“The Chapel” was arguably one of Madilyn Mei’s most anticipated songs. It was first teased on November 9, 2021, with Madilyn playing the bridge on her ukulele.
A year later, “The Chapel” was released, featuring Mei’s signature style of whimsical melodies paired with subtly melancholy lyrics. She on...
[Verse 1]
Where do snails go during the day?
They're probably somewhere playing video games
I'm sad they feel the need to go away
Go away
[Verse 2]
Where's the chapel where the mantis pray?
The leaves grow green then fall away
In reddish shades that crumple under six long legs
Leading me along
The children sing a song
And I'd like to turn around
But I know I’m not that strong
[Chorus]
I'm missing a house
That I've never called home
I'm missing a time that I've nevеr known
I remember a tree, had a wholе leaf of my own
But now we're reaching spring
Was it just a dream? I don’t know
[Post-Chorus]
I don't know
What do I know?
What do I know?
What do I know?
[Verse 3]
They warn of snakes in search of prey
The stories scare me so I stay
At the chapel where the mantis pray
And every day
They lead me along
The children hum a hymn
And I'd like to run away
But to leave would be a sin
[Chorus]
I'm missing a house
That I've never called home
I'm missing a time that I've never known
I remember a song, I sung along
But how did it go?
Well, now I'm reaching spring
Probably just a dream
I should let go
[Bridge]
Six legs, tippy tappy toes
Climbing to the podium on Sunday
I was a tadpole at the time
So I don't remember much
About what he had to say
Faces, beady little eyes
Larva always cries
Beetle does the same
Now it remains a dream
A distant memory that itches my brain
Six legs, tippy tappy toes
Climbing to the podium on Sunday
I was a bunny (I was a kitten) at the time
So I don't remember much
About what he had to say
Faces, beady little eyes
Larva always cries
Beetle does the same
Now it remains a dream
A distant memory that itches my brain
[Outro]
Now it remains a dream
A distant memory that itches my brain
Now it remains a dream
A distant memory that itches my brain
The Chapel was written by Madilyn Mei.
The Chapel was produced by Scrawny (US).
Madilyn Mei released The Chapel on Fri Nov 11 2022.
Yes! Madilyn Mei posted full chord sheets to play “The Chapel” with on her website.