Band members in… Read Full Bio ↴The Black Maria is a rock band from Toronto, Canada.
Band members include vocalist Chris Gray, guitarists Alan Nacinovic and Scott Swain, keyboard and bassist Mike De Eyre, and drummer Theo McKibbon. Their debut album Lead Us To Reason was released on January 25, 2005.
The Black Maria is winner of Yahoo! Music's "Who's Next?" at LAUNCHcast. Each member of the band has a long history of music in their lives before forming the band. The band was named after the notorious vans used by police to transport prisoners in the early 20th Century.
Their first show was in Toronto in 2003. The band has played with Queens of the Stone Age, MxPx, The Distillers, and Ted Leo and the Pharmacists. Their album was recorded and produced by Victory Records. The cover artwork on Lead Us To Reason was done by Matt Mahurin.
As of the fall of 2005, The Black Maria is on tour with Chevelle and Taproot (band).
Discography
* Lead Us To Reason (2005) (Victory Records)
* A Shared History Of Tragedy (2006) (Victory Records)
Organs
The Black Maria Lyrics
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Alone in your favorite restaurant
But the stool next to you is vacant
You're standing on the edge
You looking down on everyone
And wondering who loves you
You cherished all the birthday cards
You saved since you were a kid
But some things can never change, so just get used to it
Some people never change, they're incapable of it
They're all full of it
You're standing on the edge
You looking down on everyone
And wondering who loves you?
When you scream
(You're standing on the edge
Looking down on everyone)
That you're scared
(You're standing on the edge
Looking down on everyone)
We are the ones that
Break down from the hopelessness
You're standing on the edge
You looking down on everyone
And wondering who loves you?
When I do
When I do
When I do
Some things never change
(Some things can never change)
(Some things can never change)
When I do
The Black Maria's song "Organs" seems to be a reflection on the feeling of loneliness and isolation. The lyrics describe a person sitting alone in a restaurant, looking out into space while staring at the empty seat next to them, longing for someone to be there with them. The song goes on to suggest that even when surrounded by memories and sentimental items, like birthday cards from childhood, some things never change, and loneliness is something they need to get used to.
The chorus repeats the phrase, "You're standing on the edge, looking down on everyone, and wondering who loves you?" Here, the lyrical interpretation can be perceived as the feeling of being on the outside looking in, feeling separate from those around you, and wondering if anyone cares for you. The final lines of the song suggest that sometimes one needs to scream out their fear and desperation, and even though some things never seem to change, eventually, a breakdown from that hopelessness may lead to a resolution or hope for the future.
Overall, "Organs" is a poignant and relatable reflection on feelings of loneliness and the desire for love and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
You're staring out to space
You're lost in thought and not paying attention to your surroundings.
Alone in your favorite restaurant
You're by yourself in a place you enjoy being in.
But the stool next to you is vacant
The seat next to you is empty and there is no one to keep you company.
You're standing on the edge
You're on the brink of something, feeling anxious and unsure.
You looking down on everyone
You are judging others from a higher place and feeling superior to them.
And wondering who loves you
You are questioning the love and support you have in your life.
And there's no one ever there
You feel alone and unsupported, with no one to rely on.
You cherished all the birthday cards
You hold on to sentimental items that remind you of happy times.
You saved since you were a kid
These items have been with you for a long time and carry a lot of sentimental value.
But some things can never change, so just get used to it
Certain things in life are unchangeable and you should accept that fact.
Some people never change, they're incapable of it
Some individuals are unable to transform or improve themselves.
They're all full of it
They are being dishonest or deceitful.
When you scream
When you express your fear and anxiety in a loud and emotional way.
(You're standing on the edge
You're close to breaking down and feeling overwhelmed.
Looking down on everyone)
You're still feeling superior and judging others.
That you're scared
Admitting that you are feeling frightened and vulnerable.
We are the ones that
We are the people who are affected by the fear and hopelessness that you are feeling.
Break down from the hopelessness
We feel like breaking down when confronted with despair and hopelessness.
When I do
When I come to understand or accept something.
Some things never change
Certain things in life are unchanging and will always remain the same.
(Some things can never change)
Certain situations or people will never be able to transform or adapt.
(Some things can never change)
Certain situations or people will never be able to transform or adapt.
When I do
When I come to understand or accept something.
Lyrics © Another Victory Publishing
Written by: Alan Nacinovic
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