After these two bands broke up, singer/guitarist Davey von Bohlen, drummer Dan Didier (of The Promise Ring) and bassist Eric Axelson (of The Dismemberment Plan) hooked up and started a band called In English. The group quickly signed a deal with the record label,ANTI-, and hired J. Robbins to produce their record. Robbins had previously produced records for both The Promise Ring and The Dismemberment Plan. After delivering the record to ANTI-, the label heads decided to pass on the record. The band changed their name to Maritime and signed with DeSoto Records. The band went on tour and self-released an EP called Adios on their own label, Foreign Leisure. On April 1, 2004 the band released their debut full-length album, Glass Floor on Desoto Records.
On February 6th, 2006, Eric Axelson announced he was leaving the band. He was replaced on bass guitar by Justin Klug.
Their second album, We, the Vehicles, was released April 18th, 2006 to wide critical acclaim along with a third, Heresy and the Hotel Choir in October 2007 on Flameshovel Records.
In 2011 Maritime returned with the album Human Hearts, featuring the single "It's Casual."
Magnetic Bodies/Maps of Bones was released in 2015.
Website: http://www.maritimesongs.com
A Night Like This
Maritime Lyrics
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The shortwaves have taken the long way home
The four corners are neatly folded sound the bell
The war is over
Walls are just sand and paper and sin
When the earth's moving we're all traveling
No one ever keeps all their belongings
They have taken all precaution and with it all the safety lost
We are hiding underneath the bed
We fear we'll catch our death
If our neighbors have some secrets from us
When the earth's moving we're all traveling
No one ever keeps all their belongings
The rising tide of traffic on the east side of town
Is routine or frustrating or you're walking
They all smoke inside their sweaters, drinking their mouths shut money
Is a disaster if this is what you buy with it
I take a deep breath I let freedom ring
Everyone can keep all their belongings
The evening so long
I think I might go out
On a night like this in late July
The lyrics of Maritime's song, A Night Like This, are melancholic yet vividly expressive, which give an insight into a life that has changed drastically over time. The opening line, "My life is a marathon our milk and honey days are gone," describes the endurance of life, and the reality that it will not always be smooth sailing. The subsequent lyrics imply that something has happened to change their lives significantly. They seem to have lost their life's sweetness as if the milk and honey days did exist, but they no longer do. The line, "The shortwaves have taken the long way home," gives the impression that communication has become more delayed, and they are no longer able to keep up with everything happening around them.
The next phrase, "The four corners are neatly folded sound the bell," is ambiguous, but it could refer to the concept of saying goodbye or ending something. Then the lyrics dive into an account of how they have taken all precautions to protect the family, and in doing so, they have lost all safety. This history of hiding underneath the bed and fearing that the neighbors have secrets further illustrates the level of paranoia and mistrust that has plagued their lives.
Finally, the ending lyrics provide a glimpse of hope in a night like this in late July. A time for freedom, enjoying the evening without fear or apprehension. It's an emotional journey of a life that has been turned upside down, and even though things seem uncertain, there's a glimmer of hope.
Overall, Maritime's A Night Like This is an emotionally charged song that contemplates the complexities of life with all its twists and turns.
Line by Line Meaning
My life is a marathon our milk and honey days are gone
Life is a continuous race, with the easy and pleasant days gone.
The shortwaves have taken the long way home
Communication is prolonged and difficult due to various reasons.
The four corners are neatly folded sound the bell
Everything is in order and ready for a new beginning.
The war is over
The battles are done and it is time for peace.
Walls are just sand and paper and sin
Barriers and boundaries are not strong enough to keep people apart.
When the earth's moving we're all traveling
Life is ever-changing and we are all moving forward with it.
No one ever keeps all their belongings
Life is transient, and possessions come and go.
They have taken all precaution and with it all the safety lost
People take precautions to protect themselves, but in doing so, their sense of security is lost.
In translation of protecting the family
People want to protect their family from danger or harm.
We are hiding underneath the bed
We are afraid and vulnerable, trying to protect ourselves.
We fear we'll catch our death
We are afraid of dying.
If our neighbors have some secrets from us
We fear our neighbors may keep information from us.
The rising tide of traffic on the east side of town
There is an increase in the flow of traffic in one part of town.
Is routine or frustrating or you're walking
It is either a normal or stressful experience, or perhaps one is walking instead of driving.
They all smoke inside their sweaters, drinking their mouths shut money
People are trying to keep warm while smoking and remaining silent about their finances.
Is a disaster if this is what you buy with it
If this is what one is spending their money on, it is a waste.
I take a deep breath I let freedom ring
One can breathe deeply and feel free.
Everyone can keep all their belongings
Everyone can hold onto their possessions.
The evening so long
The night seems endless.
I think I might go out
One is contemplating going out.
On a night like this in late July
On a summer night, the air is warm and filled with possibilities.
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