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.
Whenever You're Ready
Mahalia Lyrics
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I won't lie to you
Said you needed space in a rage, I was scared to say
Bye to you
I didn't understand why you ran away, what was I
Supposed to do?
Terrified that the end of us would end my life
That you ain't nothing without me
I'm nothing without you
There's too much history
Yeah, we got something good
But I'ma set you free
You won't be gone for good
No I'm not worried
So whenever you're ready, I'll be here
Love you if you let me, you'll see, dear (yeah you'll see, dear, ay)
You'll never forget me, let's be clear (yeah)
Whenever you're ready, yeah
When you're ready come back to my loving arms, yeah
I know you're mad at me, uh
But I ain't gonna cry
'Cause you told me you're protecting your sanity, uh
And it don't matter either way
At the end of the day you're still
Bound to me (yeah, you bound to me)
You can hide, but the truth is you'll always be mine (uh, yeah)
You don't realize (no, you don't, no, you don't)
That you ain't nothing without me (no, no)
I'm nothing without you (uh)
It ain't too hard to see
(Ain't too hard to see)
That we got something good
But I'm gon' set you free
You won't be gone for good (gone for good)
No I'm not worried (no)
So whenever you're ready, I'll be here (when you're ready, yeah)
Love you if you let me, you'll see dear (you will see, you will see)
You'll never forget me, let's be clear
So whenever you're ready
I'll take you in with open arms, yeah
Whenever you're ready, ready, ready, ready
Come back to my loving arms
No, I'm not begging on my knees (on my knees)
Holding on for you to stay (you to stay)
If you gotta go then you gotta go
I gotta let you be on your way (on your way)
But come and give me one more kiss (one more kiss)
And tell me that the feeling's changed
You know it ain't, so baby whenever you're ready
So whenever you're ready, I'll be here (when you're ready, yeah)
Love you if you let me, you'll see dear (you will see, you will see)
You'll never forget me, let's be clear
Whenever you're ready
Come back to my loving arms, ohh
Whenever you're ready, I'll be here (yes, I'll be here, baby)
Even if you left me, you'll reappear
You'll never forget me, let's be clear
So whenever you're ready
I'll take you in with open arms (yeah)
The song Whenever You're Ready by Mahalia is a love song about a couple who have gone through a rough patch in their relationship. The lyrics convey the message that despite their breakup, the singer is willing to wait for her lover to return to her. In the opening lines of the song, the singer admits that she was initially scared when her partner asked for space, and she didn't know how to react to the situation. However, as time passed, she came to appreciate that they needed time apart to understand their priorities in life.
The lyrics also suggest that the couple has a long history together, and the singer is worried that without her, her partner may not be complete. She insists that they are "bound" to each other despite their temporary separation. However, the singer isn't desperate to get back with her partner, and she is willing to give him the time he needs to sort out his feelings. The singer adds that whenever her partner is ready to come back to her, she will welcome him back into her arms with no hesitation.
Overall, the song portrays the idea of a powerful bond between two individuals in love, who are willing to wait for each other despite the challenges they have faced in their relationship. The message is one of hope and patience, and the singer encourages her partner to take all the time he needs to find himself, knowing that she will be there waiting for him whenever he is ready.
Line by Line Meaning
Na na, na, yeah
Opening line of the song, no specific meaning
I won't lie to you
Mahalia won't lie, she speaks the truth
Said you needed space in a rage, I was scared to say
Mahalia's partner asked for space angrily and she was afraid to respond
Bye to you
Mahalia's partner left her
I didn't understand why you ran away, what was I supposed to do?
