In 2005, Glenn and the band he formed won a Battle Of The Bands competition on the island of Maui. With numerous performances already under his belt, Glenn formed Maoli in early 2008 with a new lineup of talented musicians. This Fall marks the release of Maoli's full-length debut album entitled, Groovin, on Pacific Island Records. The album's lead single, No One, is already receiving airplay statewide and is gaining popularity on island music airwaves. Other standout tracks from Maoli include the heartfelt Write Me A Letter, a song about missing a loved one, featuring Malino’s Braddah Vince and the uptempo, Groovin’, featuring the sweet vocal sounds of Piilani Arias.
Something About Your Love
Maoli Lyrics
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When the world started spinning
You were busy throwing rocks
While I was getting stoned
In between a sunrise
There are things that don't look pretty
Somehow I believe that I've got to carry on
Something about your love... Killing me
Killing me
Spreading out our wings in vain
Filling up the spaces
Then we let go
Flying at the speed of sound
I could feel the crash
Couldn't find the traces
All that we had
Lay in pieces on the ground
Something about your love... gets to me
Something about your love... Killing me
Killing me
All of the things we saw amazed our eyes
Let's celebrate
The light I've been leaning on is where you've gone
You don't need a reason
To let me down so easy
Just move away from my world and see
If you're gonna go
And let me know you're leaving
Anything we hold
Any day can break free
Something about your love... gets to me
Something about your love... Killing me
Killing me
The lyrics to Maoli's "Something About Your Love" explore a tumultuous relationship that is filled with highs and lows, but ultimately ends in heartbreak. The opening lines convey a sense of isolation and detachment, as the singer feels like an outsider in a world that is constantly in motion. Meanwhile, their partner is depicted as someone who is destructive and reckless, throwing rocks while the singer is struggling to cope with their own issues.
Despite the challenges they face, there is something about their love that keeps the singer hooked, even as it slowly destroys them. This is highlighted in the chorus, where they sing about how their partner's love is simultaneously irresistible and deadly. The reference to flying at the speed of sound speaks to the intensity of their relationship, and the crash that follows represents the inevitable downfall.
The final verse suggests that the relationship has already come to an end, with the singer lamenting the loss of their partner and the light they provided in their life. Even though they acknowledge that the relationship was flawed and unstable, they are still deeply affected by its end, which is reflected in the repetition of "killing me" in the chorus.
Overall, "Something About Your Love" is a poignant commentary on the complex and often destructive nature of romantic relationships, and how they can shape our perception of the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
I was on the outside
I felt separate from the world.
When the world started spinning
When things started happening for others.
You were busy throwing rocks
You were being destructive.
While I was getting stoned
While I was escaping reality and numbing my feelings.
In between a sunrise
In the moments between opportunities to start anew.
There are things that don't look pretty
Life can be ugly.
Somehow I believe that I've got to carry on
I must keep going despite hardships.
Something about your love... gets to me
Your love affects me in a profound way.
Something about your love... Killing me
Your love is destroying me.
Spreading out our wings in vain
Attempting to achieve something that is ultimately futile.
Filling up the spaces
Trying to take up all the available room.
Then we let go
We gave up on our goals.
Flying at the speed of sound
Trying to move too quickly and recklessly.
I could feel the crash
I knew the failure was inevitable.
Couldn't find the traces
The remnants of our loss were hard to see.
All that we had
Our efforts and progress.
Lay in pieces on the ground
Were rendered useless on the floor.
All of the things we saw amazed our eyes
We were impressed by our accomplishments.
Let's celebrate
We should acknowledge our successes.
The light I've been leaning on is where you've gone
The source of my support has left me.
You don't need a reason
You don't have to explain your actions.
To let me down so easy
To hurt me without much effort.
Just move away from my world and see
Leave me alone and try living without me.
If you're gonna go
If you're going to leave me.
And let me know you're leaving
And at least give me the courtesy of telling me.
Anything we hold
Our possessions and relationships.
Any day can break free
Can be lost or taken away at any time.
Something about your love... gets to me
Your love affects me in a profound way.
Something about your love... Killing me
Your love is destroying me.
Killing me
Your actions are causing me pain.
Contributed by Jayce E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.