Inspired by artists like Adele and Amy Winehouse and classic soul acts like Sam Cooke and Ray Charles, her star rose throughout 2014 as she continued releasing singles, toured, and prepared her debut EP, MEGMAC, which was released in June 2015. The EP enjoyed plenty of success in Australia, earning her an ARIA Music Award nomination and spawning the hit single "Never Be."
Her full-length debut, Low Blows, arrived in the summer of 2017 and was preceded by a single of the same name.
In October 2018, Mac released the single "Give Me My Name Back" which she told Billboard "is a song for those who have suffered emotional and physical abuse; it's for the women who are standing up and speaking out, those discriminated against in the LGBTQI community, the indigenous people of Australia and the children abused by the church. For everyone who has lost an important part of themselves and need to reclaim their identity, dignity and self-worth in order to move forward with their lives.
Didn't Wanna Get So Low But I Had To
Meg Mac Lyrics
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Lying down, I can't stand it
You cannot lose it when you knew it
All along through me
On my own through me
On my own
On my own, that I would like it
I guess I'll leave you when I'm leaving
My poor, poor soul, through me
On my own through me
On my own
Oh, I feel it going down
When I'm home I'm not around
Oh, I feel it going down
When I'm home I'm not around
Oh love this crying for a reason
Well it's all gone and I can taste it
And of the time that I spent losing
It's on my own, through me
On my own through me
On my own
Oh, I feel it going down
When I'm home I'm not around
Oh, I feel it going down
When I'm home I'm not around
Didn't want to get so low but I had to
I didn't want to get so low but I had to
I didn't want to get so low but I had to
I didn't want to get so low but I had to
And I'm good at lying down
Yeah, good at lying down, ooh
Put me down
Well I'm good at lying down
Oooh, but I had to
I didn't want to get so low but I had to
I didn't want to get so low but I had to
I didn't want to get so low but I had to
The lyrics to Meg Mac's song "Didn't Wanna Get So Low But I Had To" reflect feelings of regret, self-blame, and emotional confusion. The lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling with the realization that they have lost something or someone that they knew was important to them, but neglected to address until it was too late. The opening lines, "I go back to where I am losing, lying down, I can't stand it" express a sense of being trapped or stuck in a state of despair, where the singer is unable to move forward from the loss they have encountered.
The repeated phrase "on my own through me" emphasizes the sense of isolation and personal responsibility that the singer feels for the situation they are in. They seem to blame themselves for not heeding the warnings that were given, including those that came from within themselves. The lines, "I didn't hear it when you said it, on my own that I would like it" suggest that the singer had doubts or concerns about the situation but chose to ignore them, leading to their current state of sorrow.
The chorus, "Oh, I feel it going down, when I'm home I'm not around" captures the sensations of drowning, feeling overcome with emotion, and disconnected from reality. The final repetition of the phrase, "I didn't wanna get so low, but I had to" expresses a sense of resignation that the singer cannot change the outcome or their past behavior, and must accept the pain they are feeling. Overall, the song conveys a sense of regret, loss, and self-blame in the face of an insurmountable emotional challenge.
Line by Line Meaning
I go back to where I am losing
I find myself returning to a place where I feel defeated and overwhelmed.
Lying down, I can't stand it
I feel helpless and hopeless, even when I try to rest.
You cannot lose it when you knew it
It's difficult to let go of something you were once familiar with or attached to.
All along through me
I've been the one experiencing all of this inner turmoil and struggle.
On my own through me
I am facing these challenges alone and must find a way to cope.
I didn't hear it when you said it
I may have heard advice or suggestions from others, but I didn't truly listen or take them to heart.
On my own, that I would like it
I thought I could handle things on my own and didn't want to rely on anyone else for support.
I guess I'll leave you when I'm leaving
I may distance myself from others or push them away as I try to deal with my struggles.
My poor, poor soul, through me
I feel a deep sadness and pain within myself that I can't escape.
Oh, I feel it going down
I sense myself sinking deeper into despair.
When I'm home I'm not around
Even when I'm physically present, I feel disconnected and absent emotionally.
Oh love this crying for a reason
I feel that my pain and sorrow serve some kind of purpose or meaning.
Well it's all gone and I can taste it
I feel like I've lost something important and it's affecting me deeply.
And of the time that I spent losing
I've spent a lot of time feeling defeated and negative.
It's on my own, through me
I realize that my struggles and emotions are my own and I must find a way to deal with them on my own.
Didn't want to get so low but I had to
I didn't plan or want to feel so low and lost, but it's where I ended up.
And I'm good at lying down
I've become skilled at coping with my pain and sadness by simply giving in and resting or sleeping.
Put me down
I may feel like a burden to others or like they don't understand what I'm going through.
Contributed by Bella R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@connorg9204
Awesome. Still waiting for her to get big. She’s too talented to go unnoticed much longer.
@p.a.f.mitasol8071
Connor G I agree she has talent, however Im not sure her voice has mega stardom potential ?? Ive two young music students who can mimic her voice pitch to the note 👍
@MrAwiggs
Yep - mimic. But she did it first. You can't copy someone else's uniqueness and expect that to carry. I think she is a star in the making - saw her last night and she is the real deal. And who writes the songs afterall..? Lyrics are superb.
@CracKlENutt
To not give in Singing to a commercial sound. This is what makes part of Meg Mac herself. rather stay part indie to keep her to the true instruments and sound she that makes her so beautiful. Only take someone to do a cover with a commercial sound like Flumes to have playing behind them to go huge. Meg Mac Luv your talent. To staying to your own feel of the music makes you and your producers so Gem
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@LalaliciousAllen20
Connor G word! 👍
@nunudawn
Came upon this song and am obsessed. Have had it on replay all day 💗
@samhinson8062
Good voice! Keep up the good work.
@dannythomson5662
Awesome song. Keep making good songs
@teegs3
Imagine meg mac, Adele and tash sultana on one song 🎵 😳
@original_me6505
This is why I love ya Meg!! Xx