Clarissa, Kansas
I don’t really have an impressive story about how I got into listening to The Maine or anything. I actually first heard them on Pandora…on my OM&M station. Yeah idk how it happened, but I’m glad it did.
The song that played was…I don’t remember…It was off of CSWS. Like, Everything I Ask For or Girls Do What They Want. Well yeah so at first lolwut is this. But it was a catchy song so I liked it. XD
This was around 2009-2010. The Maine just sorta became another band I listened to. And then, idk, I found myself listening to them more and more and plus, they’re a good looking group of boys.
And then, I got a tumblr and twitter, all that jazz, and no social andlife I realized the boys are really interesting people. Huge personalities and they are the biggest sweethearts in the world.
The Maine has grown so much since their mop-head days, yet they are still so down to earth about everything. Seriously, they are so thankful for everything, and you can tell they’re just 5 dudes doing what they love to do.
Nancy - CANADA!
Gena, New Jersey
I LOVE THE MAINE. I know everyone else who is writing on this wall does too, and that’s what makes it special <3. 8123, means the world to me <3
JANNAH M.
I guess being able to see The M Wall is something from my bucketlist that I will never get to cross off.
I love The Maine. I first heard of them in late ‘09 but I never really was into them. I liked their songs and I was one of the “fans” who only cared about John but then I got to know more about the whole band in 2010 and that’s when I started being so crazy about them. My friend and I went to see them two months ago (January 2012) and it was my first time to see them and my first concert as well. They were all so awesome and I was soooo close to John and I almost touched his hand but this man pushed me so he could touch him. I was pretty annoyed but oh well.
I really can’t imagine my life without The Maine anymore. It kind of sucks to know that I will never get to be best friends with them. They seem to be one of the coolest and realest people.
And I like to think that Pat and I are soul brothers. Haha! I really love him. :D Kenny, Garrett, Jared and John too. I love them all so much, it’s not even fair anymore.
Jared told me he loves me and John said on fearless radio back in 2010 that he loves me. Now I only have to get Garrett, Kenny and Pat to confess to me. ;D Haha!
Sammie, West Virginia
I first heard about The Maine when ‘Can’t Stop Won’t Stop’ came out. I thought it was such a wonderful CD. Then the first time I saw them was last year on the Harmony tour with NSN. they are so amazing live! The Maine has pretty much been my life since then. I love those men so much. They have come so far. I feel like a proud mother. Pioneer is the best album I have ever heard! I never actually got a chance to visit the wall, which is very depressing. I am going to visit Arizona next summer and I’m going to visit where the ‘M’ was painted, because I know it is still under there.
<3, Sammie XX
Tracie, Georgia, USA
I wish I could seen the M Wall, but I know that the wall was just a wall & The Maine is way, way more than that. So cheers to the online M wall & I hope it lives on forever on the interwebs! Here’s to 50 more years of The Maine & hopefully more facial hair :)
what is the M wall?
Mariah, Arizona
Deanna, New York
It is impossible to put in just one post what The Maine means to me. They’ve given me strength when days are rough, they make me laugh, they’ve led me to my closest friends in the world who i adore. They are more than just a band. More than just 5 guys from Arizona. The wall is more than just a wall. I may have never gotten to see it, but it doesn’t matter. The Maine and the wall will always be there. They’re everywhere. I don’t have a big story about how they saved my life, but god did they make it better. They taught me not to be afraid. To forge my own tracks. And I thank them for that. Thank you for my best friends in the world, letting me scream the words at your shows, and teaching me how to live. When I’m with you guys, I’m at home.
Chiara, Australia.
I’ve loved The Maine for a very long time. I’ve been through so much, and no matter what The Maine’s music has always been there to help me through it. I have never personally had the chance to meet them, and since I live in Australia I never got the chance to visit the wall myself but I’m sure for those who have it was a wonderful experience. I was distraught when I found out it had been painted over but I try to keep positive. The band itself is still here and still making beautiful music, helping thousands of people everyday. I can never thank them enough for everything they’ve done for me without ever realising.
