Maybe
Ingrid Michaelson
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I don't wanna be the one to say goodbye But I will, I will, I will I don't wanna sit on the pavement while you fly But I will, I will, oh yes I will 'Cause maybe in the future, you're gonna come back You're gonna come back around Maybe in the future you're gonna come back You're gonna come back Oh, the only way to really know is to really let it go Maybe you're gonna come back, you're gonna come back You're gonna come back to me I don't wanna be the first to let it go But I know, I know, I know If you have the last hands that I want to hold Then I know I've got to let them go 'Cause maybe in the future you're gonna come back You're gonna come back around Maybe in the future you're gonna come back You're gonna come back Oh, the only way to really know is to really let it go Maybe you're gonna come back, you're gonna come back You're gonna come back I still feel you on the right side of the bed And I still feel you in the blankets pulled over my head But I'm gonna wash away,(I'm gonna wash away) oh I'm gonna wash away Everything till you come home to me Maybe in the future you're gonna come back You're gonna come back In the future you're gonna come back You're gonna come back Maybe in the future you're gonna come back You're gonna come back around Maybe in the future you're gonna come back You're gonna come back Oh, the only way to really know is to really let it go Maybe in the future you're gonna come back You're gonna come back around Maybe in the future you're gonna come back You're gonna come back Oh, the only way to really know is to really let it go Maybe you're gonna come back, you're gonna come back You're gonna come back to me, You're gonna come back to me You're gonna come back to me
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10 facts about this song
Song Premiere"Maybe" is a single by the American singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson from her fourth studio album "Everybody," which was released in 2009.
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Chart PerformanceThe single did quite well commercially, peaking at number 24 on the Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Maybe," released in November 2009, was directed by Autumn de Wilde, known for directing videos for artists like Beck and Death Cab for Cutie.
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Song CompositionStylistically, the song could be described as indie-pop. "Maybe" is in the key of G minor with a time signature of 4/4 and tempo of 121 beats per minute.
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Song ThemeThe song probably was inspired by Ingrid's own love story that she went through a break-up from a long-term relationship before writing it.
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Critical ReceptionCritics often praised Ingrid's honest and relatable songwriting in "Maybe," with many referring to its infectious melody and optimistic undertone despite being about the uncertainty after a breakup.
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Song Significance"Maybe" became one of Ingrid Michaelson's signature songs and helped solidify her status as an influential singer-songwriter in indie-pop circles.
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Live PerformancesMichaelson has often included "Maybe" in her live performances, given its popularity. It also became a staple in setlists for subsequent tours.
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Song CollaborationThe song was co-written by Michaelson and Marshall Altman, an American record producer, songwriter, and music executive who's well-known for his work in the pop and singer-songwriter genres.
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Pop Culture References"Maybe" by Ingrid Michaelson has been used in several TV shows and films, highlighting its appeal and resonance with diverse audiences. One of the most significant appearances was in the hit show "The Vampire Diaries."
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