Maxine's interlude
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 song "Maxine's interlude" by Legend John is a poignant and somber tribute to a lost love named Maxine. The song features a repeating refrain of "Oh, oh get back soon/ Where are you now?/ Oh get back soon," which underscores the sense of longing and heartache that the singer feels. The song is an expression of regret and confusion, as the singer reflects on his failed relationship with Maxine and wonders what went wrong.
The lyrics are filled with questions and doubts - "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?" - suggesting that the singer is struggling to come to terms with the breakup and understand why things didn't work out. The repetition of Maxine's name in the chorus lends an air of desperation and a desire to be reunited with her.
Overall, "Maxine's interlude" is a deeply emotive and affecting song that captures the heartbreak and confusion that come with losing someone you love. The lyrics are beautifully written and the melody is haunting, making it a standout track on Legend John's album.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, oh, get back soon
I wish you could come back soon
Where are you now?
I am unsure of your current whereabouts
Oh, get back soon
Please return to me as soon as possible
Maxine
The name of the person being addressed in the song
Oh where are you now?
I am concerned about your current location
Maxine
Referring to the person again
Oh get back soon
Please come back very soon
Where are you now?
I am still unsure of where you are currently located
Where are you now?
Questioning the location of the person again
Sometimes I wonder why she wouldn't stay
I sometimes ponder why the person I am addressing in this song did not remain with me
What I should have changed
I contemplate what actions I could have taken to make the person stay with me
Sometimes I wonder why it's been so long
The length of time since the person's departure makes me ponder about the reasons behind their leaving
What did I do wrong
I question whether I did something wrong to cause the person to leave in the first place
Maxine, Maxine
Repeating the name of the person once again
Oh, where are you now?
A continued expression of concern for the person's location
Oh, where are you now?
Expressing the same concern yet again
Maxine
The song title reminds us once more of who is being addressed
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DAVE TOZER, JOHN STEPHENS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
SuperGOALdigger
This was his BEST album. Still play this often.
Jewlander
That’s because Kanye was involved
MODX Mike
SuperGOALdigger agreed!
Rayhan Almadini
agree
LifeJourneyToBeNatural
Oh I wished he created this into a full song with this beat/melody. Love to put on repeat in my car.
SupremeLogic1000
underrated masterpiece of a track....genius
Trevel Golden
If you didn’t know- this is the best song on his best album
7DOLLABEATS
This song reminds me of 2006 fall October college life freshman on campus bumping this song on my way to class 18 years old and with unlimited energy! 🙌🙌🙌🙌🔥🔥🔥
Ashley Howard
I love this interlude ❤️
Coach Ceaser
This interlude is so dope 😊