Andrea, Toronto
i dont even have any idea how to start describing how much The Maine means to me. i was a late fan, so i never really got to see them on warped tour, or get old merch, or cry over john cutting his mullet off. but the first time i heard of them was in november 2010, and the first song i heard was “This Is The End”. i remember hearing that song for the first time and thinking about how amazing this band was. ever since then, i’ve been hooked on them. their music has helped me through everything. i could be having the worst day of my life, and their music would just fix everything.
you know that feeling you get in your chest when you hear a really good song? how your knees give up and start to shake, and how you get chills down your spine? i got that exact same feeling when i listened to them for the first time. and until now, i still get that feeling every time i listen to pioneer.
but its not just the music that makes me love this band. its the guys too. their kindness, their optimism, their dedication to fans. there are so many other bands out there who disappoint their fans, but The Maine isnt one of them. they’re constantly on the road, making sure every fan has a chance to meet them. they re-release old merch. they re-released an old EP. they released an album by themselves. they do chats through social networking sites. they ask fans what they want out of an album. they ask fans what songs they’d like to hear. they are honestly the most compassionate and caring people in the music industry (maybe in the whole world).
and since everybody else is talking about the M wall, then i’ll talk about it too. i remember saying stuff like “mom, i want to go to arizona to see a wall.” it was on my bucket list and everything. and yeah, it sucks that i never did get to see the M wall, but i dont really mind. i’d rather lose a wall than lose the whole band.
i’ve met so many amazing people since i started listening to The Maine, and i know i’ll meet so many others. and even though i’ve only been a fan for a year and so many months, i feel like i owe these guys my entire life. i’ve never met any of the guys or seen them live, but i hope i do soon. and i swear, when i do, i will thank them for everything.
Rabia from The UK
When I became a fan of The Maine it was actually overnight! I listened to one song ( Don’t stop now ) on 11.38pm and fell in love with the lyrics and the instrments and instantly became obsessed with their band. I even left the second half of my school day to do more research on them because they were there in my head and heart. It’s a different type of obsession with them because their music actually touches me and hits my heart and makes me cry on many occasions.I’ve truthfully never had that with any other musician. I tend to feel sad over lyrics but in the case of The Maine, I cry over little things like guitar solos and piano riffs and their lyrics because they are all relatable. It’s beautiful and even though the chances of me meeting them are 0. I’m going to try to meet them once because even though I may have not been there from the start. I will most definitely be there till the end.
Alyssa, Vermont
The Maine really are my favorite band, and have been since late 2007/early 2008. It’s hard to explain why I love them so much, but I can say that I fell in love with their music, then I learned about the band itself, and it made me love them even more.
Their music is just… it gives me faith I guess. I could be having the shittiest day of my life, and then I can just go home, crash on my bed and put on their music and my spirits are instantly lifted. Same goes for watching any of their videos. This band has gotten me through some of the roughest patches of my life, and I know they will continue to do so in the future. While some bands have sort of let me down with the ways they have changed, The Maine never has. The positive outlook they have on life is inspirational to me, as cheesy as it sounds. And each and everyone a part of this band, the members, the crew, etc, are just the kindest people, and so talented. They’ve grown up so much, and I sort of feel like i’ve grown up with them.
I really don’t know what i would do without these guys, I admire them so much, especially how connected they are with their fans. I had the pleasure of meeting Peter, Pat, Kennedy, Jared, and Garrett on Halloween of 2011, and they were truly wonderful, I even got a hug from Garrett! Although I was a bit awestruck and didn’t get to put all of my feelings into words, I’m still so happy I got to thank them for making music. I’m so proud of how far they’ve come, and I can’t wait to go to another show.
Laura from Canada
So I guess I’m a little upset at the thought that I can never see the wall. Not that I ever had any serious plans on going there, but I enjoyed the fact that maybe one day I can go see it, sort of like a bucket list thing. But then I remember that I still can. Sure, the M won’t be there anymore, and maybe there will be a new ad there or something, but I can still go. The location is still the same. I love the Maine, they mean an incredible amount to me, and even being there post-repaint would be wonderful. The memories and the Maine remain, and that’s what matters to me. These boys mean so much and everything they do is incredible. I’m finally getting a chance to see them live when they come to Canada this spring, which is a dream come true, and I will get to that wall. Even if I’m 90 years old, I will get there.
DARA, PHILIPPINES
I..don’t..know..where..or..how..to..start. I love The Maine so much. The Maine is not just a band. The Maine is not just a group of five undoubtedly attracted men. They have saved a lot of lives. My friend introduced me to The Maine and I fell in love with them instantly. They made me feel less suicidal. Their music made “us” feel like we are not alone. Every song has the right words. I owe them a lot. I swear, I will see that sacred wall. I don’t care how old or how will I ever go there. I’d risk everything for them.
Bea, England
[Trigger warning: suicidal thoughts; self-harm]
I’ve been listening to The Maine for about two years now, so since I was 13, after my best friend (who later became my girlfriend) introduced me to them. And honestly? These boys saved my life. I owe so much to them, I really do. There have been times when I’ve self-harmed and wanted to end my life, and these boys and my girlfriend are the ones who brought me out of it. Listening to their music gave me the strength I needed to keep going.
I will never stop loving them, no matter how much they may change. The Maine will always be one of my favourite boys, and I will always be indebted to them.
