Malibu
Maygen Lacey Lyrics


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I never came to the beach or stood by the ocean
I never sat by the shore under the sun with my feet in the sand
But you brought me here, and I'm happy that you did
'Cause now I'm as free as birds catching the wind

I always thought I would sink, so I never swam
I never went boatin', don't get how they're floatin'
And sometimes I get so scared
Of what I can't understand

But here I am
Next to you
The sky's more blue
In Malibu
Next to you
In Malibu
Next to you

We watched the sun go down as we were walking
I'd spend the rest of my life just standing here talking
You would explain the current as I just smile
Hoping that you'll stay the same and nothing will change

And it'll be us just for a while
Do they even exist?
That's when I make the wish
To swim away with the fish

Is it supposed to be this hot all summer long?
I never would've believed you
If three years ago you told me
I'd be here writing this song

But here I am
Next to you
The sky's more blue
In Malibu
Next to you
In Malibu
Next to you

We are just like the waves that flow back and forth
Sometimes I feel like I'm drowning, and you're there to save me
And I wanna thank you with all of my heart
It's a brand new start
A dream come true
In Malibu

Overall Meaning

Maygen Lacey's song Malibu is about finding true freedom and happiness with someone special. The lyrics describe how the singer never enjoyed activities like going to the beach or swimming, until they met someone who introduced them to the beauty of being by the ocean. The singer feels free with their company, as if they're "as free as birds catching the wind." They've never experienced this before because they were too afraid to try new things, too afraid of failing, but being with this person has made them forget about their fears.


Throughout the song, the singer expresses how grateful they feel for being with this person. They mention watching the sun go down while walking, basking in the beautiful blue of the sky in Malibu, and feeling like they're just like waves that flow back and forth. There is a sense of comfort and safety when the singer is with their special someone, whom they want to remain the same forever. They have finally found true happiness and freedom and hope to hold onto it.


Overall, Malibu is a heartwarming song about finding love, overcoming fears, and enjoying the simple pleasures of life.


Line by Line Meaning

I never came to the beach or stood by the ocean
I have never had the opportunity to experience the beautiful and vast ocean or beach before this moment.


I never sat by the shore under the sun with my feet in the sand
I have missed out on the simple pleasures of sitting by the shore under the warmth of the sun while feeling the sand on my feet.


But you brought me here, and I'm happy that you did
You are the reason for me being able to experience this beautiful moment, and I am grateful to you.


'Cause now I'm as free as birds catching the wind
I feel liberated, similar to birds who soar freely in the wind.


I always thought I would sink, so I never swam
Due to my fears, I have always believed that I would not be able to swim, and hence, I never tried.


I never went boatin', don't get how they're floatin'
I have never understood how boats can stay afloat on the water and, therefore, have never been boating.


And sometimes I get so scared, of what I can't understand
My fear often stems from not understanding the things that scare me.


But here I am, next to you, the sky's more blue, in Malibu
Despite my apprehensions, I am here beside you, and everything around me, like the sky, seems more beautiful and vibrant than before.


We watched the sun go down as we were walking
As we walked together, we witnessed the sun setting and painting the sky with lovely colors.


I'd spend the rest of my life just standing here talking
This moment with you is so precious that I would be happy to spend my entire life standing here, talking to you.


You would explain the current as I just smile
While I just smile, you take the effort to explain the workings behind the natural phenomena that we witness together.


Hoping that you'll stay the same and nothing will change
This moment of joy is so perfect that I hope nothing changes, and everything stays the same between us always.


And it'll be us, just for a while, do they even exist?
This perfect moment between us feels like a dream that I can't believe is real, and I wonder if such moments even exist in reality.


That's when I make the wish, to swim away with the fish
While enjoying this moment, I make a wish to be able to swim like the fishes in the vast ocean waters.


Is it supposed to be this hot all summer long?
I am surprised by the heat during the summer season.


I never would've believed you if three years ago you told me, I'd be here writing this song
If you had told me three years ago that I would be here, writing this song, I would never have believed it.


It's a brand new start, a dream come true, in Malibu
This moment, while experiencing the beauty of nature with you, feels like a fresh start, and I pinch myself, thinking how it is like a dream come true, in Malibu.


We are just like the waves that flow back and forth
Just like the waves that flow back and forth, we, too, are moving through life together, enjoying its ups and downs.


Sometimes I feel like I'm drowning, and you're there to save me
There are moments in my life when I feel overwhelmed and lost, but you are always there to help me through it all, like a savior.


And I wanna thank you with all of my heart
I am so grateful for all that you do for me, and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart.




Writer(s): Cyrus Miley Ray, Kleinman Oren Yoel

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