Mayday
Wild Rivers Lyrics
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Not the reunion I was planning on
Now I just came to give my regards and keep my faith
Let go of your words that I've been hanging on
Oh, I've been setting fire to my bed sheets
Oh, don't you twist your tongue just to protect me
Just scream, "Mayday, we're going down"
Now I must say you've had my mind in quite the wreck
And I deceived you with false virtue
Now I am sitting like a gambler in his debt
Counting all the ways that I would hurt you
Oh, I've been setting fire to my bed sheets
Oh, don't you twist your tongue just to protect me
Just scream, "Mayday, we're going down"
The song "Mayday" by Wild Rivers tells a story of a broken relationship that is on the brink of falling apart. The singer admits that they are a "couple years too late" to fix things, but they still show up to the reunion to "give their regards and keep their faith." However, they acknowledge that it's time to "let go of the words" that they've been holding onto, perhaps indicating that they've been holding onto hope or false expectations.
The following verse alludes to the idea that the relationship has been tumultuous and that both parties have hurt each other. The line "don't you twist your tongue just to protect me" may suggest that one of them has been lying to spare the other's feelings. Despite this, the chorus repeats the phrase "Mayday, we're going down" which can be seen as a metaphor for how the relationship is sinking and in need of rescue.
Overall, the song explores the complex and messy nature of relationships that may not always have a happy ending. The lyrics are unique in the sense that they don't explicitly blame one person or assign fault, but instead, they illustrate how both parties have played a role in the downfall.
Line by Line Meaning
Start by saying I'm a couple years too late
I acknowledge that I should have been here sooner, but I'm here now
Not the reunion I was planning on
I was hoping for a different type of reunion, but circumstances have led to this one
Now I just came to give my regards and keep my faith
I'm here to pay my respects and maintain my beliefs
Let go of your words that I've been hanging on
I need to release myself from the weight of your lingering words
Oh, I've been setting fire to my bed sheets
I've been struggling and causing destruction in my personal life
Oh, don't you twist your tongue just to protect me
Don't sugarcoat things to try and spare my feelings
Just scream, "Mayday, we're going down"
We're in a dire situation and need help urgently
Now I must say you've had my mind in quite the wreck
You've caused me a lot of emotional turmoil
And I deceived you with false virtue
I presented myself as something I'm not to you
Now I am sitting like a gambler in his debt
I owe you something for my past behavior
Counting all the ways that I would hurt you
I'm reflecting on the harm I could have caused you
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Written by: Wild Rivers
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@mbe5893
The harmonies, the strings, the lyrics. All of it. Breaks my heart in the most beautiful of ways
@dylanstern1947
One of the most underrated songs
Stumbled upon it randomly on a Spotify radio
@aaryunik
Lovely song! One of my favorites from the album :)
@dominicwells2796
Absolutely brilliant
@peterblack1639
If you just go up the street and turn right you will see on the corner the Simon house where Folk Music still lives......
@matteouboldi3532
wow guys.