Story Behind The Song
Upbeat ska/synth rock song. Things are always moving fast and something has to change. The song is about accepting that, calling for help to get bailed out and getting back to the best parts of life.
Song Length |
3:34 |
Genre |
Rock - Ska, Pop - Alternative |
Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Ecstatic, Sociable |
Subject |
Radio, Doom |
Similar Artists |
Reel Big Fish, The Cars |
Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
[instrumental available]
Well sometimes everything seems alright
And sometimes everything seems fine
But sometimes something's gotta ruin everything
And it happens every time
And I'm starting to realize that I'm losing hope
That one more wish on a penny might just make me go broke
I'm at the end of the rope and I can't afford
And this had better work 'cause it's our last resort
chorus:
And so we're sending out the Mayday
'cause I don't think we're gonna make it
(Houston we are going down)
Houston we are going down in flames
One last broadcast! on the CB radio
And I sure as hell hope someone is listening
And we can sit and cry and whine
Or we can act like everything is fine
It's either pity sympathy or everyone decides
To just go on with their own lives
So it's up to me, it's up to us
And when we fall down we get right back up
And if I complain about some scuffed knees
Just brush me off and tell me to shut up
[chorus]
chorus:
And so we're sending out the Mayday
'cause I don't think we're gonna make it
(Houston we are going down)
Houston we are going down in flames
One last broadcast! on the CB radio
And sure as hell hope someone is sending out the Mayday
'cause I don't think we're gonna make it
(Houston we are going down)
Houston we are going down in flames
One last broadcast! on the CB radio
And I sure as hell hope someone is listening