So as you may know Florida’s Mayday Parade are releasing their upcoming, self-titled record tomorrow (pre-order it here) on Independent Label Group. What you might not know, however, is that there are going to be 6 art panels incorporated in the artwork in the form of a graphic novel that will tell an interesting story around the album. Unfortunately for fans, this means the album’s lyrics will not be included with the album artwork. But fret not because we’ve got the lyrics for tracks “Everything’s An Illusion” and “I’d Rather Make Mistakes Then Nothing At All” for you. You can check them out along with the 5th art panel from the artwork right here.
The band’s last album “Anywhere But Here” was released in 2009 via Atlantic Records.
Lyrics: “Everything’s An Illusion”
I try to sleep but my eyes are open
I can’t think because my heart is broken
There’s a bottle lying next to me
I’ll down a few drinks just to take the pain away
I want to say all the things I need to say
I won’t lie, I’ll just tell them honestly
If God can take a friend away from me
Then I can say all I want and he won’t do anything
My tongue is weak and every time I try to speak
I can’t say nothing at all
Sleep well my friend
There will be another moment we’ll meet again, just let it go
Sleep well, good night
You’re something to remember
I wish that you were here by my side
I spend hours trying to make it through the day
I don’t know if I’ll ever be the same
It’s hard enough when you’re all alone
In the city that you loved
Now Atlanta’s just a burial ground
My tongue is weak and every time I try to speak
I can’t say nothing at all
It’s hard to think when losing someone only makes you want to scream
And now that you’re gone
I’ll rest in pieces, I can’t believe this
A mother shouldn’t witness her son die at twenty-four
Please take notice, these words are hopeless
It’s ripping me apart and I can’t take it anymore
I will hold my tongue for the rest of my life
But I can’t keep this up anymore
Sleep well my friend
There will be another moment we’ll meet again, just let it go
Sleep well, good night
You’re something I’ll remember
I wish that you were here by my side
Lyrics: “I’d Rather Make This Mistake Than Nothing At All”
All these days have turned these months into a year
And I’ve been spending every second wishing I could disappear
And I know one day I’ll start to speak again
I just need some inspiration I can rightfully defend
But I’m close
But when it’s hurting bad it only gets worse
I sing for the children of the Earth
I’ve broken every rule that I’ve known
Since you told me that I’ve gotta have passion
Honestly, you’ve got me all wrong
I am just a boy on my own and looking for some promising action
Tell me what it takes to move on
When I’m gone I can’t keep up with what’s at home
And I’d love to make it right but there are things I can’t control
But I’m close
When it’s over tell me when to let go
I’ll be the last one to know
When you were at the top of my list I promised you that this wouldn’t happen
How do I begin to explain
Crimson lipstick permanent kiss, you love me on the back of a napkin
Maybe I should throw it away
Make a move so carefully
Cut me down and let me bleed
And I’ll slowly walk away
Now you wanna talk, so fitting
I remember times when you were holding by a thread of a chance
You’ll make it out alive, God willing
All you need is time and it’s been getting awful close to a year
This is so messed up
But if you give me all your love
Then we’ll show angels up above that we can
Make it out alive, God willing
I remember times when you were holding by a thread of a chance