Maldroid’s strategy for success is a combination of old-school Do-It-Yourself work ethos, mixed with the concept of the band being a moving, living, ever-evolving art project- more of a commentary on society than a consumer product.
“We make every thing ourselves- our suits, our t-shirts, our logos, our stage props,” says front man and video director Ryan Divine. Such a hands-on approach to crafting image contrasts the band’s spacey fascination with robots and machination. This pastiche of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century with sentimental childhood favorites is a repeated theme throughout Maldroid’s music as well as their techno color videos. Divine’s inspired take of Maldroid's “He Said, She Said” video is an homage to A-Ha's “Take On Me,” as well as an illustration of the band’s ability to do everything “in-house” (Divine did his own take on the classic 1980’s hand-drawn style). “He Said, She Said” plays have blown past the 1 million mark, as has the new single and video from "Maldroid", “Heck No! (I’ll Never Listen To Techno)", in which Divine painstakingly uses Lite-Brites to illustrate the curse of a world run by robots.
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HE SAID SHE SAID
Maldroid Lyrics
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A way to cage your mind."
He said, "I don't think that you get it ma'am
I'm not here doing time.
You see this music is my canvas
And this guitar is my brush."
She said "the world is ever-changing
And if you don't come then I'll go without you.
And if you don't come then I'll go without you.
(Chorus)
Come on, Come on
Letting life just pass you by
Come on, Come on
Looking back you'll wonder why
She said, "Just stop and smell the roses, man
You're missing out on life."
He said, "I've seen things that you can't believe.
This life won't pass me by.
And yea, I think that I've got everything
I'm gonna need right here."
She said "If you don't get up off your ass
I'm gonna disappear.
And if you don't come then I'll go without you.
And if you don't come then I'll go without you.
(Chorus)
Come on, Come on
Letting life just pass you by
Come on, Come on
Looking back you'll wonder why
(Instrumental Break)
(Chorus 2x)
Come on, Come on
Letting life just pass you by
Come on, Come on
Looking back you'll wonder why
In Maldroid's song "He Said She Said," the lyrics speak of a conversation between a man and a woman who have two different perspectives on life. The woman believes that the walls around them are a prison, a way to cage the mind, and that the man is losing touch because he's not keeping up with the ever-changing world. She urges him to stop and smell the roses and not let life pass him by. On the other hand, the man feels that he's not imprisoned and is doing what he loves, which is creating music. To him, music is his canvas, and his guitar is his brush. He's convinced that he has everything he needs, and he's not missing out on anything.
The chorus asks the man to seize the moment and not let life pass him by. The woman warns him that if he doesn't get up, she'll go without him. The conversation represents the choices people make in life. Some people choose to go after their dreams, whether they align with the societal norm or not, while others choose to follow the status quo. The woman in the song represents those who choose to follow the status quo and conform to societal norms, while the man represents those who choose to go after their dreams, regardless of the norms. The song emphasizes the importance of living life to the fullest and not letting it pass you by.
Line by Line Meaning
She said "These walls are just a prison, man.
She thinks that the physical walls of the building are restricting his freedom to explore the world.
A way to cage your mind."
She believes that being confined in a building for an extended period can negatively affect his mental state.
He said, "I don't think that you get it ma'am
He thinks that she doesn't understand the creative value and therapeutic impact of music.
I'm not here doing time.
He doesn't see his time spent playing music as a punishment or sentence, but rather an opportunity to express himself.
You see this music is my canvas
He views composing and performing music as a means of artistic expression.
And this guitar is my brush."
He compares his guitar to a paintbrush, emphasizing the creative potential of making music.
She said "the world is ever-changing
She argues that society is constantly evolving and he's stuck in one place.
While you're in here losing touch.
She believes that by staying incarcerated, he is becoming disconnected from society and missing out on important experiences.
And if you don't come then I'll go without you.
She's threatening to leave him behind if he doesn't come out of the building and experience life with her.
Come on, Come on
An urging for him to take action and start exploring the world.
Letting life just pass you by
Not actively participating in life and its experiences.
Looking back you'll wonder why
Regrets about not having fully lived and experienced life.
She said, "Just stop and smell the roses, man
She's encouraging him to slow down and appreciate the small things in life.
You're missing out on life."
She thinks that he's not fully experiencing life because he's confined in one place.
He said, "I've seen things that you can't believe.
He's suggesting that he has had valuable experiences while remaining in the building, which she cannot understand without experiencing them herself.
This life won't pass me by.
He's determined to make the most of the opportunities available to him while inside the building, and won't waste his time.
And yea, I think that I've got everything
He's satisfied with what he has in his current situation.
I'm gonna need right here."
He doesn't believe he needs to leave or change his current environment to be happy and fulfilled.
She said "If you don't get up off your ass
She's frustrated that he's not taking action and thinks he's being complacent.
I'm gonna disappear.
She's suggesting that she'll leave him if he doesn't start moving and living life.
Come on, Come on
An urging for him to take action and start exploring the world.
Letting life just pass you by
Not actively participating in life and its experiences.
Looking back you'll wonder why
Regrets about not having fully lived and experienced life.
Come on, Come on
An urging for him to take action and start exploring the world.
Letting life just pass you by
Not actively participating in life and its experiences.
Looking back you'll wonder why
Regrets about not having fully lived and experienced life.
Contributed by Alice B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.