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
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MAE Lyrics
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I left my favorite blanket at home
Mom said don't worry we can go back and get it
I was only seven years old
But the days turn into weeks
And the weeks turn into years
Back then there were only monsters to fear
And I was able to wake up before the sun began to rise
Can we turn this car around
I don't want to be seen with my mom
I made her drop me off around the corner
And walked away as soon as she was gone
Then came the breakups and she’d hold me tight
And tell me everything'll be alright
Mom I was broken and confused but I took it out on you
Now I'm alone breaking down in parking lots
I took for granted everything I got
So is it too late to turn the car around
Because I need you now
So can we turn this car around
I'm not ready to be on my own
When I was younger all I wanted was to grow up
But now I'm scared and I wanna go home
Cause the days turn into weeks and the weeks they feel like years
I miss back when there were only monsters to fear
And I wish I was able to wake up before the sun begins to rise
But life has a tendency to dull the light in your eyes
The song "We" by MAE is a poignant description of growing up and realizing the experiences that come with it. The first stanza talks about how as a child, the singer only had monsters to fear and waking up before sunrise was enough to keep the light in his eyes. However, as time passes, things change and the singer starts to feel the weight of growing up. The chorus repeats the line "Can we turn this car around," indicating a strong desire to go back to a simpler time.
The second verse talks about teenage rebellion and taking things for granted. The singer admits to taking his mother for granted when he was younger and even took out his anger on her when he was broken and confused. The bridge then comes in and shows the singer breaking down and realizing that he needs his mother now, even though he pushed her away earlier. The final chorus then repeats the line "Can we turn this car around," this time with a more urgent tone, as the singer realizes he is not yet ready to be out in the world on his own.
The song is incredibly relatable to anyone who has grown up and recognizes the times in their life when things seemed simpler. The chorus is especially poignant, with its haunting melody and desperate plea to go back to a time when there were only monsters to fear. It encapsulates the feelings of nostalgia and regret that come with growing up and realizing that life isn't always what we thought it would be.
Line by Line Meaning
Can we turn this car around
I wish I could go back to an earlier time in my life
I left my favorite blanket at home
I was careless when I left the safety and comfort of home
Mom said don't worry we can go back and get it
I was lucky to have my mom there to help me when I needed it
I was only seven years old
I was innocent and naive when I started my journey
But the days turn into weeks
Time passes quickly and life can be overwhelming
And the weeks turn into years
As I grew older, I faced more challenges and obstacles
Back then there were only monsters to fear
In my childhood, my fears were simple and small
And I was able to wake up before the sun began to rise
I had a sense of wonder and curiosity about the world
Nothing could dull the light in my eyes
I was full of hope and happiness, free from worries
I don't want to be seen with my mom
I was ashamed of my family and wanted to be independent
I made her drop me off around the corner
I wanted to hide my true feelings and emotions
Then came the breakups and she’d hold me tight
I faced heartbreak and needed comfort and support
And tell me everything'll be alright
My mom was always there to reassure me and give me hope
Mom I was broken and confused but I took it out on you
I hurt my mom when I was going through a tough time
Now I'm alone breaking down in parking lots
I face my struggles alone, without my family or friends
I took for granted everything I got
I didn't appreciate the good things in my life when I had them
Because I need you now
I realize how important my family is to me
I'm not ready to be on my own
I feel lost and unsure of myself, and crave guidance
When I was younger all I wanted was to grow up
I was eager to experience adulthood and independence
But now I'm scared and I wanna go home
Growing up is harder than I thought, and I long for the comfort of home
I miss back when there were only monsters to fear
I realize that my childhood fears were trivial compared to my current struggles
But life has a tendency to dull the light in your eyes
As I face adulthood, life has taken a toll on my sense of wonder and optimism
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Mae Valerio
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@Teenie Queenie This is not "talent"...this is a character actor (one-dimensional persona). Talent is some who can act multiple roles, and the more convincing they are, the better their talent.
Being a master a "self promotion" is just another way to say she was an attention-seeking histrionic who NEEDED to be the center of attention no matter where she was or with whom she was. West was about as emotionally deep as the shallow end of the baby pool.
Her talent was extremely narrow to that one character she created to help her become the center of everyone's attention. That was driven by an ego-need, not by any talent. That's SAD and DESPERATE.
She extracted as much from that "role" as she could, by making other people dye their hair brown and grey their teeth. That is how DESPERATE she was to be the center of attention.
This woman was a joke...a caricature...like a cartoon. Did you even watch this video? Did you LISTEN?
FrenchArtAntiques Paris
They forgot to mention WHY Ms West bought that huge Hollywood Hotel/ Apartment complex. She was dating a African -American Boxer and the concierge downstairs refused to let him into the hotel to see her... so SHE BOUGHT THE PLACE. She was ahead of the times.
JC BULLDOG
@Raylady0 OMG!! Seriously being Black doesn't have a flag!! Of course not Race & Nationality are Two very different things in case you've forgotten DAMN
Catspaw Gardner
@George William Gray Jr. This documentary & others said she bought the Ravenswood & other properties.
Raylady0
@Chowder Whillis what the hell, nobody wants to sit up and complain about race like she said it's always about race what did I talk about the hundred the city threw out America that were heavily black populations and had their own stores and railroads to get burned down and filled with water, nobody wants to make it about race but until they repair the past it's all about race baby we all got to be on the same playing field being black don't have a flag like other nationalities it is what it is you are very uncomfortable 😅
unexpected vixen
She shook the cage when women were expected to be seen and not heard. She definitely needs more recognition,in my opinion.
MsAppassionata
@cindy farnsworth You agreed with Anthony Dworak’s comment about Mae West not believing in feminism. That’s why Joan Odom called you a traitor. How would he know? I believe she would have embraced it.
cindy farnsworth
@Joan Odom what????
Joan Odom
@cindy farnsworth It's absolutely UNTRUE, traitor.
Joan Odom
@Carol Rademacher He has absolutely no idea. Most likely, an incel.
Joan Odom
@Anthony Dworak Says a MAN? Dude, she wouldn't like you speaking FOR her. Mae wasn't about "mansplaining."