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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.

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Maeta Lyrics


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Let′s skip the conversation
You gon' act like my baby, yeah
′Cause I'm losing all my patience now
Yeah, baby, what's the situation?
′Cause I′m tired of waiting
Just sent you my location

Oh hurry up, hurry up, hurry up, hurry up, baby, oh
I'm alone, I′m alone, I'm alone
I don′t wanna wait, wait no
You're all I want to entertain
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Ain′t been with you but
Don't want nobody else to touch it, yeah
So many want it but it already got your name
So don't you come through here
Like you gon′ fuckin play with it
It′s a private room, come and invade it
I saved it for you, don't waste it, no

Oh hurry up, hurry up, hurry up, hurry up, baby, oh
I′m alone, I'm alone, I′m alone
I don't wanna wait, wait no
You′re all I want to entertain
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Play, I might take you all the way
Listen when I say
Give you one more reason to stay, no

Oh hurry up, hurry up, hurry up, hurry up, baby, oh
I'm alone, I'm alone, I′m alone
I don′t wanna wait, wait no




You're all I want to entertain
Press play

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Maeta's "Press Play" speaks of impatience and frustration with waiting for someone to make a move. The singer wants the other person to act like their "baby" and take initiative, rather than dragging their feet. This is further emphasized when they say "I'm losing all my patience now" and "tired of waiting". So, the singer sends their location and urges the other person to hurry up.


The chorus of the song is a call to action - the singer wants the other person to "press play" and make a move already. They don't want to wait any longer and are tired of being alone. The second verse explains that the singer doesn't want anyone else to touch what belongs to the other person. They want the other person to come and "invade" their private room, where something special is saved just for them. The singer pleads with the other person to not waste this moment together.


Overall, "Press Play" is a song about impatience and desire. The singer wants someone but is tired of waiting for them to make a move. They want to be entertained and have something special, just for the other person.


Line by Line Meaning

Let's skip the conversation
Let's not waste time talking and get straight to the point


You gon' act like my baby, yeah
You're going to behave like my significant other


'Cause I'm losing all my patience now
Because I am running out of patience


Yeah, baby, what's the situation?
What's going on between us?


'Cause I'm tired of waiting
Because I am tired of waiting for you to make a move


Just sent you my location
I have just shared my location with you


Oh hurry up, hurry up, hurry up, hurry up, baby, oh
Please hurry up, I cannot wait any longer


I'm alone, I′m alone, I'm alone
I am by myself


I don't wanna wait, wait no
I do not want to keep waiting


You're all I want to entertain
I only desire to be with you


Press play
Let's begin


Ain't been with you but
I have not been physically intimate with you yet


Don't want nobody else to touch it, yeah
I do not want anyone else to touch me in that way


So many want it but it already got your name
There are many who desire me, but I only want you


So don't you come through here
Do not come here to play games


Like you gon′ fuckin play with it
Do not treat me with disrespect


It's a private room, come and invade it
This is our private space for us to be intimate


I saved it for you, don't waste it, no
I have waited for you and do not want to waste this opportunity


Play, I might take you all the way
Let's be intimate, and it could go all the way


Listen when I say
Pay attention to me


Give you one more reason to stay, no
I will give you another reason to stay with me


Press play
Let's begin




Writer(s): Trevor Brown, Maeta Rose Hall, Jaquetta Singleton, Zaire Koalo

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Comments from YouTube:

Dulce Linden

This song is so good. Deserves some more Recognition

Luna

You gonna blow up girl this energy 🤩✨

Islam Shabazz

She blew up to she just signed to Roc Nation Jay Z got her congratulations to her Nap Town Midwest turn I’m next S.UG.Robnsin

Diamond Porter

I would love for you and H.E.R. to do a song together! 😩🥰🥰

Kassie Caballero

Yes or Jazmin Sullivan (J Sulli)

Nunya Biddness

I thought I saw that they did..maybe I’m wrong but I’m pretty sure I just saw it up somewhere

SILVER SPOON

I agree ☝🏽, that would be 🔥🔥🔥.

Terrance Robertson

It’s possible, they’re managed by the same person

Lwandile Thebe

I love you Maeta!! Your song is so breathtaking. Keep doing you ❤

Molemo Mokoena

You deserve more, this is beautiful. Wishing you nothing but love and light all the way from South Africa.

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