After years of speculation that the band has split, on August 8th, 2019, the band announced their split via posts on social media.
Waves
Magic Man Lyrics
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I heard the wind outside your father's car
And felt the weight of life
Now, I try to get inside your head somehow
The storm is coming and it might get loud
So listen while you can
I know you care
Roll down the windows, the sun will play along
We'll forget the difference between right and wrong
I feel the summer, the light we grew up with
We'll forget the past dear, and learn to live for this
Hey, remember what I said before the waves
Came crashing down and turned us inside out
The ocean's something else
Will you ever change'
The way you fiddle and you rearrange
The little pieces of your life you keep
So close to your chest
I know you care
Roll down the windows, the sun will play along
We'll forget the difference between right and wrong
I feel the summer, the light we grew up with
We'll forget the past dear, and learn to live for this
The song "Waves" by Magic Man is a contemplation of life and the passage of time. In the first verse, the singer reflects on a moment that felt heavy with significance, asking what the other person was thinking at the time. The sound of the wind outside the car provides a backdrop to this memory. The second verse sees the singer trying to connect with this person again in the face of an impending storm. The chorus urges them to embrace the moment, to forget the past and live for the present.
The bridge of the song returns to the idea of change, questioning whether the person will ever be able to let go of the little pieces of their life that they keep close to their chest. The final chorus is a repeat of the earlier one, encouraging the listener to roll down the windows and soak up the sun, to forget their worries and live in the moment.
Overall, "Waves" is a song that encourages the listener to embrace the present moment and not get too caught up in the past or future. It's a reminder that life is fleeting and that we should make the most of the time we have.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, what the hell was on your mind that day'
I am curious about what was going through your mind at that time.
I heard the wind outside your father's car
I could hear the wind blowing while we were in your father's car.
And felt the weight of life
I was overcome by the gravity of life's hardships.
Now, I try to get inside your head somehow
I attempt to understand your thoughts and feelings.
The storm is coming and it might get loud
A difficult and trying situation is approaching that may become overwhelming.
So listen while you can
Pay attention while you still have the chance.
I know you care
I understand that you have feelings about this situation.
Roll down the windows, the sun will play along
Let's open the windows and enjoy the sunshine.
We'll forget the difference between right and wrong
In this moment, we won't worry about moral decisions.
I feel the summer, the light we grew up with
I feel the warmth and nostalgia of summers past.
We'll forget the past dear, and learn to live for this
We'll put the past behind us and focus on enjoying this moment.
Hey, remember what I said before the waves
Do you remember what I told you before things got rough?
Came crashing down and turned us inside out
When things got chaotic and disrupted our lives.
The ocean's something else
The ocean is a powerful and unpredictable force.
Will you ever change'
Do you think you will ever make a change?
The way you fiddle and you rearrange
The way you compulsively move and adjust things in your life.
The little pieces of your life you keep
The small things that are important and personal to you.
So close to your chest
You keep these things close to your heart.
I know you care
I understand that these things are meaningful and significant to you.
Roll down the windows, the sun will play along
Let's open the windows and enjoy the sunshine.
We'll forget the difference between right and wrong
In this moment, we won't worry about moral decisions.
I feel the summer, the light we grew up with
I feel the warmth and nostalgia of summers past.
We'll forget the past dear, and learn to live for this
We'll put the past behind us and focus on enjoying this moment.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alexander Caplow, Samuel Vanderhoop Lee
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@leopardite
[Intro]
[Verse 1]
Hey
Oh what the hell was on your mind that day?
I heard the wind outside your father’s car
And felt the weight of life
Oh now
I try to get inside your head somehow
The storm is coming and it might get loud
So listen while you can
Well I know you care
[Chorus]
Roll down the windows, the sun will play along
We’ll forget the difference between right and wrong
I feel the summer, the light we grew up with
We’ll forget the past, dear, and learn to live for this
[Hook]
[Verse 1]
Hey
Remember what I said before the waves?
Came crashing down and turned us inside out
The ocean’s something else
Oh will you ever change?
The way you fiddle and you rearrange
The little pieces of your life you keep
So close to your chest
Well I know you care
Well I know you care
[Chorus]
Roll down the windows, the sun will play along
We’ll forget the difference between right and wrong
I feel the summer, the light we grew up with
We’ll forget the past, dear, and learn to live for this
[Hook]
We'll learn to live for this
Ooh
[Bridge]
Roll down the windows, the sun will play along
We’ll forget the difference between right and wrong
I feel the summer, the light we grew up with
We’ll forget the past, dear, and learn to live for this
[Chorus]
Roll down the windows, the sun will play along
We’ll forget the difference between right and wrong
I feel the summer, the light we grew up with
We’ll forget the past, dear, and learn to live for this
[Hook] + [Chorus] (simultaneously)
We'll learn to live for this
Ooh
@JennyKilljoy
This is the kind of music you want the world to play
@dasboot340
These past months have been so rough, and now all of a sudden i stumble upon this song again. Been like 10 years since i last heard it. Man, it made me jump off my chair and smile. Ive not smiled in like months man, i feel happy
@hh-qy8zt
Awww
@theheadshot45
Been another three years. How are you doing?
@danslenoir9815
Man... This song, Paris, Texas, Out of Mind, i was so carefree back then in the sophomore year of my college, listening to those songs every dawn before i go to sleep after working on my assignments... So nostalgic
@madeleinep.828
I wasn't even a fan when they were still making music and I still miss them.
@twicein14days
same, especially not knowing where alex caplow is, and what he's doing :(
@suzylily2726
One of my favourite song from the album. Wish they got back together!
@Jahnks
I listen to this EP all the time stilllll. Wish they would get back together 😔
@carlospanganiban8277
Damn this going to be 9 years tomorrow:(( i played this song non stop when it released