Melanie adopted the nickname Maple Bee in 2003, when she formed her now disbanded band Vertigo Angels.
Turn In
Maple Bee Lyrics
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Too much for me to believe
I'm turning inwards I breathe
The words I have to believe
I want to know how
How I can catch the moonbeams
Now they're spreading outward I breathe
The words I have to believe it, to believe it
I want to know which way to go
I want to see which face is me
I want to know which way to go
I want to see which face is me
And now I'm drawing on
On dreams that I dreamt long ago
Those faces blurring in ghosts
Of people I have known
I've seen them leave me
They they turn not to return
I think I'm changing I breathe
The words I have to believe it, to believe it
I want to know which way to go
I want to see which face is me
I want to know which way to go
I want to see which face is me
Turning, turn in
Turning, turn in
I want to know which way to go
I want to see which face is me
I want to know which way to go
I want to see which face is me
I want to know, I want to see
I want to know, I want to see
The lyrics to Maple Bee's song Turn In reflect the internal struggle of an individual trying to find their true self. The opening line speaks of a turning point in the singer's life, which is now hard for them to believe. As a result, they begin to turn inwards, seeking answers and breathing in the words they need to believe in.
The second verse speaks of the singer drawing on past dreams, and the faces of people they have known who have left them. They begin to blur and turn into ghosts, representing the memories and experiences that have shaped them. The idea of turning not to return speaks of how the past is now behind them, and they must look forward to find their way.
Throughout the song, the singer repeats the line "I want to know which way to go, I want to see which face is me". This speaks to their desire to find their true identity and purpose. They are searching for direction, trying to understand who they are and what they want out of life.
Overall, the lyrics of Turn In highlight the importance of self-discovery and personal growth. The singer is trying to find their way in a world that can often feel overwhelming and confusing. They are taking the time to turn inwards and reflect on their experiences, in order to create a path forward.
Line by Line Meaning
And now I've turned it seems
I've taken a different path than before
Too much for me to believe
It's hard for me to accept this change
I'm turning inwards I breathe
I'm focusing on my inner self
The words I have to believe
I need to trust certain things even though they're hard to accept
I want to know how
I'm seeking knowledge
How I can catch the moonbeams
How I can attain something that's seemingly impossible
Now they're spreading outward I breathe
My dreams are becoming more expansive
I want to know which way to go
I'm searching for direction
I want to see which face is me
I want to discover who I truly am
And now I'm drawing on
I'm relying on
On dreams that I dreamt long ago
Aspirations I had in the past
Those faces blurring in ghosts
People from my past are fading into my memories
Of people I have known
People I've had relationships with
I've seen them leave me
They've left my life in one way or another
They they turn not to return
They aren't coming back
I think I'm changing I breathe
I'm evolving as a person
Turning, turn in
Metaphorically turning inward
I want to know, I want to see
I'm feeling lost and seeking clarity
Contributed by Dominic I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.