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.
My Lullaby
Maria Mena Lyrics
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I'm so disappointed in you
You said those words that made me cry,
And you always wondered why
Why I sing my lullaby
Mom, please hurry home to me,
I waited up so patiently
But you never ask me why
Why I sing my lullaby
Why I sing my lullaby
Was it my fault they lead you in the wrong direction?
Was it my fault they didn't show you any affection?
I show you when I start to cry
Still you always wonder why
Why I sing my lullaby
Mom, why love me if you're cold
You'll just get bitter then grow old
Ask me when I start to weep
Then I'll tell you in my sleep
Why I sing my lullaby
Why I sing my lullaby
Why I sing my lullaby
Why I sing my lullaby
Why I sing my lullaby
Why I sing my lullaby
In "My Lullaby," Maria Mena sings a haunting melody that captures the deep pain and confusion of a child who feels misunderstood and unloved by her mother. The song begins with a plea to her mother to tell her what to do, and expresses disappointment in her for saying hurtful words that made her cry. The child longs for her mother's love and attention, but is met with indifference and neglect.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Why I sing my lullaby," as the child questions whether it is her fault for not being enough, or her mother's for not being there for her. The second verse continues with the theme of questioning, as the child wonders if it was her fault for leading her mother in the wrong direction, or if her mother simply never showed her any affection. The song ends with a final plea to her mother to understand her pain and to ask her why she sings her lullaby.
Line by Line Meaning
Mom, please tell me what to do,
The singer is asking her mom for guidance.
I'm so disappointed in you
The singer is disappointed in her mom's behavior.
You said those words that made me cry,
The mom said something hurtful that caused the singer to cry.
And you always wondered why
The mom doesn't understand why the singer is upset.
Why I sing my lullaby
The singer is trying to explain the reasons for her sadness.
Mom, please hurry home to me,
The singer wants her mom to come home quickly.
I waited up so patiently
The singer has been waiting for her mom to come home and talk to her.
You sit down and you start to cry,
The mom gets emotional when she sees her daughter's sadness.
But you never ask me why
The mom doesn't try to understand or communicate with her daughter.
Was it my fault they lead you in the wrong direction?
The singer wonders if her mom's bad behavior is because of others' influence.
Was it my fault they didn't show you any affection?
The singer wonders if her mom's bad behavior is because of a lack of love from others.
I show you when I start to cry
The singer expresses her emotions through tears.
Still you always wonder why
The mom still doesn't understand her daughter's feelings.
Mom, why love me if you're cold
The singer questions her mom's love and warmth towards her.
You'll just get bitter then grow old
The singer fears her mom will become bitter and resentful.
Ask me when I start to weep
The singer wants her mom to be more attentive to her emotions.
Then I'll tell you in my sleep
The singer means that she'll express her feelings even in her dreams.
Why I sing my lullaby
The singer's lullaby is a way to cope with her emotional pain.
Why I sing my lullaby
The singer repeats her explanation of why she sings her lullaby.
Why I sing my lullaby
The singer repeats her explanation of why she sings her lullaby.
Why I sing my lullaby
The singer repeats her explanation of why she sings her lullaby.
Why I sing my lullaby
The singer repeats her explanation of why she sings her lullaby.
Why I sing my lullaby
The singer repeats her explanation of why she sings her lullaby.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ARVID WAM SOLVANG, MARIA MENA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Mom, please tell me what to do,
I'm so disappointed in you
You said those words that made me cry,
And you always wondered why
Why I sing my lullaby
Mom, please hurry home to me,
I waited up so patiently
You sit down and you start to cry,
But you never ask me why
Why I sing my lullaby
Why I sing my lullaby
Was it my fault they lead you in the wrong direction?
Was it my fault they didn't show you any affection?
I show you when I start to cry
Still you always wonder why
Why I sing my lullaby
Mom, why love me if you're cold
You'll just get bitter then grow old
Ask me when I start to weep
Then I'll tell you in my sleep
Why I sing my lullaby
Why I sing my lullaby
Why I sing my lullaby
Why I sing my lullaby
Why I sing my lullaby
Why I sing my lullaby
@MadiRoss91
I can't believe I just discovered her today. Each song I've listened to so far from her today has spoken so strongly to me.
@yanricharduk8483
You are better than me brother I just discovered her exactly today and am in love, what an artist, if you have any time take a lom at my channel I've got some songs there.
@lenekirafladeby3881
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@kruslakskli
This is a young woman who writes and performs her own music. She's a stunning singer and from her lyrics obviously also very wise. As well as managing to express her thoughts, she manages to express them with soft and exceptionally catchy music, also made by her. She has a rare and fragile voice. Her music and talent should be recognized much more than it is. We who have understood her greatness are blessed)
@CacaisEagle1
Maria has been around for awhile at least for several years now and it amazes me that she is still not all that well known. Her voice is by far the best I have ever heard and I have heard alot of great ones. This song is so powerful with its message. Hope she does a new album soon for she is awesome!!!
@xeniasi
in 2022 - still true
@iTH1ZZZ
I've heard this song a while ago and this is my favorite one of hers. Her voice is just too angelic.
@rosabscura
This is song is so different from all the others she’s made. In my opinion, it’s her best.
@runepetraborg868
Absolutely,rhp
@chrollieduh
Amo Maria Mena, >>>> S2 <<<<< Uma das melhores cantoras pra mim. Embora eu fosse muito fã de Amy Winehouse, agradeço por ter encontrado por acaso uma cantora tão maravilhosa como Maria Mena.