Maya
Sugababes Lyrics

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Maya this song's for you
I have your name print tattooed upon my skin
There's so much to say to you
And where do I begin?

'cause all these prayers must be going somewhere
Somewhere I can never trace
But it seems so far look in the stars

And the empty space

There are worlds within worlds, that keep rotating
And so many thoughts that flow through my mind
If this universe is really shrinking
We'll be together in time

I had a vision of this place
It looked like heaven but the colors seemed to change
And no matter what I do yeah
It's slowly fading away

So all of these prayers have to be going somewhere
Somewhere I can never trace
And one could get lost in all of these stars
And drift in space

There are worlds within worlds, that keep rotating
And so many thoughts that flow through my mind
If this universe is really shrinking
We'll be together in time

There are worlds within worlds, that keep rotating
And so many thoughts that flow through my mind
If this universe is really shrinking
We'll be together in time

There are worlds within worlds, that keep rotating
And so many thoughts that flow through my mind

If this universe is really shrinking
We'll be together in time

Overall Meaning

The song "Maya" by Sugababes is a beautiful tribute to a loved one who has passed away. The opening line of the song, "Maya this song's for you," sets the tone for the emotional journey that the singer takes the listener on. She has the name of her loved one tattooed on her skin, and there's so much she wants to say to her, but doesn't know where to begin. The idea that prayers must be going somewhere, but it's a place she can never trace, highlights the unknown destination of the afterlife. The singer then reflects on the vastness of the universe, and that even as it shrinks, she hopes to be reunited with her loved one in time.

The lyrics "There are worlds within worlds, that keep rotating" are particularly poignant as it conveys the idea that even though Maya is no longer physically present, her influence still remains in the world and the singer's memories. The line "we'll be together in time" suggests a hopeful sense of comfort, that despite the separation between life and death, they will eventually be reunited.

The use of the metaphor of the shrinking universe could also symbolize the singer's sense of loneliness and disorientation, but also offer a sense of hope that things will get better with time. In the end, the song is a touching tribute to a loved one that has passed, and the journey of grief and healing that comes with it.

Line by Line Meaning

Maya this song's for you
The singer dedicates this song to someone named Maya

I have your name print tattooed upon my skin
The singer has a permanent reminder of Maya on their body

There's so much to say to you
The singer has a lot to express to Maya

And where do I begin?
The singer is overwhelmed by how much they want to say to Maya

'cause all these prayers must be going somewhere
The singer believes all their prayers for Maya are being heard

Somewhere I can never trace
The singer can't pinpoint exactly where their prayers are going

But it seems so far look in the stars
The stars seem like a mysterious but hopeful source of guidance

And the empty space
Even in the vast emptiness of space, the singer feels connected to Maya

There are worlds within worlds, that keep rotating
The universe is full of complexity and interconnectedness

And so many thoughts that flow through my mind
The singer is constantly thinking about Maya and their relationship

If this universe is really shrinking
The idea that the universe is getting smaller implies that things that seem far away may be closer together in time

We'll be together in time
The singer believes that they will be reunited with Maya eventually

I had a vision of this place
The singer has imagined a beautiful location

It looked like heaven but the colors seemed to change
The perfection of the vision was not quite achievable

And no matter what I do yeah
Despite their efforts, the vision fades

It's slowly fading away
The singer's mental image of the place is disappearing

And one could get lost in all of these stars
The amount of information, possibility, and wonder in the universe is overwhelming

And drift in space
The singer feels like they are floating without a clear direction or destination

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan, Craig Dodds, Heidi Range, Guy Sigsworth

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