(2) The Maccabees (2002-2016) were an indie rock band from London, UK. The line-up consisted of Orlando Weeks (vocals), Hugo White (guitar), Felix White (guitar, vocals), Rupert Jarvis (bass) and Sam Doyle (drums), who replaced Robert Dylan Thomas. Weeks stated once that the band came up with the name by flicking through the Bible and picking out a random word. Despite adopting a name with religious connotations, he affirmed that none of the band are religious.
Debuting in 2004 with the You Make Noise I Make Sandwiches EP (released on Haircut Records), they released their first single X-Ray on Promise Records on November 28, 2005. Receiving just little significant exposure - some evening play on XFM London radio station - the band however scored a minor indie hit with their second post-punk influenced single Latchmere released in April 2006 on Fierce Panda Records.
Then inking a deal with the Polydor imprint (and former home of The Cure) Fiction Records the bands first studio album, Colour It In, was released on May 4, 2007 .
To date (late September 2007) they have released three (widely available) singles from the album (First Love, About Your Dress and Precious Time) with a fourth and final single Toothpaste Kisses released on October 8, 2007.
On May 4, 2009 the band released Wall of Arms, their second album. Preceded by the single Love You Better on April 27th. Markus Dravs, who collaborated in the past with artists such as Björk, Arcade Fire and Coldplay, produced the album. The album has been recorded in various cities including Liverpool and Paris, unlike their first long-player which was recorded in "dribs and drabs" like frontman Orlando Weeks said.
On January 9, 2012 the Maccabees released Given To The Wild, their third album. The band worked on the album at both Rockfield Studios in Wales and their rehearsal space in London's Elephant and Castle district, before decamping to Suffolk to finish the record.
Marks to Prove It, their last album, was released in 2015.
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Guitarist Felix White was initially in a band called Jack's Basement with fellow friend Jack Peñate. Felix and Hugo White are brothers, along with Will White, who is the frontman of another band called Talk Taxis. Former drummer Robert Dylan Thomas left the band in 2008.
Toothpaste Kisses
The Maccabees Lyrics
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I'll win your heart with a woop a woo
Pulling shapes just for your eyes
So with toothpaste kisses and lines
I'll be yours and you'll be
Lay with me, I'll lay with you
We'll do the things that lovers do
Put the stars in our eyes
And with heart shaped bruises
And late night kisses divine
The Maccabees's song "Toothpaste Kisses" is a tender love song that talks about the beginning of a romantic relationship. The first verse, "Cradle me, I'll cradle you, I'll win your heart with a woop a woo, Pulling shapes just for your eyes" is an invitation to intimacy and playfulness, as the singer promises to use his charm and wit to impress and delight his lover.
The second verse, "Lay with me, I'll lay with you, We'll do the things that lovers do, Put the stars in our eyes" follows the same tone, as the singer proposes a night of passion and wonder, where the lovers can forget about the world and focus on each other. The use of the word "lay" instead of "lie" emphasizes the physical closeness of the couple, while the image of "stars in our eyes" suggests a sense of wonder and awe.
The chorus, "And with toothpaste kisses and lines, I'll be yours and you'll be mine" reinforces the idea of a sweet and innocent love, where small gestures like toothpaste kisses and written notes can be enough to show affection and commitment. The last line, "Yours and mine", implies a sense of ownership and belonging, as if the lovers have already decided to commit to each other fully.
Line by Line Meaning
Cradle me, I'll cradle you
Let's support each other and care for one another
I'll win your heart with a woop a woo
I'll make you feel special in unexpected and exciting ways
Pulling shapes just for your eyes
I'll do silly and entertaining things to make you smile and laugh
So with toothpaste kisses and lines
With cute gestures and heartfelt words
I'll be yours and you'll be
Let's be in love and commit to each other
Lay with me, I'll lay with you
Let's spend intimate and cozy moments together
We'll do the things that lovers do
Let's explore our passion and romance
Put the stars in our eyes
Let's dream big together and make our love shine bright
And with heart shaped bruises
Even when we face challenges and hardships
And late night kisses divine
Let's keep showing each other affection and love, always
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Shepherd Rupert Alexander J. Jarvis, Robert Dylan Thomas, Orlando Thomas Penhale Weeks, Felix White, Hugo White
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