Maria Lyrics – Dua Lipa

[Verse 1]
I’ve had love, but his is the deepest, yeah
Says he’ll never leave, he means it too, yeah
Ooh, I owe it to you
He was cold, and now he’s the sweetest, yeah
‘Cause he knows how much there is to lose, yeah
Ooh, I owe it to you
Ooh, I owe it to you
Ooh, I owe it to you

[Chorus]
Maria, I know you’re gone
But I feel ya when we’re alone
Even when I’m here in his arms
I know you’re somewhere in his heart

[Post-Chorus]
Maria
Maria
I know you’re somewhere in his heart

[Verse 2]
When love comes young, you take it for granted, yeah
Now he knows certain things you can’t undo, no
Ooh, I owe it to you
Deepest affect always comes from a cause
I’m better too from the ones that I’ve lost
Now he is everything I’d ever want
I wanna thank you for all that you’ve done

[Chorus]
Oh, Maria, I know you’re gone
But I feel ya when we’re alone
Even when I’m here in his arms
I know you’re somewhere in his heart

[Post-Chorus]
Maria
Maria
I know you’re somewhere in his heart

[Bridge]
Never thought I could feel this way
Grateful for all the love you gave
Here’s to the lovers that make you change
Maria, Maria, Maria

[Chorus]
Maria, I know you’re gone
But I feel ya when we’re alone (When we’re alone)
Even when I’m here in his arms
I know you’re somewhere in his heart

[Outro]
Oh, Maria, I look in his eyes and I see ya
Time after time
Even when I’m here in his arms
I know you’re somewhere in his heart

[Verse 1]
The first verse reflects on the depth of the current relationship compared to past experiences. It highlights the partner’s commitment and transformation from being distant to affectionate, possibly influenced by the realization of what could be lost. The repetition of “Ooh, I owe it to you” suggests gratitude towards the current partner, attributing the positive change to them.

[Chorus]
The chorus acknowledges Maria’s absence but expresses a sense of her lingering presence, especially when the singer and their partner are alone. Despite being physically apart, Maria’s memory still holds a place in the partner’s heart, affecting the dynamics of the current relationship.

[Post-Chorus]
The post-chorus reiterates Maria’s lingering presence in the partner’s heart, emphasizing her lasting impact on their emotional landscape even after her departure.

[Verse 2]
In the second verse, the singer reflects on the lessons learned from taking love for granted in youth and the irreversible consequences of certain actions. The acknowledgment of growth and improvement stemming from past losses suggests that the current partner embodies everything desired, with gratitude towards Maria for facilitating this realization.

[Chorus]
Similar to the previous chorus, this repetition underscores Maria’s enduring influence on the partner’s emotions, even in the context of their current relationship.

[Post-Chorus]
Once again, the post-chorus emphasizes Maria’s continued presence within the partner’s heart, reinforcing the idea that her memory shapes their emotional connections.

[Bridge]
The bridge reflects on the unexpected depth of feeling experienced in the current relationship, possibly contrasting with previous expectations. Gratitude is expressed for the transformative power of love, with a nod to Maria and other past lovers who have contributed to personal growth and change.

[Chorus]
This chorus echoes the earlier ones, emphasizing Maria’s lasting impact on the partner’s emotional landscape, particularly when they are alone together.

[Outro]
The outro reinforces Maria’s presence through imagery, suggesting that the singer sees reflections of Maria in the eyes of their current partner, emphasizing her enduring influence on their emotional connection, even in moments of intimacy.