After years of speculation that the band has split, on August 8th, 2019, the band announced their split via posts on social media.
Nova Scotia
Magic Man Lyrics
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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
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
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.
Contributed by Lucas F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TheMinecraftMod1
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
@andrewdavis7620
Please make more music, it doesn’t matter if it’s like your old stuff or not. You guys are so talented and your potential was so high. I know there’s something left in the tank
@miasw1030
im gutted to find out that they disband, they are seriously so SO TALENTED wish we could have had more music from them
@GottaloveMuse1
Yeah, they were seriously special. What a shame.
@arianapadilla9351
Here to reiterate this comment. This album will always be my feel-good album and I wish there was more :(
@JustBossTalk-JD
facts
@readyfuels17
@@arianapadilla9351 Here to say it again 10 years plus after this album dropped. Had a chance to see them live when I was in school but did not want to lose sleep/drive. Figured they would stay together and have a big break. Learned my lesson to always go to shows when you have the chance. Indie bands have short lives but they burn bright :)
@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)
@dongauger6869
Wow how is this band not more popular
@brucefre
This song has got me through so much in life
@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.