Swing of Things
MAY-A Lyrics
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With that said, when I win, I lose
Taking back everything I said to you
I can't tell my own lies from the truth but
I wish you'd call, you wouldn't
Know you too well, it's stupid
Go back to it all, we shouldn't
Get back in the swing of things
I can't get back in the swing of things
I can't get back in the swing of things, yet
I'm so caught up in my old feelings
I can't get back in the swing of things, yet
Is your heart out on your sleeve?
Now you're gone
Is the grass more green
From where you're from?
Are you stuck in the weeds or are you not?
Do you think of me? Oh
I wish you'd call, you wouldn't
Know you too well, it's stupid
Go back to it all, we shouldn't
Caught up in what this brings
Get back in the swing of things
I can't get back in the swing of things
I can't get back in the swing of things, yet
I'm so caught up in my old feelings
I can't get back in the swing of things, yet
Once you're gone, I want you back
I'll pick you up, but leave you stranded
Only want what I can't have
Taking everything for granted
I've just got some bad habits
I can't get back in the swing of things
I can't get back in the swing of things, yet
I'm so caught up in my old feelings
I can't get back in the swing of things, yet
Back in the swing of things
I can't get back in the swing of things, yet
I'm so caught up in my old feelings
I can't get back in the swing of things, yet
The lyrics to MAY-A's song "Swing of Things" deal with feelings of regret and longing for a lost relationship. The verses explore the singer's self-awareness of their own shortcomings, admitting that they may be "bad news" and acknowledging that they struggle to distinguish truth from lies. The chorus expresses a desire to reconnect with the person they've lost, but also an uncertainty about whether or not it's the best choice. The repeated refrain, "I can't get back in the swing of things," reinforces the singer's feeling of being unable to move on from the past.
Throughout the song, there are hints that the relationship ended badly, and that the singer was at fault in some way. They ask if the other person thinks of them, but also admit that they've "just got some bad habits." The lyric "I'll pick you up, but leave you stranded" suggests that the singer may have been unreliable in the past.
Overall, "Swing of Things" is a deeply personal and introspective song that explores universal themes of love, loss, and regret. The lyrics are both raw and poetic, showcasing MAY-A's talent for combining everyday language with evocative imagery.
Line by Line Meaning
I think I'm bad news
I have a negative impact on those around me
With that said, when I win, I lose
Despite winning, I still experience negative consequences
Taking back everything I said to you
I regret my past actions and words towards you
I can't tell my own lies from the truth but
I am struggling to differentiate between reality and falsehood
I wish you'd call, you wouldn't
I desire your attention but know it's unlikely
Know you too well, it's stupid
I am familiar enough with you that my feelings are foolish
Go back to it all, we shouldn't
We should not return to our past relationship
Caught up in what this brings
Trapped in the results of our actions
Get back in the swing of things
Return to our normal patterns and routines
I can't get back in the swing of things
I am struggling to return to normalcy
Yet
I'm so caught up in my old feelings
My emotions are preventing me from moving forward
Is your heart out on your sleeve?
Are you expressing your emotions openly?
Now you're gone
You are no longer present
Is the grass more green
Are things better elsewhere?
From where you're from?
Are you stuck in the weeds or are you not?
Are you struggling or thriving?
Do you think of me? Oh
Am I on your mind?
Once you're gone, I want you back
I realize my feelings too late
I'll pick you up, but leave you stranded
I will try to repair our relationship but fail
Only want what I can't have
I am interested in things that are out of reach
Taking everything for granted
I am not appreciative of what I have
I've just got some bad habits
I possess negative tendencies
Back in the swing of things
Returning to our normal patterns and routines
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gabriel Strum, Maya Cumming
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tijana Taranto
Maya's always coming out with such BANGERS
Zwirbelsohn Strolch
Or as gay ๐๐
Rhiannon Price
better be doing a whole album Iโm telling you now miss maya cause this is so sick
No One
I canโt wait until she gets bigger with consistency and growing her fan base!! Iโm a fan I love your songs
Abigail Porter
This is absolutely amazing! Love this sm xx
Also, editing was FIRE. Honestly how are you not world famous??!!!
Selena Bonds
iโve watched you since i was younger i hate iโm just now seeing that you make music now omg itโs so insanely good , weโve all grown with time. iโm so happy you make music i love it so much
muachiii
UR MUSIC JUST GETS BETTER AND BETTER IM SO PROUD OF YOU MAYA LUV U๐ฅบ๐
Guigui
I really like the song! Good job Maya!
But I also really appreciate the video. As with the others, you can see it's pretty low budget, but in a good way. The production and the editing are very creative. You can see it took time to set the stages of each scene, shoot a good video and then find an interesting editing for it. Editing takes a huge amount of time! And being original and talented with it is hard. So kudos to the person(s) who made the video and to you Maya for this really cool song that I'm gonna listen on a loop for the next few days or weeks! ๐
claudia winters
damn I remember when Maya made YouTube vids and now she's making music. her songs are so good!!
Norman Erickson
Oh such a great tune...first heard it on the car radio, as soon as I got home I looked it up here and can't stop listening to it.That chorus line "I can't get back in the swing of things" must be the anthem of our times for more reasons than the meaning of the song itself. I can't get it out of my head! What a STAR! :)