Four mates from neighbouring schools in Melbourne had just formed a band and to celebrate they adopted a mascot from the local pound – a beagle named Masketta. Playing fetch at the beach, an exuberant stick toss sent Masketta bounding towards the edge of a small cliff … and over. That was a Masketta Fall. Luckily, the puppy was fine and the guys got a name for their band.
We’ll get to the mangoes soon.
Masketta Fall is a classic rock n roll high school story. Jamie brought a drum kit to a 16th birthday party and was spotted by Ben playing to an Aerosmith song. Braden and Jamie were schoolmates and had already been jamming together. Moli was recruited on guitar because a) he was good and b) they figured he could be the ‘good looking one.’ Starting on a diet of Green Day, Sum 41 and Blink 182 the guys quickly started to include their own songs as well.
All four bring something to the table: their own distinct personalities and commitment to hard work. Braden, Moli, Jamie and Ben decided early on that there were no short cuts - no reality shows or Youtube hype – for them the most important thing was to get out and play. When they sold out their very first gig in Melbourne the guys knew they were onto something special.
“We met all these kids that had bought a ticket to our show,” says Ben. “They’d even made banners, which blew our minds. That was a pretty big moment for us.”
“Since then we’ve always tried to get out and meet our fans, and make new fans, whenever we can,” adds Jamie.
The hard work started to pay off pretty quickly; there have been shows with You Me At Six and American Authors, and even a spot on the Warped Tour last year.
“That was awesome, we high fived Dexter from The Offspring and hung out with Simple Plan, not something you get to do every day!” says Moli.
Now it’s getting even more hectic, with a record deal signed with Universal Music. “It’s been crazy,” says Ben. “When we got signed to Universal our celebration went for three days and included incidents that can never be repeated!”
Most importantly there’s the music. Masketta Fall’s aesthetic is fun and energetic: played like only a band that’s done the hard yards can play. This is epitomised by their brand new single ‘Summertime Girls.’
Ben explains:
‘We had a day off on the Gold Coast on one of our tours and we wanted to write a song about that whole scene. So we grabbed our guitars, bought a massive box of mangoes from some guy for 15 bucks and hit the beach. After checking things out, the inspiration for ‘Summertime Girls’ came pretty quickly. They were literally all around us!”
‘Summertime Girls’ is a perfectly crafted pop song that rolls out good time vibes without labouring the point; with just enough sting in its tail to add some extra depth. It’s the sort of tune that will attach itself to summer memories that haven’t even been made yet.
And with Masketta Fall now in full swing, there’s going to be some big times ahead.
Masketta Fall is: Braden – vocals, Jamie – drums, Moli – guitar, and Ben – guitar/vocals. ‘Summertime Girls’ is out now on Universal Music.
Let There Be Light
Masketta Fall Lyrics
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Don't close your eyes
There's a day for you to see
It'll catch you by surprise
In the moment so perfectly (so perfectly)
So did you really forget?
What it's like to live and breathe
All the things you've been wanting to see
So let there be light
In the darkest spaces of time
When you don't know what to do
And your whole world's spinning around on you
Let there be li-i-i-i-i-i-ight
Hope will get you through
Let there be li-i-i-i-i-i-ight
When you don't know what to do
With nowhere to hide
Wide awake from a deeper sleep
Paradise no longer disguised
Now a heart with a perfect beat
But when you're buried inside
Like you're cursed with a misery
Oh, just let your colours ignite
To forget and escape all the pain that
you're hiding away
So let there be light
In the darkest spaces of time
When you don't know what to do
And your whole world's spinning around on you
Let there be li-i-i-i-i-i-ight
Hope will get you through
Let there be li-i-i-i-i-i-ight
When you don't know what to do
Don't close your eyes
You gotta say goodbye
Yeah
So let there be light
In the darkest spaces of time
When you don't know what to do
And your whole world's spinning around on you
So let there be light
Even when you're deep in the night
And you just can't find the truth
Cause your whole world's spinning around on you
Let there be li-i-i-i-i-i-ight
Hope will get you through
Let there be li-i-i-i-i-i-ight
When you don't know what to do
Let there be li-i-i-i-i-i-ight, (Don't close your eyes)
Hope will get you through
Let there be li-i-i-i-i-i-ight
When you don't know what to do
The lyrics of Masketta Fall's "Let There Be Light" convey a message of hope and encouragement during difficult times. The song begins with a call to let light into the darkest spaces of time, encouraging listeners to keep their eyes open to the possibility of a better tomorrow. The chorus repeatedly urges the listener to let there be light and hold onto hope, even when things are spinning out of control. The lyrics suggest that the key to getting through tough moments is not to close oneself off but to remain open to the world and all its possibilities.
The second verse speaks specifically to the idea of waking up from a deep sleep and finding oneself in a state of paradise previously hidden from view. The lyrics encourage the listener to let their colors ignite and to forget and escape any pain they are hiding away. The overall theme of the song seems to be that no matter how dark life may seem, there is always the possibility of light and hope if one remains open to it.
Line by Line Meaning
So let there be light, In the darkest spaces of time
May hope shine in the dark moments of life
Don't close your eyes
Keep believing
There's a day for you to see
Better days are coming
It'll catch you by surprise
Unexpectedly good things will happen
In the moment so perfectly (so perfectly)
At the right time
So did you really forget?
Don't forget the joys of life
What it's like to live and breathe
Remember the simple pleasures of life
No, this ain't the end of you yet
You are still alive and there's more to experience
All the things you've been wanting to see
There are still wonderful things to see
When you don't know what to do
In moments of confusion
And your whole world's spinning around on you
When everything becomes overwhelming
Let there be li-i-i-i-i-i-ight
Let there be hope
Hope will get you through
Hope can help you overcome difficulties
With nowhere to hide
Feeling exposed and vulnerable
Wide awake from a deeper sleep
Realizing what's important in life
Paradise no longer disguised
Discovering true happiness
Now a heart with a perfect beat
Feeling content and at peace
Like you're cursed with a misery
Feeling trapped in a cycle of sadness
Oh, just let your colours ignite
Let your true self shine through
To forget and escape all the pain that you're hiding away
To overcome and heal from past hurts
You gotta say goodbye
Let go of negative emotions
Even when you're deep in the night
Even in the darkest moments
And you just can't find the truth
When everything seems uncertain
Contributed by Lauren V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MzAsh16
I just teared up on public transport. This version needs to be on iTunes!!
@lukefreer481
Why!!!!!!! You guys were and always will be the best band everrrrrrr ❤️❤️
@brookegreelish1992
this is beyond beautiful, thank you for the ride, its been amazing :)
@chloepedersen5452
wow didn't realise how much i missed you boys until this video
@braeleybrotherstone5131
Thankyou for some of the best years of my life, I love you all endlessly ❤️😞❤️
@SurvivingLifeWithRe
sounds amazing guys!!
@lauraforrest6189
This is beautiful, I'm going to miss you guys xx
@Skully_98
Awww feels 🙈❤️
@GeorgiaEverAfter
And I'm crying
@tuischultz9286
I'M READY FOR THE TEARS.