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.
Homeless
Maria Mena Lyrics
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The more I drink the more I wander off
Into a stranger's eyes
I like the way that they reflect my thoughts
What is in this air?
It feels like feathery dust everywhere
And as I breathe it in
And I feel homeless
And I feel homeless
Your comfortable caress
Has triggered unfamiliar restlessness
You and I are we
I feel I've lost my individuality
You're watching me rebel
Believing stories only hearts can tell
But when is it enough?
When do I call my feelings on their bluff
And I feel homeless
And I feel homeless
And I remember us now
But I forgot what we felt like
And I remember us now
But I forgot what we felt like
And I remember us now
But I forgot what we felt like
Somewhere along the way
And I feel homeless
And I feel homeless
And I remember us now
But I forgot what we felt like
And I remember us now
But I forgot what we felt like
And I remember us now
But I forgot what we felt like
Somewhere along the way
You're watching me rebel
Believing stories only hearts can tell
But when is it enough?
When do I call my feelings on their bluff
In the song Homeless, Maria Mena sings about feeling lost and out of place in a relationship that has lost its spark. The lyrics suggest that the more she drinks, the more detached she becomes from her partner, and the more drawn she is to the attention of strangers. The air around her feels ethereal; she breathes in the scent of a man who is not her partner, and she confesses that his touch has only unsettled her further.
The chorus of the song repeatedly declares that she feels "homeless." This is a metaphor for a feeling of disorientation and lack of belonging - the space in which she exists doesn't feel quite like "home," and her relationship has become fragmented to the point where she no longer recognizes herself. She feels like an outsider in her own life. Mena seems to be grappling with the emotions related to losing the feeling of being grounded and wanting to reclaim a sense of selfhood.
Homeless is a heart-wrenching song with lyrics that touch on themes of alienation, the complexities of romantic relationships, and a search for self. Through her lyrics, Maria Mena shows the depth of her emotional range and her ability to convey her feelings with a rawness that is both relatable and impressive.
Line by Line Meaning
What is in this wine?
I am wondering what is inside this wine that is causing me to lose control and drift away.
The more I drink the more I wander off
As I consume more of this wine, I lose my sense of direction and begin to drift away from reality.
Into a stranger's eyes
I am drawn into the eyes of someone who is unfamiliar to me.
I like the way that they reflect my thoughts
I enjoy seeing my own thoughts reflected in the eyes of this stranger.
What is in this air?
I am curious about the sensations I am experiencing as I breathe in this air.
It feels like feathery dust everywhere
The air has a light and airy texture that feels like it is made of soft dust particles.
And as I breathe it in
As I inhale this air,
I breathe the masculine scent of his skin
I smell the masculine scent of the stranger's skin who is near me.
And I feel homeless
All of these unfamiliar sensations make me feel out of place and lost.
Your comfortable caress
Your touch makes me feel secure and comfortable.
Has triggered unfamiliar restlessness
However, this feeling of comfort has also caused me to feel restless and unsure.
You and I are we
We are connected and together in this moment.
I feel I've lost my individuality
But I am starting to feel like I have lost my sense of self and identity in this relationship.
You're watching me rebel
You are observing me push back and resist against this feeling of losing myself in the relationship.
Believing stories only hearts can tell
You have faith in the emotional connections that are intangible and only felt by the heart.
But when is it enough?
However, there comes a point when this emotional connection is not enough.
When do I call my feelings on their bluff
I must question the authenticity of my feelings and determine if they are true or not.
And I remember us now
I recall our past relationship.
But I forgot what we felt like
But I cannot remember how it felt to be connected to you in the past.
Somewhere along the way
At some point in our relationship, we lost what we once had.
And I feel homeless
All of these doubts and questions about our relationship have made me feel lost and unsure of my place.
You're watching me rebel
You are still watching me resist against the uncertainties of our relationship.
And I remember us now
Once again, I am reminded of our past memories together.
But I forgot what we felt like
But still, the feeling of being connected to you in the past eludes me.
Somewhere along the way
At some point in our relationship, we lost what we once had.
And I feel homeless
All of these doubts and questions about our relationship have made me feel lost and unsure of my place.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARIA MENA, MARTIN SJOELIE
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@Angela-dx8it
What is in this wine?
the more I drink the more I wander off
into a stranger's eyes
I like the way that they reflect my thoughts
what is in this air?
it feels like feathery dust everywhere
and as I breathe it in
I breathe the masculine scent of his skin
and I feel homeless
your comfortable caress
has triggered unfamiliar restlessness
you and I are we
I feel I've lost my individuality
you're watching me rebel
believing stories only hearts can tell
but when is it enough?
when do I call my feelings on their bluff
and I feel homeless
and I remember us now
but I forgot what we felt like
somewhere along the way
@dimphomohamed6233
I knew I cant be the only one that deeply loves this girl's music...there's something about her, something real special, her music does a thing to one's heart, she might not be famous but she's famous to the few that knows nd love her music, we appreciate u Maria keep up the good work u're doing.
@MissMoontree
Come back to her whenever I'm down. Sang her songs in majestic halls full of strangers passing by when sad. It is like a healing charm.
@martinwazar132
So true, few songs have tuched me like the ones she has made
@nxlanLuvy
She is a huge idol, especially coming from someone who wants to start a music carrier
@moonflwr222
i dont know her, but she somehow knows me.
@mariadoloresleal9579
Una pregunta está chica es hispana ?
@petitpapier4973
why isn't she super famous? she's talented 😍
@ntc5946
Becasue she's norwegian. We're not exactly good at exporting our true talents..
@abellotambfiblo3937
I don't know, but the important is she exists
@gracie99999
idk who decides what but they all need to get retired