Head Space, her debut EP, is a collection of songs written in the summer of 2011, as she developed her skills on the guitar and as a songwriter. The songs, inspired by the feelings for a special person, touch on love and relationships through unfamiliar eyes, and through their simple approach represent the starting point of a creative journey for a girl from Leicester. Head Space is a testament to Mahalia’s beautiful, distinctive voice and unpretentious lyricism; a series of songs that are authentic and emotional.
I Wish I Missed My Ex
Mahalia Lyrics
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I know that it won't be long, yeah
Til you're gonna call my phone, yeah
You'll be like 'Babe, come over'
I know how this goes, yeah
Talk about you need closure
Too many missed calls, too many texts
Damn I wish I missed my ex)
Every time the weekend comes, yeah
I know that it won't be long, yeah
Til you're gonna call my phone, yeah
You'll be like 'Babe, come over'
I know how this goes, yeah
Talk about you need closure
Too many missed calls, too many texts
Damn, I wish I missed my ex
You know I been waiting for this call
Baby, I don't wanna do this all today
Don't you know you're so predictable
I can tell you everything you're gonna say, like;
Hey you (hi)
How you been lately? (fine)
I been missing you baby (sigh)
I don't know if I can take this again
Every time the weekend comes, yeah
I know that it won't be long, yeah
Til you're gonna call my phone, yeah
You'll be like 'Babe, come over'
I know how this goes, yeah
Talk about you need closure
Too many missed calls, too many texts
Damn, I wish I missed my ex
You know I ain't looking for no trouble
So why you tryna test me on my holiday?
Boy, you must be living in a bubble
Oh, go with the wind, fly fly fly away now
Hey you (hi)
How you been lately? (fine)
I been missing you baby (sigh)
I don't know if I can take this again, nah
Every time the weekend comes, yeah
I know that it won't be long, yeah
Til you're gonna call my phone, yeah
You'll be like 'Babe, come over'
I know how this goes, yeah
Talk about you need closure
Too many missed calls, too many texts
Damn, I wish I missed my ex, yeah yeah
Texting, texting, texting
Troubling me all over my phone all night
This ain't life, you're troubling me
You're wishing you were still mine
I'm the only one you wanted
But I can't follow where your heart is
Calling till the morning, nananana
Texting, texting, texting
Troubling me all over my phone all night
This ain't love, you're troubling me
You're wishing you were still mine
I'm the only one you wanted
But I can't follow where your heart is
Calling till the morning, nananana
Every time the weekend comes, yeah
I know that it won't be long, yeah
Til you're gonna call my phone, yeah
You'll be like 'Babe, come over'
I know how this goes, yeah
Talk about you need closure
Too many missed calls, too many texts
Damn, I wish I missed my ex
I wish I missed,I wish I missed, I wish I missed my ex
Too many missed calls, too many texts
Damn, I wish I missed my ex
The song "I Wish I Missed My Ex" by Mahalia is about the dilemma of receiving calls and texts from an ex-lover during the weekends. The singer knows the pattern all too well, with the ex-boyfriend calling her phone, asking her to come over, and talking about needing closure. The singer wishes she could miss her ex but the constant calls and texts make it impossible to do so. She is frustrated by his predictable behavior and his inability to move on from their relationship.
The lyrics in the first half of the song suggest that the singer is tired of the constant game-playing, wanting her ex to move on from their relationship. However, in the second half of the song, the mood shifts to a more confrontational tone. The singer acknowledges that the ex is wishing he was still hers, but she can't follow where his heart is anymore. Her final message is that she wishes she could miss him, but he won't let her.
Overall, the song is a relatable tale of being caught in a cycle of nostalgia and longing for someone who cannot move on. It's a powerful reminder that in love, timing and mutually shared emotions are key ingredients for a healthy relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time the weekend comes, yeah
The singer knows that every weekend, her ex will call her and she wishes it didn't happen.
I know that it won't be long, yeah
She knows the routine too well and expects the call to come soon.
Til you're gonna call my phone, yeah
The ex will always make the first move and initiate the conversation.
You'll be like 'Babe, come over'
He will ask the singer to come over, making it clear that he wants to see her.
I know how this goes, yeah
The singer is tired of the back and forth with her ex and knows how this conversation will play out.
Talk about you need closure
The ex always brings up the topic of closure, but the singer knows it's just an excuse to see her again.
Too many missed calls, too many texts
The ex has been contacting the singer too much and it's getting overwhelming.
Damn, I wish I missed my ex
The singer wishes she didn't have to deal with her ex's constant attempts to see her and move on from their past relationship.
This ain't life, you're troubling me
The singer feels like her ex's constant communication is interrupting her life and causing issues.
You're wishing you were still mine
The ex still has feelings for the singer and wants to be with her again, but she doesn't want to.
I'm the only one you wanted
The ex only wants the singer and isn't interested in anyone else, but she doesn't feel the same way.
But I can't follow where your heart is
The singer can't force herself to love someone who she doesn't have feelings for anymore.
Calling till the morning, nananana
The ex keeps calling and won't stop, even into the early hours of the morning.
I wish I missed, I wish I missed, I wish I missed my ex
The singer wishes she could move on from her ex and not have to deal with his constant attempts to see her.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alastair O'Donnell, Daniel Oyinade Adekugbe, Louis Rae Beadle, Mahalia Burkmar, Nathaniel James Warner, Ras Haile Emmanuel Alexander, Timothy James Worthington
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