Lyrics:
You kissed my lips as I was saying goodbye
Dangerous (dangerous) was that kiss (was that kiss) as I was wearing white
Guess I'll leave (guess I'll leave) with that kiss (with that kiss) that couldn't defy
So bliss was that kiss I wish it wouldn’t die
Running through a maze I can't escape all we do is fight think I need a change oh oh oh
Oh oh
Nobody's the same can I get a break can't let it define who I am today no no no no no
Haze all a haze
Out my face out my face can't you see the way you made me fall for you
Out my face out my face
It can't tell a lie you know that's why I
I hate you for making me hate you
I hate I hate I hate I hate I hate I hate I hate I hate
Everyday a maze going through the haze everyday a maze I cannot escape I cannot escape babe
Everyday a maze going through the haze everyday a maze I cannot escape I cannot escape babe
Out my face out my face can't you see the way you made me fall for you
Out my face out my face it can't tell a lie you know that's why I
I hate you for making me hate you
I hate you for making me hate you
Meaning & Breakdown:
The opening line, “You kissed my lips as I was saying goodbye,” sets the stage with a contradictory moment. An affectionate goodbye that blurs the lines between letting go and holding on. The kiss feels both sweet and confusing, symbolizing those moments when we cling to something that really should be over.
The phrase “Dangerous, was that kiss as I was wearing white” uses the image of wearing white to suggest innocence and hope. But the kiss feels risky and unsafe, reflecting how sometimes what we want to be pure or good becomes tangled in denial or false hope.
“Guess I'll leave with that kiss that couldn't defy” This lyric expresses the hesitant acceptance of leaving with unresolved feelings. "The kiss that couldn’t defy” speaks to carrying emotional baggage or longing even while making the decision to walk away.
The longing in “So bliss was that kiss I wish it wouldn’t die” captures how fleeting moments of happiness can feel so precious, even when they fade. There’s a wish for it to last forever, even though the situation is falling apart.
“Running through a maze I can't escape, all we do is fight, think I need a change” This is the emotional core of the song. The “maze” is a metaphor for feeling trapped in repetitive, draining emotional cycles. It reflects the exhausting emotional cycle not just in a relationship, but with oneself. It’s the moment of realization that things have to shift.
When the lyrics say “Nobody’s the same, can I get a break?” it’s really about refusing to conform. A declaration of personal boundaries: I won’t keep acting how you want me to anymore. “can I get a break?” highlights exhaustion from emotional strain and constant change, signaling a plea for peace and rest.
“Haze, all a haze, out my face…” reflects the foggy confusion and the mental noise you try to push away but can’t.
“I hate you for making me hate you,” This lyric holds immense emotional complexity. On the surface, it sounds like blame directed at another person, but it’s really about grief, disappointment, and self-reflection. It’s an admission that the pain is not just caused by the other person but also by one’s own willingness to stay and let yourself be lost in the process.
The repetition of “Every day a maze, going through the haze” mirrors the cyclical, exhausting feeling of being trapped in these patterns, unsure how to break free.
Overall, Maze explores not just difficult relationships with others, it shines a light on the internal maze we create ourselves through self-doubt, toxic patterns, and emotional exhaustion. It’s a song about facing those patterns honestly and beginning the journey toward healing and growth.
Love,
Zionaria 🤍