Melanie adopted the nickname Maple Bee in 2003, when she formed her now disbanded band Vertigo Angels.
Something
Maple Bee Lyrics
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With long dark shadows and coarse black eyes and hands washed clean in the rain
I saw him lose it once before, she's twisted to the floor
And the darkness of his bloody hands I've felt not like before
So I lie in the road and I know not where I've come from
Yes, I lie in the dark and I know not where I've come from
But oh by the way I'm not thinking of myself
Turning into turning out, she's cutting loss despair
Forget the gift of precious skin, the only one we'll wear
So I lie in the road and I know not where I've come from
Yes, I lie in the dark and I know not where I've come from
But oh by the way I'm not thinking of myself
It's just something, something, something, something
Nothing left at all
Nothing left at all
Nothing left at all
Nothing
Close in air around my head and leave me just the same
I think I've caught this thing I've seen I think I've taken the blame
I turn around, I grab the earth, I'm asking for the way
But nothing seems to break the spell and bring back light of day
So I lie in the road and I know not where I've come from
Yes, I lie in the dark and I know not where I've come from
But oh by the way I'm not thinking of myself
It's just something, something, something, something
Something girl, something girl, something girl, something girl
Something girl, something girl, something girl, something girl
The lyrics of Maple Bee's song, "Something," are open to interpretation, but the overall tone of the song seems unsettling and slightly disturbing. The singer describes seeing a man who looks different than before, with dark shadows and rough hands washed clean in the rain. They also describe a past experience where the man became violent toward a woman, leaving bloody handprints behind. The singer then talks about lying in the road and feeling lost, but insists that they are not thinking of themselves. The second verse talks about loss and despair, and the idea that we only have one precious skin to wear. The final verse describes feeling trapped and asking for help but feeling like nothing can bring back light.
Overall, the song seems to be about feeling out of control and lost in a world that can be violent and unforgiving. The specific details of the man and the violent incident are left vague, but the imagery of bloody handprints and dark shadows add to the sense of unease. The repetition of "something girl" at the end of the song adds a haunting quality and leaves the listener with a lingering feeling of ambiguity and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw that man again today not looking quite the same
I saw a man I've seen before, but he looks different. He looks more sinister with his dark shadows and black, rough eyes. His hands are clean now, but they were once bloody when he attacked someone.
With long dark shadows and coarse black eyes and hands washed clean in the rain
The man's appearance is intimidating and mysterious: he has long shadows, coarse black eyes that seem cold and indifferent, and clean hands that were once covered in blood after he hurt someone.
I saw him lose it once before, she's twisted to the floor
I witnessed the man's outburst before. He hurt someone, who is now lying on the ground in pain.
And the darkness of his bloody hands I've felt not like before
I've never felt the coldness and darkness of the man's bloody hands before, and it scares me.
So I lie in the road and I know not where I've come from
I am lost and disoriented, lying in the middle of the road without knowing how I got there.
But oh by the way I'm not thinking of myself
Despite my confusion and fear, I am not thinking about myself at the moment.
It's just something, something, something, something
There's something else occupying my mind, but I can't quite put it into words yet.
Turning into turning out, she's cutting loss despair
Someone is feeling lost and hopeless, which is causing her to make bad decisions and experience pain.
Forget the gift of precious skin, the only one we'll wear
We should not care too much about our physical appearance since it's only a temporary and superficial aspect of ourselves.
Nothing left at all
Everything is gone or lost completely.
Close in air around my head and leave me just the same
I feel suffocated and surrounded by something, but it's not changing my situation or mindset.
I turn around, I grab the earth, I'm asking for the way
I'm trying to find direction and guidance by touching the ground and searching for a path.
But nothing seems to break the spell and bring back light of day
Despite my attempts to find clarity, I'm still stuck in confusion and darkness without any hope of escaping it.
Something girl, something girl, something girl, something girl
There's something on this girl's mind that she can't quite put into words yet, and it's still bothering her.
Contributed by Ellie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.