German singer Max Mutzke started his career in a funk band called Project F… Read Full Bio ↴German singer Max Mutzke started his career in a funk band called Project Five. He gained public interest in spring 2004 when he won SSDSGPS (Stefan sucht den Super-Grand-Prix-Star), a talent contest hosted in Stefan Raab's Late-Night-Show TV total. Afterwards he released his first single "Can't Wait Until Tonight" (also composed by Raab), which entered the German single charts at #1 on March 22, 2004 and eventually met the conditions laid down for Max to be admitted into Germany's pre-selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2004 as a wild-card entry.

In the televoting of the final show on March 19, 2004 Max defeated nine other competitors (including established artists like Scooter or Sabrina Setlur). A majority of 92,95 % of all votes made him the German entry for the 49th Eurovision Song Contest in Istanbul, where he finished eighth with 93 points.

Thereupon the singer went back to school and passed his final high school examination, before teaming up with Raab once again to finish his self titled solo album in summer 2004. The record, a mixture of Funk, Soul and Pop in German and in English language, debuted at #1 on the German album charts and spawned the singles "Schwarz Auf Weiß", "Spür Dein Licht" and "Catch Me If You Can". From May to June 2005 Max then went on a club tour across Germany, Austria and Switzerland, before touring with Katie Melua.

Currently, Max is working on his sophomore album.

Catch Me If You Can
Max Mutzke Lyrics

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Oh you fill my life with sunshine
Then you fill my heart with rain
You take me on a journey
From which there's no return
And if you'd like to meet me babe, babe
Darlin' please beware
Because your love is over
But to me it's still the same

You better save your love, love, love
For the one you love
Take your time to think it over
and make a brand new start
You better take care, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Of your own despair
And when my life is over
Then catch me if you can

You know I'm a river
A river that never runs dry
I'm just like the water
A raindrop in disguise
I would never leave you
Darlin' I couldn't stand, no
Being here without you sugar
Cause you're my promised land

Refrain
You better

Tell me how long, how long
Do I have to wait
Tell me how long, do I have to wait
Tell me Babe, tell me Babe, tell me Babe

You better

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Max Mutzke's song Catch Me If You Can suggest a tumultuous and complicated relationship. The opening lines illustrate the contrast between the happiness and joy that the person brings into the singer's life and the pain and heartache that they cause. The singer is taken on a journey from which there is no return, suggesting that this relationship may be leading to an eventual demise.

The chorus emphasizes the need for the person to save their love for someone who truly deserves it, to think things over and start fresh. The singer advises them to take care of themselves and their own despair. The lines "And when my life is over, then catch me if you can" suggest that the singer is aware that the relationship may not last forever and that they will move on when the time comes. The final verse uses metaphorical language to compare the singer to a river that never runs dry and assures the person that they will never leave them because they are their promised land.

Overall, the lyrics explore the complex dynamics of a relationship that is both positive and negative, suggesting that while it may not last forever, it is worth cherishing while it lasts.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh you fill my life with sunshine
You bring happiness and light into my life

Then you fill my heart with rain
But you also bring sadness and heartache

You take me on a journey
You lead me into unknown territories

From which there's no return
And I can't turn back

And if you'd like to meet me babe, babe
If you want to be with me

Darlin' please beware
You should be cautious

Because your love is over
Because your love has ended

But to me it's still the same
But my love for you remains unchanged

You better save your love, love, love
You should preserve your love

For the one you love
For the person you truly care for

Take your time to think it over
Take all the time you need to consider your choices