Teen Scene
Maeta Lyrics
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Felt like Summer when all the kids were out
Not old enough to light up yet
Still did behind the house
Girl I fell too far away
The opposite too close
You lie to your parents, to come see me
So I'm the one who you would lie to most
You are backwards
You'd act like it's for me, hmm, hmm
So I left you in the teen scene
I did that for you
But I'm still backwards
Soon again, I'm deep up in your waters
Livin' life just like you taught it
Tables turned, you got my plate
At least I didn't say that shit in vain
Woo, ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, hmm-hmm, hmm
Woo, ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, hmm-hmm, hmm
Lil' ghetto, nigga plottin' on some better livin'
Big money, told my momma I ain't settlin'
Plot thickens every time I get, get it, got it
Keep shit flippin', 'til the clock quit tickin', I get
Incentives for sin, he sin, sinnin'
The devil is a lie, father God is forgivin'
Baby on my mind but I'm always on a mission
Tryna get another six figures
Girl you know you love me, just admit it
Yeah I love you too but I be trippin'
Had a little trouble with committin'
I was raised different, places I've been they won't visit
Things we did, I won't mention
Things you said, I won't forget it, I don't regret it
Forever indebted, we got here together
Whole 'nother level
Now we just get better and better
When I'm in the city they call me a legend, yeah
Used to hang behind the trucks
Addin' two graffiti on the walls
Drank with you despite the taste
Now for everything I turn to alcohol
Oh mother said it's puppy love
And soon he'll be a dog
You lie to your parents, to come see me
And say you love me
So you're the one you lie to all along
You are backwards
You'd act like it's for me, hmm, hmm
So I left you in the teen scene
I did that for you
But I'm still backwards
Soon again, I'm deep up in your waters
Livin' life just like you taught it
Tables turned, you got my plate
At least I didn't say that shit in vain
Woo, ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, hmm-hmm, hmm
Woo, ooh, ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh, hmm-hmm, hmm
I should've never lie (that's my bad, that's my bad, my bad)
I should've told the truth
(That's my bad, that's my bad, my bad, my bad)
We can do it 'til we get it right
It's all for you
The song "Teen Scene" by Maeta Buddy is a coming-of-age tale about a young love that is not meant to be. The lyrics describe the singer's experience of growing up in a poorer area and finding love, but ultimately realizing that it may not be feasible. The first verse describes the singer's youth, smoking cigarettes behind the house and falling for a girl who is too far away or too close, perhaps someone he should not have fallen for. The chorus repeats the refrain of being "backwards," suggesting that the relationship was not aligned with what the singer wanted or needed in life. The second verse describes the singer's journey to success, where he has left behind the "teen scene" but perhaps still feels lost or confused in his romantic life. The bridge is a brief rap interlude, where he reflects on his journey and celebrates his hard-earned success. The final chorus is a plea to his love interest, admitting fault but still holding onto the hope that they can make it work.
One possible interpretation of the song is that it is about realizing the limitations of young love, where two people may be from different worlds or paths in life, and that sometimes moving on is necessary for personal growth. However, there is also a sense of nostalgia and longing for a simpler time, which is reflected in the use of the phrase "teen scene" and the imagery of graffiti and drinking behind trucks. The song balances the bittersweet feelings of growing up and maturing with the sense of possibility and hope that comes from following one's dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
I grew up in housing trucks
I spent my childhood living in trailer parks
Felt like Summer when all the kids were out
Playing with all the other kids during the summer gave me a sense of happiness
Not old enough to light up yet
I wasn't legally old enough to smoke cigarettes
Still did behind the house
I smoked cigarettes behind the house despite being underage
Girl I fell too far away
The girl I was interested in didn't reciprocate my feelings
The opposite too close
On the other hand, the girl who was too close had feelings for me
You lie to your parents, to come see me
You deceive your parents in order to spend time with me
And say you love me
You profess your love for me
So I'm the one who you would lie to most
Out of everyone in your life, you are most likely to lie to me
You are backwards
You behave in a contradictory manner
You'd act like it's for me, hmm, hmm
You pretend that your behavior is for my benefit
So I left you in the teen scene
I broke up with you when we were teenagers
I did that for you
I broke up with you because I thought it was for your own good
But I'm still backwards
But I still act in a contradictory manner
Soon again, I'm deep up in your waters
I am back in a relationship with you again
Livin' life just like you taught it
I am living my life according to your influence
Tables turned, you got my plate
Our relationship has shifted and you now have the upper hand
At least I didn't say that shit in vain
At least my words and actions had some meaning and purpose
Lil' ghetto, nigga plottin' on some better livin'
I come from humble beginnings and am plotting for a better future
Big money, told my momma I ain't settlin'
I have aspirations for wealth and have expressed this desire to my mother
Plot thickens every time I get, get it, got it
As I become more successful, the stakes and complexity of my endeavors increase
Keep shit flippin', 'til the clock quit tickin', I get
I will keep hustling until the end of time or until I achieve my goals
Incentives for sin, he sin, sinnin'
There may be worthwhile rewards for partaking in sinful activities
The devil is a lie, father God is forgivin'
The devil tempts us with falsehoods, but God is forgiving
Baby on my mind but I'm always on a mission
I am focused on achieving success even though I am also thinking about my significant other
Tryna get another six figures
I am trying to obtain a salary worth six figures
Girl you know you love me, just admit it
You have feelings for me, you just need to acknowledge them
Yeah I love you too but I be trippin'
I also have feelings for you, but my behavior is inconsistent
Had a little trouble with committin'
I struggle with making commitments
I was raised different, places I've been they won't visit
I had a unique upbringing and have gone to places that others may not want to go to
Things we did, I won't mention
I won't bring up our past experiences together
Things you said, I won't forget it, I don't regret it
I remember things you said to me, but I don't regret our past relationship
Forever indebted, we got here together
I will always be grateful to you because we achieved success together
Whole 'nother level
We have attained a higher level of success
Now we just get better and better
Our success continues to improve over time
I should've never lie (that's my bad, that's my bad, my bad)
I shouldn't have lied to you and take full responsibility for my actions
I should've told the truth
I should have been honest with you from the beginning
We can do it 'til we get it right
We can keep trying until our relationship is successful
It's all for you
Everything I do is for your benefit
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Krystin Landryn Watkins, Louis Kevin Celestin, Maeta Rose Hall, Matthew Adam Tavares, Simmie Sims
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@PuppiezRawesome
on repeat. I wish I had friends that appreciate house music like this
@AMSantosMusic
Hopefully you see this but if you like this song, you should check out Girls Donβt Cry - Young Franco, Maribelle !! Just sharing the vibes!
@lorenzocapasso8881
@@AMSantosMusic terrible compared to this one!!!
@coryspencervideo717
Got go find them sometimes ;)
@kubakrzyszczak3229
Fuckin hell me Too xddddd
@phoenixartist2679
Me too Bro.. but we are House Friends in the distance, and one day we Will meet!
@anoopsidhu3859
The drums before the drop.... And the whole bassline, just euphoric
@Alohafied
2:23 is probably my fave part lol. the transition from buddy to maeta with the pause in the beat and the reverb is just... so good lol
@Alohafied
with the clap coming in after a few bars fuuuuuck i looove this song lol
@concealedcarryweapon
Absolute banger need more like this, chill house with pop and rap vocals, have listened to this song on repeat last week