Her singing talent has lent itself to a wide range of genres, although earlier works, such as 'Angel With a Lariat' and 'Absolute Torch and Twang' (the last of which won her a Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance) were predominantly country, with hints of jazz and salsa. Later works, including Ingénue and All You Can Eat, were more pop-ish in execution. No matter the genre, all left her talent undeniable. She has since garnered four grammys and many other awards, and was even made an officer of the Order of Canada in 1996, Canada's highest civilian honour.
Maybe
k.d. lang Lyrics
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Maybe I'm confused
Maybe I've misconstrued
Maybe be I...
Love you
Maybe I am dreaming
Maybe I am doomed
Maybe I...
Love you
Oh...
Maybe I'll ask or
No...
Maybe I won't
Oh...
It could be disaster
No...
Maybe it won't
Maybe if I do
It may be
That maybe you
Love me too
Maybe I've misconstrued
Maybe I...
Love you
Oh...
Maybe I'll ask or
No...
Maybe I won't
Oh...
It may be disaster
No...
Maybe it won't
The lyrics to k.d. Lang's song Maybe demonstrates the uncertainty and hesitancy one feels when they are in love. The use of "maybe" throughout the song shows the singer's indecisiveness and the inner turmoil they are experiencing. The opening lines "maybe I am crazy/ maybe I'm confused/ maybe I've misconstrued" shows the confusion and self-doubt the singer is grappling with. The repetition of the phrase "maybe I...love you" amplifies the uncertainty and ambiguity of the singer's emotions.
The lyrics move on to show the conflicting thoughts and emotions that come with being in love. The line "maybe I am dreaming/ maybe I am doomed" showcases the duality of hope and despair that love can bring. The phrase "Maybe I'll ask or no/Maybe I won't" represents the fear of rejection that the singer is experiencing. The phrase "Maybe it could be disaster/No, maybe it won't" shows the possible consequences and fears associated with confessing feelings to a lover.
The final stanza of the song highlights the singer's hopes and desires. They express a wish that if they do confess their love, maybe the other person loves them back. The song ends with the singer repeating "Maybe I've misconstrued/ Maybe I...love you" showing that despite the uncertainty, they are still willing to take a chance on love.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I am crazy
Perhaps I am insane
Maybe I'm confused
Possibly, I am bewildered
Maybe I've misconstrued
There is a chance that I have misunderstood
Maybe be I...
Love you
It's possible that I have feelings for you
Maybe I am dreaming
Maybe this is only a fantasy
Maybe I am doomed
I might be cursed
Maybe I'm destitute
Perhaps I am destitute
Maybe I...
Love you
It's possible that I have feelings for you
Oh...
Expressing sigh or exclamation
Maybe I'll ask or
There's a possibility that I'll inquire
No...
Denial or a negative reply
Maybe I won't
Perhaps I will not
Oh...
Expressing sigh or exclamation
It could be disaster
There's a likelihood of it becoming a catastrophe
No...
Denial or a negative reply
Maybe it won't
Possibly, it won't become a disaster
Maybe if I do
It may be
That maybe you
Love me too
If I take an action, it's possible that you might have feelings for me as well
Maybe I've misconstrued
There is a chance that I have misunderstood
Maybe I...
Love you
It's possible that I have feelings for you
Oh...
Expressing sigh or exclamation
Maybe I'll ask or
There's a possibility that I'll inquire
No...
Denial or a negative reply
Maybe it may be disaster
Perhaps it could become a disaster
No...
Denial or a negative reply
Maybe it won't
Possibly, it won't become a disaster
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHNNY GILL, JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, JAMES HARRIS III, TERRY LEWIS
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