The band was… Read Full Bio ↴Max Webster was a Canadian rock band of the late 1970s.
The band was formed in 1973 in Sarnia, Ontario and consisted of guitarist and vocalist Kim Mitchell, keyboardist Terry Watkinson, bassist Mike Tilka and drummer Paul Kersey. Mitchell, joined by Pye Dubois [aka Paul Woods], would write the majority of their material with Mitchell writing the music and Dubois writing lyrics.
Kersey left the band after their self-titled debut album, to be replaced by Gary McCracken. After recording and touring for their second album, High Class in Borrowed Shoes, Tilka would follow suit and leave the band, being replaced by Dave Myles. Recording for their third album, Mutiny Up My Sleeve, began with this line-up which would last through to their fourth album, A Million Vacations. Prior to Universal Juveniles Watkinson and Myles left, to be replaced by various musicians to record the last album and then tour for a little while longer before Kim Mitchell decided to end it in 1981 for a solo career.
The band was successful in Canada, with hits such as "A Million Vacations," "Let Go The Line" and "Paradise Skies", although they never made it big outside of Canada. "Paradise Skies" was a minor UK hit, reaching number 43 on the singles chart there. In addition, they appeared on Top of the Pops in 1979 playing to a pre-recorded track which was recorded at Abbey Road studios. Kim Mitchell's subsequent solo career, however, reached a much broader audience and he achieved popularity beyond Canada during the 80's.
Cry Out Your Life
Max Webster Lyrics
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you got gold you can hold in your hands
you can witness devotion in your heart
C--in your hands and eyes / you peak at the image of the earth
on and off your shoulders / at your pleasure / in your eyes
you seek water when in drought in your heart
and you laugh at each brief allusion in your eyes--C
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The lyrics to Max Webster's song "Cry Out Your Life" speak to the value and worth of human existence. The opening lines suggest that there is something precious and tangible to be gained in life - "you got gold you can hold in your hands." However, the following lyrics indicate that true value is found in the intangible experiences of life - "you can witness devotion in your heart."
The song goes on to describe how humans have the power to shape their experiences, both physical and emotional - "C--in your hands and eyes / you peak at the image of the earth / on and off your shoulders / at your pleasure / in your eyes." The lyrics suggest that humans have a responsibility to seek out and appreciate the beauty and goodness in life - "you seek water when in drought in your heart / and you laugh at each brief allusion in your eyes."
Overall, "Cry Out Your Life" is a call to action for listeners to embrace the fullness of life, both its joys and its sorrows, and to find meaning in their experiences. The song suggests that true wealth is not found in material possessions, but rather in the connections we make and the emotions we feel.
Line by Line Meaning
you got gold you can hold in your hands
You possess valuable things that you can physically hold on to.
you can witness devotion in your heart
Your heart is capable of experiencing deep and strong affection.
in your hands and eyes / you peak at the image of the earth
You have the ability to see and hold the representation of the world in your hands and your eyes.
on and off your shoulders / at your pleasure / in your eyes
You can bear burdens and responsibilities at your own will and perception, apparent in your eyes.
you seek water when in drought in your heart
In times of longing, sadness and emptiness, you seek for comfort that alleviates the pain in your heart.
and you laugh at each brief allusion in your eyes--C
You easily find amusement in temporary and elusive experiences.
cry out for your life tonight
Exclaim and express your feelings, thoughts and aspirations tonight for your well-being.
Contributed by Jordan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jeff Cunningham
This is not "Cry Out Your Life"! This is Battle Scar! Silly people!