The Maze
Manchester Orchestra Lyrics

I never mind about bothering you
I'm trying to decide if I'll bother with you
So, feed me your wisdom and breathe me your truth

Wish me a wonder and wish me to sleep
You don't have to wander to hear when I speak
There is nothing I've got when I die that I keep
It's amazing

Somebody said it's unspeakable love
Somebody said it's unspeakable love
You don't believe I can speak well at all
You're a maze to me

First of a thousand to write on the wall
It's only beginning, it's swallowing us
Somebody said it's unspeakable love
It's amazing

You lift that burden off of me

You lift that burden off of me
You lift that burden off of me

The lyrics to Manchester Orchestra's song The Maze describe a complicated relationship between two people. The first verse exposes the initial attraction one person feels towards the other, who seems to be closely observing and learning about them (“I notice you when you’re noticing me/Breaking the habit, you’re watching me sleep/Oh, give me some time, let me learn how to speak/I'm a maze to you”). The second verse, however, reveals the hesitation the actor has about pursuing this relationship (“I never mind about bothering you/I'm trying to decide if I'll bother with you/So, feed me your wisdom and breathe me your truth/I'm amazing”), indicating that perhaps they need to learn more about the other person before fully committing.

The chorus utilizes the word “amazing” multiple times, perhaps to illustrate that the actor and their object of affection are both complex people, with much to discover and explore about one another (“Wish me a wonder and wish me to sleep/You don't have to wander to hear when I speak/ There is nothing I've got when I die that I keep/It's amazing”). The last verse alludes to the powerful yet indescribable feeling of love (“Somebody said it's unspeakable love/You don't believe I can speak well at all/You're a maze to me/First of a thousand to write on the wall/It's only beginning, it's swallowing us/Somebody said it's unspeakable love/It's amazing”) and the last line repeats multiple times, as if to reaffirm that the weight of this intense emotion has been lifted.

Overall, the lyrics to The Maze are a contemplative and introspective look at the complexity of human connection and emotional intimacy.

I notice you when you're noticing me
I am aware of your attention towards me

Breaking the habit, you're watching me sleep
You're changing your routine to observe me while I'm resting

Oh, give me some time, let me learn how to speak
Please provide me time to understand what you're trying to convey

I'm a maze to you
You find me challenging or confusing to understand

I never mind about bothering you
I don't hesitate to disturb or inconvenience you

I'm trying to decide if I'll bother with you
I'm considering whether you're worth the effort or attention

So, feed me your wisdom and breathe me your truth
Share your knowledge and honesty with me to enlighten me

I'm amazing
I am remarkable or astonishing

Wish me a wonder and wish me to sleep
Desire for me to experience something marvelous and peaceful rest

You don't have to wander to hear when I speak
My voice can be heard easily without the need to search for me

There is nothing I've got when I die that I keep
I won't take anything with me after I perish

It's amazing
It's awe-inspiring or awe-worthy

Somebody said it's unspeakable love
Someone claimed it's indescribable affection

You don't believe I can speak well at all
You doubt my ability to communicate effectively

You're a maze to me
I find you perplexing or challenging to decipher

First of a thousand to write on the wall
The beginning of numerous messages to inscribe on the surface

It's only beginning, it's swallowing us
The start of something that's consuming or overtaking us

You lift that burden off of me
You are freeing me from a heavy load or responsibility

Lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: Andrew John Hull

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