Their forthcoming album "Where Is The Light" ignites a new chapter since their debut album in 2010.
Created in the depth of a nordic forest. Recorded with a strict dogma of analog machinery. Filtered through a mixing console once owned by Pink Floyd. The Amplifetes second album is about to be released. We can see clearly now. Where is the light?
Maxine
The Amplifetes Lyrics
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She's blowing kisses to her husband in the car
He's been sitting in the car
In the car.
And the house with all the pine she spends every waking hour
She's probably healtier and happier than us all
Looking happier than us all
She runs a business in the house for her amusement
She finds that helps to keep her mind on something else
Keeps her mind on something else
Something else.
And down the road the kids are laughing in the playground while the sweating
Postman puts a letter in the letter box
Puts in the letter box
The letter box.
But Maxine is not around
And she's nowhere to be found
As the sun is going down
At night.
No, Maxine is not around
She's just nowhere to be found
So let's save another round
For her.
She goes at night just while the neighbors would be sleeping
She sits for hours watching aeroplanes go by
Counting stars across the sky
Cross the sky
Sometimes it is like a bolt out of the blue
And she drops down
You still make sure that no one sees when she cries
No one sees when she cries
When she cries.
But Maxine was not around
And she's nowhere to be found
As the sun is going down
At night.
No, Maxine is not around
She's just nowhere to be found
So let's save another round
For her.
The Amplifetes' song Maxine tells the story of a woman named Maxine who seems to lead a perfect life on the surface, but as the song progresses, it becomes clear that there is more to her story. The first verse describes Maxine cooking breakfast for her children and blowing kisses to her husband in the car. However, he has been sitting in the car for a while, suggesting that their relationship might not be as happy as it seems. The second verse reveals that Maxine runs a business from home to keep her mind busy, but she still has moments of sadness, as she watches planes at night and sometimes cries.
The chorus repeats that Maxine is nowhere to be found, making the listener wonder where she has gone. The final verse describes Maxine watching planes and counting stars at night, but occasionally breaking down in tears. The song ends with a plea to "save another round" for her, implying that Maxine needs support and understanding.
Overall, Maxine is a poignant and nuanced look at the pressures and struggles that many people face, even when their lives may seem idyllic. It encourages the listener to show empathy and kindness to those around them, even if they seem to have it all.
Line by Line Meaning
She's in the kitchen cooking breakfast for the children
Maxine is taking care of her family by cooking breakfast for her children
She's blowing kisses to her husband in the car
Maxine is sending love to her husband as he drives away
He's been sitting in the car
Maxine's husband has been waiting in the car
And the house with all the pine she spends every waking hour
Maxine dedicates all her time to maintaining her house
She's probably healthier and happier than us all
Despite her hard work, Maxine seems to be content and fulfilled
Looking happier than us all
Maxine's happiness stands out to those around her
She runs a business in the house for her amusement
Maxine has a fun hobby-business that she operates from her home
She finds that helps to keep her mind on something else
Maxine's hobby-business is a healthy distraction from other stressors in her life
Keeps her mind on something else
Maxine's hobby-business helps her stay focused and relaxed
And down the road the kids are laughing in the playground while the sweating
Meanwhile, children are playing and having fun at a nearby playground
Postman puts a letter in the letter box
A postal worker drops off a letter at Maxine's house
Puts in the letter box
The postal worker leaves the letter in the box outside Maxine's house
But Maxine is not around
At this moment, Maxine is not at home
And she's nowhere to be found
It's unclear where Maxine could be
As the sun is going down
The sun is starting to set
At night.
It's becoming night time
No, Maxine is not around
Maxine is still missing
She's just nowhere to be found
There's still no sign of Maxine
So let's save another round
The singer suggests to toast to Maxine's name as a sign of respect
For her.
The singer wants to honor Maxine and her absence
She goes at night just while the neighbors would be sleeping
Maxine sometimes leaves her house at night when her neighbors are asleep
She sits for hours watching aeroplanes go by
Maxine spends these nighttime hours watching planes fly overhead
Counting stars across the sky
While watching planes, Maxine also enjoys looking at the stars
Cross the sky
The stars seem to stretch all across the sky
Sometimes it is like a bolt out of the blue
Maxine may occasionally experience sudden feelings of sadness or distress
And she drops down
Maxine may feel overwhelmed by these emotions
You still make sure that no one sees when she cries
Despite her occasional struggles, Maxine tries to keep her emotions private
No one sees when she cries
Maxine keeps her tears hidden from others
Contributed by Callie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Harry h
I love this album
HoneybirdL
I like!