Habits
°• Maria Mena Lyrics
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And I move in circles around you
I will admit there's a pattern
One I created myself
None of my lovers dared leave me
I grew impatient and stale
Didn't look back once I'd left them
But this time it's different
The rules don't apply
But I need some distance to step out of line
So grant me this wish and meet me back here in a year
If we still exist, I can let go of my fear
Fear of normalcy
Fear of the solid walls of our future and let go of my past
I must be crazy to want this
'Cause you are the girl of my dreams
But I'm prone to ruin the good things
Cautious 'round balance it seems
But with you it is different
The rules don't apply
But I need some distance to step out of line
So grant me this wish and meet me back here in a year
If we still exist, I can let go of my fear
Fear of normalcy
Fear of the solid walls of our future and let go of my past
So grant me this wish and meet me back here in a year
If we still exist, I can let go of my fear
Fear of normalcy
Fear of the solid walls of our future and let go of my past
In Maria Mena's song "Habits," she expresses her tendency to be a creature of habit and move in circles around the person she loves. She acknowledges that she has created a pattern for herself and that none of her previous lovers were brave enough to leave her. However, this time it is different, and the rules of the past do not apply. Despite admitting that the person she loves is the girl of her dreams, she needs some distance to step out of line.
Throughout the song, Mena is torn between her fear of normalcy and the solid walls of her future and her desire to let go of her past. She realizes that she is prone to ruin good things and is cautious around balance. Thus, she asks her lover to grant her the wish of meeting back in a year to see if they still exist. This period will give her the chance to let go of her fear and break free from her patterns and habits.
Overall, the lyrics of "Habits" suggest that sometimes we need to take a step back to break free from our routines and embrace change. It takes courage to break the patterns we have created for ourselves, but it is often necessary to move forward in life and attain happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
I am a creature of habit
I tend to follow a routine.
And I move in circles around you
I revolve my life and actions around you.
I will admit there's a pattern
I confess that I exhibit a common behavior.
One I created myself
I initiated the behavior I exhibit.
None of my lovers dared leave me
None of my previous partners had the courage to end the relationship.
I grew impatient and stale
I became irritable and dull.
Didn't look back once I'd left them
I didn't reflect on my decisions to leave them.
Cause I always expected to fail
I anticipated failure in every relationship.
But this time it's different
This situation is unique.
The rules don't apply
I am not as rigid in this relationship.
But I need some distance to step out of line
To break from my habits, I require some space.
So grant me this wish and meet me back here in a year
I request a year apart from each other.
If we still exist, I can let go of my fear
If we have managed to sustain our love, I can release my anxiety.
Fear of normalcy
I fear the conventional expectations of a long-term relationship.
Fear of the solid walls of our future and let go of my past
I am apprehensive of the unchanging expectations of our future together and need to let go of my previous behaviors.
I must be crazy to want this
My desire for a break may seem irrational.
'Cause you are the girl of my dreams
You are the ideal partner I envisioned.
But I'm prone to ruin the good things
I tend to sabotage good relationships.
Cautious 'round balance it seems
I tread carefully when it comes to maintaining balance in relationships.
So grant me this wish and meet me back here in a year
I still request a year apart from each other.
If we still exist, I can let go of my fear
If our love has survived, I can relieve myself of my anxiety.
Fear of normalcy
I dread the ordinary expectations of a long-term relationship.
Fear of the solid walls of our future and let go of my past
I am afraid of unchanging expectations in our future together and need to abandon my previous habits.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Maria Mena, Martin Sjoelie
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