I'm a mess, but it's fine

For Lars og Liv

Verse 1:
I’m the thunder after the rain’s dried up,
The cracked glass holding a half-filled cup.
Every step I take is a beautiful mistake,
Tracing paths in the dirt that I didn’t make.

I’m the fire that burns but doesn’t destroy,
The chaos spinning through the void.
They tell me to fix it, to clean up my act,
But this tangled life is the only one intact.

Chorus:
I’m the mess called Malin, stumbling strong,
Turning the broken into my song.
Who needs answers when questions feel free?
Call me a mess, but this mess is me.

Verse 2:
I’m the whisper that echoes louder than shouts,
A lighthouse for a sea of doubts.
I wear my flaws like a crown of gold,
Every scar a story waiting to be told.

The world spins fast, but I hold my ground,
In the rubble of dreams that come back around.
I’m the wind that carries what others let go,
A storm with roots, learning to grow.

Chorus:
I’m the mess called Malin, laughing through tears,
A spark in the dark that chases the fears.
Who needs perfect when wild feels right?
Call me a mess, but I’m shining tonight.

Bridge:
I’m the thread that doesn’t quite fit the weave,
The leaf that dances when the others leave.
Perfection’s a prison, and calm’s just a myth,
But this chaos I’ve built? I’m living with it.

Outro:
So here’s to the cracks, the untamed ways,
The beauty I find in these endless maze days.
I’m the mess called Malin, a story untamed,
And I’d never trade this life for something pre-named.

The Mess Called Malin

(Verse 1)
I’m the loading bar that never hits full,
The tangled kite that forgot how to pull.
Life’s a buffet, and I’m stuck with crumbs,
A drum in the band that nobody strums.

I’m a rainbow in grayscale, a joke with no punch,
A clock with no hands, just a permanent hunch.
They say, “Find your purpose,” but here’s the thing—
I lost the receipt for whatever that brings.

(Chorus)
I’m vibing in the chaos, lost in the spin,
Life’s an email marked urgent that I won’t send.
Who needs directions when the map’s on fire?
I’ll just freestyle my way through the muck and mire.

(Verse 2)
I’m the candle that melts before it gets lit,
The chair that creaks but refuses to sit.
Life’s a playlist stuck on repeat,
Of songs no one wrote and a broken beat.

I’m a philosopher trapped in a checkout line,
Debating existence while they scan my wine.
They say, “Just be grateful,” and I’d love to comply,
But gratitude feels like a poorly timed lie.

(Chorus)
I’m vibing in the chaos, thriving in doubt,
Life’s a pop quiz where I’ve already tapped out.
Who needs a plan when the universe stalls?
I’ll just paint my life on these cosmic walls.

(Bridge)
Oh, the stars are on break, the moon’s gone rogue,
And the universe left with an out-of-office note.
But hey, who needs answers in a world this weird?
I’ll keep spinning plates with my leftover fear.

(Outro)
So here’s to the mess, the questions, the fall,
To living like gravity isn’t a rule at all.
I’m vibing in the chaos, laughing through tears,
Because sometimes the void’s the best friend you’ll hear.

Existentially Sad

(Verse 1)
I’m out here searching for the secret code,
The one adults swear they’ve cracked.
But every time I ask them,
They just shrug like I should’ve known.

One says, “Work hard, it’ll all make sense,”
The other buys lotto tickets for rent.
It’s a puzzle with no picture,
And I’m just guessing where the edges go.

(Chorus)
How am I supposed to grow into someone solid,
When the world feels like quicksand under my feet?
The rules keep flipping, the map’s upside down—
If this is the plan, it’s a comedy at best.
I’m looking for examples, but they’re lost like me,
So maybe no one’s meant to have this figured out.

(Verse 2)
They say, “Save your money, plan for the future,”
Then max out their cards on things they don’t need.
“It’s all about discipline,” they lecture me,
While eating cake for breakfast on a Tuesday.

The adults are supposed to have it together,
But they argue over Wi-Fi passwords and socks.
If this is the team I’m supposed to follow,
I might just write my own playbook instead.

(Chorus)
How am I supposed to grow into someone solid,
When the world feels like quicksand under my feet?
The rules keep flipping, the map’s upside down—
If this is the plan, it’s a comedy at best.
I’m looking for examples, but they’re lost like me,
So maybe no one’s meant to have this figured out.

(Bridge)
It’s like I’m climbing a ladder with missing rungs,
Every step a gamble on whether it holds.
The voices shout, “You’ll get it one day!”
But I’m pretty sure they’re still guessing too.

Maybe the secret is that there’s no secret.
Maybe growing up is just learning to laugh.
If the world doesn’t know what it’s doing,
Why should I pretend I do?

(Final Chorus)
So I’ll grow into someone, whatever that means,
With a shrug, a laugh, and a little bit of hope.
The rules will keep shifting, and I’ll keep rolling,
If this is the plan, I’m making it up as I go.
I’m looking for examples, but who needs them now?
Turns out, cluelessness is the most adult thing of all.

(Outro)
Here’s to the mess, the chaos, the unknown,
The world’s guide to nowhere is one I’ll own.
I’ll figure it out, or maybe I won’t—
Either way, I’ll be fine. That much, I’ve learned.

Guide to nowhere

(Verse 1)
I’m the candle burning in the morning light,
Fighting for a spark, but it feels like night.
I’m the thread unraveling, pulled too tight,
Caught in a world that won’t look twice.

(Pre-Chorus)
I want to scream, but the sound won’t break,
Am I alive, or just a shadow to take?

