“Silver Stain” by Maudlin Strangers – A Song Feature

 

     With “Silver Stain,” Maudlin Strangers engage in another dark exploration of the complexities of human emotions. This time, this song intelligently delves into the difficulties of a troubled relationship. Their other 2024 release, “Don’t Worry, I’m Fine” addressed burnout and the need for recovery. That release is also included in this post. Late last year, Maudlin Strangers tackled the subject matter of addiction and the resulting inner conflicts and turmoil.
 
     The first verse of “Silver Stains” is misleading in its description of a willingness to be led and molded into shape. But the second verse pivots to a less appealing description and the third goes even further by declaring:

I’m sick and tired of playing games with you

All the losing streaks you put me through

That’s just the luck of my draw

 
     Maudling Strangers is the brain-child of Jake Hays, who is based in Los Angeles. Originally, it was a solo Indie Rock project, but Hays added members as a touring band. After a hiatus that started in 2016 and continued into 2023, Maudlin Strangers re-emerged as the combination of Hays, Richie Gonzales (drums), Alexander "Schmorgle" Morgan (guitar, keys), and Drew Bruchs (bass).
 
     “Silver Stain” by Maudlin Strangers

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Lyrics of “Silver Stain” by Maudlin Strangers
I’ll go wherever you take me
Follow however you make me
Lost souls dance in a daydream
I’ll go wherever you’ll save me
 
Sweet like a honeymoon
But I lost my sweet tooth
The flavors making me crazy
 
I’m sick and tired of playing games with you
All the losing streaks you put me through
That’s just the luck of my draw
 
You’re like a sunny day
If it starts to rain
And washes away
That golden sky
 
Like a silver stain
You won’t go away
It’s all just the same shit we did before
 
Why’d you have to go out and change me?
I wish I wasn’t someone you know
Tattooed the words you’ve been saying
But I wish I wasn’t someone you love
 
Our songs weigh on me, lately
But I keep them playing on repeat
Losing control is our safety
So we keep driving the same street
 
All your mirrors and smoke
Are making me choke
The glass in my throat
Won’t wash it down
 
You’re silver in my veins
You make me insane
Doing all of the same shit we did before
 
Why’d you have to go out and change me?
I wish I wasn’t someone you know
Tattooed the words you’ve been saying
But I wish I wasn’t someone you love

 
     In discussing “Don’t Worry, I’m Fine,” Jake Hays said:
  “I wrote this song about dealing with a burnout I experienced, and how I needed to recover from it. I took a long hiatus and always kicked myself for it, but I realized it was all necessary to make it to the point where I am now, mentally. Sometimes you have to give yourself time to reflect to figure out truly what it is that you want, and what will make you happy.”

     “Don't Worry, I'm Fine” by Maudlin Strangers

Lyrics of “Don't Worry, I'm Fine” by Maudlin Strangers
Headstrong
I found out by dealing
So long with my own damn head
I′m feeling so wrong
Forgotten by my own self, yeah
 
I'll be honest
(I′ll be honest)
I needed the time to know what I wanted
(What I wanted)
Whatever it is I think I'm on it
(I'm on it)
Tired of running back
 
Don′t worry, I′m fine
Funny how
It's been a long time coming
Yeah, it′s been a long time coming
It's been a long time coming
 
Settle down
I know just how you′re feeling
Bad sounds made by anxiety
It's so loud
I hear it with my own ears
 
I′m being honest
(I would hope so)
You need to make time for your honest self
Whatever it is, I think you oughta try
(Just give me a minute)
Stop running back
 
Don't worry, I'm fine
Funny how
It′s been a long time coming
Yeah, It′s been a long time coming
It's been a long time coming
 
Don′t worry, I'm fine, now
Funny how
It′s been a long time coming
Yeah, it′s been a long time coming
It′s been a long time coming
Don′t worry, I'm fine, now
It′s been a long time coming
It′s been a long time coming
Don′t worry, I'm fine, now
It′s been a long time coming