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 Mahaliaβs beautiful, distinctive voice and unpretentious lyricism; a series of songs that are authentic and emotional.
I Remember
Mahalia Lyrics
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Feeling kinda great cause you're on my head
Regrets and mistakes put it behind us instead
Back to the old days when we knew what lay ahead
And I was wondering if I was on your mind
But I'm so out of line I'll just get declined
Cause you're happier this time without me in your life
I remember when you loved me
I remember when you made me cups of tea
And I remember how scared you were when you met my family
And I remember when I used to make you smile
I remember when you used to come around
I remember every time I had a frown you'd hold me
Until the stars came out and the sun went down
I'm not saying we can last forever
I just think we could be much better
If you disagree then, honey go get her
Don't bother writing an apologetic letter cause
Darlin' Darlin' I won't reply
You're so out of line and you'll just get declined
Cause I'm happier this time without you in my life
I remember how we used to be
I remember when you loved me
I remember when you made me cups of tea
And I remember how scared you were when you met my family
And I remember when I used to make you smile
I remember when you used to come around
I remember every time I had a frown you'd hold me
Until the stars came out and the sun went down
Down down down down down
I remember how we used to be
I remember how we used to be
Down down down down down
I remember every time I had a frown you'd hold me
I remember how we used to be
I remember when you loved me
I remember when you made me cups of tea
And I remember how scared you were when you met my family
And I remember when I used to make you smile
I remember when you used to come around
I remember every time I had a frown you'd hold me
Until the stars came out and the sun went
The song "I Remember" by Mahalia talks about a past relationship and the memories associated with it. The first verse touches on the regret and mistakes made in the relationship but then shifts to a positive outlook on going back to the days when things were simpler. The singer wonders if their former lover thinks of them, but they know they are better off without them. The chorus focuses on the happy memories they shared together. They remember how their partner used to love and care for them, and how they were there for each other through good and bad times. The second verse is a plea to give the relationship another chance, but they know that it may not last forever. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and a recognition of the past.
Overall, "I Remember" is a reflection on a relationship that ended but still holds a place in the singer's heart. It's a nostalgic look back on what once was and an acknowledgment that though there were mistakes, happy memories were made that will always be remembered.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke up today, jumped out of bed
I'm starting a new day
Feeling kinda great cause you're on my head
I can't stop thinking about you and it's making me happy
Regrets and mistakes put it behind us instead
Let's forget about past mistakes and move forward
Back to the old days when we knew what lay ahead
Let's go back to simpler times when we had a clearer future
And I was wondering if I was on your mind
I'm curious if you're thinking about me as well
But I'm so out of line I'll just get declined
I know I can't reach out to you because I'm the one who messed up
Cause you're happier this time without me in your life
I know you're better off without me
I remember how we used to be
I'm reminiscing about our past relationship
I remember when you loved me
I'm remembering a time when you had feelings for me
I remember when you made me cups of tea
I remember the small but sweet things you used to do for me
And I remember how scared you were when you met my family
I remember a moment when you were vulnerable and it made me cherish you even more
And I remember when I used to make you smile
I remember how happy I could make you
I remember when you used to come around
I remember a time when you were a regular part of my life
I remember every time I had a frown you'd hold me
I remember how you comforted me when I was upset
Until the stars came out and the sun went down
You were there for me until the very end of each day
I'm not saying we can last forever
I know our relationship may not be forever
I just think we could be much better
But I believe we could still improve our relationship
If you disagree then, honey go get her
If you don't want to try again, then move on
Don't bother writing an apologetic letter cause
I don't want to hear an apology letter
Darlin' Darlin' I won't reply
I won't respond to your attempts to apologize
You're so out of line and you'll just get declined
Because you were the one who hurt me and I can't forgive you yet
Cause I'm happier this time without you in my life
I know I'm better off without you, even though I still remember our past fondly
Down down down down down
Repeating the chorus
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES BURKMAR, MAHALIA BURKMAR
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Verse 1]
Woke up today, jumped out of bed
Feeling kinda great cause you're on my head
Regrets and mistakes put it behind us instead
Back to the old days when we knew what lay ahead
And I, I was wondering if I was on your mind
But I'm so out of line, I'll just get declined
Cause you're happier this time without me in your life
[Chorus]
I remember how we used to be
I remember when you loved me
I remember when you made me cups of tea
And I remember how scared you were when you met my family
And I remember when I used to make you smile
I remember when you used to come around
I remember every time I had a frown
You'd hold me until the stars came out and the sun went down
[Verse 2]
I'm not saying we can last forever
I just think we could be much better
If you disagree then, honey go get her
Don't bother writing an apologetic letter
Cause darlin', darlin' I won't reply
You're so out of line and you'll just get declined
Cos I'm happier this time without you in my life
@lunamarie2839
My first month being single after being in a 5 year relationship, I thought I was doing good till I heard this song. I've been crying for an hour now, can't seem to not replay this song. This so damn beautiful.
@WiGeR10
Luna marie I feel you. We were together for 6 years and when she left It was hard when triggers like this just give you waves of memories and flashbacks. Stay strong π
@amarionsdiary
5 year relationship well done :O
@hectorvanlangenberg7202
Im 8 months post break up and it still got me... π€¨
@desree1775
@@hectorvanlangenberg7202 shoot....not trying to 1 up but I'm 1.5 years. So much truth in her words.
@Supakalii
I hope youβre healing now and in a much better place
@joshuaisaiahk1330
I heard Mahalia on βKeep It Pushinββ for the first time then I heard βWhat You Didβ , and I looked deeper and found βgratefulβ , and now Iβve found this gem π₯Ίβ€οΈ Thank you so much Mahalia . These are my personal favorites . Great work βοΈ
@el.c.8858
i appreciate the fact that she has a unique and distinctive voice without sounding forced like the other βfake uniqueβ ones
@oumaimakebdi8205
Listening to this is just painful and yet extremely beautiful.
@seanconrad1335
I hear you manπ makes me appreciate my Mrs more