The New Zealand rock band have released three albums - 2004's platinum selling 'You Are Here', 2007's multi-platinum selling 'Second Hand Planet', and 2010's 'Until The End Of Time'.
Opshop were winners of the coveted 'Peoples Choice Award' at the 2007 New Zealand Music Awards. Also in 2007 their single “Maybe” achieved the honour of being the biggest song at New Zealand radio ever, holding the #1 most-played spot for 12 consecutive weeks.
Opshop describe their sound like this: "An equal opportunistic grab bag of semi-funkster pop and crackle 'muesli' rock. We like playing music that sounds nice and loud. And dirty and quiet and every nook 'n' cranny in between. If you're not sure what it is. Its likely to be ours".
Maybe
Opshop Lyrics
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I don't wanna piece of this
Haven't we all had enough
Enough for one day
I don't wanna argue with you
You've got me shiverin' in my spine
If everything turned out as we had said
We wouldn't have to sit through any of this
Maybe I would be a better fit in my own skin
I'm not gonna try to divide or ignore you
And the pieces of the puzzle that never seem to fit
I'm not playin' hangman with you
I've run out of letters, let alone words
You've got me shiverin' in my spine
If everything turned out as we had said
We wouldn't have to sit here talkin' like this
Maybe I would be a better fit in my own skin
Maybe
If everything turned out as we had planned
We wouldn't have to go through any of this
Maybe it'll be more simple than you could ever think
So stay right where you are
We're snoozin' through an alarm
Make no sudden movements
Just tell me where we are
‘Cause here I am
There you are
Snoozin' through an alarm
Snoozin' through an alarm
If everything turned out as we had said
We wouldn't have to go through any of this
Maybe
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Opshop's song "Maybe" is a reflective and emotional track that explores the confusion and uncertainty of a relationship that is falling apart. The singer addresses their partner and asks them what the big secret is that they can't share, and expresses a desire to not be a part of any more conflict. The singer also acknowledges that things may have turned out differently if they had followed their original plan, and contemplates whether they would be more comfortable in their own skin if things had gone the way they had hoped.
The chorus is particularly poignant, as the singer muses about how much easier things would be if they had played out as planned. The repetition of the word "maybe" throughout the song adds to the introspective and uncertain tone, as the singer considers multiple outcomes and what could have been. The verses are characterized by a sense of helplessness and vulnerability, with the repeated line "You've got me shiverin' in my spine" serving as an emotional anchor.
Overall, Opshop's "Maybe" is a powerful and relatable depiction of the difficulties that come with navigating the complexities of relationships and the pain of watching them crumble.
Line by Line Meaning
So what's this big secret you can't tell me
What is this significant information that you're keeping from me?
I don't wanna piece of this
I do not want to have any involvement in this situation.
Haven't we all had enough
Don't we have enough troubles already?
Enough for one day
The problems and challenges we faced today were already too much to handle.
I don't wanna argue with you
I would prefer not to argue and have a peaceful conversation instead.
You've got me shiverin' in my spine
Your actions, words or the situation is causing me fear and uneasiness.
If everything turned out as we had said
If our plans came to fruition as discussed earlier.
We wouldn't have to sit through any of this
We would not have to endure or tolerate the current circumstances.
Maybe I would be a better fit in my own skin
Perhaps I would feel more comfortable and confident being myself.
I'm not gonna try to divide or ignore you
I will not attempt to create a divide or disregard you.
And the pieces of the puzzle that never seem to fit
The individual parts or aspects of the situation that don't seem to make sense or work together.
I'm not playin' hangman with you
I am not interested in playing a guessing game of sorts with you.
I've run out of letters, let alone words
I have exhausted my available resources or ideas, and have nothing further to offer.
If everything turned out as we had said
If our plans came to fruition as discussed earlier.
We wouldn't have to sit here talkin' like this
We would not have to have this conversation in our current situation.
Maybe I would be a better fit in my own skin
Perhaps I would feel more comfortable and confident being myself.
Maybe
Possibly or perhaps.
If everything turned out as we had planned
If our plans came to fruition as intended.
We wouldn't have to go through any of this
We would not have to endure or tolerate the current circumstances.
Maybe it'll be more simple than you could ever think
Perhaps the solution is actually easier to find than expected.
So stay right where you are
Stay in your current position or state.
We're snoozin' through an alarm
We are ignoring a warning or a call to action.
Make no sudden movements
Do not make any rapid or unexpected actions.
Just tell me where we are
Simply inform me of our current location or position.
‘Cause here I am
I am here, present in this moment.
There you are
You are also present in this moment.
Snoozin' through an alarm
Ignoring a warning or call to action.
If everything turned out as we had said
If our plans came to fruition as discussed earlier.
We wouldn't have to go through any of this
We would not have to endure or tolerate the current circumstances.
Maybe
Possibly or perhaps.
Maybe… (oh…)
Perhaps, with an emotional tone.
Oh…
An expression often used to denote contact with an unexpected or surprising situation.
Contributed by Nicholas O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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