If You'll Stay In My Past
Maria Mena Lyrics


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I understand you delude yourself and sleep with a different girl each night in order to recover fast
And I will let you cheapen sex if you'll stay in my past.
I understand that we can never speak again and your resentment towards me will last.
And I will let you forget me, if you'll stay in my past.




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Maria Mena's song If You'll Stay In My Past creatively express the feeling of letting go of someone despite the pain they've caused. The opening lines suggest that the persona is aware of her partner's promiscuity and self-deception. She also knows that this is his way of getting over her, and she's willing to let him go through with it if it means he'll stay in her past. This could be seen as a way of accepting the reality that their relationship is over and that they cannot be together again.


The following lines suggest that the persona understands that their relationship cannot be mended, and this realization may have caused resentment in her partner. However, she's again willing to accept the circumstances and let him hold onto his grudges if it means he'll stay in her past. It is as though she is saying that she's aware of the hurt that she caused, and she's willing to let him deal with it in his own way. This can be interpreted in different ways, but it can be seen as a sign of empathy and maturity.


Overall, the lyrics of the song If You'll Stay In My Past convey the conflicting emotions of heartbreak, acceptance, and maturity. It shows the persona's willingness to let go of someone she loves and accepting the reality of the situation for both of their sakes.


Line by Line Meaning

I understand you delude yourself and sleep with a different girl each night in order to recover fast
I comprehend that you deceive yourself into believing that sleeping with multiple women will help you heal quickly.


And I will let you cheapen sex if you'll stay in my past
I will permit you to devalue sex if you choose to remain in my past.


I understand that we can never speak again and your resentment towards me will last
I know we can never communicate again and that you will hold onto your anger towards me for a while.


And I will let you forget me, if you'll stay in my past
If you choose to stay in my past, I'll allow you to forget about me and move on.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARIA MENA, ARVID WAM SOLVANG

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Kai Yin Rei

Still brings tears to my eyes. An amazing amazing artist 🎨

Estrella Tiersen

Que canción mas preciosa...Me encanta Maria Mena

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Kathrin

I could listen to this song all day. I love this brutal honesty. Perfect!

Kathrin

It's sad that it ends that way most of the time....

Kathrin

Please everyone just stay in my past and let me live.... Stop ruining my life.....

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GravityFair

I never thought I'd one day listen to this song and finally know exactly how she's feeling....

jiand21

Haunting song..really beautiful! Being a guy i usually dont listen to such songs but, i have to admit..this song is amazing!

Michael Washington

Such emotion,so much sadness,she brings me 2 tears. Such a beautiful voice.I might not pass this way again.follow the"M".

Payton OFTHEFUNK

This is the story of my life right now. He can kiss my sass. If he stays in my past.

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