Fastbacks were a pioneering Seattle band. Formed in 1979 by songwriter/gui… Read Full Bio ↴Fastbacks were a pioneering Seattle band. Formed in 1979 by songwriter/guitarist Kurt Bloch (born August 28, 1960), and friends Lulu Gargiulo (guitar and vocals, born October 12, 1960) and Kim Warnick (bass and vocals, born April 7, 1959), they disbanded in 2001. Their sound mixed a generally punk approach to vocals and sound textures with poppy tunes and strong musicianship. Bloch is also a member of The Young Fresh Fellows as well as Thee Sgt. Major III. The Fastbacks reunited for a show in West Seattle in the summer of 2011.

Maybe
Fastbacks Lyrics

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Lately something on my mind
Maybe just out of time
Probably sun's falling from the sky
Take me with you when you
Lately just can't synchronize
Maybe just out of time
Probably light's finally going down
Take me with you

Lately nothing going on
Maybe I see something wrong

Probably we're coming to an end
Take me with you

Overall Meaning

The Fastbacks' song "Maybe" is a contemplative and melancholic track that deals with feelings of uncertainty and the desire for companionship in tough times. The first verse talks about something weighing heavy on the singer's mind, but they may not be able to pinpoint exactly what it is. It could be that they are feeling out of sync with the world around them and that time is slipping away, as indicated by the imagery of the sun falling from the sky and the light finally going down. The repeated phrase "take me with you" seems to suggest a longing for connection and a desire for someone to share in this sense of unease.

The second verse continues with this theme of feeling out of step with the world, and a sense that something is coming to an end. The singer may not know exactly what is wrong, but they can feel it. They long for someone to help them see what is going on and to provide comfort, as indicated by the repeated "take me with you" line. The song doesn't offer any easy answers or resolution, but rather captures the feeling of being adrift and in need of support.

Line by Line Meaning

Lately something on my mind
Recently I have been deeply thinking about something

Maybe just out of time
Perhaps I am simply running out of time

Probably sun's falling from the sky
It is likely that the sun is setting

Take me with you when you
Please take me along with you

Lately just can't synchronize
Recently I have been unable to coordinate or cooperate

Maybe just out of time
Perhaps I am just running out of time

Probably light's finally going down
It is likely that the light is slowly disappearing

Take me with you
Please take me along with you

Lately nothing going on
Recently there has been no activity or events happening

Maybe I see something wrong
Perhaps I am noticing something that is not right

Probably we're coming to an end
It is likely that this is the end