We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.
/

  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      £1 GBP  or more

     

  • Buy the Full Digital Album

lyrics

He was a third-wheel, a spare part, I don't take that light.
It's like he was hopping on someone's wi-fi (wi-fi-why).
We weren't encrypted, had no protection from his attacks.
I was the only one on the network who minded Dear Max.
'It's Maximilian, it's German' he would say.
And he would correct you; you couldn't keep those protests at bay.

He spent three summers in Cologne and two winters in Val d'Isere.
Came back with a central Europe accent.
'Oh some of us, we just have an ear.'
I said I had two, you should have seen his face.
My girlfriend liked him more; clearly he was much more urbane.

Dear Max, you're floating like the breeze
Off of this here cliff into the sea.
Say hello to the gulls for me.
Say hello to the gulls for me.

He was buried in July, all my family, they were there.
I even saw some people cry. It's amazing how much they care.
I got distracted by a bee buzzing around somebody's head.
There was a buffet at Max's Family's, I was happy to be fed.

Then I went into his room and I started to rifle around.
I delved into hidden cupboards, surprised at what I found.
Lots of photos, lots of pictures of my girlfriend.
On closer inspection, I was always in them.
Someone had drawn hearts on my shoulders.

Dear Max, you're floating like the bee.
I never knew and now you won't haunt me,
Either way you were a third wheel.
So say hello to the gulls for me.

credits

from The Maximilian EP, released January 29, 2016
Written and recorded by Ewen Christopher (2016)

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Ewen Christopher image

Ewen Christopher Northern Ireland, UK

contact / help

Contact Ewen Christopher

Streaming and
Download help

Report this track or account

If you like Ewen Christopher, you may also like:

Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp

On Bandcamp Radio

Seafood Sam joins the show to discuss his newest album, " Standing On Giant Shoulders".
listen now