On her new EPHabits, rising R&B songstress Maeta(20) sounds comfortable and… Read Full Bio ↴On her new EPHabits, rising R&B songstress Maeta(20) sounds comfortable and self-assured. Fully encompassing the highs and lows of young love, the project offers the Indianapolis-native, now Los Angeles-based artist reflecting on past relationships that she’s outgrown (lead single “Teen Scene,” produced by Kaytranada) and contemplating the uncertainties that come with interpersonal connection (“Doesn’t Mean A Thing,” produced by Teddy Walton).It is a natural progression from her critically-acclaimed 2019 debut EP,Do Not Disturb, which introduced the world to Maeta's signature sound: moody, emotional, and beautiful, with the singer’s luscious vocals always at the forefront. Her creative pursuits began early in her childhood. Her parents -mom is a visual artist, dad plays the drums -nurtured and encouraged their daughter’s creativity, and the music they played around the house, including the Eagles and John Mayer, became the building blocks of her sound. At the same time, like most young people, she gravitated towards the music of her teen years including Kid Cudi, Alicia Keys, Beyoncé and SZA and their ability to use music to speak truth to their feelings. These influences, her natural singing ability and the fact that she is a self-proclaimed “daydreamer” who “falls in love too fast” and is drawn to sad songs, brought her to be the artist you hear today -blending pop and soul with lyrics that allow Maeta to be a voice for those who struggle to express their emotions.

Kind Of Fool
Maeta Lyrics

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I′m done running, I've grown tired
Good things don′t last forever, yeah
You move to the west, yeah
They know I'm a poet like Virgil
Pay your respects, uh
I ain't gonna be there for the vigil

I′m trapped in a web, internet

Wanna go online, yeah
Lately I can′t escape the past on my timeline

Oh I'm done fightin′
I've grown tired
Good things don′t last forever

I cried a thousand times
Two years of love I've been tryin′
Getting back to my old self
For you, you

I'm no kind of fool
But I'd be a fool for you

I′m so far back, I′m so tired
I miss what we had
I would trade it all, go back for you

Even though I'm feeling the buzz
Honey I′m sad, leave me like that
Go get that bag now
Don't feel attacked, they don′t want your soul
They want your heartbeat

Only you
Gotta get back to you

I cried a thousand times
Two years of love I've been tryin′
Getting back to my old self
For you, you

I'm no kind of fool
But I'd be a fool for you

I′m no kind of fool
But I′d be a fool for you

I cried a thousand times
Two years of love I've been tryin′

Getting back to my old self
For you, you

Overall Meaning

In Maeta's "Kind of Fool," the singer expresses her exhaustion and vulnerability as she navigates the complexities of a past relationship. The opening lines, "I'm done running, I've grown tired, good things don't last forever," indicate that she has reached a point of fatigue and resignation. She then addresses her former lover who has moved on, remarking that "they know I'm a poet like Virgil" and that she won't be there for the "vigil." It's clear that the relationship has ended and she's ready to move on, but is struggling to let go.

Maeta then shifts the focus to her own struggles with the present moment. She likens herself to being "trapped in a web" of the internet, unable to escape the past as she scrolls through her timeline. She concedes that she's "done fighting," indicating that she's no longer willing to put up a front or pretend that everything is okay. The chorus serves as a reminder that despite the pain she's experienced, she's not a "kind of fool" but is willing to be one for the person she loves.

The final verse expresses a desire to go back to the past and to what was lost, but the buzzing present reminds her that it's not possible. She urges her former lover to "go get that bag now" and assures them that they won't be attacked, but reminds them that people only want their "heartbeat." The final repetition of the chorus reinforces Maeta's willingness to be vulnerable and her desire to move forward, while acknowledging that she's still grappling with the aftermath of the relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm done running, I've grown tired
I am no longer willing to avoid my problems by running from them

Good things don't last forever, yeah
It is a universal truth that good things come to an end eventually

You move to the west, yeah
You are moving on with your life without me, leaving me behind

They know I'm a poet like Virgil
People recognize my talent for writing and creativity akin to the famous poet Virgil

Pay your respects, uh
Acknowledge my achievements and give me the recognition I deserve

I ain't gonna be there for the vigil
Despite the respect I deserve, I won't be present to celebrate or mourn

I'm trapped in a web, internet
I feel consumed and overwhelmed by the endless distractions and information online

Wanna go online, yeah
Despite feeling overwhelmed, I am still drawn to the internet and its distractions

Lately I can't escape the past on my timeline
My social media profile constantly reminds me of past relationships and memories, making it difficult to move on

Oh I'm done fightin', I've grown tired
I am exhausted from trying to hold onto something that isn't meant to be

I cried a thousand times
I have shed countless tears over our failed relationship

Two years of love I've been tryin'
I have invested two years of my life into this relationship, but it still hasn't worked out

Getting back to my old self, for you, you
I am working on rediscovering who I am outside of this relationship, but part of that journey is for the benefit of my ex-partner

I'm no kind of fool
I am not naive or easily fooled

But I'd be a fool for you
However, despite all of this, I am still willing to make a foolish decision to be with you

I'm so far back, I'm so tired
I am still struggling to move on and feel stuck in my emotions

I miss what we had
I am mourning the loss of our relationship and the memories we shared together

I would trade it all, go back for you
I am willing to give up everything in my current life to go back and try again with you

Even though I'm feeling the buzz
Despite feeling consumed and overwhelmed, I am still drawn to the excitement and potential of being with you

Honey I'm sad, leave me like that
I am feeling heartbroken and emotionally drained, so please don't make it worse by leaving abruptly

Go get that bag now
Go pursue your own goals and ambitions, even if it means leaving me behind

Don't feel attacked, they don't want your soul
Don't take criticism or rejection personally, it isn't about who you are as a person

They want your heartbeat
People are drawn to your emotions and vulnerability, not just your appearance or achievements

Only you
The only person who truly understands and knows me is myself

Gotta get back to you
I need to focus on my own self-discovery and personal growth

I'm no kind of fool
I am not easily deceived or taken advantage of

But I'd be a fool for you
However, despite all of this, I am still willing to make a foolish decision to be with you

I cried a thousand times
I have shed countless tears over our failed relationship

Two years of love I've been tryin'
I have invested two years of my life into this relationship, but it still hasn't worked out

Getting back to my old self, for you, you
I am working on rediscovering who I am outside of this relationship, but part of that journey is for the benefit of my ex-partner

Writer(s): Richard Isong Olowaranti Mbuk Isong, India Amber Perkins, Miguel Antonio Lagos, Julian Daniel K Poku-kyei

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