Maxine
Sharon O'Neill, Real Aussies
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Creases in your white dress Bruises on your bare skin Looks like another fine mess You've got yourself into What's the matter with you? Has the cat got your tongue? Well if you don't like the beat Then don't play with the drum Maxine, you're not the only one To take the whole world on But no one's ever won Maxine, Case 1352 A red and green tattoo Eyes cold steel blue On a rain-slicked avenue Long shadows in the night Take off your spike-heeled shoes You've go to run for your life Razor blade in your pocket From an ex-marine Makes you speed like a rocket Ooh, it cuts so clean Maxine, you're not the only one To take the whole world on But no one's ever won Maxine, Case 1352 A red and green tattoo Eyes cold steel blue How come you're payin' for borrowed time Starin' out into space? Bad boys and cold comfort And a smacked-up face Maxine, you're not the only one To take the whole world on But no one's ever won Maxine, Case 1352 A red and green tattoo Eyes cold steel blue Who's that walking, walking behind you, who's that talking, talking about you Who's that walking, walking with you Maxine…?
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Written by: SHARON O'NEILL
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Maxine" is a song by New Zealand singer-songwriter Sharon O'Neill.
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Album InformationThe track was included in her third solo studio album, "Maybe", released in 1983.
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InspirationThe song is inspired by O'Neill's observations of the life of a prostitute in Kings Cross, Sydney's red-light district.
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High Ranking"Maxine" is one of O'Neill's most successful songs, reaching No. 16 on the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song, featuring scenes of Kings Cross, was reportedly banned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) due to its explicit content addressing prostitution.
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AccoladesFor the song, O'Neill was nominated for Best Female Performance in a Video and Best Composer at the 1983 New Zealand Music Awards.
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Cultural ReferenceThe song has been referenced in pop culture. It was even covered by the popular New Zealand band Six60 for New Zealand Music Month in 2012.
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Musical StyleMusically, "Maxine" is known for its electronic beats and synthesisers - typical of the early '80s New Wave genre, combined with O'Neill's emotive lyrics and powerful vocal delivery.
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Real Life Story"Maxine" is believed to be based on a real person, illuminating the often-ignored narratives of those involved in the sex work industry.
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Popular LegacyDespite its controversial theme, "Maxine" continues to be one of O'Neill's most remembered and beloved songs, showcasing her ability to weave story-telling into her music.
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