Maxine
Mike Rutherford Lyrics

Maxine, well have you been?
Asking how Maxine has been since the last time they saw each other.

Maxine, long time no see
Noticing that it has been a while since they last saw each other and acknowledging the fact.

Maxine, such a surprise
Feeling surprised to see Maxine unexpectedly.

Maxine, just look out tonight
Warning Maxine to be careful tonight.

I hear you been livin' in Paris
Referring to rumors that she has been living in Paris.

Under an assumed fame
Implying that she is not actually famous, but is pretending to be.

They say that you've been married
Referring to rumors that she has been married, but suggesting that it might not be true.

If not in passion at least in name
Suggesting that even if she is married, it might not be a passionate marriage.

Damn you, girl, it still hurts me
Expressing anger and sadness towards Maxine and acknowledging that she has caused him pain in the past.

No man was ever safe, yeah
Implying that Maxine has a reputation for being dangerous or unpredictable in relationships.

Taming the shrew comes easy
Suggesting that Maxine might be difficult to control or deal with.

If any man knew your taste, Maxine
Implying that Maxine has a particular taste in men that is not easily understood or predictable.

Maxine, how times have changed
Noticing that things have changed since he last saw Maxine.

Maxine, well nothing's the same
Acknowledging that things are different now and that they can't go back to the way things were.

Maxine, everything's gone
Referring to the fact that everything they had together in the past is now gone or lost.

Maxine, your home ain't your own
Suggesting that Maxine might not feel at home anywhere and that she is always searching for something.

You suit those European clothes
Complimenting Maxine on her style and suggesting that she fits in well in Europe.

In a foreign sort of way
Acknowledging that Maxine still stands out in Europe because she is not from there.

You still wear that air of distinction
Noticing that Maxine still exudes an air of uniqueness or specialness.

In your fatefully stunning way
Describing Maxine as being both stunning and fateful, implying that her beauty might be a curse as well as a blessing.

And the years just made it worse
Acknowledging that the pain of their past relationship has only intensified over time.

In fact our love is divided
Suggesting that their love is now divided or torn apart because of past experiences and misunderstandings.

Between the blessed and the cursed, Maxine
Implying that their love was both a blessing and a curse, causing both happiness and pain.

Maxine, don't bring back the past
Advising Maxine not to bring up old memories or try to dwell on the past.

Maxine, life is too fast
Suggesting that life is moving too quickly to spend time dwelling on the past and that they need to focus on the present and future.

Maxine, oh everything's changed
Acknowledging once again that everything between them has changed and that they can't go back to the way things were.

Maxine, nothing's the same
Emphasizing that everything has changed and that they need to accept it and move on.

Maxine, Maxine
Repeating Maxine's name as a way of emphasizing their shared history and their connection to each other.

I do remember, do you remember
Asking Maxine if she remembers their past together.

I still remember, do you remember
Emphasizing that the singer still remembers their shared past and asking Maxine if she also remembers it.

I still remember, do you still
Asking Maxine if she still remembers their past together.