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Glad That It's Over

by The Maes

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Our new lockdown single, Glad That It's Over is a lockdown special, it was written and recorded in COVID 19 lockdowns and it is about lockdown as a time for reflection both with the nostalgia associated with times when we could travel, hug friends and see live music but also having the time and space to process events from our pasts with the wisdom of hindsight. In particular, a six-month, family camping adventure in which a family band was formed, a post-school backpacking trip in Europe and a past relationship.

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I am glad that we crossed the desert together
All those nights we spent camping in unseasonable weather
We’d pack our tents up in the rain and set up in the dark
And we played so much music in caravan parks
And if I had my time again I wouldn’t change anything for the better
And I am glad that it’s over now
I am glad that it’s over now

I am glad that I saw all of those churches
All those old, cold European cobbles, vaults and curses
Asking the same three questions of everyone you meet
And eating five pound margarita pizza on the street
Writing sad serious love songs with far too many verses
I am glad that it’s over now
I am glad that it’s over now

I am glad that I held you in my arms
That I ignored all the alarm bells and surrendered to your charms
And we were so shy in the morning of what had been easy at night
And we only got it badly wrong when we were trying to get it right
And in the end in spite of everything you did me more good than harm
And I am glad that it’s over now
I am glad that it’s over now

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released October 2, 2020
Written by Maggie Rigby
Recorded and mixed by Erick Jaskowiak
Mastered by Dave Sinko
Performed by The Maes (Maggie and Elsie Rigby) with Isaac Gunnoo on double bass

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The Maes VIC, Australia

Multi-award-winning Melbourne contemporary folk outfit, The Maes (formerly The Mae Trio) is the brainchild of sisters Maggie and Elsie Rigby. Touring in Australia and overseas, audiences are moved by their striking songwriting, intricate instrumental arrangements, and stunning vocal harmonies. Find all that and more on their gorgeous new self-titled album. ... more

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