Michael Webster - Maple Fear
Just as soon as this night is through
And I ain’t ever sure I know what to do
That very statement just broke me in two
You don’t know what it’s like to live without a place to call your home
And oh lover, you didn’t ever treat me right
Try as I might, you lived in your own fantasy of men
Surrounding you, oh, calling you their friend
When in fact, I can see they’re all filled with lust
You don’t know what it’s like to live in this world all alone
And oh England, you are the soil beneath my feet
And the concrete that makes up these streets
What I see in the faces of the people that I meet is not nice
I always heard that you can’t make a first impression twice
You don’t know what it’s like to be a stranger in the land where you’re from
Song Description:
edit soundcloudThe song also delves into personal relationships, with the singer expressing feelings of betrayal and loneliness. The lyrics convey a sense of disillusionment with love and friendship, as the singer laments the lack of genuine connection in his life.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of longing for familiarity and a sense of belonging. The imagery of England as the soil beneath the singer's feet and the faces of the people he meets reflects a complex relationship with the idea of home and identity.
Overall, "Maple Fear" is a poignant and introspective song that speaks to the universal themes of longing, displacement, and the search for connection in a world that can often feel alienating.
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