Mena was thirteen years old she moved to live with her musician father. She sang and wrote lyrics as a form of therapy for her feelings and frustrations. Not all the stories in her diary became songs, but "My Lullaby" was one of them, expressing her pain from her parents' divorce. After pleading with her father to make a demo, he contacted some industry experts to record Maria's songs in the studio. Then he presented his daughter's demo to the music industry. Sony Music signed Maria Mena to their label.
In March 2002, Mena's single "My Lullaby" reached number five in the Norwegian charts. The young singer quickly gained fans and soon earned her first platinum record. 2005 saw the release of Apparently Unaffected, including singles "Miss You Love" and "Just Hold Me". A significant success in Norway, the album gained three Spellemann nominations: best female artist, best hit, and best music video.
In September 2008 Mena's fifth studio album was released, Cause and Effect.
Habits
Maria Mena Lyrics
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And I move in circles around you
I will admit there's a pattern
One I created myself
None of my lovers dared leave me
I grew impatient and stale
Didn't look back once I'd left them
But this time it's different
The rules don't apply
But I need some distance to step out of line
So grant me this wish and meet me back here in a year
If we still exist, I can let go of my fear
Fear of normalcy
Fear of the solid walls of our future and let go of my past
I must be crazy to want this
'Cause you are the girl of my dreams
But I'm prone to ruin the good things
Cautious 'round balance it seems
But with you it is different
The rules don't apply
But I need some distance to step out of line
So grant me this wish and meet me back here in a year
If we still exist, I can let go of my fear
Fear of normalcy
Fear of the solid walls of our future and let go of my past
So grant me this wish and meet me back here in a year
If we still exist, I can let go of my fear
Fear of normalcy
Fear of the solid walls of our future and let go of my past
The song "Habits" by Maria Mena explores the theme of fear of normalcy and the need for change in relationships. The singer portrays herself as a creature of habit who has created a pattern of moving in circles around her lover but wants to break free from this cycle. She confesses that in her past relationships, she became stale and impatient, and she always expected them to fail. However, with her current lover, things are different. She is in love with the girl of her dreams but is cautious about ruining the good things that they have.
In the chorus, the singer asks her lover to grant her a wish and meet her back in a year. She hopes that by then, she can let go of her fear of normalcy and the solid walls of their future. She needs some distance to step out of the line and discover herself, but she still wants to come back to her lover. The song is a plea for space in a relationship, but also for reassurance and commitment, a fine balance that is difficult to achieve.
The lyrics of "Habits" are relatable for many people who have been in a long-term relationship where they feel stuck in a rut. Maria Mena's soulful and emotive voice adds depth to the song's message, making it a compelling listen. Her vulnerability in admitting her insecurities and fears is refreshing and authentic, and her willingness to work on herself to be a better partner is inspiring.
Line by Line Meaning
I am a creature of habit
I have a tendency to follow the same routine
And I move in circles around you
I revolve my life around you
I will admit there's a pattern
I acknowledge that I have established a repetitive behavior
One I created myself
I am responsible for the habit that I've formed
None of my lovers dared leave me
My former partners never had the courage to leave me
I grew impatient and stale
I became restless and dull
Didn't look back once I'd left them
I did not have remorse for abandoning them
Cause I always expected to fail
I had low expectations for my relationships
But this time it's different
This time the situation is an exception
The rules don't apply
The usual principles do not pertain to this circumstance
But I need some distance to step out of line
I require some space to deviate from my regular routine
So grant me this wish and meet me back here in a year
Please comply with my request and meet me here after a year
If we still exist, I can let go of my fear
If we are still together, I can get rid of my anxiety
Fear of normalcy
Fear of having a typical and mundane life
Fear of the solid walls of our future and let go of my past
Fear of being constrained by our future and wanting to move on from my past
I must be crazy to want this
It is insane of me to desire this
'Cause you are the girl of my dreams
Because you are my ideal partner
But I'm prone to ruin the good things
I have a habit of destroying great things
Cautious 'round balance it seems
I am careful about finding stability
So grant me this wish and meet me back here in a year
Please comply with my request and meet me here after a year
If we still exist, I can let go of my fear
If we are still together, I can get rid of my anxiety
Fear of normalcy
Fear of having a typical and mundane life
Fear of the solid walls of our future and let go of my past
Fear of being constrained by our future and wanting to move on from my past
So grant me this wish and meet me back here in a year
Please comply with my request and meet me here after a year
If we still exist, I can let go of my fear
If we are still together, I can get rid of my anxiety
Fear of normalcy
Fear of having a typical and mundane life
Fear of the solid walls of our future and let go of my past
Fear of being constrained by our future and wanting to move on from my past
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Maria Mena, Martin Sjoelie
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