Here is a blog post reviewing the lyrics and vibe of the song.
The next time your phone won't stop buzzing, do yourself a favor: look up the lyrics video, put it on blast, and tell the world to keep its papers away for a while! Michael Learns To Rock - Messages (Officiel Audio) MLTR Messages Lyrics Video
Fast forward to today, and those physical papers have turned into endless emails, Slack notifications, text messages, and social media overload. The medium changed, but the feeling remains exactly the same. We are all still just looking for permission to tell the world to wait while we enjoy the sunshine. Here is a blog post reviewing the lyrics
"When I woke up in my bed / Opened up my eyes this morning / I saw the heavy black side of my soul was creeping out the window..." The medium changed, but the feeling remains exactly the same
The chorus is where the song truly shines as a defiant, feel-good anthem for anyone craving a mental health day:
Even though this song was written years ago, its core concept has only become more relevant. Back then, MLTR was singing about physical mail, newspapers "full of lies," and paper bills piling up.