She blends modern, confident songwriting with shades of old world melodies, and takes us on a journey that is at once sweet and painfully honest, yet never loses its sense of wonderment.
God Is My Bike, a fresh and surprisingly mature debut album for such a young artist, was recorded in Barcelona. Giuliano Gius Cobelli engineered, coproduced and played the trumpet and the drums. Marc Ribot played guitar on two songs. MAÏA sang and played all the other instruments.
This album is MAÏA VIDAL’s second recording, after Poison, a self-released EP she recorded under the name Your Kid Sister, which contained versions of punk anthems by Rancid transformed into haunting lullabies and plaintive waltzes, a homage to the songs MAÏA loved as a teenager.
MAÏA shares her time between New York & Paris.
Wander
Maia Vidal Lyrics
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In the maritime
Cold cherry cough
Bells we′re pushing off
Stomach ties in knots
Sailors kinda knot
Feel so all alone
When I'm leaving home
Wander wander
Pull me under
Home is where I find my mother
Wander wander
Little farther
Till I stay to find another
Here we are again
Counting down from ten
Cold cheeks press to glass
Our hands wave the last
Squeeze until it hurts
Farewells are just the worst
Seems all I ever do
Is say goodbye to you
Wander wander
Pull me under
Home is where I find my mother
Wander wander
Little farther
Till I stay...
But I know
I can′t help but move around
Sewing seeds in my head
Everywhere is sacred
Ghost of every single town
Memories are fonder
When you start to wander
Wander wander
Pull me under
Home is where I find my mother
Wander wander
Little farther
Till I stay to find another
Wander wander
Pull me under
Home is where I find my mother
Wander wander
Little farther
Till I stay to find a lover
In Maia Vidal's song "Wander," she reflects on the bittersweet feelings of leaving home and traveling to new places. The lyrics express the conflicting emotions that come with exploring the world and leaving loved ones behind. The line "sad and happy times in the maritime" suggests that while there are moments of joy, there's also a sense of melancholy that accompanies the act of leaving.
As the song progresses, Vidal explores the pain of saying goodbye as she sings about "cold cheeks press to glass" and "farewells that just hurt." The chorus "Wander wander, pull me under, home is where I find my mother," highlights the idea that home, is not necessarily a physical place, but rather a feeling of comfort and familiarity. Vidal's wandering is not aimless, but rather a means of seeking connection and love in new places.
"Wander" is an emotive and poignant song that captures the complexities of being a traveler. The lyrics showcase the sense of adventure and freedom that comes with exploring new places while highlighting the sadness that accompany leaving friends and family behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Sad and happy times
My life has been filled with both joyful and sorrowful moments.
In the maritime
I have spent a great deal of time near the sea.
Cold cherry cough
I feel a sudden illness coming on.
Bells we′re pushing off
We are leaving in a hurry and the bells are ringing to announce our departure.
Stomach ties in knots
I am feeling anxious about leaving.
Sailors kinda knot
I am tying a knot like a sailor would, to keep myself grounded.
Feel so all alone
I am experiencing feelings of loneliness.
When I'm leaving home
I can't help but feel sad when I have to leave home.
Wander wander
I can't stop wandering around.
Pull me under
I am drawn to new experiences and adventures.
Home is where I find my mother
Home is where I feel most loved and cared for.
Little farther
I continue to push the boundaries of my comfort zone.
Till I stay to find another
I am always looking for something new and exciting to discover.
Here we are again
I find myself in this situation often.
Counting down from ten
I am saying goodbye and preparing to leave.
Cold cheeks press to glass
I am looking out a window and feeling the coldness of the glass against my skin.
Our hands wave the last
I am saying goodbye to someone and waving as they disappear into the distance.
Squeeze until it hurts
I hold onto my loved ones tightly before leaving, knowing it may be a long time before I see them again.
Farewells are just the worst
Saying goodbye is always difficult for me.
Seems all I ever do
It feels as though all I do is leave.
Is say goodbye to you
I am always saying goodbye to someone I care about.
But I know
Despite my sadness, I know this is what I need to do.
I can′t help but move around
I have a strong desire to keep exploring and experiencing new things.
Sewing seeds in my head
I am constantly thinking about new ideas and possibilities.
Everywhere is sacred
I find meaning and beauty in all the places I visit.
Ghost of every single town
The memories of all the places I've been still linger in my mind.
Memories are fonder
As I continue to travel, my memories of home become more and more meaningful.
Till I stay to find a lover
I am searching for love in new places, hoping to find someone special to share my adventures with.
Writer(s): Maia Vidal
Contributed by Christopher E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@borntobefranck
Magnifique! Great job Maia and Noni Vidal!
@kpeti8
Instantly felt in love with Maia :)
@anomalek
gorgeous!
@YearotEnsemble
wonderful....magical.... you are a gift to this world....
@waratahfilm2350
Quin personatge la Maia!!!!
@xeniarafigalindo7750
precios!
@papanovembermusic
So nice to hear a great voice not drowned by overproduction.
@kiki3903
Everything amazing here:)
@Miss_Mowgli
Fantastic song, me encanta tu voz, eres un cielo!!! take care :) we love u!!!!
@mkorn100
Essencial para mais um bom e inspirado dia. Maia é fonte de beleza e sensibilidade.