Mahalia is confused about why her partner left and feels helpless
Terrified that the end of us would end my life
Mahalia is scared of losing her partner and thinks it will be the end of her
'Til I realized
Mahalia had an epiphany
That you ain't nothing without me
Mahalia believes her partner needs her
I'm nothing without you
Mahalia needs her partner
There's too much history
Mahalia and her partner have a lot of past experiences together
Yeah, we got something good
Mahalia thinks that their relationship is something special
But I'ma set you free
Mahalia is willing to let go of her partner if that's what they need
You won't be gone for good
Mahalia believes her partner will come back eventually
No I'm not worried
Mahalia is not stressing about her partner leaving
So whenever you're ready, I'll be here
Mahalia will be there for her partner whenever they're ready to return
Love you if you let me, you'll see, dear (yeah you'll see, dear, ay)
Mahalia will love her partner if they give her the chance
You'll never forget me, let's be clear (yeah)
Mahalia believes her partner won't forget her
When you're ready come back to my loving arms, yeah
Mahalia wants her partner to return and be held in her arms
I know you're mad at me, uh
Mahalia acknowledges her partner is angry with her
But I ain't gonna cry
Mahalia won't cry about the situation
'Cause you told me you're protecting your sanity, uh
Mahalia's partner left to protect their own mental health
And it don't matter either way
Mahalia doesn't care about the reason her partner left
At the end of the day you're still bound to me (yeah, you bound to me)
Mahalia believes there is still a connection between her and her partner
You can hide, but the truth is you'll always be mine (uh, yeah)
Mahalia feels like her partner is still hers, even if they try to deny it
You don't realize (no, you don't, no, you don't)
Mahalia thinks her partner doesn't understand their connection
It ain't too hard to see (Ain't too hard to see)
Mahalia thinks it's obvious that she and her partner have something special
But I'm gon' set you free
Mahalia is willing to let go of her partner
You won't be gone for good (gone for good)
Mahalia thinks her partner will come back eventually
Whenever you're ready, I'll be here (when you're ready, yeah)
Mahalia reiterates that she'll be there for her partner when they are ready
Even if you left me, you'll reappear
Mahalia believes her partner will come back to her, even if they leave
So whenever you're ready
Mahalia wants her partner to know that she's waiting for them
I'll take you in with open arms, yeah
Mahalia will welcome her partner back with open arms
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Missing Link Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Levar Antoine Wilson, Benjamin Ross Ash, Brian O. Palmer, Darren Todd Benbow, Joerg Evers, Juergen S. Korduletsch, Mackenzie John Elvis Jamieson, Mahalia Rose Burkmar, Montell Du'sean Jordan, Uzoechi Osisioma Emenike
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Rosie Suttie
I won't lie to you
Said you needed space
In a rage, I was scared to say bye to you
I didn't understand why you ran away
What was I supposed to do?
Terrified that the end of us would end my life
'Til I realised
That you ain't nothing without me
I'm nothing without you
There's too much history
Yeah, we got something good
But I'ma set you free
You won't be gone for good
No, I'm not worried
So whenever you're ready, I'll be here
Love you if you let me
You'll see me (yeah, you'll see me)
You'll never forget me (yeah), let's be clear
Whenever you're ready (when you're ready, babe)
Come back to my loving arms, yeah
I know you're mad at me, uh
But I ain't gonna cry 'cause you told me you're protecting your sanity
And it don't matter either way
At the end of day, you're still bound to me (yeah, you're bound)
You can hide (ha)
But the truth is you'll always be mine (yeah)
You don't realise (no, you don't, no, you don't)
That you ain't nothing without me (ain't nothing without me)
I'm nothing without you (it ain't too)
It ain't too hard to see (hard to see)
That we got something good (good)
But I'm gon' set you free (ha)
You won't be gone for good (gone for good)
No, I'm not worried (no)
So whenever you're ready (when you're ready, yeah)
I'll be here (I'll be)
Love you if you let me (uh)
You'll see me (you will see me)
You'll never forget me, let's be clear
So whenever you're ready
I'll take you in with open arms, yeah
Whenever you're ready, ready, ready, ready
Come back to my loving arms
No, I'm not begging on my knees (on my knees)
Holding on for you to stay (you to stay)
If you gotta go, well then you gotta go
I gotta let you be on your way (on your way)
But come and give me one more kiss (one more kiss)
And tell me that the feelings changed
You know it ain't
So baby whenever you're ready (when you're ready, yeah)
I'll be here (I'll be)
Love you if you let me (uh)
You'll see me (you will see me)
You'll never forget me, let's be clear
Whenever you're ready
Come back to my loving arms, oh
Whenever you're ready (yeah)
I'll be here (yes, I'll be here, baby)
Even if you left me, I'll be hoping
You'll never forget me, let's be clear
So whenever you're ready
I'll take you in with open arms (yes)
McRobot
Mahalia always be bringing back the late 90s early 2000s vibes with todays freshness!!! She is the definition of an artist. I love ALL of your music!
Jason Parker
Old school montell Jordan get it on tonight sample I love it this is a really good song Mahalia is one of my favorite artist I love her music πππππ―π―π―
Chloe Cordeiro
YESSSSSS
Jason Parker
What's pp mean I hope it's a good thing I love the video
Jason Parker
I love this song it sounds so good
Chloe Cordeiro
@Kendianna Crute yeah what does pp mean? I saw a bunch of people commenting it on an Instagram post too, on the account of this clothing brand
Jensen Tung
This song has a bridge! Mahalia is bringing back that 90s/00s HEAT
MonoLegion
oh how i have missed this.
Jae Akim
@MonoLegion me too hey
Fita Fries
Yea thatβs because itβs samples the 90s song Get it on tonight by Montell Jordan.