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.
You
Max Mutzke Lyrics
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Oh you gotta know it by now
You gotta have it and I gotta have it
Oh you gotta know it by now
When I was younger, I couldn't find a way
To say what's on my mind
And so I've started to play my guitar and it
Really turned me on
Now I'm a singer, a singer with a band
And we're trying to reach the top right now
But there's nothing, nothing as good as
When it comes to lay down with you, oh
You gotta have it and I gotta have it
Oh you gotta know it by now
You gotta have it and I gotta have it
Oh you gotta know it by now
You gotta know me babe
Babe, babe see me through
Sometimes I wonder, oh where do I go to
Where do I belong
So many changes I've been through
But what does it mean
It there's ain't no you, that's baby
You gotta have it and I gotta have it
Oh you gotta know it by now
You gotta have it and I gotta have it
Oh you gotta know it by now
The lyrics of Max Mutzke's "You" express the importance of love and companionship in the singer's life. The repetition of "You gotta have it and I gotta have it, Oh you gotta know it by now" emphasizes the deep desire for a meaningful relationship. The song speaks to the struggles the singer faced in his younger years when he couldn't express what was on his mind. The guitar became a way for him to release his emotions and ultimately led him to become a successful singer. However, for the singer, nothing compares to being with the person he loves.
The lyrics are a reminder that success and material possessions ultimately mean very little if there is no one to share them with. The chorus emphasizes this point by saying that both the singer and the person he loves need each other. The lines "Sometimes I wonder, oh where do I go to, Where do I belong" express the confusion and uncertainty that often comes with life, but ultimately the singer knows that without the person he loves, nothing else really matters.
Overall, "You" is a simple yet powerful song that speaks to the universal need for love and companionship. The catchy chorus, heartfelt lyrics, and Mutzke's soulful voice make this song an easy one to listen to on repeat.
Line by Line Meaning
You gotta have it and I gotta have it
We both need something important, and we should already understand what that is.
Oh you gotta know it by now
It's something we should have already realized.
When I was younger, I couldn't find a way
I struggled with expressing my thoughts and feelings.
To say what's on my mind
I couldn't articulate what was bothering me.
And so I've started to play my guitar and it
I found solace in music, and it helped me cope with my emotions.
Really turned me on
It made me feel alive and passionate.
Now I'm a singer, a singer with a band
I've progressed in my musical journey and have joined a group.
And we're trying to reach the top right now
We have aspirations of success.
But there's nothing, nothing as good as
However, nothing compares to...
When it comes to lay down with you, oh
The feeling of being with you intimately.
You gotta know me babe
You need to understand who I am.
Babe, babe see me through
Please support me and help me reach my goals.
Sometimes I wonder, oh where do I go to
I question where I fit in or belong.
Where do I belong
I'm unsure of my place.
So many changes I've been through
I've experienced a lot of transformations.
But what does it mean
But if there's no you, then what does any of it matter?
It there's ain't no you, that's baby
If I am without you, everything else loses significance.
Contributed by Stella G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.