Melanie adopted the nickname Maple Bee in 2003, when she formed her now disbanded band Vertigo Angels.
This Face This Name
Maple Bee Lyrics
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I watch for sparks again
Standing in the rain
Cross the bridge by the path that leads the way
Cross this mind
I doubt the day again
Chased by the rain
Say my name, 'cause I don't feel the same
I need reminding of the girl I was today
Oh, won't you say my name, 'cause I don't feel the same
I need reminding of myself, this face, this name
Stop the rain
Someone stop the train
Gone so fast
Past the stuff that's in my distant past
I ask the time
Count the seconds, oh, can I make them mine?
Yeah, in my hand
Mine the moment, yeah, mine the timer sands
Say my name, 'cause I don't feel the same
I need reminding of the girl I was today
Oh, won't you say my name, 'cause I don't feel the same
I need reminding of myself, this face, my name
Can you say my name, yeah?
Tell me I'm the same, yeah
Can you say my name, yeah?
I don't feel the same, yeah
Can you say my name, yeah?
You don't sound the same, yeah
Can you say it?
Can you say it?
Can you say it?
Say my name, 'cause I don't feel the same
I need reminding of the girl I was today
Oh, won't you say my name, 'cause I don't feel the same
I need reminding of myself, this face, my name
This face, my name (repeat)
In Maple Bee's song "This Face This Name," the lyrics express a sense of disconnection from oneself and a desire to be reminded of one's identity. The singer is waiting for a train and watching for sparks to ignite again. The rain is a recurring motif throughout the song and seems to contribute to the singer's sense of feeling lost or out of touch with who they are. The line "Cross this mind, I doubt the day again" suggests a sense of anxiety or uncertainty that continues to trouble the singer.
The repeated refrain "Say my name, 'cause I don't feel the same" highlights the singer's desire to be anchored in their own sense of self. There is a sense of urgency to this plea, as though the singer is afraid of losing touch with who they are. The line "I need reminding of myself, this face, this name" underscores the importance of identity and the way in which our names and faces connect us to that identity.
Overall, the lyrics to "This Face This Name" explore themes of identity, disconnection, and the search for meaning. Through the use of repetition and powerful imagery, Maple Bee conveys a deep sense of longing and a desire for self-awareness.
Line by Line Meaning
Waiting for the train
Anticipating something routine and mundane; focusing on a goal that is important, but not necessarily exciting.
I watch for sparks again
Hoping for some sort of momentous occasion; looking for something that will make life feel more meaningful and exciting.
Standing in the rain
Feeling trapped or hopeless; unable to escape an unpleasant situation.
Cross the bridge by the path that leads the way
Making a conscious decision to pursue a path that has been laid out and seems safe and predictable.
Cross this mind
Feeling unsure or uncertain about one's own thoughts or feelings; questioning one's own identity.
I doubt the day again
Second-guessing oneself and wondering if things will go wrong; struggling to remain optimistic in the face of adversity.
Chased by the rain
Feeling pursued or threatened by something that is overwhelming or oppressive.
I chase the day away
Giving up on trying to control one's own destiny; feeling like it is impossible to make progress.
Say my name, 'cause I don't feel the same
Longing for someone to validate one's own identity and experiences; feeling disconnected from oneself.
I need reminding of the girl I was today
Desperately seeking to recapture a sense of innocence or purity; longing for a time when life seemed easier and more carefree.
Stop the rain
Wishing for an end to one's own suffering or struggle.
Someone stop the train
Trying to halt the passage of time; feeling overwhelmed by the pace of life.
Gone so fast
Feeling like time is slipping away rapidly; worrying that one will look back on life with regret.
Past the stuff that's in my distant past
Trying to distance oneself from past traumas or struggles; seeking to move beyond old wounds and into a brighter future.
I ask the time
Searching for some sense of order or structure in one's own life; seeking to impose a sense of routine on a chaotic world.
Count the seconds, oh, can I make them mine?
Wishing for more time to accomplish one's goals; wondering if it is possible to make the most of the time that has already passed.
Yeah, in my hand
Feeling a sense of control or power over one's own life; believing that one can make things happen.
Mine the moment, yeah, mine the timer sands
Trying to seize the present and make the most of the time one has left; seeing life as a limited resource that must be used wisely.
Can you say my name, yeah?
Longing for someone to understand and accept one's true self; reaching out for validation and support.
Tell me I'm the same, yeah
Seeking reassurance that one's experiences and identity are still valid and relevant; worrying that one has changed too much to be recognizable to oneself or others.
You don't sound the same, yeah
Feeling like someone else has changed or shifted in an unexpected way; struggling to understand and accept that people grow and evolve over time.
This face, my name
Repeating the refrain to emphasize the importance of identity and self-awareness; trying to hold onto a sense of self in the face of an unpredictable and difficult world.
Contributed by Natalie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Adjen salyo
amazing track
Tidal Tempest
Haha, me too and this track is fantastic.
TheSandisco
Génial!!!!
sableus
awsome
MyousicK T.T
Wow! I am blessed! Oh oh WE are blessed, WE :/ :)