Habits
11.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," the singer admits to being a creature of habit and moving in predictable patterns around her lover. She acknowledges that she created this pattern, and as a result, none of her previous lovers dared to leave her. Despite this, the singer has grown impatient and stale in past relationships and always expected them to fail. However, this time is different, and she acknowledges that the rules don't apply, but she still needs some distance to step out of her usual pattern.
The singer asks for her lover to grant her the wish of meeting back in a year, and if they still exist, she can let go of her fear of normalcy and solid walls in their future relationships. She acknowledges that she must be crazy to want this, as her partner is the girl of her dreams. Still, she is cautious around balancing good things and prone to ruin them. But with this person, it's different, and she still needs space to step out of her comfort zone before moving forward in the relationship.
These lyrics reveal the singer's fear of normalcy and the solid walls that may come with a committed relationship. She acknowledges her previous patterns in relationships and her tendency to grow stale and uninterested. Still, despite her fear, she wants to move forward with her partner and acknowledges that they are different from her past relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I am a creature of habit
I tend to repeat the same activities time and again
And I move in circles around you
My life revolves around you
I will admit there's a pattern
There are specific behaviors I follow
One I created myself
I am responsible for my own actions
None of my lovers dared leave me
I have never been abandoned by any of my romantic partners
I grew impatient and stale
I became tired of the same routine
Didn't look back once I'd left them
I did not feel any regret after leaving them
Cause I always expected to fail
I have low self-esteem and expect negative outcomes
But this time it's different
I am experiencing a new situation
The rules don't apply
The usual guidelines do not fit this experience
But I need some distance to step out of line
I need to take a break and break free from my usual behavior
So grant me this wish and meet me back here in a year
Please agree to my request and meet me in a year
If we still exist, I can let go of my fear
If we are still together, I can overcome my worries
Fear of normalcy
Worry of things becoming 'normal'
Fear of the solid walls of our future and let go of my past
Concern about the certainty and moving on from the past
I must be crazy to want this
I might be foolish to desire this situation
'Cause you are the girl of my dreams
You are the ideal romantic partner for me
But I'm prone to ruin the good things
I am likely to spoil worthwhile situations
Cautious 'round balance it seems
I am careful about maintaining equilibrium
So grant me this wish and meet me back here in a year
Please agree to my request and meet me in a year
If we still exist, I can let go of my fear
If we are still together, I can overcome my worries
Fear of normalcy
Worry of things becoming 'normal'
Fear of the solid walls of our future and let go of my past
Concern about the certainty and moving on from the past
So grant me this wish and meet me back here in a year
Please agree to my request and meet me in a year
If we still exist, I can let go of my fear
If we are still together, I can overcome my worries
Fear of normalcy
Worry of things becoming 'normal'
Fear of the solid walls of our future and let go of my past
Concern about the certainty and moving on from the past
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Maria Mena, Martin Sjoelie
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