After her first solo record in 1971, she teamed up with Willem Duyn, and the duo became known as Mouth & MacNeal. After their breakup, Maggie formed her own group in 1975 with her husband Frans Smit (drums, ex-Brainbox and Mouth & MacNeal), Adri de Hont (g, ex-Mayflower, to Music Garden), Ben Vermeulen (o,p, ex-Album, to Match) and Wil de Meyer (b, ex-Rob Hoeke). In 1977, the line-up changed to: Frans Smit (dr), Jons Pistoor (o,p, ex-Free & Easy, to Bruno Basta), Lex Bolderdijk (g, ex-Gamma, to Beuk Brothers and Margriet Eshuys Band) and Robert Verwey (bass, ex-Long Tall Ernie & Shakers).
In 1980, Maggie participated in the Eurovision Song Contest. Her song "Amsterdam" came 5th.
Since 2000, she has been a member of the Dutch Divas, together with Marga Bult (ex-Babe).
Nothing Else to Do
Maggie MacNeal Lyrics
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Wouldn't see it my way, I still wonder why
But that is over and that is past
I hope that all my memories will die at last Every time I hear that sound I start to smile
But I think that will pass after a little while
And reading papers, watching TVPasting all the pictures made from him and me I've got nothing else to do'Cause my baby said we are through
I don't know why
I don't know why I've got nothing else to do
I don't know why
I don't know why I still remember how we met
And when he said: "You are my guardian angel" I don't know why
I don't know why I still remember how we met
And what he said: "You are my guardian angel"My guardian angel I've got nothing else to do'Cause my baby said we are through
I don't know why
I don't know why I've got nothing else to do
Yes, my baby made me feel so blue
I don't know why
I don't know why I've got nothing else to do'Cause my baby said we are through
I don't know why
I don't know why I've got nothing else to do
Yes, my baby made me feel so blue
I don't know why
I don't know why
In "Nothing Else to Do," Maggie MacNeal sings about the pain of a recent breakup. She describes how every time she sees her ex-partner's face, she feels like crying, even though she knows that it is over and in the past. The sound of their relationship still makes her smile, but she recognizes that this feeling will not last forever. She spends her time reading papers and watching TV, pasting all the pictures made from him and her. The song is about the end of a love affair, and how the memories linger even when the relationship is over.
MacNeal's vocals convey a palpable sense of longing and yearning, and the repeated motif of "I don't know why" highlights the confusion and frustration that come with the end of a relationship. The song's slightly mournful melody and wistful lyrics are relatable to anyone who has experienced a heartbreak. While the song's theme may be a bit of a downer, it is ultimately a reminder that life goes on, even after a breakup.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time I see his face I almost cry
Each time I see him, my emotions overwhelm me and I am close to tears
Wouldn't see it my way, I still wonder why
Despite my attempts to communicate, he refused to understand my perspective, leaving me confused
But that is over and that is past
Our relationship is now behind us and cannot be changed
I hope that all my memories will die at last
I pray that my remembrance of him will eventually fade away
Every time I hear that sound I start to smile
Hearing certain familiar noises brings back happy feelings and makes me smile
But I think that will pass after a little while
However, I recognize that these feelings are only temporary and will not last
And reading papers, watching TV
To keep my mind occupied, I have been reading newspapers and watching television
Pasting all the pictures made from him and me
In an attempt to hold onto the memories, I've been creating a collage of pictures featuring the two of us
I've got nothing else to do
I find myself with no other means of filling my time
'Cause my baby said we are through
Since my baby announced our breakup, I am left with little purpose
Yes, my baby made me feel so blue
His decision to end our relationship has left me feeling sad and downcast
I still remember how we met
The details of our first encounter are still vivid in my memory
And when he said: "You are my guardian angel"
I recall how he once referred to me as his guardian angel
My guardian angel
He saw me as someone who could protect and guide him
I don't know why
Despite my efforts to understand, I am unable to comprehend why things ended the way they did
Contributed by Sarah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ferry Groothedde
on I Love You This Much
I listened to Jefferson's version and I could understand him a lot better than Maggie MacNeal. I found quite a lot of mistakes in these lyrics. For example: "silver can be part of you etc" should be "if I can't be part of you then I don't have to live". And "but if it means singing back you must then in there it's lost" should be "but if it means signing documents then it matters not". There is more, but I'll leab-ve it here.