Born in Nairobi, Kenya, but raised in Boston, Massachusetts, Makio fostered his childhood appreciation for music into a full-fledged musical career. Inspired by artists such as Michael Jackson, Prince, and Stevie Wonder, he honed his dancing talent at an early age. As he polished his skills and vocal abilities as a stage performer, by maturing in production plays and state choirs, his dreams of stardom grew. Eventually realizing that music was his only ambition, Makio focused on sharpening his writing skills, and learning the technical aspects of creating music. This eventually led to Makio deferring a full scholarship to college (after a short semester at the Berklee College of Music), pursuing various musical endeavors, and ultimately focusing solely on his musical career.
When Makio’s passion and talent led him to link with Surefire Music Group (Ne-Yo, Brooke Hogan, Jordan Knight, VH1, and MTV) in 2005, he prepared to embark on his most prominent journey yet. Having worked with such artists to date as Q Parker (112), Tony Sunshine (Terror Squad), Donnie Klang (Bad Boy), Serius Jones (Def Jam), and Jon Hope, Makio is quickly building a name for himself throughout the industry. Along with a plethora of college tours, shows, scheduled appearances, over 200,000 online downloads, and sales in other overseas markets, the past few years have proven to be successful for the 25 year old musician. Makio’s clear melodic vocals, guitar skills, and stunning dance choreography have created a huge buzz for him throughout New England. Eventually, his buzz landed him a casting role on MTV's "Making the band 4." After the show aired in June 2007, he gained international recognition and a worldwide fan base.
After his 2008 debut self-titled release, Makio has experienced nothing but an upward path to success. Not only has the album had tremendous digital success, but over 12,000 physical units were licensed and shipped within U.S. and Japanese music markets. Fans still go crazy over the album’s first single "Can I Come Over," which attracted the attention of singer/songwriter Ryan Leslie and led 112's Q Parker to Boston in 2006 to work with the young R&B star. Makio’s second single “Trippin,” a vocal pop-smash about catching a cheating girlfriend, has an official music video and over 50,000 downloads through multiple internet vendors.
Due to the successful momentum of his first LP, Makio is currently working on two projects: His sophomore album entitled “Love Side Down” and also a mixtape entitled “Hybrid” which are both to be released in 2012. Making his second home in LA over the past few years, Makio has rooted himself in the cali-swag movement (spacy drums and leads with a laid back swing). He hopes to bring that new sound back to the east-coast with him on his new mixtape.
Currently in the studio with the Surefire team, Makio is ready to prove to himself and his fans that he will set the bar even higher with these new projects. While also finding time to tighten his guitar skills, sharpen his dance abilities, and polish his vocals, Makio is gearing himself up for his biggest release to date.
Closure
Makio Lyrics
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I need a clear view
Just of this moment
We can adhere to
I don't wanna waste your time
We ain't gotta talk, that's fine
No, we don't even gotta cross no lines
But everybody falls in love sometimes
Fuck those issues that we used to have
We're here now so let's forget the past
Done more wrongs, girl, I'll admit to that
It's alright, we can make it up tonight
Can I be near you?
I need a clear view
Just of this moment
We can adhere to
Don't wanna leave you
Gone in my rear view
Just have this moment
We can adhere to
Funny we don't test no more
Seen you with your ex next door
Why you never answer that door?
Tell me what you're waiting for
I been getting sex way more
You been doing you down low
But I don't really need to know, no, girl
Keep all your secrets
We got no regrets
Fuck those issues that we used to have
We're here now so let's forget the past
Done more wrongs, girl, I'll admit to that
It's alright, we can make it up tonight
Can I be near you?
I need a clear view
Just of this moment
We can adhere to
Don't wanna leave you
Gone in my rear view
Just have this moment
We can adhere to
Baby, I see you, yeah
Don't mean to confuse you
Can I be near you?
I need a clear view
Just of this moment
We can adhere to
Don't wanna leave you
Gone in my rear view
Just have this moment
We can adhere to
In Makio's song "Closure," the lyrics speak of a moment between two people who may have had issues in the past but are willing to forget about them and just be in the present. The lyrics begin by the singer asking if he can be near the other person and have a clear view of the moment they share. He reassures that they don't have to talk or cross any lines, but just enjoy this moment together. He admits that they may have had previous issues, but they are here now, and they can make it up tonight. The chorus repeats the desire to be near the other person, not wanting to leave them, but just have this moment that they can adhere to.
The lyrics may depict a relationship that may have ended, but the feelings are still there, and both parties are willing to forget about the past and enjoy the present moment. The past issues may have caused the relationship to end, and now they are trying to reconcile the past and move forward. The line "we don't even gotta cross no lines, but everybody falls in love sometimes" suggests that the two people may not want to get to the point where they are in a relationship again, but they still have feelings for each other.
Overall, "Closure" speaks of a moment of connection between two people who have had past issues but are willing to forget about them and just enjoy the moment. The song's lyrics convey a sense of longing, forgiveness, and reconciliation.
Line by Line Meaning
Can I be near you?
The singer is seeking permission to be in close proximity to someone else.
I need a clear view
The singer needs to have a comprehensive understanding of the situation.
Just of this moment
The singer is focused on the present moment and doesn't want to think about the future or the past.
We can adhere to
The artist and the other person can stick to the agreement they have made, even if it's only for a short while.
I don't wanna waste your time
The artist doesn't want to waste the other person's time, but still wants to spend some time with them.
We ain't gotta talk, that's fine
The singer doesn't need to have a deep conversation with the other person. Silence is enough.
No, we don't even gotta cross no lines
The singer wants to avoid any situation that could lead to a misunderstanding or cause discomfort.
But everybody falls in love sometimes
The artist acknowledges that everyone is capable of feeling love, even if it's just for a moment.
Fuck those issues that we used to have
The artist wants to leave all the past difficulties behind and not let them cloud the present moment.
We're here now so let's forget the past
The artist is urging the other person to move on from the past and focus on the present.
Done more wrongs, girl, I'll admit to that
The singer knows he has made mistakes and is willing to take responsibility for them.
It's alright, we can make it up tonight
The artist is optimistic that he and the other person can reconcile and make things right.
Don't wanna leave you
The singer doesn't want to part ways with the other person.
Gone in my rear view
The singer doesn't want to forget about the other person entirely, but wants to focus on the present.
Funny we don't test no more
The singer finds it curious that he and the other person don't challenge each other like they used to.
Seen you with your ex next door
The artist has noticed the other person spending time with their ex-partner.
Why you never answer that door?
The artist is frustrated that the other person never answers their door, even though he can see them through the window.
Tell me what you're waiting for
The singer wants the other person to be honest with him about what they are expecting from their relationship.
I been getting sex way more
The singer has been having sex with other people more frequently, but doesn't want to use it as a way to guilt the other person.
You been doing you down low
The artist suspects the other person has been doing things secretly, but doesn't want to pry.
But I don't really need to know, no, girl
The artist doesn't feel the need to know everything, as long as both people are happy with their current arrangement.
Keep all your secrets
The artist is okay with the other person keeping some things to themselves.
We got no regrets
The singer is happy with the way things are and doesn't have any regrets about their relationship.
Baby, I see you, yeah
The artist acknowledges the other person's presence and wants them to know they are noticed.
Don't mean to confuse you
The singer doesn't want to make things complicated or unclear for the other person.
Writer(s): David Makio Arungah-mathews, Jarred Gazarian, Joël Margolis
Contributed by Hunter F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.