Melanie adopted the nickname Maple Bee in 2003, when she formed her now disbanded band Vertigo Angels.
Hello Eve
Maple Bee Lyrics
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I've searched you out for so long
And now you're here will you help me
To try to shake this out?
Hello Eve
Hello Eva
Hello Eva
It slept inside this bitter seed
It laid its roots and built a house in me
It changed my locks, it didn't give me the key
Outnumbered now by simplicity
Hello Eve
Hello Eva
Hello Eva
Hello, Eve, I've been waiting for you
Don't hide your face in stars and drink
Stay out late, whore the moon
May catch me running soon
Hello Eve
Hello Eva
Hello Eva
The lyrics of Maple Bee's song "Hello Eve" portray a sense of despair and desperation as the singer awaits the arrival of Eve, a symbol for hope and guidance. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been searching for Eve for a long time and with her arrival, he/she seeks assistance to "shake this out," possibly alluding to a struggle or a personal issue. The repetition of "Hello Eva" creates a sense of urgency and an attempt to connect with the source of salvation.
The second stanza delves deeper into the emotional turmoil of the singer as he/she speaks about the "bitter seed" that has taken root and built a metaphorical house inside. The use of personification to describe the "seed" gives it a life-like quality, and the "house in me" indicates the deep-set nature of the issue at hand. The singer acknowledges that the seed has changed the locks, and he/she doesn't have the key, alluding to the helplessness that stems from grappling with personal issues.
In the final stanza, the singer eagerly awaits Eve's help and pleads with her not to hide behind the stars and drinks but to stay and help. The line "whore the moon" may be interpreted as an attempt to live in the moment and enjoy life until the singer gets the help he/she needs. The song ends with a note of urgency, indicating that the singer may soon be on the move, possibly to escape the issue or to seek further help.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello, Eve, I've been waiting for you
I have been patiently anticipating your arrival
I've searched you out for so long
I have been searching for you for a long time
And now you're here will you help me
Since you are here, can you assist me?
To try to shake this out?
To attempt to remove this feeling?
It slept inside this bitter seed
This feeling was dormant within this unpleasant source
It laid its roots and built a house in me
It grew steadily and settled firmly within me
It changed my locks, it didn't give me the key
It altered my internal barriers without granting me access
Outnumbered now by simplicity
But now it is overwhelmed by straightforwardness
Don't hide your face in stars and drink
Do not seek refuge in pleasure and excess
Stay out late, whore the moon
Stay awake during the night and exploit the moon
May catch me running soon
You might catch me fleeing soon
Contributed by Maria Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.