Their current single, "Rollercoaster", is gaining decent airplay at Canadian radio.
Roller Coaster
Major Maker Lyrics
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You look me up when I'm Upside down
Turn on my junebox follw me
We come together endlesly
Wao Wao Wao Wao Wao Wao Wao Wao
We roller skate on the boulavard
We'll watch the waves come crashin in
I'll see the salt sparkle on you skin
Take me on your faris wheel
On the avenue
Let me take you by the hand
Cast a spell on you
I'm a roller coaster turning round
You look me up when I'm Upside down
Turn on my junebox follw me
We come together endlesly
Wao Wao Wao Wao Wao Wao Wao Wao
Kissing on the boardwalk after dark
Sit and watch the fireworks in the park
I will be your water fall
Spilling in your sky
A real romance everytime we dance
Magic light in your hair
On the avenue
I'm a roller coaster turning round
You look me up when I'm Upside down
Turn on my junebox follw me
We come together endlesly
I'm a roller coaster turning round
You look me up when I'm Upside down
Turn on my junebox follw me
We come together endlesly
Wao Wao Wao Wao Wao Wao Wao Wao
The lyrics of Major Maker's song Rollercoaster describe a whirlwind romance, much like the ups and downs of a roller coaster. The line "I'm a roller coaster turning round" can be interpreted as the singer comparing their emotional state to a roller coaster, constantly fluctuating and unpredictable. The lyrics also mention being looked up when upside down, which could represent vulnerability and the other person helping to ground them.
The chorus repeats the line "Turn on my junebox follow me, we come together endlessly" which could be interpreted as the singer inviting their love interest to join them on their wild ride, trusting that they will always come together in the end. The lyrics also mention roller skating on the boulevard and watching fancy people in their fancy cars, implying a carefree and rebellious attitude towards societal norms.
The second verse continues to describe moments of intimate connection with the love interest, such as kissing on the boardwalk and watching fireworks in the park. The line "A real romance everytime we dance, magic light in your hair on the avenue" suggests a nostalgic and romantic view of dancing in the city streets.
Overall, the lyrics of Rollercoaster convey a sense of adventure, passion, and unpredictability in a whirlwind romance.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a roller coaster turning round
Life is like a roller coaster, It goes ups and downs, happy and sad moments all in between
You look me up when I'm Upside down
In the moments of sadness and despair, people tend to seek help from friends and loved ones.
Turn on my junebox follw me
Music is a universal language that brings people of different backgrounds together.
We come together endlesly
Life is better when shared with others.
We roller skate on the boulavard
Having fun and enjoying life's simple pleasures, experiencing all moments of joy that come our way.
All the fancy people in their fancy cars
People often try to impress others by their worldly possessions.
We'll watch the waves come crashin in
Nature's beauty is captivating, and its sounds have a calming effect on our soul.
I'll see the salt sparkle on you skin
The little things in life can make a big difference, which we often overlook.
Take me on your faris wheel
Life is an adventure, and we must take risks to enjoy its fullness.
On the avenue
The journey of life is uncertain, but there is excitement in the unknown.
Let me take you by the hand
Friendship plays a significant role in our lives, and every moment spent with friends is precious.
Cast a spell on you
We possess the power to charm others with our talents and skills.
Kissing on the boardwalk after dark
Love is beautiful, and its smallest moments are unforgettable.
Sit and watch the fireworks in the park
Watching the beauty of fireworks light up the sky is breathtaking.
I will be your water fall
Love is like a waterfall, refreshing and pure, full of life and energy.
Spilling in your sky
Love fills our life with an intense passion, that nothing else can match.
A real romance everytime we dance
Dancing has the power to bring romance and love into our lives.
Magic light in your hair
The little things about a person are what makes them unique and special to us.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RODNEY JERKINS, THERON MAKIEL THOMAS, TIMOTHY THOMAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@swimtothemoon11
Okay, this song randomly came to me earlier today and I figured I'd look it up. I remember hearing this on a commercial back in 2008 or so and paying $0.99 for it on iTunes on my iPhone 3G and listening it to repeat in my room at my parents' house.
I have to admit that as I typed it in today (September 30, 2022) I FULLY EXPECTED it to be one of those "2000s classics" videos with 10s of millions or 100s of millions of views. Wouldn't even have batted an eye if I saw "Major Maker - Rollercoaster (1,000,000,000 views)".
To be honest I had no idea they were an indie group, or even a Toronto group for that matter (I'm Toronto born and raised), so that had me thinking they were "on that scale".
I'm SHOCKED that this only has about 218,000 views after 15 years! This is truly unbelievable to me. I seriously thought this was a widely popular song that everybody must know... and I'm actually kind of saddened that isn't the case.
With that being said, I'll be playing this song for people at every opportunity. Putting it on the bluetooth speaker at parties, slipping the DJ $20 at the club to play it next, the lot. Let everybody Shazam it and deservedly bring it into the sphere of fame and glory.
