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.
What You Did
Mahalia Lyrics
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I know what you did
Yeah, I know, I know
And I wanna talk 'bout it
And I know you don't
I been holding guard for so long, so long
And I don't know where to start, I don't know where to start
Tell me is she nice, does she know I know?
Tell me why you lie, tell me why
I don't know what you are, I don't know what you are, no
What you did, uh
Yeah, you know I love you but I can't forgive it
You could tell me stay, but I have to go
'Cause I would not expect someone to stay around
If I let them down, oh
Oh, it's funny how
Right when I let my guard down
You play around
And no, not this time, we can't hash it out
It's too late for me to stay
I wish all the things you say was what your behavior displayed
But, no, I could've done without lies, lies
And although I know love is blind, blind
This just don't feel right
Ain't no more we, ain't no more you with me
What you did (what you did)
Yeah, you know I love you but I can't forgive it (I can't forgive)
You could tell me stay, but I have to go (I gotta go)
'Cause I would not expect someone to stay around
If I let them down, oh
What you did (what you did)
Yeah, you know I love you but I can't forgive it (you know I love you, boy)
You could tell me stay, but I have to go (stay)
'Cause I would not expect someone to stay around
If I let them down, oh
Oh, you've become the reason I'm so down (down, down)
Oh, I won't excuse you, I don't wanna go down, yeah (down, down)
Do you know that you've been the reason I'm so low? (So low)
So you told me to stay here, but you know that I won't
'Cause I still can't believe
What you did, no
Yeah, you know I love you but I can't forgive it
You could tell me stay, but I have to go
'Cause I would not expect someone to stay around
If I let them down, oh
What you did (what you do, what you do)
Yeah, you know I love you but I can't forgive it (can't forgive, can't, can't forgive)
You could tell me stay, but I have to go (have to go)
'Cause I would not expect someone to stay around
If I let them down, oh
Wow (don't apologize, please)
I would never, I would never do it, baby (after all, you've had your fun)
(Don't try change my mind, please)
Don't try change my mind
(Baby, me and you are done)
Me and you are done
(Boy, oh boy)
(Boy, oh boy)
Mahalia's song "What You Did" is about confronting a partner who has been unfaithful in a relationship. She knows what he did and wants to talk about it, but he doesn't. She has been holding onto her guard for so long and doesn't know where to start. She asks questions like where he hides and goes and if the woman he cheated with is nice, but doesn't get the answers she wants. Mahalia expresses that she loves him but can't forgive what he did and can't expect someone to stay around if she let them down. She realizes that he has become the reason she is so down and can't excuse his behavior. She won't stay with him even though he tells her to because he let her down. In the end, she lets him know that it's over between them.
The lyrics express a level of vulnerability, hurt, and disappointment that comes with being cheated on in a relationship. It's clear that Mahalia is coming from a place of honesty and openness as she feels the weight of what her partner has done. The song does not glorify cheating or the decision to forgive and forget, but rather gives a voice to those who have been hurt and wronged in a relationship. Mahalia's powerful vocals and the emotional depth of the song make it relatable and inspiring to listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
I know what you did
I am aware of your actions
Yeah, I know, I know
I am fully aware of your actions
And I wanna talk 'bout it
I want to discuss what you did
And I know you don't
I know you do not want to talk about it
I been holding guard for so long, so long
I have been keeping my guard up for a long time
And I don't know where to start, I don't know where to start
I have difficulty starting the conversation
Tell me where you hide, where do you go?
Inform me where you retreat or hide
Tell me is she nice, does she know I know?
Does the person you were cheating on me with know that I know about your infidelity?
