You Be The Anchor That Keeps My Feet On The Ground

Mayday Parade · A Lesson in Romantics [2007]

And honestly, I have been begging for answers

That you and only you can give to me

A voice crying loud

I've been crying for days now

And as I start to run, I stop to breathe

(And I was nearly scared to death)

And I was nearly scared to death

(Why you left in paragraphs)

Why you left in paragraphs

(The words were nearly over us)

The words were nearly over us

You stop and turn and grab your bags



And I'll be here by the ocean

Just waiting for proof that there's sunsets and silhouette dreams

All my sand castles fall like the ashes of cigarettes

And every waves drags me to sea

I could stand here for hours

Just to ask God the question, "Is everyone here make-believe?"

With a tear in His voice, He said, "Son, that's the question."

Does this deafening silence mean nothing to no one but me?



As hours move to minutes

And minutes take longer to break

I will be desperately awaiting

But my tongue won't fall apart

And we've been sitting here for hours

All alone and in the dark



So let me think of to word it

Is it too soon to say 'perfect'?

If I could find another thirty minutes somewhere

I'm sure everything would find me

All that's left is just to sing



And I'll be here by the ocean

Just waiting for proof that there's sunsets and silhouette dreams

All my sand castles fall like the ashes of cigarettes

And every waves drags me to sea

I could stand here for hours

Just to ask God the question, "Is everyone here make-believe?"

With a tear in His voice, He said, "Son, that's the question."

Does this deafening silence mean nothing to no one but me?



*And you'll sing to me sweet until then,

*I may never sail Virginia again

*Alas this current moves slow for me, this much you must know...we'll meet again

And I'll, I'll have you know I'm scared to death



Tell me once again that you will love me till the death

And should I die, you swear that you will come for me

As I fade away, you reach out your arms

(And please don't let me go)

And please don't let me go

(And please don't let me go)

And please don't let me go



And I'll be here by the ocean

Just waiting for proof that there's sunsets and silhouette dreams

All my sand castles fall like the ashes of cigarettes

And every waves drags me to sea

I could stand here for hours

Just to ask God the question, "Is everyone here make-believe?"

With a tear in His voice, He said, "Son, that's the question."

Does this deafening silence mean nothing to no one but me?

You Be The Anchor That Keeps My Feet On The Ground

Mayday Parade established themselves as a defining voice in the post-hardcore and pop-punk landscape with their debut full-length, A Lesson in Romantics. Released in 2007, the album captured the band's early energy and emotional depth, setting a high bar for their subsequent discography. You Be The Anchor That Keeps My Feet On The Ground stands as a notable track within this foundational record, showcasing the group's signature blend of melodic hooks and driving rhythms. The song reflects the earnest songwriting that characterized the band's initial rise, contributing to a body of work that resonated deeply with fans of the genre. As part of their early catalogue, this recording highlights the musical direction that would evolve throughout their career, cementing their place in the modern rock scene.