Marisa Maino, a rising pop starlet who is passionate about music and is una… Read Full Bio ↴Marisa Maino, a rising pop starlet who is passionate about music and is unapologetically herself in the process. Marisa started off her career as a dancer with a Russian ballet company, however, a knee injury forced her into exploring other art forms. At the end of last year, Marisa dropped her debut single ‘Hot’. Premiered on Popdust, ‘Hot’ is edgy, full of sass and will be relatable for anyone who’s ever wanted to diss an ex’s new partner before realising that they’re actually pretty great. With fierce lyrics such as “His new girlfriend is hot, I was hoping for a trainwreck but she’s not”, Marisa proves that she can truly deliver a punchy offering. 2018 looks set to be an exciting year for Marisa and and she just dropped her new single called ‘Boy Toy’.

Mistake
Marisa Maino Lyrics

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I Don't Usually Do This
I Don't Let Myself Get Caught Up
I've Been Rushin' Into This
Just Because You Think I'm Someone

Special
Better (Hmm)
Than Anything You've Had Before

But I Know
Better

If It Was Another Time, Another Place
I Wouldn't Have To Walk Away
I Could Lie And Say We'd Be Okay
Save The Burn For Another Day
If It Was Another Time, Another Place
I'd Let You Love Me Anyway
But Let Me Save You From The Pain
I'd Rather Be Alone Than Be A Mistake

Be A Mistake
I'd Rather Be Alone Than Be A Mistake

It Kills Me The More I'm Around You
The More Than I Keep Falling In Love
I Know Me, Better Than You Do
I Swear I'm Gonna Fuck It All Up

Special
Better (Hmm)
All The Things You See In Me
But I Know
Better

If It Was Another Time, Another Place
I Wouldn't Have To Walk Away
I Could Lie And Say We'd Be Okay
Save The Burn For Another Day
If It Was Another Time, Another Place
I'd Let You Love Me Anyway
But Let Me Save You From The Pain
I'd Rather Be Alone Than Be A Mistake

Special
Better
Than Anything You've Had Before
Special
Better

If It Was Another Time, Another Place
I Wouldn't Have To Walk Away
I Could Lie And Say We'd Be Okay
Save The Burn For Another Day
If It Was Another Time, Another Place
I'd Let You Love Me Anyway
But Let Me Save You From The Pain

I'd Rather Be Alone Than Be A Mistake
I'd Rather Be Alone Than Be A Mistake

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Marisa Maino's song "Mistake" explore the internal conflict of the singer as she navigates a romantic relationship. The first two lines convey her hesitation towards getting involved with someone romantically. She recognizes her tendency to rush into things and wants to avoid making the same mistake again. However, she acknowledges that the other person sees something special in her that is better than anything they've had before.

The chorus reveals an inner struggle between the singer's feelings for the person and her fear of making a mistake. She recognizes that if it was a different time or place, she might not have to walk away from this person. But she knows that she's not ready and would rather be alone than make a mistake by getting involved in something that she's not ready for.

The second verse is a continuation of the tension between her feelings and fear. She admits that the more she's around this person, the more she falls in love. But at the same time, she knows herself better than anyone and fears that she will mess things up. The repetition of "Special" and "Better" emphasize the person's great qualities but the singer still fears becoming a mistake in their eyes.

Overall, the song "Mistake" is a heartfelt and honest exploration of the singer's inner struggle and the fear of making a mistake in a romantic relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

I Don't Usually Do This
I am not accustomed to acting in such a way

I Don't Let Myself Get Caught Up
I am typically careful not to become emotionally invested

I've Been Rushin' Into This
I have been moving too quickly in our relationship

Just Because You Think I'm Someone Special Better (Hmm) Than Anything You've Had Before
You believe that I am exceptional and better than anyone you have previously been with

But I Know Better
However, I am aware of my own flaws and limitations

If It Was Another Time, Another Place I Wouldn't Have To Walk Away I Could Lie And Say We'd Be Okay Save The Burn For Another Day If It Was Another Time, Another Place I'd Let You Love Me Anyway But Let Me Save You From The Pain I'd Rather Be Alone Than Be A Mistake
Under different circumstances, I might stay in this relationship even though I have doubts. But I don't want to cause you pain, so I would rather end things now than continue and regret it later

Be A Mistake I'd Rather Be Alone Than Be A Mistake
I don't want to be a source of pain for you, so I would rather end things than stay and be a mistake

It Kills Me The More I'm Around You The More Than I Keep Falling In Love
It hurts me to be around you because I find myself becoming more attached to you

I Know Me, Better Than You Do I Swear I'm Gonna Fuck It All Up
I am aware of my own tendencies and fear that I will ruin this relationship

All The Things You See In Me But I Know Better
You have a positive perception of me, but I still have my own doubts

Special Better
Even though I doubt myself, you still see me as someone special and better than anyone you've been with before

I'd Rather Be Alone Than Be A Mistake
For the sake of both of us, it is better for me to end things now rather than stay and become a mistake

Writer(s): Allison Veltz Cruz, Jordan Sapp, Marisa Maino

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