(2) The Maccabees (2002-2016) were an indie rock band from London, UK. The line-up consisted of Orlando Weeks (vocals), Hugo White (guitar), Felix White (guitar, vocals), Rupert Jarvis (bass) and Sam Doyle (drums), who replaced Robert Dylan Thomas. Weeks stated once that the band came up with the name by flicking through the Bible and picking out a random word. Despite adopting a name with religious connotations, he affirmed that none of the band are religious.
Debuting in 2004 with the You Make Noise I Make Sandwiches EP (released on Haircut Records), they released their first single X-Ray on Promise Records on November 28, 2005. Receiving just little significant exposure - some evening play on XFM London radio station - the band however scored a minor indie hit with their second post-punk influenced single Latchmere released in April 2006 on Fierce Panda Records.
Then inking a deal with the Polydor imprint (and former home of The Cure) Fiction Records the bands first studio album, Colour It In, was released on May 4, 2007 .
To date (late September 2007) they have released three (widely available) singles from the album (First Love, About Your Dress and Precious Time) with a fourth and final single Toothpaste Kisses released on October 8, 2007.
On May 4, 2009 the band released Wall of Arms, their second album. Preceded by the single Love You Better on April 27th. Markus Dravs, who collaborated in the past with artists such as Björk, Arcade Fire and Coldplay, produced the album. The album has been recorded in various cities including Liverpool and Paris, unlike their first long-player which was recorded in "dribs and drabs" like frontman Orlando Weeks said.
On January 9, 2012 the Maccabees released Given To The Wild, their third album. The band worked on the album at both Rockfield Studios in Wales and their rehearsal space in London's Elephant and Castle district, before decamping to Suffolk to finish the record.
Marks to Prove It, their last album, was released in 2015.
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Guitarist Felix White was initially in a band called Jack's Basement with fellow friend Jack Peñate. Felix and Hugo White are brothers, along with Will White, who is the frontman of another band called Talk Taxis. Former drummer Robert Dylan Thomas left the band in 2008.
Pelican
The Maccabees Lyrics
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We knew we only had a little while
In the middle keep ticking over
Before you know it, parent a parent
To have it all and still want more
One things for sure we're all getting older
So we take a lover waiting in the corner
And we go back to where we came from
Like those before and those to come
And know its the ever and the more
And again and again and again
In the end nothing comes easy
So you find a way to take a little with you
For the ones you love, there if they need to
Pharaoh, they're not coming with you
And we go back to where we came from
Like those before and those to come
And know its the ever and the more
And again and again and again
So soon we're too old to carry
We knew we only had a little while
In the middle keep ticking over
Before you know it, parent a parent
And we go back to where we came from
Like those before and those to come
And know its the ever and the more
And again and again and again
The Maccabees’s song “Pelican” is a reflection on the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of death. The lyrics suggest that life passes quickly, and that we must make the most of the time we have before we turn into parents and eventually return to where we came from. The song opens with the lines, “So soon we're too old to carry/ We knew we only had a little while.” This is a reminder that life is short, and that we must work to make the most of the time we have.
The idea of “pushing up the daisies” is a metaphor for death, and the lyrics suggest that we must make the most of our time before we die. The lines, “Before you know it, pushing up the daisies/ And we go back to where we came from” suggest that we must live our lives as fully as we can, because in the end, we will return to the earth. However, the song also suggests that we can take a piece of ourselves with us by making a difference in the lives of others. The lines, “For the ones you love, there if they need to/ Pharaoh, they're not coming with you” suggest that we must take care of the people we love, and that this is a way of leaving a lasting impact on the world.
Overall, “Pelican” is a poignant reminder that life is short, and that we must make the most of the time we have. It suggests that we can leave a lasting impact on the world by taking care of the people we love and by living our lives fully.
Line by Line Meaning
So soon we're too old to carry
As we age, we become less able to physically bear the weight of our possessions and responsibilities.
We knew we only had a little while
We have a limited time on earth and should make the most of it.
