Maxine
Legend John Lyrics
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Where are you now?
Oh, get back soon
Maxine
Oh where are you now?
Maxine
Oh get back soon
Where are you now?
Where are you now?
Sometimes I wonder why she wouldn't stay
What I should have changed
Sometimes I wonder why it's been so long
What did I do wrong
Maxine, Maxine
Oh, where are you now?
Oh, where are you now?
Maxine
The lyrics to Legend John's song Maxine seem to be expressing the singer's longing for a loved one, Maxine, to return to his life. The repeated refrain of "Oh, get back soon" and "Where are you now?" create a sense of urgency and desperation in the singer's voice. He seems to be pleading with Maxine to come back to him, expressing sadness and confusion about why she left in the first place.
The second verse shows the singer grappling with guilt and regret, wondering what he could have done differently to prevent Maxine from leaving. The repetition of her name, "Maxine, Maxine" at the end of each verse, adds to the emotional intensity of the song and emphasizes her importance to the singer.
Overall, the song is a poignant expression of loss and longing, with the lyrics and melody perfectly capturing the heartbreak and vulnerability of the singer's emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, oh, get back soon
I miss Maxine and wish for her quick return
Where are you now?
I'm curious and concerned about Maxine's current whereabouts
Oh, get back soon
I want Maxine to return as soon as possible
Maxine
Addressing Maxine directly
Oh where are you now?
Another expression of curiosity about Maxine's whereabouts
Maxine
Addressing Maxine again
Oh get back soon
Repeating the desire for Maxine's return
Where are you now?
Asking again where Maxine is currently located
Sometimes I wonder why she wouldn't stay
Reflecting on Maxine's departure and considering the possible reasons why she left
What I should have changed
Trying to figure out what he could have done differently to keep Maxine around
Sometimes I wonder why it's been so long
Reflecting on the length of time since Maxine left
What did I do wrong
Questioning his own actions and behavior that may have contributed to Maxine's departure
Maxine, Maxine
Calling out to Maxine again, perhaps hoping she can hear his plea
Oh, where are you now?
Another expression of concern and desperation for Maxine's return
Oh, where are you now?
Repeating the question in a desperate plea for Maxine's return
Maxine
Ending the song with one final address to Maxine
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVE TOZER, JOHN STEPHENS
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shim hishe
his best album....shit is pure, absolute ART!!!!!
oskamadison
Word, that whole album is a vibe...
Taja Jordan
let me just say this song is so beautiful to me I am a 41yr old woman who lost my mother at the age of 10....my mothers name was Maxine..the first time I heard this song was two weeks ago I instantly fell in love with song and I played it for my father who also was taken aback thanks John Legend
D V
😔🙏
Veronica V
I miss this music of John. I wish someday I will meet someone who knows this whole album to sing along😊😊
Vivia Bohanon
My sentiment as well
Liz persad
I do.!
Daloy
Definitely me!
nondabula moyeni
yes. the whole album is a bomb! All the tracts are a good sing along.
wobblebomb
Veronica V ya you’ve found another know this one inside and out ha. My fave album of his