed to make their relationship work, but something went wrong, and they took a fall. Now, they wonder why their partner ran away when they needed them the most.
The chorus of the song reveals that the singer was always there for their partner in their darkest times and nights. They wonder where their partner was when they were at their worst, down on their knees, and needed their help. The singer thought that their partner had their back, but they were missing when they needed them the most. The phrase "all the roads you took came back to me" can be interpreted as the person feeling that their partner's decisions have had a negative impact on their relationship. Despite everything, the singer is committed to finding their way back to their partner, and they are following the map that leads to them.
Line by Line Meaning
I miss taste of the sweet life
I long for the good old days when everything was simple and enjoyable.
I miss the conversation
I miss the deep and meaningful talks we used to have.
I'm searching for a song tonight
I'm looking for something to lift my spirits and make me feel alive again.
I'm changing all of the stations
I'm trying to avoid anything that reminds me of you and the pain you caused me.
We drew a map to a better place
We had a plan to create a better life for ourselves.
But on that road I took a fall
Unfortunately, I stumbled along the way and things fell apart.
Oh baby why did you run away?
I'm still wondering why you left me when I needed you the most.
I was there for you
I supported you through your difficult times.
In your darkest times
I helped you when things seemed hopeless.
But I wonder where were you
I can't help but wonder why you weren't there for me when I needed you.
When I was at my worst
During the times when I was really struggling and needed your help the most.
Down on my knees
When I was at my lowest point and felt completely defeated.
And you said you had my back
You promised to be there for me and support me no matter what.
All the roads you took came back to me
No matter where you went or what you did, it always led back to our relationship and the problems we had.
So I'm following the map that leads to you
I'm trying to find my way back to you and fix what we had.
The map that leads to you
The plan we made to create a better life for ourselves and our relationship.
Ain't nothing I can do
There's nothing I can do to change the past or how things turned out.
Following, following, following to you
I'm determined to keep following the plan we made and find my way back to you.
Contributed by London L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@epr8974
I understand why this would be a popular comment here, but most people like living in their own apartment because this means that they have some time for themselves. I listen to a lot of music and a lot of that music is in this style, but there are times when I am not in the mood for it. And at those times the last thing I would want was the muffled sound of a live band coming through my ceiling, no matter how awesome the music is.
I just hope they deal with this in person rather than through lawyers. I mean, in theory it should be as simple as:
DING DONG
Neighbour: "Hello? Oh, it's you. Good to see you!"
Scott: "Yeah, hi! About that music thing. I wanted to ask you if it was okay if I were to bring a few artists over to practice and record for about two hours on Thursday from five PM."
Neighbour: "Thursday... That's not very good for me. I'll be home from work then and, frankly, I'd really like to have some time to settle down then. Do you have your calendar with you? I'm sure we can find a date."
Scott: "Thanks. I'll go and fetch it real quick."
@MrMikeexley
I re-listen time and time again just to hear that note at 2:55. Amazing.
@sugoruyo
+Van Exel (Vanexel007) BLOODY HELL!
@macrory
+Van Exel (Vanexel007) Damn !
@pym09
+Van Exel (Vanexel007) climax bro.. climax
@josericardoaraujo8364
+Van Exel (Vanexel007) I get goosebumps everytime I hear this part. :)
@wintonwhite7909
+Van Exel (Vanexel007) Man, the build to that point is so good I just wanna throw my computer each time I get to that part. SO.DAMN.GOOD.
@Anthony-zz9nk
2:55 oh my god, just pure magic. sounds like heaven.
@unbrokenland
thats a high class quality singer not bitches with their asses out and catchy songs...
@Anthony-zz9nk
Exactly!
@vuevuevue2002
I was wondering when she had time to breath.