Maria
Christina Aguilera Lyrics

Maria hey, hey, Maria (I'm here)
The singer is calling out to Maria.

Maria, don't you hear me calling, Maria?
The singer is urgently calling out to Maria for a response.

Maria, girl you know you were the only one
The singer acknowledges Maria's importance and impact on their life.

How was I supposed to know?
The artist expresses confusion and uncertainty about their situation/relationship with Maria.

That it would cost my soul
The artist realizes that being with Maria has come at a great personal cost.

Nothin is free', out you
The singer believes that everything has come with a price, and they feel trapped by their connection to Maria.

I wanna breathe out you
The singer feels suffocated by their reliance on Maria, but they cannot let go of her.

And how am I supposed to face this lonely life I've created?
The artist feels hopeless and trapped by the negative consequences of their relationship with Maria.

Is that the price that I'm payin'?
The artist wonders if the cost of being with Maria is worth the pain they are experiencing.

I wanna feel it
The artist still desires Maria's presence, despite the negative consequences.

All my life, wouldn't give up
The singer has been devoted to Maria for a long time.

Was too young too know the difference
The artist was inexperienced when they first got involved with Maria.

How did I get so low?
The singer reflects on how things have gotten so bad with Maria.

When did I turn so cold?
The singer is aware of how they have become emotionally numb due to their relationship with Maria.

Inside of my own mind, I believe my own lies
The singer has been deluding themselves about the reality of their relationship with Maria.

Where, where, where is Maria?
The artist is desperate to find Maria.

Why, why, why don't I see her?
The artist is confused and frustrated by Maria's absence.

I, I just wanna see her
The singer has a strong desire to be with Maria.

Now do you hear it in my voice?
The singer asks if their desperation and pain is apparent.

That I'm tryna make a choice
The artist is attempting to make a decision about their relationship with Maria.

I don't know which way to go at this crossroads
The artist is at a major turning point and they are unsure of what to do next.

You done taped my mouth shut
The artist feels silenced and powerless in their relationship with Maria.

Make me feel worthless, used up
Maria makes them feel devalued and used.

So tired of painting all this makeup
The artist is exhausted from trying to hide their pain and suffering.

'Cause it won't hide my deep cuts
The singer acknowledges that their attempts to hide their pain have been unsuccessful.

Eyes open but can't see
The singer feels blind and unable to see their way forward.

Mouth open but can't speak
The singer feels unable to voice their emotions or express themselves.

Oh my lord, can you take away this heavy load?
The artist is asking for divine intervention and help with their emotional burden.

I can't carry it anymore
The artist feels overwhelmed by their emotional burden and needs assistance.

I'm callin' an angel, where is my savior?
The singer is asking for someone to help and save them.

Hear my plea for sympathy
The singer is begging to be heard and understood.

You keep on running away
The artist feels abandoned and alone due to Maria's absence.

Don't keep on runnin' away
The artist is asking Maria not to continue avoiding them or ignoring their pain.

Can you hear me callin'?
The artist is calling out to Maria once again.

My whole world is fallin'
The singer feels like their life is falling apart without Maria.

I can't see ya, oh, I need ya
The artist longs for Maria's presence and support.

Don't run away, don't run away, no (you keep on runnin' away)
The singer is growing increasingly frustrated by Maria's avoidance of them.

Where is Maria?
The singer is once again pleading for Maria to be present.

You know I need ya
The singer expresses their need and dependence on Maria.