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
I Dream Of Crystal
Maps Lyrics
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Laying down the state we're in
With the pills and the gin
I can handle 'bout anything
But this is out of control
Do what you like to me
But please, don't hurt her man
But that ain't really the plan you see
Please, don't get me wrong
But you can't knock
What you've never done
It ain't always fun
But at least you'll be living some
So get the fuck off my case
Yeah, she is a legend, man
I don't doubt that
And I will screw it up
I'm used to that
As the radio plays
You can't change this way of life
You can't change this state of mind
The opening lines of "I Dream of Crystal" by Maps set the mood for a dark and introspective song that explores the singer's internal struggles with addiction and self-harm, as well as his desire to protect someone he cares about. The lyrics paint a raw and honest picture of a person who is struggling to cope with their demons, using pills and alcohol to numb their pain but feeling like they are losing control. The line "I can handle 'bout anything, but this is out of control" encapsulates the overwhelming feeling of desperation that the singer is experiencing.
The following lines reveal the depth of the singer's desire to protect someone they care about, even if it means putting themselves in harm's way. The lyrics "Do what you like to me, but please, don't hurt her man" and "I will hit you, hard as I can, but that ain't really the plan you see" show the singer's conflicting emotions and their struggle to reconcile their desire to protect with their fear of getting hurt.
Further on, the lyrics suggest that the singer is living a life that is not always fun, but at least they are living. Maps sings "Please, don't get me wrong, but you can't knock what you've never done. It ain't always fun, but at least you'll be living some." The singer seems to be acknowledging that although the choices they are making may not be ideal, they are still a form of living and experiencing what life has to offer. The song's lyrics close with the sobering lines "You can't change this way of life, you can't change this state of mind", suggesting that despite the singer's struggles, they are resigned to their fate and unsure if they will ever be able to overcome them.
Line by Line Meaning
So, let me begin with
I'm starting to talk about something that's bothering me
Laying down the state we're in
Describing the current state of affairs
With the pills and the gin
Talking about drugs and alcohol use
I can handle 'bout anything
I'm used to dealing with difficult situations
But this is out of control
I can't handle this anymore
Do what you like to me
I'm willing to take a beating
But please, don't hurt her man
Don't hurt the person I care about
'Cause I will hit you, hard as I can
I'll fight back with all my strength
But that ain't really the plan you see
Fighting is not my desired outcome
Please, don't get me wrong
I don't want to be misunderstood
But you can't knock
You can't criticize
What you've never done
If you haven't experienced it yourself
It ain't always fun
It's not always enjoyable
But at least you'll be living some
You'll at least be trying new experiences
So get the fuck off my case
Stop bothering me
Yeah, she is a legend, man
The person I care about is amazing
I don't doubt that
I'm confident in that statement
And I will screw it up
I'll probably mess up the relationship
I'm used to that
I'm accustomed to failing
As the radio plays
Listening to music as I think
You can't change this way of life
My lifestyle can't be altered
You can't change this state of mind
My way of thinking can't be changed
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DOMINIQUE PIERRE DUTOUR, JACK AREL, JAMES CHAPMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Paul Willmott
Just love this track . Maps can do no wrong
Avalon
One of my favorite movies and artist combined, perfect. I actually think Maps would do a good soundtrack for Sunshine and other sci-fi movies, spacey music.
julianajuliana
Wow . Just discovered this band today !!!!!!
sirius 6
it´s really great to watch/listen to after another sleepless night at dawn with a heineken bottle in your hand........closed eyes and just driftin....
79camaro454
One of my favorite movies of all time
spooookie1
So, let me begin by laying down the state we're in
With the pills and the gin, I can handle bout anything
But this is out of control
Do what you like to me, but please don't hurt her man
Cos I will hit you, hard as I can
But that ain't really the plan you see
Please don't get me wrong but you can't knock what you've never done
It ain't always fun but at least you'll be living some
So get the fuck off my case
Yeah, she is a legend, man I don't doubt that
And I will screw it up, I'm used to that
As the radio plays
You can't change this way of life
You can't change this state of mind
Dark Daughter
There's just so much life in this song...
Michel DIO
The movie : Sunshine
Jack Weber
that movie was good.