1) Mayfield is the nam… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Mayfield is the name of the band formed by Tears For Fears lead singer Curt Smith. The result is an album which showcases Smith's talent as a songwriter and producer as well as bringing a more personal touch than any other album he has been a part of during his career. This album really came out in an "underground" fashion. It was actually recorded back in 1996. Curt Smith formed his own label "Zerodisc" and the album was sold online in 1997. It wasn't until 1998 when the album hit stores. No big name record company or distribution.
The name Mayfield is a play on Curtis Mayfield's name (i.e. Curt[Smith] is Mayfield). Curt Smith had split from his partner Roland Orzabal back in 1990 and the two went their separate ways. Roland kept the Tears For Fears name and continued to record using that name. Curt put out a solo album called "Soul on Board" which he wasn't very happy with. Curt and Roland would eventually reunite back for 2004 release "Everybody Loves a Happy Ending". Curt's main partner in Mayfield is guitarist Charlton Pettus who is also the album's co-producer. When Curt and Roland would reunite, Curt would also bring Pettus along. Other band members include Russ Irwin - Keyboards/vocals, Doug Petty - Keyboards, Shawn Pelton - Drums, and of course Curt Smith on Bass.
2) Mayfield drummer Mike Hollins and singer/guitarist Brian Kelly got together in Chicago in 2000. Previous demos and their self-titled full-length, along with minor line-up changes, were merely preparation for a sound that would eventually evolve from that of suburban high school pop-punk, to a working band. Mayfield's commitment to writing and performing while simultaneously juggling high school and work resulted in a strong fan base within the Chicago area.
With the release of their debut full length album, 2004's "I Wont Make a Sound", Mayfield's sound reached a new level of maturity, symbolic of their readiness to dive head-first into the world of non-stop national touring. The success has gained Mayfield nationwide credibility and the opportunity to play shows all over the country. A combination of up-beat tempos along with edgy emotional breakdowns creates a perfect balance, as Mayfield taps into new influences outside of pop-punk.
Mayfield broke up in late 2005 after 5 years together.
3) Mayfield was an alternative rock band from Adelaide, South Australia formed in 2004. Members included Zigg West, Sam Knight and Jett. The trio toured Australia, USA, UK and Europe.
4) Mayfield, a folk-rock band from San Diego, CA, consisting of members Benjamin Bartel and Erin Lancaster.
Homecoming
Mayfield Lyrics
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By the football stands like,
You told me to.
I thought you were my friend but,
I saw you there, with that other guy you, didn't care.
I waited for you at homecoming.
Start to lose control you're afraid to show it,
Try to find your way back to where you were before.
Na Na Na Na Na.
Mayfield's song Homecoming is a poignant exploration of the pain and confusion that can come with unrequited love. Through the lyrics, the song tells the story of someone who is waiting for their friend at the football stands, only to see them with someone else. The first verse speaks to the feeling of betrayal and hurt that comes with this realization: the singer had thought this person was their friend, but it turns out that they didn't have the same level of commitment or loyalty to the relationship. This is a common theme in relationships, whether they're between friends or romantic partners: it's easy to misinterpret signals and to assume that someone cares when they really don't.
But the second verse of the song takes an even deeper turn. Rather than just dwelling on the hurt that comes with being let down by someone, the song speaks to the idea that we are all in a constant state of change, whether we realize it or not. The singer recognizes that their friend is changing, and they're afraid of losing control as they move in a new direction. This is something that everyone can relate to: we all have moments where we feel out of control, where we don't quite know who we are or what we want. The chorus of the song speaks to this beautifully, with the repetition of "Na Na Na Na Na" symbolizing the confusion and uncertainty that can come with trying to find our way back to where we once were.
Line by Line Meaning
I waited for you,
I expected you to come as we had planned,
By the football stands like,
At the exact location you told me to meet you,
You told me to.
And you had promised me to be there with me.
I thought you were my friend but,
I believed we shared a closer bond,
I saw you there, with that other guy you,
But I caught you with another person,
didn't care.
And you seemed indifferent to my presence.
I waited for you at homecoming.
I held out hope that you would redeem yourself at the event,
You're slowly changing but you don't quite know it,
You're undergoing a transformation, but you're not fully conscious of it yet,
Start to lose control you're afraid to show it,
You're beginning to feel like you're losing your grip, but you're too scared to express it,
Try to find your way back to where you were before.
You're attempting to return to the person you used to be and the life you used to have.
Na Na Na Na Na.
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Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: DANIEL MARK HEIFETZ, SARAH VALENTINE KELLY, BURKE TYLER REID, DAVID WILEY RENNICK, TIMOTHY KENNETH ROGERS
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