Jacob Marshall and Dave Elkins began what would become Mae by writing their first song, "Embers and Envelopes", in Marshall's living room. The band signed with Tooth and Nail Records and released their first album, Destination: Beautiful, in 2003. They released their second full-length album, The Everglow, in 2005. The band toured extensively to promote it, and also performed on the Vans Warped Tour. Mae re-released The Everglow in 2006, adding three new songs and a 2-hour DVD.
Later in 2006, the band announced that they had fulfilled their contract with Tooth & Nail and signed to Capitol Records for their third full-length album. Mae began recording the album in the fall of 2006, working with producer Howard Benson (who has produced albums for Saosin, My Chemical Romance, and Relient K). It is titled Singularity and was released on August 14, 2007. On June 19, 2007, the band released their first single from the upcoming album titled "Sometimes I Can't Make It Alone".
Mae split ways with Capitol Records in 2008. The band has embarked on a year-long independent project, releasing one song every month with all proceeds going to benefit humanitarian projects of the band's choosing. The first four months were compiled into the (m)orning EP. The next four months will be released as (a)fternoon and the final four as (e)vening.
According to Elkins in a 2003 interview, while the band members are Christians, Mae is not a "Christian band".
On September 24, 2007 Mark and Rob parted ways with Mae.
The two replacement members for touring are 20-year-old Josiah Schlater on bass and Robert Smith on keyboards. Schlater and Smith are members of the band Tokyo, also from Virginia Beach.[5]Official site: http://www.whatismae.com
Current band members
* Dave Elkins · Guitar/Vocals
* Zach Gehring · Guitar
* Jacob Marshall · Drums
There was also a Danish band called Mae, a post-rock/indie/ambient band formed in 2000 somewhere in Jutland. Mae hasn't released a full album, but they have released one demo and two EPs, the first called ”50stars”, the second "mae" and the third "The Silence & Us". Official site: http://www.mae.mymusic.dk
All Deliberate Speed
MAE Lyrics
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while we said we're frusterated.
But you tried to take us.
"Go on, get ready, cause it's coming soon" you said.
Well no thanks, we'll make it.
So it brings us back to this.
Something's got to give.
Or are you coming around again?
All deliberate speed- Lately you've been comtemplating.
Is this real or is this fading? What got you here in the first place?
Everyone around us screams "It's got to be and it's got to hit you."
Well, you and me, well we can change the world.
We could drive and we could take our stuff on out of here.
We'll leave with the sunrise.
This place and this city it's good for nothing but feeling down.
Let's say we'll break it.
Losing sleep for days.
Is this just a phase?
Are there other ways?
The one who sings is the one who pays.
Sound off we're going to LA.
You wanted to be the one who makes it happen so
Sound off we're going to LA.
If it's going to be then we've got to give.
But it's got to be enough for me.
The lyrics of Mae's song "All Deliberate Speed" describe a feeling of frustration and restlessness with life, and a desire to break free and change the world. The first verse talks about the conflict between the creative impulse and the pressures and expectations of the world, with the lyrics "You said you made us in the middle of the afternoon while we said we're frustrated. But you tried to take us. 'Go on, get ready, cause it's coming soon' you said. Well no thanks, we'll make it." The second verse speaks to the uncertainty and doubt that can come along with pursuing a dream, with the lyrics "Lately you've been contemplating. Is this real or is this fading? What got you here in the first place? Everyone around us screams 'It's got to be and it's got to hit you.' Well, you and me, well we can change the world." The chorus captures the sense of urgency and determination to make a change, with the repeated line "All deliberate speed" and the desire to leave behind a place that is "good for nothing but feeling down."
Overall, the song seems to be about the desire to break free from the constraints of everyday life and follow one's dreams, even in the face of uncertainty and doubt. It speaks to the need for determination and resilience, and the power of belief in oneself and the ability to make a difference.
Line by Line Meaning
You said you made us in the middle of the afternoon
You claimed that you created us, but it was in the midst of the day when we were feeling frustrated. However, you attempted to take control and urged us to prepare for what's to come, but we'd rather handle it ourselves.
So it brings us back to this
This situation has brought us back to a point where something has to change.
Something's got to give
We can't continue on this path, something has to change in order to move forward.
So are you listening?
Are you paying attention to what's happening and willing to make a change?
Or are you coming around again?
Or are you just repeating the same patterns and expecting different results?
All deliberate speed- Lately you've been contemplating.
We need to move forward deliberately, but you've been wavering and second-guessing yourself. What led you to this point in the first place? Others may be urging us to take a certain course of action, but we have the power to change the world if we work together.
We could drive and we could take our stuff on out of here.
We have the option to leave and start anew. This place only brings us down and holds us back.
Losing sleep for days.
The stress and pressure of this situation is weighing heavily on us, causing us to lose sleep.
Is this just a phase?
Is this situation temporary, or is it something that we need to address now?
Are there other ways?
Are there alternative solutions that we haven't considered yet?
The one who sings is the one who pays.
The person who speaks up or takes action is the one who bears the consequences of their actions.
Sound off we're going to LA.
We're going to take action and make things happen. We're going to LA, a place where opportunities abound.
If it's going to be then we've got to give.
If we want to make a change and see results, we have to be willing to put in the effort.
But it's got to be enough for me.
We need to strike a balance between what's best for us and what's best for the situation. We can't sacrifice our own well-being entirely for the sake of making a change.
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