Major Maker: If you guys still monitor this account and see this comment, let me know if there's any merch of yours I can buy. I'd love to grab a t-shirt from you.
@DaveinNorthYork
Listening to this song back during the summer of 2007 was probably one of the few happy moments for me during that particular time of my life (as it was quite a miserable time for me, due to me being unemployed for nearly six months back then).
Of course, little did I realize at the time that little over a year later, in October 2008, I would suffer a nervous breakdown that would consequently keep me unemployed for over three and-a-year years (even though I did study Accounting at Seneca College during the interim from May 2009 to August 2010). Even today (in February 2014), I am now only beginning to slowly recover from this traumatic event in my life.
In fact, in my comments which I made about this video back around 2007 to 2009, I also probably made reference to former Denver Broncos Cheerleader Renee Herlocker in them (as I was quite smitten with her back then). At least I now know that the stressors behind this were not only considerable social isolation, but also (at the time) co-existing w/a roommate who was a psychopath-narcissist bully as well (and someone whom I was not even on speaking terms with).
(Btw, Renee Herlocker also happens to have her own channel on YouTube.)
On a final note, I officially joined the Toastmasters (the well-known public speaking organization) back on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Not only has joining the Toastmasters made me realize what it is like to be in a supportive environment for the first time in my life at nearly 44 years of age [as I never, ever received very much in the way of unconditional love and support from both my parents, as well as my older sister (who always made me feel like I was the black sheep of the family) while I was growing up], but also, in the seven months that I have officially been in the Toastmasters, I also have become more at ease when it comes to social interaction with other people in society nowadays (along with having discovered my natural speaking talent as well).
And, ironically, it was another former Denver Broncos Cheerleader named Amanda Lofland who both inspired and motivated me to join the Toastmasters in the first place (especially when I ascertained on the Internet that she was engaged to be married on Monday, January 28, 2013). Even though I have a very controversial history w.r.t. Amanda Lofland (things got so bad between Amanda and me that Scott Bliek, the director of security for the Denver Broncos, even had to intervene on her behalf back on Tuesday, August 17, 2010), there is just something about her spiritually which appears to bring out the best in me, along with leading me to believe that I always unconditionally love Amanda Lofland deep within my heart, no matter what. [For the record, I did not even become aware of Amanda until February 2009 (as the 2008 NFL season was her rookie season as a Denver Broncos Cheerleader).]
Lastly, I will just finish by remarking that not only does Amanda Lofland have her own video on YouTube called "cooking pasta.mov" (I have been on a silent quest in order to get more people to notice her video), but also, coincidentally, both Amanda Lofland and Renee Herlocker now reside in the Los Angeles suburb of Manhattan Beach, California as well.
@teypan
I used to live in Toronto when this song came out, and it always brings me back to that time and place. Still listening to it in 2022.
@drvissierl1404
Same! I love it
@formaldehyde6535
It's nearly 2019 and I still periodically listen to this song on a loop for days. 💜
@raresapahidean7621
same here... love it... and love the Punk Era
@ZaselamelWatson1243
this song just never gets old man. this is actually the first song i've ever known without a curse word or something bad happening. its just a fun song. not depressing or anything cuz in that songs story nothing bad happens.
@swimtothemoon11
Okay, this song randomly came to me earlier today and I figured I'd look it up. I remember hearing this on a commercial back in 2008 or so and paying $0.99 for it on iTunes on my iPhone 3G and listening it to repeat in my room at my parents' house.
I have to admit that as I typed it in today (September 30, 2022) I FULLY EXPECTED it to be one of those "2000s classics" videos with 10s of millions or 100s of millions of views. Wouldn't even have batted an eye if I saw "Major Maker - Rollercoaster (1,000,000,000 views)".
To be honest I had no idea they were an indie group, or even a Toronto group for that matter (I'm Toronto born and raised), so that had me thinking they were "on that scale".
I'm SHOCKED that this only has about 218,000 views after 15 years! This is truly unbelievable to me. I seriously thought this was a widely popular song that everybody must know... and I'm actually kind of saddened that isn't the case.
With that being said, I'll be playing this song for people at every opportunity. Putting it on the bluetooth speaker at parties, slipping the DJ $20 at the club to play it next, the lot. Let everybody Shazam it and deservedly bring it into the sphere of fame and glory.
Major Maker: If you guys still monitor this account and see this comment, let me know if there's any merch of yours I can buy. I'd love to grab a t-shirt from you.
@welcomeblack
What was the commercial that convinced them to make it a full song? Wasn't it gushers or something?
@swimtothemoon11
@@welcomeblack Maynard’s actually… the Wikipedia article about Major Maker is pretty great! https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_Maker
@majormaker
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@blueframe1
I can listen to it all day long and never get tired of it!!