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
Release Me
MAE Lyrics
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And I can feel it in my bones they're aching
I watched the sky and wait and wish these waters ease my pain
Because my will is breaking
If you'd get next to me and help me find simplicity
Then you could be the one to take me, to break me
And flood my soul
[Chorus]
Could you be the one to release me? (oh release me)
Waiting for your love
Oh to free me, so release me
Grey clouds, they infiltrate as every move you make
Gets me closer to clarity
While droplet drummers lead a complex beat increasing speed
Somehow accompanies our intensities
At first this cloud burst is pulling us under
Lightning and thunder
Rain falls and you take me under
And flood my soul
[Chorus]
So take off your shoes and stay a while
This might be the right time tonight
If it makes you feel good
Then it makes me feel alright
We should take down the curtains now
And make blankets here on the floor
The torrential downpour, the potential for more
A cease to fight this tension that ignites us here in the dark
Because tension causes friction and this friction leaves two sparks
The rain has filled this cup and before it overflows
I wanna take you in now
Here it goes
[Chorus x2]
The song "Release Me" by Mae seems to be about the desire to be released from emotional pain, and how the rain can symbolize that release. The lyrics suggest that the singer is feeling overwhelmed and needs help finding simplicity in their life. They seem to believe that if someone were to "break" and "flood" their soul with love, they could finally be released from their pain. The chorus repeats the plea for someone to release the singer from their suffering.
The second verse continues with the metaphor of the rain, suggesting that the "grey clouds" are bringing clarity to the singer's life. The "complex beat" of the rain also seems to accompany the singer's increasing intensity, perhaps suggesting that they are becoming more and more desperate for release. The bridge of the song seems to suggest that the singer and their partner are finally coming together, and that the rainstorm has created the perfect environment for them to connect. The tension between them is compared to two sparks, and the rain has "filled this cup" meaning it has brought them to the point of overflowing with emotion.
Overall, "Release Me" seems to be a deeply emotional and introspective song about the desire to be released from emotional pain. The rain is used as a powerful metaphor for the release that the singer is seeking, and the chorus repeats their plea for someone to come and release them. The bridge suggests that this release might finally be possible with the right partner and the right environment.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard the old man say we need the rain
The old man suggested that we need the rain because it is necessary for the environment.
And I can feel it in my bones they're aching
I physically feel the effects of the dryness, and it is causing me pain.
I watched the sky and wait and wish these waters ease my pain
I am hoping that the rain will come and relieve me of my discomfort and suffering.
Because my will is breaking
I am feeling discouraged and helpless, and my emotional strength is diminishing.
If you'd get next to me and help me find simplicity
If you stand by my side and help me find peace and ease in this situation,
Then you could be the one to take me, to break me
You have the power to rescue me from my pain and feelings of helplessness.
And flood my soul
You can fill me with happiness and joy, and make me feel complete.
Could you be the one to release me? (oh release me)
Are you capable of freeing me from my pain?
Waiting for your love
I am eagerly waiting for your affection and support.
Oh to free me, so release me
Please release me from my pain and suffering.
Grey clouds, they infiltrate as every move you make
The dark clouds invade and fill the atmosphere as if they are responding to your actions.
Gets me closer to clarity
These clouds bring clarity to my mind and give me a sense of direction.
While droplet drummers lead a complex beat increasing speed
The raindrops create a rhythmic sound that is both intricate and increasing in speed.
Somehow accompanies our intensities
This rhythmic sound somehow corresponds to the passion and intensity between us.
At first this cloud burst is pulling us under
At first, this heavy rain is overwhelming us and dragging us down.
Lightning and thunder
The lightning and thunder are adding to the intensity of the storm and creating a sense of urgency.
Rain falls and you take me under
The rain is captivating and drawing me into the moment with you.
So take off your shoes and stay a while
Let us both relax and spend some time together in comfort.
This might be the right time tonight
This might be the perfect moment for us to connect and be together.
If it makes you feel good
If being with me makes you happy and content,
Then it makes me feel alright
Then I am also happy and content with the situation.
We should take down the curtains now
We should remove any barriers between us and embrace this moment.
And make blankets here on the floor
Let us create a cozy and intimate atmosphere by making a comfortable space on the floor.
The torrential downpour, the potential for more
The heavy rain suggests that there is the possibility for even more passion and intensity.
A cease to fight this tension that ignites us here in the dark
Let us stop resisting our feelings and allow the tension between us to ignite in this intimate environment.
Because tension causes friction and this friction leaves two sparks
The tension between us creates a spark that is the result of the friction caused by our differences.
The rain has filled this cup and before it overflows
The amount of rain that has fallen is more than enough to quench our thirst and fulfill our desires.
I wanna take you in now
I want to share this experience with you and allow our emotions to merge together.
Here it goes
Let us embrace this moment and see where it takes us.
[Chorus x2]
Please release me from my pain and suffering; I am waiting for your love to free me.
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