Their major-label debut album, "The Inside" was released in March, 2007 under Columbia Records and Sony BMG. Prior to the release of their first album, they opened for Switchfoot, The Fray, Will Hoge, Pete Yorn, Blue October, and many others on several different tours. The Band also has an amazing manager named Jason Rogoff. October 11th was former electric guitar player, Will Mason's last performance with Moses Mayfield. The band just released a new list of tour dates for the new year with new guitarist, Dave Taylor.
Matthew Mayfield recently announced on the band's myspace page that Moses Mayfield broke up as of January 1, 2008.
Albums :
* 2003: Unified [8 tracks EP] (as The Stewart-Mayfield Project, independant)
* 2004: Enough to Let Go (as The Stewart-Mayfield Project, independant)
* 2007: The Inside (Columbia)
EP :
* 2007: The Live EP
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www.stewartmayfieldproject.com
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Modern Rarity
Moses Mayfield Lyrics
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I've been whispering
I've been praying for
a true friend to keep
yeah but I know it's been a
while since two came
and wrapped it up with
I agree,
it's a modern rarity
thanks for being open
thanks for holding on
thanks to everybody
who's opened up their arms
thanks for being my friend
don't wanna let you down
but I'll fade
away
yeah but I know it's been a
while since two came
and wrapped it up with
will and reason
I agree,
it's a modern rarity
thanks for being open
thanks for holding on
thanks to everybody
who's opened up their arms
thanks for being able
when no one's got a clue
as to what it feels like
to own my solitude
thanks for being my friend
I know you're true
thanks to everybody I
value
you…I do….
I do
I do
yeah
thanks for being open
thanks for holding on
thanks to everybody
who's opened up their arms
thanks for being able
when no one's got a clue
as to what it feels like
to own my solitude
yeah…oh oh oh….
In the song "Modern Rarity" by Moses Mayfield, the singer expresses gratitude towards their friends who have been there for them during times of loneliness and isolation. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been searching for a true friend and has finally found one, but acknowledges that such friendships are rare in modern society. The repetition of "thanks" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's appreciation for their friends who have opened up their arms and held on during difficult times.
The singer also addresses their own fears of disappointing their friends and fading away. The line "thanks for being my friend, don't wanna let you down but I'll fade away" suggests that the singer may struggle with maintaining connections and fears losing the love and support of their friends. The phrase "own my solitude" implies that the singer values their alone time, but appreciates the company and understanding of their true friends.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been hoping I…
I have been wishing for a friend who I can trust and rely on
I've been whispering
I have been muttering my wish and hope for a true friend
I've been praying for
I have been asking for divine intervention to help me find a true friend
a true friend to keep
I want a friend who will be loyal and will stay by my side
yeah but I know it's been a
I acknowledge that it has been a long time since I found someone I can rely on
while since two came
It has been a while since I found two people who could be close friends
and wrapped it up with
who have an understanding and can articulate reasons
will and reason
about how to maintain the friendship
I agree,
I concur with the fact that having close friends is uncommon these days
it's a modern rarity
having close true friends is not common in the modern world
thanks for being open
I appreciate your honesty and transparency
thanks for holding on
I'm grateful for your ability to stick around during difficult times
thanks to everybody
I'm thankful to all the people who have been supportive and kind to me
who's opened up their arms
who have welcomed me and shown me kindness
thanks for being my friend
I value your companionship and appreciate you as a true friend
don't wanna let you down
I don't want to disappoint you or break our close friendship
but I'll fade
However, I fear that I might lose touch with you
away
and I might not be as close as we are now
thanks for being able
I'm grateful for your understanding and empathy
when no one's got a clue
even when others don't understand me or what I am going through
as to what it feels like
nobody can understand the emotions and feelings I go through
to own my solitude
to be okay with being alone and not have somebody to share my feelings with
I know you're true
I have faith in your loyalty and sincerity
thanks to everybody I
I'm grateful for everyone in my life
value
who I value and cherish for their friendship and support
you…I do….
I want you to know that I appreciate you and value our friendship
I do
I genuinely cherish our friendship
yeah
Indeed
thanks for being able
Thank you for understanding
when no one's got a clue
when nobody can relate to what I feel
yeah…oh oh oh….
Closing remark
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