To the Sky
The Maps Lyrics

My memory
The artist is referring to his memory as though it is an independent, self-governed entity.

Feels like it's playing with me
The artist's memory feels like it is actively manipulating his thoughts and experiences.

These things I know
Despite the confusing nature of his memories, the artist is certain of certain things.

The sun will end with you
The eventual end of the universe is something the artist is certain of.

Need help to cut on through
The artist needs assistance to understand or navigate some aspect of his life.

Can only feel this way
The artist is only capable of experiencing certain emotions under certain conditions.

When silence comes
The specific condition which allows the artist to experience these emotions is a lack of sound or communication.

I can sing it to the sky
The artist is capable of expressing his emotions through song, and he directs his expression to the heavens.

There's a risk it won't reply
The artist is aware that he may not receive any kind of response or resolution to his expression.

If I could change it, man I would
The artist is expressing a desire to alter some aspect of his life or past experiences given the opportunity.

And I won't screw it up this time
The artist is confident that if he were given a second chance, he would make better decisions and not repeat past mistakes.

Been here before
The artist has experienced similar situations or emotions in the past.

It won't happen no more
The artist is confident that he will not need to experience these emotions again in the future.

They get into your mind
The specific emotions the artist is experiencing have a tendency to take over his thoughts and mental state.

I guess you know the signs
The artist assumes that his listeners are familiar with the symptoms of these particular emotions.