1. MAPS is from Northampton… Read Full Bio ↴At least Six bands go by the name Maps:
1. MAPS is from Northampton, UK. This page is the official page for this artist.
The music is made by James Chapman, with August joining in for live stuff. Their debut album 'We Can Create' was released in April 2007 on Mute Records and their growing fanbase includes the likes of the Chemical Brothers. They were shortlisted for the well respected 2007 Mercury Music Prize album of the year, which saw their profile rise dramatically. The download-only single from Maps' second album - 'Let Go Of The Fear' was released in May 2009, new album 'Turning The Mind' was released late summer.
2. MAPS is also an instrumental rock band from Nashville, TN. They formed in February 2005 "in a town where instrumental music is virtually non-existent". Within a year MAPS had played with post-rock heavyweights like Foxhole and Unwed Sailor and released their first demo titled “The Occidental EP” in February 2006. From there regional touring took place and the band recorded and released their first full length album “Oh, That Our Heads Were Waters” in November 2006. They have shared the stage with bands like Foxhole, Unwed Sailor, Caspian, Constants, Gifts from Enola, Cinemechanica and The Ascent of Everest among many others known in the instrumental scene. MAPS are currently recording their second full-length album to be released in April 2008 and followed by extensive touring around the US.
3. Another MAPS, aka Model American Plays Secretly, used to be just Model American, but had to change their name for legal reasons.
They are re-releasing the Model American record, under the name MAPS, which stands for Model American Playing Secretly, a moniker the band adopted to play in places they had been banned from. The title of the record will be "Model American."
4.Maps, born Mario Paez, is causing seismic shockwaves throughout the Miami music scene with his mix of Ska, Punk, and Hip Hop. Coming out of smalltown Connecticut, he used strippers to attract attention to his set and was eventually discovered at the much loved Churchills Pub near downtown Miami.
5. A Boston pop-punk band active in the late 70's and ealy 80's whose song "I'm Talking to You" appears on Rhino's "DIY" CD series "The Boston Scene."
6. An indie rock band based out of Barrie, Ontario, they've released two EPs and a single to date
A.M.A.
Maps Lyrics
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That gets me down
No communications
Didn't got to ground
And they may never realize
A.M.A.
For their leader apologize
So they thank you kindly
For what you've done
Into down the sarcasm
To have them gone
And they may never realize
A.M.A.
For their leader apologize
A.M.A.
I've been staring into the sun
But it all feel like
Tell me I'm not the only one
Doesn't know feel like
I've been staring into the sun
But it all feel like
Tell me I'm not the only one
Doesn't know feel like
I've been staring into the sun
But it all feel like
Tell me I'm not the only one
Doesn't know feel like
I've been staring into the sun
But it all feel like
Tell me I'm not the only one
Doesn't know feel like
I've been staring into the sun
But it all feel like
Tell me I'm not the only one
Doesn't know feel like
The lyrics to Maps's song A.M.A. seem to delve into a complex situation that the singer finds themselves in. The first lines talk about feeling down about a certain situation without any communication or understanding of what's going on. It's possible that the singer is experiencing confusion or frustration about a lack of information or clarity. The line "didn't got to ground" could refer to a lack of foundation or support, suggesting that the singer feels unsupported in this situation.
The second part of the lyrics seems to touch on the idea of leadership and responsibility. The phrase "For their leader apologize" could suggest that there is a leader who has done something wrong and needs to apologize for their actions. The line "Into down the sarcasm to have them gone" suggests that someone or something is being ridiculed or made fun of to get them out of the situation. Regardless of what's really happening, the singer seems to feel like they're staring into the sun and doesn't know how to handle it.
The chorus is repeated multiple times, with the singer asking for confirmation that they're not the only one who feels this way. The song seems to explore themes of misunderstanding, confusion, and frustration in a complex situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Is this a situation
Am I in a difficult circumstance?
That gets me down
That is causing me to feel sad.
No communications
I have no contact or connection to anyone.
Didn't got to ground
I haven't been able to address the issue at hand.
And they may never realize
Others may not understand or acknowledge the situation
A.M.A.
Asking me anything
For their leader apologize
The blame is being shifted onto someone else.
So they thank you kindly
In a sarcastic tone, others express gratitude for your efforts.
For what you've done
For the hard work and progress you've made.
Into down the sarcasm
Suppress and disregard the negativity.
To have them gone
To rid oneself of those who are causing the problems.
I've been staring into the sun
I have been looking at something too intense.
But it all feel like
But it all seems like
Tell me I'm not the only one
Please confirm that others are going through the same thing.
Doesn't know feel like
Doesn't it feel like
Contributed by Sarah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@henrikljungstrand2036
Lyrics:
It's the situation that gets me down.
No communications ze got to ground.
And they may never realise.
A.M.A. A.M.A.
So they need to apologise.
A.M.A. A.M.A.
So i thank you kindly for all you've done.
Counted down the seconds til i am gone.
And they may never realise.
A.M.A. A.M.A.
So they need to apologise.
A.M.A. A.M.A.
I've been staring into the Sun.
But it don feel right.
Tell me i'm not the only one.
Cause it don feel right.
I've been staring into the Sun.
But it don feel right.
Tell me i'm not the only one.
Cause it don feel right.
I've been staring...
@outsidersongs2682
My mum told me this was the lad that wrote me a love song at John Lea School when we were both 13 but who knows? I didn't deserve the love song for sure.
I had just started at the school after moving to a new area and was lonely and getting bullied.
This lad said he liked me but I am shy. I thought he was really nice, sweet, interesting, different. But I was shy. Then one day he walked into the busy music room and he'd written me a love song which he played at the piano.
It was beautiful and I loved it but snubbed him because I couldn't face more bullying.
He left the school not long after.
If it's him, I am really sorry. The song was beautiful and I never forgot it.
@Jas_72
My favourite song of the last 8 years - maybe ever, it’s that good. Love MAPS
@SleepDivision
After the long wait I'm glad to say this does not disappoint. Truly amazing! Love, love, love this song! :D
@michaelschumann9077
One of the best chill out songs i've ever heard 👍👍👍
@10julesmusic9
gotta love James - saw him in Stoke a long, long time ago - utterly underrated. His music wears well.
@psps4754
Lovely track👌
@frenchie47
love the music, very beautiful!
@arakaneuman
I was blown away when I heard this track and this isnt even the best song of the album. realy realy great stuff!
@EarsAreForFeeling
I feel like the video matches the track really well, it has the same summery, melancholic feel to it and the song is already amazing on its own. highlighted on: earsareforfeeling.typepad.com
@volkers99
I love this track. The video reminds me of 'The Returned'.
@henrikljungstrand2036
Lyrics:
It's the situation that gets me down.
No communications ze got to ground.
And they may never realise.
A.M.A. A.M.A.
So they need to apologise.
A.M.A. A.M.A.
So i thank you kindly for all you've done.
Counted down the seconds til i am gone.
And they may never realise.
A.M.A. A.M.A.
So they need to apologise.
A.M.A. A.M.A.
I've been staring into the Sun.
But it don feel right.
Tell me i'm not the only one.
Cause it don feel right.
I've been staring into the Sun.
But it don feel right.
Tell me i'm not the only one.
Cause it don feel right.
I've been staring...