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.
No Reply
Mahalia Lyrics
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I, you and I, nah nah, yeah, nah nah
You and I nah nah, nah nah, nah nah
No reply nah nah, nah nah, no
You and I nah nah, nah nah, no
Came around, I was down love
Saw my crown, knew I was fine without you
Now I see why you don't try, no soft side
So here we go, here we go
You did what I thought you'd do all along
And gave me dizzy tones
There you go, there you go
It's out of my control
Now you're by the phone, I don't wanna know
Don't you ever call me again love
Don't you ever call me your friend, no
Don't you try, don't you try
Funny how they think that they know us
You ain't laughing now there is no us
You and I, you and I
Take me back around to the place where you first found me
I won't let you in no, I won't let you round me
Don't you ever call me your friend love
Don't you ever call me again, no
No reply, no reply
So what you got? New excuses
There you are, same old you shit
Bet you need a favor, find a girl on your radar
I ain't never gonna save ya, never again
Sail on, ooh, I don't want you, yeah
Baby, you must be dumb
I can't feel the way that you are
Can't you hear the tone? I don't wanna know
Don't you ever call me again love
Don't you ever call me your friend, no
Don't you try, don't you try
Funny how they think that they know us
You ain't laughing now there is no us
You and I, you and I
Take me back around to the place where you first found me
I won't let you in no, I won't let you round me
Don't you ever call me your friend love
Don't you ever call me again, no
No reply, no reply
Nah nah, nah nah, nah nah (yeah)
You and I nah nah, nah nah, nah nah (don't you ever call me again)
No reply (don't you ever, don't you ever, don't you ever)
You and I (don't you ever, don't you ever, nah nah)
You and I, you and I, you and I, you and I, le le le le le, ah, yeah, mm hmm
In Mahalia's song No Reply, she expresses her frustrations towards a former lover who failed her many times. The beginning of the song focuses on the to-and-fro of the relationship, with Mahalia acknowledging their shared history ("You and I nah nah") while also saying she's done with the relationship ("No reply nah nah"). She sings about how this person hurt her, but she still has hope for a relationship ("Take me back around to the place where you first found me"), before ultimately deciding to cut them out of her life ("Don't you ever call me your friend love, don't you ever call me again").
As the song progresses, Mahalia becomes firmer in her stance against her former lover. She criticizes him for making excuses and thinking only of himself. She acknowledges that he may still try to come back into her life, but she is resolute in her decision to move on. She ends the song with a repetitive "nah nah" chant, almost as if to emphasize that there is truly no reply left for this person.
Overall, No Reply is a powerful breakup anthem that strikes a balance between heartbreak and unwavering strength.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, ah, and I, nah nah
The singer expresses a variety of emotions through a repeated chorus, indicating that she is feeling upset, angry, and disappointed in her ex-partner.
Came around, I was down love
The singer's former lover returned to her life when she was feeling sad and vulnerable.
Saw my crown, knew I was fine without you
The singer recognizes that she is strong and capable on her own and did not need her partner to complete her.
You lit me up then our fire started
The singer feels that her ex-partner ignited something inside of her that caused their relationship to begin.
Now I see why you don't try, no soft side
The singer realizes that her ex-partner is not capable of being gentle or showing vulnerability, which may have contributed to their relationship ending.
You did what I thought you'd do all along
The singer's former lover acted in a predictable way, causing her to feel like she should have seen their breakup coming.
And gave me dizzy tones
The singer's ex-partner caused confusion and chaos in their relationship.
It's out of my control
The singer feels helpless and unable to change the situation with her ex-partner.
Now you're by the phone, I don't wanna know
The singer no longer wants to hear from her ex-partner and does not care that they may be trying to contact her.
Don't you ever call me again love
The singer is telling her ex-partner that they should never contact her again and that their relationship is over.
Funny how they think that they know us
The singer is reflecting on how people often make assumptions about a couple's relationship without truly understanding what is going on.
You ain't laughing now there is no us
The singer is suggesting that her ex-partner is not finding their breakup amusing and that their relationship is completely over.
Take me back around to the place where you first found me
The singer wants to go back to a time before she met her ex-partner, when she was happier and not dealing with the pain of their breakup.
I won't let you in no, I won't let you round me
The singer has closed the door on her relationship with her ex-partner and will not allow them back into her life.
So what you got? New excuses
The singer is frustrated with her ex-partner's attempts to come up with new reasons for why their relationship did not work out.
There you are, same old you shit
The singer feels that her ex-partner is not changing their behavior and is still causing problems in her life.
Bet you need a favor, find a girl on your radar
The singer believes that her ex-partner is only reaching out to her because they want something from her, such as a favor or help finding a new partner.
Sail on, ooh, I don't want you, yeah
The singer wants her ex-partner to move on with their life and leave her alone.
Baby, you must be dumb
The singer is expressing frustration with her ex-partner's behavior and implies that they are not very intelligent.
Can't you hear the tone? I don't wanna know
The singer is telling her ex-partner that she does not want to communicate with them and is frustrated that they are not taking the hint.
No reply, no reply
The singer is refusing to respond to her ex-partner and has nothing left to say to them.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, ENTERTAINMENT ONE U.S. LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Timothy Worthington, Nathaniel Warner, Mahalia Burkmar, Isaac Hayes
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Stephanie Gogo
I cant even feel on my own anymore. Mahalia dictates my mood now song after song
Margaret Norris
Mahalia I have followed you on U Tube and I think you are superb you should be a big star by now I am also Callum Harrisons Auntie!! Xx
Kari Atamu
She's honestly had a hand in my healing with her music 🙌
Raleigh
I feel like I see her grow a little every time. Can't wait for what she will come up with in the future.
J- EAST MUSIQ
Nissa exactly i was about to say that too!!!
Sarah Johnson
Well she just did an amazing song called what you did with Ella Mai.
Prin cess
Yeah
Heather Rellinger
I think the same!
derpoverload
Wow. Her voice is freaking special. And she seems like such a sweet and cool girl. New favorite artist?
Stonedbhabbie
This song will forever be on repeat it's my anthem 🥴❤️