She began her musical career in the early-1990s fronting a band named Tabitha Zu. Punky in a glittery sort of way, they were an indicator of things to come. Although largely tipped for the top and even playing the Reading Festival in 1992, they only released one EP, titled On Reality, before morphing into the simply named Zu. As Zu, again, only one EP, The Apart, was released, before they disbanded.
Melanie Garside re-emerged in 1996 with her hair cut short and dyed orange, and with her first solo album, Fossil. At this stage, she was frequently described as "The indie scene's Shania Twain". Two singles were released from the album; Big White Room, and She Knows.
This stage did not last long, with Mel re-appearing once again, this time fronting a three-piece band, calling themselves Our Lady Of Miracles. Under this guise, Melanie dropped the indie label and returned to making quirky rock music. After playing a few gigs they changed their name to The Vertigo Angels and released their only album Eradicate Apathy in 2003. Two singles; 'Burned' (Hijack)' and 'Firefly', were also released. Although the album was met with critical acclaim, The Vertigo Angels appear to have disbanded. This is also around the time Melanie became Maple Bee (sometimes Maplebee), being credited this way on the Eradicate Apathy album.
It was around this time that Melanie, as Maple Bee, joined the Mediaeval Baebes. She has sung on their latest albums, Mirabilis - as well as arranging and performing lead vocal on All For Love Of One - and the soundtrack to the BBC television series The Virgin Queen.
She has also released one album as Maple Bee to date, Chasing Eva. Chasing Eva was originally released in 2003 as a single album, but was re-released with all new artwork as a double CD in 2004. The album is penned entirely by Melanie except two tracks written in collaboration with other musicians, and a cover of Doris Day's Perhaps, Perhaps. Melanie, a talented guitarist, plays almost all the instruments as well as singing. Mel has also stated on her website that she is currently working on a new MapleBee record.
From 2004 to 2005, she played bass in her sister, KatieJane Garside's band, Queenadreena, and appeared on their latest album, The Butcher and the Butterfly. She toured with them for a short time, before leaving to focus on her other projects.
Maple Bee and writer/producer Pike Galloway are currently working together as a duo under the name of Huski, with an album, entitled Love, Peace, Pain due for release in July 2006, following the three track single Make Me Your Picture (iTunes exclusive), on May 22nd.
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One For Now
Melanie Garside Lyrics
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Turn another corner and I never know I'm going to see you there
Sometimes in sun I catch the light upon your eyes I watch your face
Come a little closer, I can disappear and go without a trace
Get off, take off, get off
Snce in a while you've got to take a little time to get out of here
Crossing all the circles in the squares, I've got to get me out this mess
Roll another throw and then I'm tripping up around these walls I guess
Get off, take off, get off
Breathe this night, I'm going to get away with you
Take a breath and feel the moon breathing through you
Once in a while you've got to take a little time to get out of here
Flying to the moon, it can be tiring but i love it dear
Watching the reflection in the water and I know I see your face
Ripple up the water and you disappear and go without a trace
So get off, take off
Get off, take off, get off
Once in a while you've got to take a little time to get out of here
The lyrics to "One For Now" by Melanie Garside describe the need to escape from the monotony of life and find moments of freedom and adventure. The first verse suggests a chance encounter with someone special, where the singer catches a glimpse of their eyes in the sunlight and feels drawn towards them. The second verse describes the pursuit of dreams that previously seemed impossible, and the struggle to break free from the constraints of daily life. The repeated refrain of "get off, take off" emphasizes the urgent need to escape and find a new perspective.
Line by Line Meaning
Once in a while you've got to take a little time to get out of here
Occasionally, it's necessary to take a brief moment to escape from current surroundings
Turn another corner and I never know I'm going to see you there
Unexpectedly encountering somebody after turning a corner
Sometimes in sun I catch the light upon your eyes I watch your face
Noticing the glow in someone's eyes on a sunny day
Come a little closer, I can disappear and go without a trace
Possible to escape without a trace if somebody comes too close
Scurry after dreams I never thought I had and now I've left them there
Searching for unknown dreams, and abandoning them once found
Crossing all the circles in the squares, I've got to get me out this mess
Attempting to navigate through a complex situation
Roll another throw and then I'm tripping up around these walls I guess
Making another attempt to achieve a goal, despite potential obstacles
Breathe this night, I'm going to get away with you
Relishing the freedom of breaking away from current surroundings
Take a breath and feel the moon breathing through you
Absorbing the energy of the moon in the nighttime air
Flying to the moon, it can be tiring but I love it dear
Journeying to new heights, despite the challenge it may pose
Watching the reflection in the water and I know I see your face
Observing a familiar face through its reflection in water
Ripple up the water and you disappear and go without a trace
Vulnerability to sudden disappearance amidst rippling water
Contributed by Avery J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.