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.
Our Battles
Maria Mena Lyrics
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And maybe that's the attraction that you're as
Self absorbed as me
You jumped to the conclusion and landed on my chest
Now how am I supposed to make you see
I'll just write this down with hopes that you'll understand
And while I kissed your face don't know that I will no longer apologize for you former lovers mistakes
My past is mine to keep
Now who are you to question me
Perhaps, someday you'll learn to...
It's not our turn
You jumped to the conclusion and landed on my chest
Now how am I supposed to make you see
I just write this down with hopes that you'll understand
I will no longer be disciplined by the frustrations of an insecure man
And while I kissed your face don't know that I will no longer apologize for you former lovers Mistakes
You set the standard for my future
You set the standard for my future (lovers)
You set the standard for my future
You set the standard for my future (lovers)
You set the standard for my future (lovers)
You set the standard
I just write this down with hopes that you'll understand
I can no longer be disciplined by the frustrations of an insecure man
And as I kiss your face don't know that I will no longer apologize for you former lovers mistakes
I will write this down
Former lover's mistakes
The lyrics in Maria Mena's song "Our Battles" are speaking to the tumultuous nature of a romantic relationship that is defined by repetitive arguments and mistakes. The singer acknowledges that while their battles may be described as broken poetry, there is an attraction that draws them and their partner together. The singer also notes that their partner is self-absorbed, which may indicate that the root of their frustrations lies in their inability to see the singer's perspective.
The second verse reveals that the singer is tired of being disciplined by their partner's insecurities and apologizing for the mistakes of former lovers. They assert that their past is their own and that their partner has no right to question them. The chorus repeats the sentiment that the singer cannot be held down by their partner's insecurities and that they will not apologize for past mistakes.
The final verse speaks to the idea that our past experiences and relationships shape our future; the partner has set a standard for what the singer seeks in their future relationships. The song ends with the singer writing down their thoughts in hopes that their partner will understand and acknowledge the need for change in their relationship.
Overall, "Our Battles" is a powerful commentary on the struggles that come with navigating a difficult and complex relationship. The lyrics delve into the idea that past experiences shape who we are and that we cannot allow our insecurities to dictate our actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Our battles are repetitious if not broken poetry
Our conflicts are like a loop of words that are no longer coherent and meaningful.
And maybe that's the attraction that you're as Self absorbed as me
Perhaps, the reason we are drawn to each other is because we are both self-centered and inconsiderate.
You jumped to the conclusion and landed on my chest Now how am I supposed to make you see
You immediately assumed something, and now it's hard for me to explain and make you understand the truth.
I'll just write this down with hopes that you'll understand I will no longer be disciplined by the frustrations of an insecure man
I will express my thoughts through writing, hoping that you'll comprehend that I won't tolerate anymore the restrictions of an unconfident partner.
And while I kissed your face don't know that I will no longer apologize for you former lovers mistakes
Despite my affection towards you, I won't justify the faults of your past relationships.
My past is mine to keep Now who are you to question me Perhaps, someday you'll learn to... It's not our turn
My previous experiences belong to me, and you have no right to interrogate me. Maybe someday you'll comprehend that it's not our chance to argue or fight.
You set the standard for my future You set the standard for my future (lovers) You set the standard for my future You set the standard for my future (lovers) You set the standard for my future (lovers) You set the standard
You established the norm for the kind of people I'll entertain in the coming days.
I just write this down with hopes that you'll understand I can no longer be disciplined by the frustrations of an insecure man And as I kiss your face don't know that I will no longer apologize for you former lovers mistakes
Once again, I write with the expectation that you'll comprehend that I won't accept any longer being held back by an unconfident partner. Besides, I won't apologize for the missteps of those who were there before me.
I will write this down
I will write everything that's been bothering me.
Former lover's mistakes
The errors of your previous lovers.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARIA MENA, ARVID WAM SOLVANG
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