Manchester, United Kingdom (2010 - present)

Maffiss is Jonathan Ogde… Read Full Bio ↴Manchester, United Kingdom (2010 - present)

Maffiss is Jonathan Ogden, a Manchester-based songwriter who began writing and recording material in 2010. His self-titled debut EP is set to be released on 19th February 2011. Inspired by a wide range of musical genres, such as folk, rock, classical and electronic, his music is an experimental and eclectic mix of styles, with a sound of its own.

Jonathan is a Christian and describes his music as "worship music, that doesn't necessarily sound like worship music". And this is certainly true with his debut EP, which features a wide range of styles, including ethereal instrumental pieces and uptempo electronic songs.

In The Garden
Maffiss Lyrics

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I'll meet You in the garden
As the moonlight is slipping through the trees
As the sounds of the summertime are settling
As the wind blows whispers through the leaves
And we'll run
We'll run
And we'll run
And we'll run

We'll run
And we'll run free

I'll meet You in the garden
As the moonlight is slipping through the trees
As the sounds of the summertime are settling
As the wind blows whispers through the leaves
And we'll dance
We'll dance
And we'll dance
And we'll dance

We'll dance
And we'll dance free

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Maffiss's song "In The Garden" evoke a sense of peacefulness and longing for connection with nature and someone special. The idea of meeting in the garden suggests a beautiful, serene space that holds significance to the singer and their companion. The moonlight slipping through the trees speaks to the idea of a quiet and intimate moment, while the sounds and whispers of the wind convey a sense of synchronicity with nature's movements.

The repetition of the phrase "we'll run" and "we'll dance" emphasizes the freedom and joy of being present in the moment, with the longings and worries of life dissipated in the beauty of nature. The use of the word "free" at the end of both stanzas emphasizes the importance of escaping daily life and feeling unrestricted with the person they are meeting in the garden. The song speaks to the idea that nature can bring healing and connection, and that being present in the moment with someone special can bring both joy and freedom.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll meet You in the garden
I am looking forward to meet You in the garden

As the moonlight is slipping through the trees
The moonlight will light up the garden through the trees

As the sounds of the summertime are settling
The sounds of the summertime are calming down and becoming quieter

As the wind blows whispers through the leaves
The wind will whisper through the leaves in the garden

And we'll run
You and I will run together

We'll run
We will continue to run

And we'll run
We will keep on running

And we'll run
We will still run

We'll run
We will never stop running

And we'll run free
We will run without any worry or restraint

And we'll dance
You and I will dance together