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.
lose control
Maria Mena Lyrics
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Shame on you for making me wait
Time and time again you're too late
And I'm about to make a mistake
so please hurry babe
just hurry
You said that I should take it from you
but I don't know if I agree
so please hurry babe
but don't you worry
(Chorus)
'Cause I'm not convinced that I am worthy of your time
And I will do what it takes to make you mine
so sit back, relax, enjoy my show
this could be funny
Oh, I'm about to lose control oh ohoho ohoho
My back is acing, my feet are sore
But I'm still waiting, looking for more
I'm gonna stay here on the floor
but just you hurry babe
oh just hurry
(Chorus)
'Cause I'm not convinced that I am worthy of your time
And I will do what it takes to make you mine
so sit back, relax, enjoy my show
this could be funny
'Cause I'm about to lose control oh ohoho ohoho
x2
The lyrics to Maria Mena's song "Lose Control" dive deep into the inner conflict of a woman who is waiting for a man who consistently shows up late. The lyrics suggest that the singer is about to make a mistake in this situation and she is urging the man to hurry. However, the man seems to be taking his sweet time, making the singer feel unworthy of his time. The chorus says that she will do whatever it takes to make him hers, but she's not sure if she's worthy of his time.
The line "You might as well just take it from me" suggests that the man has been stringing her along, and she's not certain if she should engage in this relationship any longer, despite her desire to make him hers. The singer's "back is aching, [her] feet are sore" from waiting, but she's still hoping that he'll show up soon. The repetition of "oh ohoho ohoho" in the chorus gives the song an almost playful feel, even though the lyrics express a more somber sentiment.
Line by Line Meaning
Shame on you for making me wait
You have been making me wait for so long and it's not right.
Time and time again you're too late
This is a recurring problem where you are consistently late.
And I'm about to make a mistake
I'm at a breaking point and I may do something impulsively.
so please hurry babe
I need you to understand this and come faster.
just hurry
I need you to hurry up without any delay.
You might as well just take it from me
You better take my advice seriously.
You said that I should take it from you
Previously, you told me to follow your advice.
but I don't know if I agree
However, I don't think that's a good idea now.
so please hurry babe
I still need you to hurry up without any delay.
but don't you worry
But don't stress about it, everything will work out.
'Cause I'm not convinced that I am worthy of your time
I feel doubtful about whether I deserve your attention or not.
And I will do what it takes to make you mine
Despite my doubts, I'm determined to make you mine.
so sit back, relax, enjoy my show
Take a seat and enjoy what I'm about to do.
this could be funny
It might also be entertaining for you to watch.
Oh, I'm about to lose control oh ohoho ohoho
I'm reaching my limit and I might break down soon.
My back is aching, my feet are sore
I'm physically tired and exhausted from waiting.
But I'm still waiting, looking for more
However, I'm still waiting for you to arrive.
I'm gonna stay here on the floor
I'll wait for you here, wherever I am.
oh just you hurry babe
I'm still waiting and it's urgent that you come quickly.
'Cause I'm about to lose control oh ohoho ohoho
I feel like I'm on the edge and about to break down soon.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRANK ESTEVEZ, GEORGE MENA, TRACY TEMPLE
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