OpShop: NZ Band

Here comes another NZ band called OpShop. Linguistically or to be more specific, morphologically, OpShop is an example of blending or simply blend, which is a minor word formation process. Originally it derives from two words: opportunity and shop. In New Zealand, the slang word "opshop" may mean "a shop selling cheap, used goods".

OpShop is a rock band formed in 2002, and consists of Jason Kerrison (vocals), Matt Treacy (guitar), Tim Skedden (guitar), Bobby Kennedy (drums), and Ian Munro (bass). Maybe, whose complete lyrics will be presented below, is the band's hit song.

Maybe
by Opshop

So what's this big secret you can't tell me
I don't wanna piece of this

Haven't we all had enough
Enough for one day
I don't wanna argue with you
You've got me shiverin' in my spine

[Chorus]
If everything turned out as we had said
We wouldn't have to sit through any of this
Maybe I would be a better fit in my own skin

I'm not gonna try to divide or ignore you
And the pieces of the puzzle that never seem to fit

I'm not playin' hangman with you
I've run out of letters, let alone words
You've got me shiverin' in my spine

If everything turned out as we had said
We wouldn't have to sit here talkin' like this
Maybe I would be a better fit in my own skin
Maybe

If everything turned out as we had planned
We wouldn't have to go through any of this
Maybe it'll be more simple than you could ever think

So stay right where you are
We're snoozin' through an alarm
Make no sudden movements
Just tell me where we are
‘Cause here I am
There you are
Snoozin' through an alarm
Snoozin' through an alarm

If everything turned out as we had said
We wouldn't have to go through any of this
Maybe

[Repeat 3X]
Maybe… (oh…)
Maybe… (oh…)
Maybe… (oh…)
Oh…

[Music to End]

** BB
From various online sources
Picture source: www.muzic.net.nz/artists/1159.html