Nova Scotia
Magic Man Lyrics


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Waited up, waited up, waited up all night
The sky filling up your mind
Like smoke in some obscure design
Here's another thing

You never said, never said, never said anything new
Not a word that fall
But sometimes nothing says it all
It's one of those things

How could you ever ask for more?
What are you looking for?

You said you wanted to getaway
Now you're leaving your cares behind
Tomorrow turned into yesterday
Why'd you take your time?

Opened your, opened your, opened your eyes
And the ocean slipped through the floor
When you woke up along the shore
Forget everything

You never knew, never knew, never knew that
The city could create such calm
Holding you upon it's palm
Just a little thing

How could you ever ask for more?
What are you looking for?

You said you wanted to get away
Now you're leaving your cares behind
Tomorrow turned into yesterday
Why'd you take your time?

How could you ever ask for more?
What are you looking for?

You said you wanted to get away
Now you're leaving your cares behind
Tomorrow turned into yesterday
Why'd you take your time?
Why'd you take your time?

Just a little thing

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Magic Man's song "Nova Scotia" speak to a desire for escape from the monotonous routine and disillusionment that can accompany modern life. The opening lines suggest a long night spent waiting for something new to happen, with the sky filling up the mind like smoke in an obscure design. The second verse speaks to a longing to escape, and the discovery of the calming effect of nature on the psyche. Finally, the repetition of the chorus - "How could you ever ask for more? What are you looking for?" - is a rhetorical question that perhaps reveals the futility of seeking constant excitement and novelty.


The song's title, "Nova Scotia," refers to a province in eastern Canada. The use of the name is somewhat symbolic, as the region is known for its natural beauty and rugged landscapes. The lyrics seem to suggest that a journey to such a place is necessary for finding reprieve from the stresses of modern life.


Line by Line Meaning

Waited up, waited up, waited up all night
You stayed awake all night waiting for something to happen.


The sky filling up your mind
Your mind is full of thoughts and emotions that are overwhelming you.


Like smoke in some obscure design
These thoughts and emotions are hard to understand or make sense of, like the intricate patterns in smoke.


Here's another thing
Another thought or feeling that you can't quite articulate.


You never said, never said, never said anything new
You keep repeating the same things and don't offer anything new to the conversation or situation.


Not a word that fall
You aren't saying anything at all.


But sometimes nothing says it all
Even if you aren't saying anything, your lack of words says a lot about how you feel.


It's one of those things
Sometimes there are no words to explain what you're feeling or thinking.


How could you ever ask for more?
You already have so much, what more could you possibly want or ask for?


What are you looking for?
What is driving you to seek or desire more than what you already have?


You said you wanted to getaway
You expressed a desire to leave your current situation and seek a change of scenery or lifestyle.


Now you're leaving your cares behind
You're shedding your worries and concerns as you embark on your journey.


Tomorrow turned into yesterday
Time has passed quickly since you started on this new path.


Why'd you take your time?
Why did you procrastinate or delay before taking action towards your goals?


Opened your, opened your, opened your eyes
You finally realized or became aware of something important or significant.


And the ocean slipped through the floor
Something unexpected or impossible occurred, like the ocean suddenly disappearing.


When you woke up along the shore
You found yourself in a new, unfamiliar place, likely near the ocean.


Forget everything
Let go of all your worries and responsibilities, just enjoy the moment.


You never knew, never knew, never knew that
You were surprised by something you never could have predicted or imagined.


The city could create such calm
Despite being in a bustling, urban environment, you found peace and tranquility.


Holding you upon it's palm
The city embraced you and made you feel safe and content.


Just a little thing
Despite the small size or significance of this moment or event, it had a big impact on you.




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@SynPolar

Waited up, waited up, waited up all night
The sky filling up your mind
Like smoke in some obscure design
Here's another thing

You never said, never said, never said anything new
Not a word that fall
But sometimes nothing says it all
It's one of those things

How could you ever ask for more?
What are you looking for?

