Emerging … Read Full Bio ↴2009 - 2017 ‒ Chino Hills, California, United States.
Emerging out of the combustive indie music scene of southern California in 2009, Max and the Moon and their relentless gig-playing have created a buzz that rides on its own frequency. The three-piece band, on the verge of officially releasing their second EP titled "The Way I See," display a talent for intricate songwriting and sounds ranging in resemblance to early Coldplay and the dancy catchiness of Passion Pit. Substance magazine writes, "their music has a way of pulling you in with their starry guitar echoing in combination with John’s soothing vocals and superb upper register."
On their first release, a self-titled EP (2010), Max and the Moon laid the foreground with a straight-up indie album. Laden with strong guitar licks, steady piano and punctuated vocal harmonies—the band makes full use of two primary vocalists—the EP affirmed the band as a group to pay attention to. Max and the Moon's follow-up, "The Way I See," shows the band's maturation into stronger songwriting and experimentation with new sounds, expanding their scope and offering a significant contribution to the ever-changing music scene in the wake of fellow Los Angeles-based band Local Natives.
Guitarist John Velasquez earned a degree in music at Cal State University, Fullerton, and began collaborating with longtime friends Matt and Dillon Couchois in the two brothers' small garage studio. The three-piece has come a long way in the few short years since their formation, challenging themselves everyday with booking shows or heading back to the drawing board on a new song that doesn't quite capture the right vision. In the present age of endless hype around new music, Max and the Moon stay true to passionately personal songwriting. That isn't to say these guys are low-key, though; the band revels in putting on energetic rock shows.
Killing Time
Max and the Moon Lyrics
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Take off your ego light up my room this
Night is yours
I love it when we're killing time
Something between you and me
Maybe it electric im sure of it
Changing my reality
Everytime you come around
I love it when we're killing time
Come real close
Words that you whisper could last forever
Letting go
I love it when we're killing time
Something between you and me
Maybe it electric
Im sure of it
Changing my reality
Everytime you come around
I love it when we're killing time
I love it when we're killing time
All around
Everything disapears but here and now
You're a ghost thats taking me away tonight
I love it when we're killing time
I love it when we're killing time
Everything disapears right here and now
Everything disapears right here and now
Everything disapears right here and now
Everything disapears
I love it when we're killing time
I love it when we're killing time
Something between you and me
Maybe its electric im sure of it
Changing my reality
Everytime you come around
I love it when we're killing time
I love it when we're killing time
Changing my reality
I love it when we're killing time
End
The song "Killing Time" by Max and the Moon is a romantic ballad that celebrates the intricacies of the intimate moments between two people. The song opens with an invitation to close the door and turn off one's ego, alluding to the idea of allowing oneself to be vulnerable and present. The singer then expresses their love for the time spent together, emphasizing that there is something electric and palpable between them. The lyrics suggest that the person they are with is changing their reality, implying that this connection has power to influence and impact their life.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes more and more enamored with the person they are with. The words they whisper feel like they could last forever, and the singer loves nothing more than being in this state of limbo with their lover. The chorus repeats the affirmation that they love killing time together, and everything else fades away when they are together. The song ends with the singer's declaration that their reality is changing and that they love it when they are killing time.
Overall, "Killing Time" is a passionate ode to the beauty of being present and in love with someone. It celebrates the electric connection between two people and highlights how these intimate moments can have a profound impact on one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Close the door
Shut out all distractions and outside influences
Take off your ego light up my room this
Be yourself and bring positivity into the moment
Night is yours
The night belongs to us and we can do anything we want with it
I love it when we're killing time
I really enjoy not having a specific agenda or plan in this moment
Something between you and me
There is a connection between us that cannot be defined by words
Maybe it's electric I'm sure of it
Our connection is intense and powerful, almost like an electric current
Changing my reality
Being with you makes me see the world in a different light
Every time you come around
Your presence has an impact on me every single time
Come real close
Physically and emotionally get closer to me
Words that you whisper could last forever
Your words have a lasting impact on me
Letting go
Release all worries and doubts and give in to the moment
All around
Everything else fades away and only this moment matters
You're a ghost that's taking me away tonight
You have a powerful and haunting presence that is captivating me in this moment
Everything disappears right here and now
Nothing else matters except being in this moment with you
Changing my reality
Being with you has a profound impact on my perception of the world
Writer(s): Walton Gagel, Xandy Barry, Matthew Couchois, John Velasquez
Contributed by Luke E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.