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.
Look Out
Max Webster Lyrics
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Look out / look out has been called / look out has been called
For me for you for all
Some think / some drink to for get / it's the same withdraw
To lock our dreams like doors
Bleeding / bleeding to be born / it's a free for all
Of raps of maps of scores
Image man / bleeding bleeding to be born
World / feels like lions sleeping on a bed of nails
Look out / look out has been called / look out has been called
A voice you must outcry
The lyrics to Max Webster's song Look Out reflect on the state of the world and the struggle for individuals to find their place in it. The world is described as sleeping on a bed of nails, which suggests that it is in a state of discomfort and unrest. The image of bleeding indicates that there is pain and sacrifice required for new life to emerge. The phrase "bleeding to be born" can be interpreted as the world going through a painful transformation in order to move forward.
The chorus, "look out has been called," can be seen as a warning to be aware of the changes happening in the world, and to be prepared to take action. The call is for everyone, not just one person or group. The line "some think, some drink to forget" suggests that people have different ways of coping with the troubles of the world, but that ultimately, we are all affected.
The imagery of locking dreams like doors speaks to the idea that we must protect our aspirations and work towards achieving them. The free for all of raps, maps, and scores implies that we are all striving for something, but we must be careful not to lose sight of what is really important. The phrase "emergency calls" suggests that there is a need for urgent action, and that we should heed the call.
In summary, Look Out is a song that calls for awareness and action in a world that is going through a painful and transformative time.
Line by Line Meaning
World sleeping on a bed of nails
The world is struggling and enduring pain and hardships.
World bleeding bleeding to be born
The world is going through pain and shedding blood to give rise to something new and better.
Look out
Be on alert and be prepared.
Look out has been called
The call for vigilance and preparedness has been raised.
For me for you for all
This message is for everyone, including me and you.
Some think some drink to forget it's the same withdraw
Some try to forget their problems by drinking, but in reality, it only worsens the situation.
To lock our dreams like doors
We tend to hide our dreams and desires from the world by locking them up and not pursuing them.
Bleeding bleeding to be born it's a free for all
The pain and sacrifice we make are necessary for us to be reborn and start anew. It's an open playing field for anyone to take the opportunity.
Of raps of maps of scores
There are various strategies, maps, and scores we can use to achieve our goals.
Emerge emergency calls emerge and see you
In times of crisis, we need to rise to the occasion and come together to face the challenges.
Image man bleeding bleeding to be born
Humans are also going through their own struggles and pain to give rise to something new and better.
World feels like lions sleeping on a bed of nails
The world is experiencing a great deal of discomfort and unease.
A voice you must outcry
It's important to speak up and raise your voice to make a change.
Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
Written by: DENNIS HARDY FREDERIKSEN, LEO ODOM, TONY HASELDEN
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Jeff Cunningham
on Cry Out Your Life
This is not "Cry Out Your Life"! This is Battle Scar! Silly people!