Head Space, her debut EP, is a collection of songs written in the summer of 2011, as she developed her skills on the guitar and as a songwriter. The songs, inspired by the feelings for a special person, touch on love and relationships through unfamiliar eyes, and through their simple approach represent the starting point of a creative journey for a girl from Leicester. Head Space is a testament to Mahalia’s beautiful, distinctive voice and unpretentious lyricism; a series of songs that are authentic and emotional.
BRB
Mahalia Lyrics
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Thought you were here, baby
Realized and got a sudden pain in my chest
Thought you were near me, baby
You're posted up in London in the house that we rent
Yeah, how's it doing, baby?
I'm workin' on my music, but today, I'm upset
Yeah, I really miss you, baby
I don't mind if you've had enough of this lonely life
Baby, sometimes, I feel it, too, too, uh
I don't mind if you're
Tired of the days when we don't get to FaceTime
'Cause most of my life is split between you and a red-eye
I know you never ask for much when we're together at home
And, baby, I like that, yeah
Gotta hold it down for a little bit longer
And we'll be together for life, uh
Yeah, I'll be right back, hey
All along we, in the zone, I
Need you home, I want you most, I
Want you close, I need your dose, I do
Yeah, ay
Always on my mind like constantly
I know your love is where I wanna be
You on the road, ain't got no time for me
Mahalia, I hope you savin' up that time for me
I don't mind if you've had enough of this lonely life (yeah, well)
Baby, sometimes, I feel it, too (yeah), too, huh (oh, oh, yeah)
I don't mind if you're
Tired of the days when we don't get to FaceTime (oh)
'Cause most of my life is split between you and a red-eye
(Yeah) I know you never ask for much when we're together at home
And, baby, I like that, yeah (yeah)
Gotta hold it down for a little bit longer
And we'll be together for life, uh
Yeah, I'll be right back, yeah, yeah
I said I don't mind, but, truth is, I do
All the things you're feeling, babe, I feel too (feel too)
I'm stood at the gate waitin' in LAX
'Bout to take my music out to New Zealand (yeah)
Walkin' down the aisle on this jet plane (jet plane)
Closed eyes picturin' our wedding day
Finally take a seat up by the front window
Swiped the tab and turned my phone to airplane mode
I know you never ask for much when we're together at home
And, baby, I like that (baby, I like that)
Yeah (yeah)
Gotta hold it down for a little bit longer
And we'll be together for life, uh (for life, babe)
Yeah, I'll be right back (I'll be, I'll be, right back)
Ooh yeah
Right back
Yeah, I'll be right back, you know
Hmm
Mahalia (yeah)
The song "BRB" by Mahalia talks about a couple who are living apart – the guy is posted up in London while Mahalia is pursuing her music career in LAX. Mahalia wakes up in the morning and feels the absence of her partner, as she thought he was there. She misses him terribly and wishes she could be with him. She assures him that she understands if he's tired of living a lonely life, as she too feels that way sometimes. Mahalia knows that their relationship requires a lot of work and she is willing to do what it takes to hold it down until they can be together.
The lyrics are gentle and empathetic, reflecting the emotions of two people who are struggling with the long-distance aspect of their relationship. The song's tone is melancholic, yet hopeful, as the couple is holding onto their love until they can finally be together. The use of the acronym "BRB" (Be Right Back) is appropriate, as it speaks to the idea that these two people are temporarily living apart, but they will reconnect soon.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke up this morning and I looked to my left
Mahalia wakes up feeling like her partner is still next to her, but realizes they're not.
Thought you were here, baby
Mahalia misses her partner.
Realized and got a sudden pain in my chest
Mahalia feels sad and hurt when she realizes her partner isn't there with her.
You're posted up in London in the house that we rent
Mahalia's partner is in London staying in their rented house.
Yeah, how's it doing, baby?
Mahalia asks how her partner is doing in London.
I'm workin' on my music, but today, I'm upset
Mahalia is upset today, despite focusing on her music.
Yeah, I really miss you, baby
Mahalia expresses how much she misses her partner.
I don't mind if you've had enough of this lonely life
Mahalia understands if her partner is tired of being lonely, just like she is.
Baby, sometimes, I feel it, too, too, uh
Mahalia admits that she also feels lonely at times.
Tired of the days when we don't get to FaceTime
Mahalia understands that it's hard when they can't even get to FaceTime.
'Cause most of my life is split between you and a red-eye
Mahalia's life is mainly divided between her partner and her music career.
I know you never ask for much when we're together at home
Mahalia's partner doesn't ask for much when they're together.
And, baby, I like that, yeah
Mahalia likes that her partner doesn't ask for much.
Gotta hold it down for a little bit longer
Mahalia says they need to hang on for a bit longer without each other.
And we'll be together for life, uh
Mahalia is hopeful that they'll be together forever.
Yeah, I'll be right back, hey
Mahalia reassures her partner that she'll be back soon.
All along we, in the zone, I
Mahalia feels they're in-sync with each other.
Need you home, I want you most, I
Mahalia desires to have her partner back home.
Want you close, I need your dose, I do
Mahalia longs to be close to and connected with her partner.
Always on my mind like constantly
Mahalia's partner is always on her mind.
I know your love is where I wanna be
Mahalia expresses that she wants to be with her partner.
You on the road, ain't got no time for me
Mahalia feels like her partner has no time for her while they are away.
Mahalia, I hope you savin' up that time for me
Mahalia's partner hopes to spend more quality time with her in the future.
I said I don't mind, but, truth is, I do
Mahalia admits that she does actually mind the distance between them.
All the things you're feeling, babe, I feel too
Mahalia reassures her partner that she also experiences the same emotions.
I'm stood at the gate waitin' in LAX
Mahalia is at the airport gate, waiting to board her flight.
'Bout to take my music out to New Zealand
Mahalia is flying to New Zealand for her music career.
Closed eyes picturin' our wedding day
Mahalia closes her eyes and imagines her and her partner's wedding day.
Finally take a seat up by the front window
Mahalia sits on the front window seat of the plane.
Swiped the tab and turned my phone to airplane mode
Mahalia switches her phone to airplane mode before takeoff.
Yeah
Ooh yeah
Right back
Mahalia will be back with her partner soon.
Yeah, I'll be right back, you know
Mahalia reassures her partner that she'll be back soon.
Mahalia (yeah)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Bowden, Ebenezer Fabiyi, Mahalia Burkmar, Nayla Emmanuel Nyassa
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Robin dunford
This is the kind of music we want to see in the chart's. Real class.
Cora Ocean
fr not 6ix9ine typa shit☹
Blanco
Define “we” lmao
L W
Real class. Yes.
Aunna Todd
Thank you
World Breaker
Would be #1 if she singing about being promiscuous and how men ain’t shit.
lubudub
she’s so underrated like for real
Michael Edward Carelse
man I think this everytime I hear one of her songs 😭🔥
lubudub
Michael Edward Carelse well then, you’re not alone 😂
Arianna Lenaè
Aren't they all