In the middle keep ticking over
In the midst of life's ups and downs, we must keep moving forward.
Before you know it, parent a parent
One day, we may find ourselves caring for our own parents who are no longer able to care for themselves.
To have it all and still want more
Even if we have achieved much in life, we still often desire more.
One things for sure we're all getting older
Age is inevitable for all of us.
So we take a lover waiting in the corner
We seek out companionship to share our lives with and stave off loneliness.
Before you know it, pushing up the daisies
Life is fleeting and can end before we realize it.
And we go back to where we came from
In death, we return to the earth from which we came.
Like those before and those to come
This is a universal truth for all people who have ever lived or will ever live.
And know its the ever and the more
The cycle of life and death will continue indefinitely.
And again and again and again
This process repeats endlessly.
In the end nothing comes easy
Life is difficult and often requires hard work and sacrifice.
So you find a way to take a little with you
We should strive to leave behind a positive legacy for those who come after us.
For the ones you love, there if they need to
Our loved ones are our motivation for leaving behind something good.
Pharaoh, they're not coming with you
Even kings and rulers are mortal and cannot take their wealth or power with them when they die.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Felix White, Hugo White, Orlando Weeks, Rupert Jarvis Shepherd, Sam Doyle
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@fabricioherrera4834
So soon we, so soon we
So soon we're too old to carry
And we knew it, and we knew it
And we knew we only had a little while
In the middle, in the middle
In the middle just keep ticking over
Before you know it, before you know it
Before you know it parent's a parent
To have it all, to have it all
To have it all and still want more
One thing's for sure, one thing's for sure
One thing's for sure we're all getting older
So we take a lover, so we take a lover
So we take a lover waiting in the corner
And before you know it, before you know it,
Before you know it, pushing up the daisies
And we go back to where we came from
Like those before and those to come
And know it's the ever and the more
And again and again and again we go
In the end, In the end
In the end nothing comes easy
So you find a way, so you find a way
So you find a way to take a little with you
For the ones you love, for the ones you love
For the ones you love there's if they need too
Pharaoh, pharaoh
Pharaoh they're not coming with you.
And we go back to where we came from
Like those before and those to come
And know it's the ever and the more
And again and again and again
So soon we, so soon we
So soon we're too old to carry
And we knew it, and we knew it
Abd we knew we only had a little while
In the middle, in the middle
In the middle just keep ticking over
Before you know it, before you know it
Before you know it parent's a parent
And we go back to where we came from
Like those before and those to come
And know it's the ever and the more
And again and again and again
@harrydye8172
@felix- you legend! Big fan and would love you to come on cricket tour with us!
Quick Question...
Is 'In the middle, in the middle
In the middle just keep ticking over'
A reference to rotating strike and building a partnership?
If it is, its fantastic wordsmithmanship
H
@okassius451
One if the most underrated bands of all time
@sushi6865
i just found them now, whats your favourite songs of theirs?
@hdng1984
@@sushi6865 For me it's probably Can You Give It or Went Away. They're all incredible though, very hard to pick
@SamuelEMPowell131
I remember first discovering The Maccabees in NME, they used to showcase such amazing bands, its a shame what it has become, my music producer friend in high school used to show me all these great bands but this is one of the first bands I showed him I'm proud to say, their music still gives me chills, my friend has just released a brand new banging indie track, try searching Lonely Gimmick - Beaches, brings back nostalgic indie memoires well worth checking out
@robertbentham1399
The new religion. They should play this at children's assembly. Breaks my heart how true this song is. Beautiful, makes me want to cry and laugh. How fast life is. Bless you all, hope you don't waste your time. Thank you so much maccabees x
@laibahahmed1910
Ladies and gentlemen, I think we just found my new favourite band.
@syphercarver69
You are a bit late to the game but atleast you made it eventually.. also these guys no longer tour together because they split up, so sadly you won't be getting any new music by them anytime soon..
@renpan
@@syphercarver69 What a pitty 😔
@jackjude
@@syphercarver69 well they've got 4 albums to listen to.
@JebusGabriel
Noone asked