Melody
The Ongoing Concept Lyrics


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I'm not writing a love song
I don't need to get it right this time
Don't need words of wisdom
Cause I've got the keys to the kingdom
Won't lock you out cause I know what you'll do to get me back

Melody come back to me
Had lost your wisdom til you found me
You found me Melody
Was lost in my own thoughts
You keep seeking me out
You're a dream
I'm gonna wake up to

I'd do anything to get you back

Melody, come back to me

I feel your warmth baby
As you turn to face me
The union of prince and fairytale

Held on by a thread
I took you back
I've got you now

Held on by a thread you see
As that tower stretched before me
That I climbed upon
And overthrew that evil queen
Yeah
Melody, you tried to leave in silence
There's nothing without me

Melody come back to me
Had lost your wisdom til you found me
You found me Melody
Was lost in my own thoughts
You keep seeking me out
You're a dream
I'm gonna wake up to
Melody come back to me I need you now

It was a dream
I had you once but you decided to leave Lock me out
See what I'd do to get you back
Melody come back to me





I need you now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Ongoing Concept's song "Melody" seem to revolve around the theme of longing and desperation for a lost love. The singer expresses that they are not writing a typical love song, indicating that they are perhaps not interested in conforming to traditional romantic notions. They assert that they don't need to get it right this time, suggesting that they may have been unsuccessful in previous attempts at love and are not concerned about perfecting their approach.


The mention of not needing words of wisdom and having the keys to the kingdom implies that the singer feels confident in their ability to navigate the relationship without external advice or guidance. They also state that they won't lock their lover out, implying that they are aware of their partner's determined efforts to win them back.


The chorus, "Melody come back to me, had lost your wisdom til you found me, you found me Melody," suggests that Melody, the person they are addressing, has regained some sort of clarity or understanding after finding the singer. This indicates that the relationship may have had its troubles and Melody may have felt lost or confused before reconnecting with the singer.


The lyrics also suggest a sense of admiration and dependency on Melody. The singer describes Melody as a dream they are desperate to wake up to and expresses a willingness to do anything to regain Melody's love. They mention feeling Melody's warmth and reference the union of a prince and a fairytale, alluding to a deep connection and idealistic romanticism.


The mention of a thread holding them together signifies a fragile bond that almost snapped, but the singer reclaimed Melody's love. The mention of climbing a tower and overthrowing an evil queen suggests a metaphorical struggle or obstacle that the singer had to overcome in order to be with Melody.


The repeated plea for Melody to come back and the desperate assertion that there is nothing without them emphasize the singer's longing and dependency on Melody. The song ends with a straightforward and urgent statement of needing Melody now, encapsulating the sense of urgency and desperation throughout the lyrics.


Overall, "Melody" by The Ongoing Concept depicts a deep longing for a lost love and a determination to regain that love at any cost. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability, dependency, and an almost desperate need for the return of Melody.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm not writing a love song
I am not composing a song about romantic love


I don't need to get it right this time
I do not require perfection in my endeavors


Don't need words of wisdom
I do not require advice or guidance


Cause I've got the keys to the kingdom
I possess the authority and power


Won't lock you out cause I know what you'll do to get me back
I will not shut you out because I am aware of the actions you would take to reconcile with me


Melody come back to me
I desire for the melody to return to my life


Had lost your wisdom til you found me
You had lost your discernment until you encountered me


You found me Melody
You discovered me, Melody


Was lost in my own thoughts
I was trapped within my own contemplations


You keep seeking me out
You persistently search for me


You're a dream
You are an idealized vision


I'm gonna wake up to
I am determined to experience


I'd do anything to get you back
I would undertake any action to regain your presence


I feel your warmth baby
I sense your affection, my dear


As you turn to face me
When you redirect your attention towards me


The union of prince and fairytale
The coming together of royalty and a story with mythical elements


Held on by a thread
Tenuously grasping onto a connection


I took you back
I accepted you once again


I've got you now
I currently possess you


Held on by a thread you see
Understand that we are barely maintaining this bond


As that tower stretched before me
While that tall structure loomed in front of me


That I climbed upon
That I ascended upon


And overthrew that evil queen
And defeated the malevolent ruler


Yeah
Indeed


Melody, you tried to leave in silence
Melody, you attempted to depart silently


There's nothing without me
There is nothing of significance without my presence


Melody come back to me
I implore for the melody to return to me


It was a dream
It was an illusionary fantasy


I had you once but you decided to leave Lock me out
I had you in the past, but you made the choice to abandon me and exclude me


See what I'd do to get you back
Observe the lengths I would go to in order to regain your presence


I need you now
I currently require you




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Andy Crateau, Dawson Scholz, Kyle Scholz, Parker Scholz, TJ Nichols

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Andrew Voorhees

Melody, come back to me.

I am writing a love song.
And I need words of wisdom.
You are my princess, and I need you more then the prince who’s standing outside your castle door.

You got the keys to the kingdom.
But you pulled a prank, took those keys, and threw them all away.
You locked me out just to see what I’d do to get you back.

Melody, come back to me.
I need words of wisdom.

You’re a dream I always want to wake up to.
You’re a fairytale.
But the evil queen she won’t be very happy
‘cause I’ll climb that tower to get you back.

Melody, come back to me.
I had your warmth, but you decided to leave.
I need words of wisdom.
Melody, come back to me.
It was all just a dream.
I’ll do anything to get you back.

Come back to me.
Don’t turn your back on me.

Melody, come back to me.
I need words of wisdom
Melody, come back to me.
I’ll do anything to get you back.



All comments from YouTube:

Jonathan Westerdale

I'm extremely sad that this is basically now a solo project. I know Dawson was the major brains behind the band, but Kyle's screaming was killer.

Chris Dies

There is good news on this front as of today...

Judah

Jonathan Westerdale we need closure!

Rocky Scarbrough

+Jonathan Westerdale i bought tickets not knowing either. Dawson looked so lonely walking around the bar. It was weird to see them play without the usual lineup.

jim teters

That sucks I love this band!

Alex Townley

Oh that was an EP.

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Daniel Grooms

I listen to this album every day. This song, trophy, unwanted, amd survivor are some of the best they've done. If the band has a new lineup I hope they keep making great songs like these.

jim teters

Yes this album Rocks!

paulyo4

love this band

Alexandro H.

The album was great! This video was awesome too!

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