Lines
Maria Leck Lyrics


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She's drawing lines
She's got the time
A creature so kind
Don't know you that well
But that is all right
That is ok
People I know
Rush so fast
Aiming for goals
Aiming for gold
But she's sitting still
She's sitting still
Like Joni with the hat
A good timer
Depth and laughter
Please come to me
Please come to me
Looking at you
I realise
Life takes a long,
long, long time
But true listeners will always stay
True listeners will always stay




True listeners will always stay
True listeners will always stay

Overall Meaning

These lyrics speak about a certain individual who is taking life at their own pace, drawing their own lines, and sitting still while everyone else around them is rushing towards their goals and chasing success. The singer acknowledges that they don't know this person well, but they find it admirable that they are content with their own process.


The line "like Joni with the hat" is a reference to the iconic musician Joni Mitchell who is known for her unique and sometimes eccentric style, often wearing hats. The singer compares this person's attitude towards life to that of Joni, who also took her time when creating her art.


The verse "Looking at you / I realize / Life takes a long, long, long time" is a reminder that life is a journey, and that sometimes we need to slow down and appreciate the little things along the way. The chorus, "True listeners will always stay," refers to those who understand and appreciate this person's process and are willing to stick by them regardless of external pressures.


Overall, Maria Leck's "Lines" celebrates the idea of taking life at your own pace, drawing your own lines, and finding contentment in the present moment.


Line by Line Meaning

She's drawing lines
She is creating boundaries and establishing her own limits.


She's got the time
She has the patience and willingness to take things slow.


A creature so kind
She is a gentle and generous person.


Don't know you that well
She is not yet familiar with the person she is addressing.


But that is all right
She is comfortable with the level of familiarity she has with the person.


That is ok
She is reassuring the person that their relationship is on good terms.


People I know
She speaks on behalf of her acquaintances.


Rush so fast
Her acquaintances are impatient and driven by ambition.


Aiming for goals
Her acquaintances seek success and recognition.


Aiming for gold
Her acquaintances strive for the highest level of achievement.


But she's sitting still
She is content with staying in one place and not aggressively chasing after her aspirations.


Like Joni with the hat
She is drawing a comparison to Joni Mitchell's famous image with a hat, suggesting that she is similarly cool and collected in her demeanor.


A good timer
She is patient and able to wait for the right moment to act.


Depth and laughter
She possesses both thoughtful insight and a lighthearted sense of humor.


Please come to me
She extends an invitation to the person to get to know her better.


Looking at you
She is observing the person she is speaking to.


I realise
She has come to a revelation about life.


Life takes a long, long, long time
She understands that life is a slow process that requires patience and persistence.


But true listeners will always stay
She believes that genuine listeners will stick by her through thick and thin.


True listeners will always stay
She reiterates her belief in people who truly listen and offer support.




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Comments from YouTube:

Szabolcs Gergely

Great voice, fantastic singing. Keep it up.

rafistripes

Saw her live in Falun, she was amazing

Sabrina Szkolnik

J'adore ce timbre de voix !!!

Jimmy Colville

Does anyone know whether this wonderful woman's song "Lines" is available on youtube? And if so, where I could find it? I really need to hear it. It's always in my head and now I can't seem to get it anywhere. Any help would be greatly, GREATLY appreciated. Thanks in advance!

Malin Berglund

Magic!

Christian Christiansen

Underbart!! :D

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