You said you wanted to getaway
Now you're leaving your cares behind
Tomorrow turned into yesterday
Why'd you take your time?

Opened your, opened your, opened your eyes
And the ocean slipped through the floor
When you woke up along the shore
Forget everything

You never knew, never knew, never knew that
The city could create such calm
Holding you upon it's palm
Just a little thing

How could you ever ask for more?
What are you looking for?

You said you wanted to get away
Now you're leaving your cares behind
Tomorrow turned into yesterday
Why'd you take your time?

How could you ever ask for more?
What are you looking for?

You said you wanted to get away
Now you're leaving your cares behind
Tomorrow turned into yesterday
Why'd you take your time?
Why'd you take your time?
Just a little thing



@conchiherves

Esperado despierta, esperó hasta, esperó despierto toda la noche
El cielo llenar su mente
humo como en algún diseño oscuro
Aquí hay otra cosa
Nunca se dijo, nunca dijo, nunca dijo nada nuevo
Ni una palabra que la caída
Pero a veces nada dice todo
es una de esas cosas
¿Cómo podría alguna vez pedir más?
¿Qué estás buscando?
Usted dijo que quería a la partida
Ahora que está dejando sus preocupaciones atrás
mañana de ayer se convirtió en
¿Por qué te tomas tu tiempo?
su Estudio abierto, abrió su, abrió sus ojos
y el océano se deslizó a través del suelo
cuando se despertó a lo largo de la costa
FE
Olvida todo
Nunca se sabía, no sabía, no sabía que
La ciudad podría crear tanta calma
Holding que sobre ella de palma
Sólo una pequeña cosa
¿Cómo podría alguna vez pedir más?
¿Qué estás buscando?
Usted dijo que quería alejarse
Ahora que está dejando sus preocupaciones atrás
Mañana convertido en ayer
qué te tomas tu tiempo?
¿Cómo podría alguna vez pedir más?
¿Qué estás buscando?
Usted dijo que quería alejarse
Ahora que está dejando sus preocupaciones atrás
Mañana se convirtió en ayer
¿Por qué te tomas tu tiempo?
¿Por qué se toma su tiempo?
Sólo una pequeña



All comments from YouTube:

@Jase_potter

This is still my favourite song by them and I still listen to it a lot now. Gutted it’s not on Spotify though

@notufon1415

This songs changed my life

@SynPolar

Waited up, waited up, waited up all night
The sky filling up your mind
Like smoke in some obscure design
Here's another thing

You never said, never said, never said anything new
Not a word that fall
But sometimes nothing says it all
It's one of those things

How could you ever ask for more?
What are you looking for?

You said you wanted to getaway
Now you're leaving your cares behind
Tomorrow turned into yesterday
Why'd you take your time?

Opened your, opened your, opened your eyes
And the ocean slipped through the floor
When you woke up along the shore
Forget everything

You never knew, never knew, never knew that
The city could create such calm
Holding you upon it's palm
Just a little thing

How could you ever ask for more?
What are you looking for?

You said you wanted to get away
Now you're leaving your cares behind
Tomorrow turned into yesterday
Why'd you take your time?

How could you ever ask for more?
What are you looking for?

You said you wanted to get away
Now you're leaving your cares behind
Tomorrow turned into yesterday
Why'd you take your time?
Why'd you take your time?
Just a little thing

@johnhudson7774

Hasn't left my regular rotation since it came out. My favorite night driving feel good song. Love the depth of sound and lyrics. Just wish there was more.

@miasw1030

will be commenting here every month until magic man decides to grace us with more music (yeah i know they disbanded but a girl can dream)

@mr59596

Underrated music.

@dongauger6869

Wow how is this band not more popular

@QuyNguyen-zh5yh

Do u believe it this music save me everytime. Everytime when im lost. I listened to Hindu and Islam music and all types of healing music but only music of men ruled by Sun and born in Saggittarius sign, save me. Always this guy saves me. Only the sun save my life.

@brucefre

This song has got me through so much in life

@miasw1030

the way this song means so much to me. i still miss you so much magic man

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