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
We're So Far Away
MAE Lyrics
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About my world and when you came.
Wondering, the change you'd bring,
Means nothing else would be the same.
Did you know, what you were doing, did you know.
Did you know how you would move me well,
I don't really think so.
But the night came down and swept us away.
To paint the most elaborate scene today.
How could we know, that so this show,
We learned so much about ourselves.
From Toledo, to Tokyo,
The words were scribed on every page,
And now there's books up on our shelves.
Did you know; how you would move us, did you know.
When the lights, first came upon us,
And we, saw the everglow.
And the moments magic swept us away.
And the young mans dream, was almost seen to plain.
When was the night,
That showed us the sign.
Revealed in the sky, to leave all behind.
But where to begin? throw the caution, to the wind.
We'll reach for the stars, everything is now ours.
Did you know, how you would move me, did you know.
Did you know how you would move me well,
I don't even think so.
But the moments magic swept us away.
And it's so close, but we're so far away.
It's so close, but we're so far away.
The song "We're So Far Away" by Mae tells the story of how two people meet and the impact they have on each other's lives. The first verse reflects on the beginning of their relationship and the uncertainty of what was to come. The second verse then reflects on how much they have grown and changed over time because of each other. They have learned and experienced so much together, from Toledo to Tokyo, and now have books on their shelves to show for it.
The chorus of the song is the central theme, repeating the idea of how close they are yet still so far away. Despite all the experiences and memories they have shared, they are still not quite where they want to be in life. The lyrics seem to suggest that their love and relationship have given them a taste of what's possible, but they still have some way to go to reach their dreams. The song ends by encouraging them to throw caution to the wind and reach for the stars.
Overall, the song is about the transformative power of love and how it can shape and change our lives in unexpected ways. It is about the journey of self-discovery that two people can take together and the hope and possibility that comes with reaching for the stars.
Line by Line Meaning
Remembering, everything, About my world and when you came.
Reflecting on my life before you entered it and how it changed after you came into it.
Wondering, the change you'd bring, Means nothing else would be the same.
Anticipating the impact that you would have and realizing that things would never be the same.
Did you know, what you were doing, did you know.
Questioning if you were aware of the effect that you had on me.
Did you know how you would move me well, I don't really think so.
Expressing doubt that you fully understood the depth of your influence on me.
But the night came down and swept us away.
Recalling a moment when we were fully immersed in each other's company and lost track of time.
And the stars they seemed, To paint the most elaborate scene today.
Noting the beauty of the surroundings during that special moment.
How could we know, that so this show, We learned so much about ourselves.
Reflecting on the personal growth that resulted from experiencing that magical moment together.
From Toledo, to Tokyo, The words were scribed on every page, And now there's books up on our shelves.
Recalling how the lessons we learned together have taken us on a shared journey across different places and left an enduring impact on us.
When the lights, first came upon us, And we, saw the everglow.
Remembering the first time we felt a strong connection and realizing that it has been there ever since.
And the moments magic swept us away.
Recalling how we were transported to a different state of mind during these special moments.
And the young mans dream, was almost seen to plain.
Noting how these moments came close to fulfilling a young man's dream of finding true love and happiness.
When was the night, That showed us the sign.
Asking when that unforgettable night occurred, when we were given a sign of the depth of our connection.
Revealed in the sky, to leave all behind.
Describing the sign as having appeared in the sky, and suggesting that it urged us to let go of all that was holding us back.
But where to begin? throw the caution, to the wind.
Acknowledging the difficulty of knowing how to proceed after being shown such a powerful sign, and suggesting the need to take risks and embrace uncertainty in order to progress.
We'll reach for the stars, everything is now ours.
Expressing confidence that, having been shown a sign of our connection, we can now achieve our dreams together.
And it's so close, but we're so far away.
Reflecting on the sense of distance that can exist between us despite the strength of our connection.
It's so close, but we're so far away.
Repeating the previous line for emphasis.
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