Maeta
On her new EPHabits, rising R&B songstress Maeta(20) sounds comfortable and… Read Full Bio ↴On her new EPHabits, rising R&B songstress Maeta(20) sounds comfortable and self-assured. Fully encompassing the highs and lows of young love, the project offers the Indianapolis-native, now Los Angeles-based artist reflecting on past relationships that she’s outgrown (lead single “Teen Scene,” produced by Kaytranada) and contemplating the uncertainties that come with interpersonal connection (“Doesn’t Mean A Thing,” produced by Teddy Walton).It is a natural progression from her critically-acclaimed 2019 debut EP,Do Not Disturb, which introduced the world to Maeta's signature sound: moody, emotional, and beautiful, with the singer’s luscious vocals always at the forefront. Her creative pursuits began early in her childhood. Her parents -mom is a visual artist, dad plays the drums -nurtured and encouraged their daughter’s creativity, and the music they played around the house, including the Eagles and John Mayer, became the building blocks of her sound. At the same time, like most young people, she gravitated towards the music of her teen years including Kid Cudi, Alicia Keys, Beyoncé and SZA and their ability to use music to speak truth to their feelings. These influences, her natural singing ability and the fact that she is a self-proclaimed “daydreamer” who “falls in love too fast” and is drawn to sad songs, brought her to be the artist you hear today -blending pop and soul with lyrics that allow Maeta to be a voice for those who struggle to express their emotions.
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You Lie
Maeta Lyrics


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Told all my girls I wanna go back last time that you lost me
This shit is sweet, won politic, we just won controversy
I love it when you lie, you lie
Oh, you lie
Oh, you lie
Oh, you lie
I′m a nice one but I'll be whatever you like
Whatever you like

Overall Meaning

Maeta's song "You Lie" is a powerful statement about toxic relationships and how sometimes people become addicted to the lies they are told. The beginning of the song is setting the scene of a breakup - Maeta tells her friends that she won't be going back to her partner this time. She's done with the drama and with the lies. However, as the chorus repeats itself, she admits that she actually loves it when her partner lies to her. The contradictions in the lyrics represent the mental struggle someone can go through when they are in a toxic relationship. Even though Maeta knows that she should leave the person who is lying to her, she can't help but be drawn to the drama and the controversy they stir up. The line "I'm a nice one but I'll be whatever you like, whatever you like" shows that Maeta is willing to compromise her own values and personality in order to keep the relationship going.





Overall, "You Lie" is a sad reminder that sometimes people can become addicted to toxic relationships just like they can become addicted to drugs or alcohol. It's a plea for people to recognize when they are in a harmful situation and to have the strength to leave it behind.


Line by Line Meaning

Told all my girls I wanna go back last time that you lost me
I shared with my girlfriends that I have a desire to revert to the past when you lost me and had to work to get me back.


This shit is sweet, won politic, we just won controversy
Our current situation is enjoyable, as we successfully navigated a political issue and emerged victorious from a controversial situation.


I love it when you lie, you lie
I derive pleasure when you are dishonest with me, even if it is harmful to our relationship.


Oh, you lie
You habitually tell untruths, and I find myself drawn to it.


Oh, you lie
Your deceitful nature is a significant part of why I enjoy being with you.


Oh, you lie
I am aware that you are not truthful, but it is something that I have grown to appreciate.


I'm a nice one but I'll be whatever you like
Although I am generally a kind and caring person, I am willing to take on any persona or role that you desire, even if it is not genuine to me.


Whatever you like
I will do whatever it takes to maintain our relationship, even if that means sacrificing my own values or beliefs.




Writer(s): India Amber Perkins, Mohamed Sulaiman

Contributed by Ryan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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