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.
You Make Me Feel Good
Maria Mena Lyrics
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That we hadn't been all good so I was impressed
That once I was done fighting, (the) problem was found.
You held me responsible but still stuck around.
It's the end of an era for the powerless pair
Let´s regain our strength while we let down our hair
And toast to our future and tumultuous past
You make me feel good, good, good
You make me feel good, good, good
You make me feel good...
I'm all for romance but I now know too much.
Than to dream of a life made of fluff, out of touch.
I chose out of love made by two open hearts.
I know that I'm loved for me, not playing a part.
There's no point in fighting, our aim is the same.
A marriage where balance takes over the reins
A place where we both have individual minds
That melt into one clear thought once in a while.
You make me feel good, good, good
You make me feel good, good, good
You make me feel good...
You make me feel good, good, good
You make me feel good, good, good
You make me feel good...
You make me feel good, good, good
You make me feel good, good, good
You make me feel good...
In "You Make Me Feel Good," Maria Mena reflects on the ups and downs of a relationship, acknowledging the difficulties that have been faced but ultimately feeling grateful for the love that remains. As the song begins, Mena notes that her partner may be reluctant to express negativity or admit to problems, but eventually they were able to overcome their struggles. She notes that her partner held her accountable, even when it was difficult, and did not give up on her. The chorus serves as an ode to the feelings of warmth and positivity that her partner brings into her life, despite past hardships.
As the song continues, Mena reveals that she is no longer interested in a frivolous or superficial romance, but rather one that is grounded in reality and mutual understanding. She emphasizes the importance of individuality within a relationship, allowing each partner to be themselves while still coming together as a cohesive unit. The song concludes with more expressions of gratitude and love, celebrating the strength of the couple's future together.
Overall, "You Make Me Feel Good" is a reflection on the complexities of a relationship, but ultimately a celebration of the positive emotions that can still be felt in the face of challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
You'd be the last one to ever confess
You, my partner, are not the type to acknowledge our relationship struggles.
That we hadn't been all good so I was impressed
I was surprised that you recognized our problems since you're not one to admit our challenges.
That once I was done fighting, (the) problem was found.
After all the arguing and debating, we finally identified the root of our issues.
You held me responsible but still stuck around.
You took me to task for my contribution to our problems but continued to stand by me and our relationship.
It's the end of an era for the powerless pair
We're moving on from our powerless past as a couple, and starting a new chapter in our relationship.
Let´s regain our strength while we let down our hair
Now it's time to rebuild our relationship by putting our hair down and relaxing while we work on it.
And toast to our future and tumultuous past
We're raising a glass to the future and the turmoil we've been through as a couple.
If ever we´re down say this too shall pass.
When we're feeling down, we'll remind ourselves that everything will eventually get better.
You make me feel good, good, good
You make me feel good, good, good
You make me feel good...
You, my partner, make me feel happy and content, and I'm grateful for our relationship.
I'm all for romance but I now know too much.
Although I appreciate romance, I realize that it isn't everything and that there's more to a relationship than just romantic gestures.
Than to dream of a life made of fluff, out of touch.
I won't chase a romanticized, unrealistic relationship where I'm out of touch with reality.
I chose out of love made by two open hearts.
I picked you as my partner because we both openly love and support each other.
I know that I'm loved for me, not playing a part.
I'm confident that you love me for who I truly am, and not for me pretending to be someone else.
There's no point in fighting, our aim is the same.
We won't get anywhere by fighting; we both want the same thing for our relationship.
A marriage where balance takes over the reins
We're striving for a balanced marriage where we share responsibilities and decision-making equitably.
A place where we both have individual minds
We want a relationship where we have our own thoughts and opinions as individuals.
That melt into one clear thought once in a while.
But we also want our individuality to come together in agreement for certain things to move forward as a united couple.
Writer(s): Mats Lie Skaare Copyright: Warner/Chappell Music Norway A/S
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