Maggie Rogers (born Margaret Debay Rogers on April 25, 1994) is an American… Read Full Bio ↴Maggie Rogers (born Margaret Debay Rogers on April 25, 1994) is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and producer from Easton, Maryland. She rose to fame after her song "Alaska" was played to Pharrell Williams during a master class at New York University. Her songs "Alaska" and "Dog Years" placed numbers 64 and 173 on Triple J Hottest 100, 2016, respectively.

After the Pharrell video went viral, several different record labels tried to sign Rogers. She ended up negotiating a contract with Capitol Records where "she licenses her music to them through her own imprint, Debay Sounds." As a result, she has more control over her sound and image than many artists at a similar place in their music careers.

Rogers's EP, Now That the Light Is Fading, was released on February 17, 2017. She released her major-label debut album, Heard It In a Past Life, in January 2019. The album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200.

She made her television debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on February 15, 2017, Saturday Night Live debut on November 3, 2018 and Today Show debut on July 12, 2019.

She cites Carrie Brownstein, Patti Smith, Kim Gordon, and Björk as her musical inspirations, while prominent singers Brandi Carlile and Sharon Van Etten - who she calls her "musical big sisters" - have become mentors. She also mentioned in her initial conversation with Williams that she has synesthesia, a benign condition where one or more senses is perceived at once. In her case, she is able to perceive colours as a response to hearing music.

Symphony
Maggie Rogers Lyrics

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Hold on, baby
Don't break maybe
We could spend the night or an hour
Watching your favorite show
Take my hand now
Don't speak so loud
Try your best to forget the world outside your window

And be here with me
There's no where else I'd rather be
And there's a symphony
Going on inside my head
I know it's time to rest
Can you live like nothing's left
Forget your emptiness
Take a breath
Take a breath, take a breath

I'll tell your friends
Come over when
They can find the time to walk the mile down the road
And we can start a band that only plays living room shows

And you'll be there with me
There's nowhere else I'd rather be
There's a symphony
Going on inside my head
I know there's emptiness
Making its way through your chest
But can you bury it
Take a breath

I know there's times where I can be a lot to handle and
I'm working with a therapist to take care of it
Keep coming back to me when I keep pushing you away
It's not something I mean to do, it just comes off that way
Don't want to think about a world where there's not your face
Can't erase, there's nothing I wouldn't do for you
For you, for you, for you

So just be here with me
There's nowhere else I'd rather be
And there's a symphony
Every time you look my way
I know we're under slept
And life's a promise that never ends
But you can handle it

Take a breath
Take a breath

Overall Meaning

In the song "Symphony" by Maggie Rogers, the lyrics express a sense of intimacy and connection between two individuals. The singer urges the listener to hold on and stay present in the moment, suggesting that they can escape from the outside world by being together. This is emphasized by the line "Try your best to forget the world outside your window." The imagery of watching a favorite show and holding hands creates a cozy and comforting atmosphere, implying a desire for closeness and shared experiences.

The repeated refrain of "Be here with me, there's nowhere else I'd rather be" reinforces the idea of cherishing the present moment and the connection between the two individuals. The mention of a symphony playing inside the singer's head symbolizes the depth of emotions and thoughts they are experiencing in the presence of the listener. It signifies a harmonious and beautiful feeling that surrounds their interaction.

The lyrics also touch on themes of support and understanding in a relationship. The singer acknowledges their own flaws and struggles, mentioning the challenges they face in managing their emotions and behavior. The lines "I know there's times where I can be a lot to handle" and "I keep pushing you away" reveal a vulnerability and a willingness to work on themselves for the sake of the connection. This vulnerability is contrasted with the assurance of unwavering loyalty and love expressed in the lines "There's nothing I wouldn't do for you."

The song ends with a sense of resilience and positivity, as the singer encourages the listener to take a breath and face life's challenges together. The acknowledgment of tiredness and the idea of life as an ongoing promise that never ends reflect a sense of perseverance and determination in the face of obstacles. Ultimately, "Symphony" conveys a message of love, support, and the importance of being present and connected with each other in the midst of life's uncertainties.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Maggie Rogers, Gabriel Bennett Goodman

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