Mayday
The Blues and Greys Lyrics
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Say you want the same things
And it may be the breakdown is slow
You don't really care though
I know, I know, I know you've got it
Too slow, too, slow, too slow I fought it
It's never going to be the same
Say you want it all
Say you want it easier
But it's all a beautiful lie
Say you want it all
Say you want it easier
But it's all a beautiful lie
Hey, never is what you want
I didn't try to change things
And it may be the last thing we thought
So what if I care
I know, I know, I know you've got it
Too slow, too, slow, too slow I fought it
It's never going to be the same
Say you want it all
Say you want it easier
But it's all a beautiful lie
Say you want it all
Say you want it easier
But it's all a beautiful lie
The Blues and Greys's song "Mayday" explores the complexity of relationships and how people struggle to express their true feelings. The opening line "Hey, tell me all that you know" suggests that the singer wants honesty and openness from their partner, yet they also know that the breakdown of the relationship is happening slowly and their partner may not care enough to fix it. The repetition of "I know, I know, I know you've got it" and "too slow, too slow, too slow I fought it" emphasizes the frustration of the singer, who is aware of the issues but feels helpless in trying to change them.
The chorus of "Say you want it all, say you want it easier, but it's all a beautiful lie" suggests that the singer's partner may be dishonest about their desires and motivations. This creates a sense of disillusionment for the singer, who may feel like they are being led on or manipulated. The line "never is what you want" implies that the partner is always changing their mind, which makes it difficult for the singer to keep up or make progress in their relationship. Despite all of this, the singer still cares and asks "So what if I care", suggesting that love is a powerful force that cannot be easily extinguished.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, tell me all that you know
I want to know everything about you.
Say you want the same things
I hope we share the same desires and goals.
And it may be the breakdown is slow
Our relationship may be falling apart slowly.
You don't really care though
You don't seem to mind that things are not going well between us.
I know, I know, I know you've got it
I understand that you have problems too.
Too slow, too, slow, too slow I fought it
I tried to fix things but it's not working.
It's never going to be the same
Our relationship will never be the same as it was before.
Say you want it all
You desire to have everything you want.
Say you want it easier
You wish that things were easier for you.
But it's all a beautiful lie
But the reality is different and you're living a delusion.
Hey, never is what you want
You always want what you can't have.
I didn't try to change things
I didn't attempt to change the situation as I knew you wouldn't listen.
And it may be the last thing we thought
It might happen that what we never expected happens.
So what if I care
I am still concerned about you even if you are indifferent to my feelings.
Say you want it all
You desire to have everything you want.
Say you want it easier
You wish that things were easier for you.
But it's all a beautiful lie
But the reality is different and you're living a delusion.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ahkeem Bluitt, Nicholas Wallace, Tiara Palmer-Lindsey, Trent Farmer-Whitlow
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