Tell me why you lie, tell me why
Let me know why you lied to me
I don't know what you are, I don't know what you are, no
I do not know what kind of a person you are anymore
What you did, uh
Your actions are what caused the current situation
Yeah, you know I love you but I can't forgive it
I love you, but I cannot forgive what you did to me
You could tell me stay, but I have to go
You may ask me to stay, but I have to leave
'Cause I would not expect someone to stay around
If I let them down, oh
I cannot expect someone to stay around when I disappoint them
Oh, it's funny how
Right when I let my guard down
You play around
It is funny how you betrayed me right when I opened up to you
And no, not this time, we can't hash it out
We cannot resolve this matter this time
It's too late for me to stay
It is too late for me to stay with you
I wish all the things you say was what your behavior displayed
I wish your actions matched your words
But, no, I could've done without lies, lies
I could have done without your lies
And although I know love is blind, blind
Although love is blind, I know the truth
This just don't feel right
This does not feel right to me
Ain't no more we, ain't no more you with me
There is no longer us or you and me together
Oh, you've become the reason I'm so down (down, down)
You are the reason that made me feel so depressed and low
Oh, I won't excuse you, I don't wanna go down, yeah (down, down)
I will not forgive you, and I do not want to feel this low anymore
Do you know that you've been the reason I'm so low? (So low)
Do you realize that you caused me to feel so low?
So you told me to stay here, but you know that I won't
You want me to stay, but you know that I will not
'Cause I still can't believe
What you did, no
Because I still cannot believe what you did
Wow (don't apologize, please)
I would never, I would never do it, baby (after all, you've had your fun)
These are sarcastic responses directed at the cheater
(Don't try change my mind, please)
Don't try change my mind
(Baby, me and you are done)
Me and you are done
I am ending this relationship
(Boy, oh boy)
(Boy, oh boy)
These are sarcastic remarks directed at the cheater
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jproof, Andrew Dexter Wansel, Ella Mai Howell, Felix Joseph, Mahalia Rose Burkmar, Norman Jesse Whitfield
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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LYRICS
I know what you did
Yeah I know, I know
And now I wanna talk 'bout it
And I know you don't
I've been holding guard for so long, so long
And I don't know where to start
I don't know where to start now
Tell me where you hide, where do you go?
Tell me is she nice, does she know I know?
Tell me why you lied, tell me why
I don't know what you are
I don't know what you are, no
What you did, uh
Yeah, you know I love you but I can't forgive it
You could tell me stay but I have to go
'Cause I would not expect someone to stay around
If I let them down like this
Oh it's funny how
Right when I let my guard down you play around
And no, not this time we can't hash it out
It's too late for me to stay
I wish all the things you say was what you put on your display, no
I could of done without lies, lies
And know the one I love is blind, blind
This just don't feel right
Ain't no more "we", ain't no more "you and me"
What you did (What you did)
Yeah, you know I love you but I can't forgive it (I can't forgive)
You could tell me stay but I have to go (I gotta go)
'Cause I would not expect someone to stay around
If I let them down, oh
What you did (What you did)
Yeah, you know I love you but I can't forgive it
You could tell me stay but I have to go
'Cause I would not expect someone to stay around
If I let them down
Now you've become the reason I'm so down (Down, down)
Boy, I won't excuse ya, I don't wanna go down
Do you know that you've been the reason I'm so low? (Low)
So you tell me to stay here but you know that I won't
'Cause I still can't believe what you did, no
Yeah, you know I love you but I can't forgive it, babe
You could tell me stay but I have to go 'cause
I would not expect someone to stay around
If I let them down, oh
What you did (What you did)
Yeah, you know I love you but I can't forgive it
You could tell me stay but I have to go
'Cause I would not expect someone to stay around
If I let them down, oh
(Don't apologize, please)
I would never, I would never do it babe
(After all, you've had your fun)
(Don't try to change my mind please)
Don't try to change my mind
Baby, me and you are done, me and you are done
@Donya_Baker
Yay. Thanks for blessing me with this on this bad Monday.
@morganrichard8327
Donya Baker mine has been bad too, I pray yours gets better!.💜
@d.jx3511
I hope your week brightens up!
@earlmott9188
The homage to Aaliyah is subtle yet unmistakably beautiful. The keys that mingle intermittently through the track are thought provoking. The production and how their amazing voices compliment each other is top shelf. The 90's flavor is much appreciated.
@earl1901
So dreamy wasn’t it …. Them ladies definitely new the task
@Si-mom
Yessss
@mzshanti2012
And Cameron as well with the Oh Boy remixed beat
@MOBROOKS
Love the Aaliyah tribute.
Ella May’s voice comes in so strong.
Wow.
@JUSTPEACEME
It’s more thought provoking each time you really pay attention
@mrsbacote2583
Their voices together are phenomenal!!