Developed over a two-month period of stream-of-consciousness recording in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Luke Temple’s self-titled debut under his new moniker Here We Go Magic is a remarkable departure from his signature singer-songwriter material. Luke recorded the album at home using analog synths, a cassette 4-track, and his trusty SM-57 mic, coloring the sound with warmth and creating textures you want to wrap yourself in.
-From "Tell All Your Friends"
Later in 2009 Temple expanded the project into a fully fledged band with keyboardist Kristina Lieberson , guitarist Michael Bloch , bass guitarist Jennifer Turner and drummer Peter Hale. The second album Pigeons was recorded surrounded by mountains in Catskills, New York in the fall of 2009 and was released by Secretly Canadian on June 8, 2010
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Make up Your Mind
Here We Go Magic Lyrics
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Unless, actress
Little bit of light, that's alright
Do it anyway, no better time comin'
Got no trust, too much fussin'
Red line slow, you don't like bussin'
Let me see, give me a minute
Need to look it over, put my bird brain in it
What if I get what the fat man's got?
Got to be smart, take your cues
Sniff that air, read that news
Make up your mind [x3]
What if it's filled with poison air?
What if we step and the ground ain't there?
Ain't no sucker, been here before
Face smashed in, swinging door
If I've learned something with age
It's golden bars for a golden cage
Don't push, my space
Human race, replace
Don't push, my space
Human race, replace
Don't push, my space
Human race, replace
Don't push, my space
Human race, replace
Make up your mind [x4]
The song "Make Up Your Mind" by Here We Go Magic is a thought-provoking piece that touches on themes of doubt, trust, and decision-making. The lyrics encourage the listener to make up their mind, even though they may feel unsure or hesitant. The first verse begins with the notion that a first guess is often the best guess, but if someone is acting, then it may not be genuine. The singer acknowledges the fleeting nature of light and suggests that people should go ahead and do whatever they need to do because there is no better time coming.
The second verse delves into the struggles of trust and the difficulties that come with decision-making. The singer suggests that there is too much fussing about, and people are not always reliable, so it's up to individuals to make their own decisions. The lines "What if it's bad? Way too hot? What if I get what the fat man's got?" demonstrate the fear and uncertainty that can cloud judgment. The final verse speaks to the challenges of life and the lessons learned through experience. The singer suggests that they've been through tough times before and have come out on the other side. They caution against pushing others out to make more space and replacing individuals with a "human race."
Line by Line Meaning
First guess, best guess
It's always better to go with your gut feeling when making important decisions
Unless, actress
Unless you're putting on an act, be true to yourself
Little bit of light, that's alright
It's okay to have a little bit of uncertainty in life
Do it anyway, no better time comin'
If you wait for the perfect time, it may never come. Take action now
Got no trust, too much fussin'
Distrust and excessive arguing doesn't help in decision-making
Red line slow, you don't like bussin'
If you're not comfortable with the situation, take it slow
Let me see, give me a minute
I need some time to assess and analyze the situation
Need to look it over, put my bird brain in it
I need to scrutinize the situation and use my intelligence to make a decision
What if it's bad? Way too hot?
What if the consequences are severe or harsh?
What if I get what the fat man's got?
What if I face the same negative consequences as others who have made this decision before?
Got to be smart, take your cues
You need to be intelligent and take guidance from others to make a wise decision
Sniff that air, read that news
Gather information from all possible sources before making a decision
Make up your mind [x3]
Decide what you want to do
What if it's filled with poison air?
What if the situation or decision is toxic and harmful?
What if we step and the ground ain't there?
What if the ground beneath us is unstable and uncertain?
Ain't no sucker, been here before
I'm not naive and have experienced similar situations before
Face smashed in, swinging door
I've faced failure and disappointment, but keep moving forward
If I've learned something with age
With age comes wisdom and life lessons
It's golden bars for a golden cage
Sometimes you have to sacrifice freedom for security
Don't push, my space
Don't infringe on my personal boundaries
Human race, replace
Let's work towards creating a better world for ourselves and future generations
Writer(s): Michael Bloch, Luke Breneman, Kristina Lieberson, Peter Hale, Jennifer Turner
Contributed by Sebastian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
christiansatrianta
Always love their videos. Here we go magic!!
Damian Pearce
Great band
Chuck Stern
This is ART, people - provocative, yes, but art nonetheless. Great video, great song. I read a comment likening it to Steely Dan and Oingo Boingo. Amen!
austinfrog
replay.....replay........ can't wait for the show in Austin. probably my favorite band.
acid
Really odd video. However, this is the best new song I've heard in a very long time. Somehow reminds me of a few older Underworld tracks.
youaredissolved
Magic epilepsy demon? That's what I get form this. Sorta scary. This song is totally killer, too. A very nice sound!
Nicholas Rondle
bloody good
M.A
people need to chill... this video was NOT made to offend epileptic people in any way! neither to bring a negative message of "Oh yes, let women suffer, or any prostitute thing... C'om we are FREE to be creatives in our own way'! STOP HATING... if you dont like it..DONT WATCH IT!
Alex Reeves
Wow love the POVs and superimpositions. If Walker Percy were still alive he'd write a novel about the women in this video.
E. Tyler Wright
This is what happens when you film on a NO budget scenario. You don't get a gaffer.