Let's sing a new song!

Hey everybody!
It's well past time we got a new song released, after all it's about a quarter of the way through the year already... so on the final day of April, we put the finishing touches on our latest and greatest songs: Minutes Become Seconds when you Divide by 60.
Very long title, but it actually fits well with the actual context of this song.
The story of this song actually started months ago, on a very wet morning listening to a guy speak at Parachute. This guy gave one of the best messages I've heard. He talked about sometimes how we can get stuck in the past, or worry to much about the future. But the present - today - is the only time where we can find God. In the here and now. That's when he reaches us. It's ok to plan for the future, but we've got to take those small babysteps to achieving those plans. Which is kinda what it's been like for our band. We really, really, REALLY want to get big, do lots of tours etc, and ultimately reach out to a lost and hurting world, and show them that in Jesus is the only hope for this planet. Not necessarily in that order. But we've got to start somewhere. And one day we'll look back and remember all the times we used to used to jam out in our sitting room, and how our family would have to wear earmuffs if ever they came in. This is where it all begins.
It was from this idea that I sat down in my room and penned the first few lines of this song, a song which echoes my own frustration at times, when I feel like I'm getting absolutely nowhere in achieving anything.
Without further ado, here it is:
MINUTES BECOME SECONDS WHEN YOU DIVIDE BY 60

Watching the last few days of summer/ Fly by me like a plane/ I wish I had a time machine/ Then I'd do it all over again

But we can't spend our lives just waiting for forever/ And now I know that now it's now or never

Because yesterday is dead and gone/ And tomorrow never comes/ But eventually I hope you see/ Today keeps moving on/ Keeps moving on

Watching the last few rays of sunshine/ Give way into the night/ Darkness is only temporary/ Before it gives way to the light

But you've only got one chance, you've only got one shot/ You've only got one life, you've gotta give it all you got

Seasons come, and seasons go/ But today is all you'll ever know/ So here's your mission: it's not impossible/ Live today like you're leaving it all/ Live today like you're leaving it all
So stick your hands up if you're with me/Let's make a difference now/Stick your hands up if you're with me/ We won't be standing down
(c) copyright Mayday 2010

Jordan

Hmmm...

today we kept writing our song a bit more. we've so nearly finished it! and finally it's starting to come together now, which is good cos yesterday i was getting all depressed about it.

the rest of the day was pretty sweet. i had the meanest sandwich for lunch when i was working at the cafe. ok the chilli sauce set my lips on fire but the experience was worth it. and i got to take home 4 muffins too, which was an added bonus. after we'd finished band practice, i went on a little photoshoot in the tiny confinement of my bedroom: following my sisters examples. obviously her's smash up mine because of 2 things 1) she's a far better photographer!!!!! and 2) she has a far better camera!

anyway here's the results:

Pretty cool aye...

Jordan

Hi from me.

Just decided to do a quick post while I'm waiting for my Owl City music video to load. Quite intresting. Never knew he played the guitar.
Anyway today we started writing this song. It sounds pretty cool. Will probably put the lyrics up sometime soon. Hope you like it!!!!
Still haven't heard back from Rockquest... man I so hope we can get in. Itching for a show. Even if it's an accoustic one! (Nate wouldn't be too keen on that though!!! :) lol)
So better go now

Jordan

whats been going on..

we've been really busy lately so excuse the lack of posts..
today we started to write a song... its going alright at the moment but yea it needs lots of work.... :) all in good time......
getting a list of songs together for our ep and been practising hardout. its going pretty good.
oh yea and i broke two drumsticks the other day :D
nate

okey dokey

if anyone reading this knows a show or wants too start one and is looking for a band please comment!!!! even if its in auckland anything is possible...
we are desperate for gigs!!!!!
thanks
nate

This is it.

This is it.
I'm sick of complacency. I'm sick of not caring.
I don't just want to write the songs.
I want to live them.
And believe me, it's a lot harder.
Today is your day though. It's all you've got.
And no matter what others are doing, all it takes is for one person to stand up.
We've gotta be ready for a revoloution.
But you can't start a revoloution sitting down.
To anyone out there who's reading this, I appreciate it.
The question is, are you with me?

Jordan

its been a while...

i miss this. i don't do it enough...
..so i have some great news to tell to our 13 fans :)
we are saving up to go to palmy to do an official 3-day recording at the stomach!!!!!
then releasing an ep!!!!!
i hope you are all excited as we are...
nate

Tommorrow...

...is going to be the best day ever

Jordan

i'm blogging for once in a while

i like beaches
.... but i don't like wetsuits
i like swimming
....but i don't like getting cold
i like looking at the stars
...but not when they're drowned out by the city lights
i like playing music
...but not necessarily for just the music
i like sleeping
...but not sleeping in
i love icecream
.....as long as it's not Pam's Vanilla
i like all my friends
...even when they fall asleep on couches :D (shot Chris)
i enjoy being in a musical
....even when i have to wear nasty shoes
i like small groups
...even though sometimes they get very small indeed
i so want to live in Italy sometimes
....even though i was born in New Zealand
i like talking to people online
...but i don't like getting addicted to facebook
i like blogging
...even though i don't do it much anymore
i love God
...even when the going gets tough
i miss beka
...even though she's not far away really
i miss playing gigs
...even if you get sweaty
i miss things being how they used to be
...even though change is a part of life
i had an awesome weekend
...even though technically speaking it wasn't a weekend..

(i love being me
....not you)
Jordan

speechless

today our band practice was MEAN!!!!! speechless our new song, was perfect it all worked... it just worked like it hasn't since before parachute :)
nate

Hey

Hey followers and anyone else who happened to chance upon this blog post...
We have some good news....
:D

Jordan

I like:

. blogging
. Easter!
. fairtrade Chocolate - go Whitakers!
. band practice
. having Beka home
. holidays!
. new songs!
. sleepovers! :D
. my new mp3- thanks Aunty Julie!!!!!!
. music
. the Bible
. concerts
. good ideas
. God's plans
. New Life!
. anybody who's going to comment on this blog post.
. people who comment more than once!
. all our fans
. my cute little cousins!
I'm not to keen on Daylight saving though! WAY to tired. Don't know why I'm feeling so randomly sad.... I need a life lol.

Jordan

easter

happy easter everyone!!!
-mayday

Was your Friday Good? Mine was.. :D

How's things going blogger friends?
Well the holidays are officially here now and we all let out a big HOARAY! from the Mayday Hq because holidays give us more time to write new songs and practice more. Today was a beautiful sunny day, and we celebrated Good Friday in the traditional Cross walk. Except we didn't do the big march on High Street as per usual. But it was still good.
After that we came home and I sat on the back lawn for about an hour playing my guitar. It was lovely.
We're going to a drive-in movie tonight! I'm so excited! I've always wanted to go to one aye.
Oh and our cousins got home today so we will have to go see them soon.
Farewell - I have to go dish up peas.

Jordan

"tragic" news...

mayday has broken up...


april fools.....!!!!!!! :P
nate
ps why the heck would we break up ? its been going good...