(Chorus)
When did I become a ghost?
Fading in the dark where no one goes.
I’m the tear that falls, but never shines,
The lost reflection in your eyes.
If I disappear, would anyone know?
When did I become a ghost?

(Verse 2)
I’m the heartbeat skipping in an empty song,
A quiet echo that’s been missing too long.
Every wave on the shore leaves me behind,
Was I ever here, or just lost in time?

(Pre-Chorus)
I want to be seen, to feel the flame,
But the mirror whispers only my name.

(Chorus)
When did I become a ghost?
Fading in the dark where no one goes.
I’m the tear that falls, but never shines,
The lost reflection in your eyes.
If I disappear, would anyone know?
When did I become a ghost?

(Bridge)
Oh, I’m reaching out for a hand to hold,
In a world so quiet, it feels so cold.
Tell me I matter, tell me I’m real,
Give me a reason, give me something to feel.

(Chorus)
When did I become a ghost?
Fading in the dark where no one goes.
I’m the tear that falls, but never shines,
The lost reflection in your eyes.
If I disappear, would anyone know?
When did I become a ghost?

(Outro)
I’m the light in the cracks, the wind in the trees,
A name in the silence, lost on the breeze.
If I vanish, will the world let me go?
Or was I always meant to be a ghost?

Ghost

digital prison

(Verse 1)
I'm the shadow that clings when the light fades away,
The weight in your chest at the dawn of the day.
I'm the voice in your head that you can't drown out,
The chill in your soul when you're wrapped in doubt.

(Pre-Chorus)
I live in the cracks where your smile breaks thin,
A cold breath of silence under your skin.
I’m the storm that rages when you’re all alone,
The echo of fear in a hollow tone.

(Chorus)
I’m the chains you drag but cannot see,
The war you fight endlessly.
I’m the glass that shatters inside your chest,
The endless fall without a rest.

(Verse 2)
I’m the darkened sky in your brightest dream,
The tear that falls in a muted scream.
I’m the ache you hide with practiced grace,
The empty stare in a crowded place.

(Bridge)
I’m the reason you flinch when they ask if you’re fine,
The thief of time on a fragile line.
I’m the quiet collapse you hope they miss,
The fading hope in a stolen kiss.

(Chorus)
I’m the chains you drag but cannot see,
The war you fight endlessly.
I’m the glass that shatters inside your chest,
The endless fall without a rest.

(Verse 3)
I’m the fading light in a losing fight,
The broken will in the dead of night.
I’m the path you tread but can’t escape,
The twisted fate you cannot reshape.

(Outro)
I am the night that never leaves,
The breath you take but cannot breathe.
I am the fight that you can’t forsake —I am the silence you cannot break.

Depression

(Intro)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, uh, uh
You thought I wouldn’t see it? (Nope!)
But I saw it, honey, best believe it!
Uh-huh, it's Malin, let’s go!

(Verse 1)
Tried to dim my light, like I don’t shine bright,
Told me I’m the problem, now you’re up all night.
“Did I say that?” “Did I do that?”
Twistin’ every word, got me lookin’ like a brat.

You the king of confusion, Emperor of delusion,
Got me doubting every move like it’s my illusion.
But I caught you in the act, facts don’t lie,
Now you caught in the web, but you playin’ shy.

(Pre-Chorus)
Oh, you’re so slick, pullin’ every trick,
Got me second-guessin’ who I’m rockin’ with.
But I’m a queen, baby, I don’t play that game,
Now the mirror’s cracked, and I’m sayin’ your name.

(Chorus)
Gaslight, gaslight, you can’t kill my vibe,
Twist the truth, but I’m too alive.
Smoke and mirrors, I see through the show,
Boy, I’m Malin with the flow, you already know.

Gaslight, gaslight, your fire’s too weak,
Tried to burn me down, now I’m at my peak.
Flip the script, but I wrote this tale,
Malin on top, and I’m settin’ sail.

(Verse 2)
Wanna play puppet master? I’ll cut the strings,
While you runnin’ your mouth, I’m collectin’ my rings.
“You’re crazy,” “You’re clingy,” “You’re outta your mind,”
But receipts don’t lie, got screenshots this time.

You wanna be the hero, but you’re just the clown,
Buildin’ up your lies just to tear me down.
But I’m bulletproof, babe, you can’t break me,
Now I’m laughin’ in your face like, “You can’t faze me!”

(Bridge)
You wanted me lost, wanted me small,
But I’m standin’ ten feet tall through it all.
Call me what you want, I’ll still slay the throne,
I’m a diamond under pressure, now I’m fully grown.

(Chorus)
Gaslight, gaslight, you can’t kill my vibe,
Twist the truth, but I’m too alive.
Smoke and mirrors, I see through the show,
Boy, I’m Malin with the flow, you already know.

Gaslight, gaslight, your fire’s too weak,
Tried to burn me down, now I’m at my peak.
Flip the script, but I wrote this tale,
Malin on top, and I’m settin’ sail.

(Outro)
So keep talkin’ circles, I’ll keep countin’ wins,
Queen energy, baby, I don’t need no sins.
Tried to gaslight me, now you’re outta fuel,
I’m the master of the game, and you’re just the fool.

(Yeah, Malin out!)
Whoo!
Malin flow, you already know.

Smoke And Mirrors

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What You Made Me

Thank Me Later

Push You

Nesten

My life with you (acoustic)

Glass House

No More Static

phantom friends

Lost

Lord

One of one

perfect aint enough

Drowning

heavy in my head

Still Glowing

Emerging artist, creates raw, heartfelt music drawn from life’s challenges. 

Songs are my way to express myself, i'm learning and experimenting and trying to enjoy the journey. Malin is my middle name given to me as a way to honor my grandmother on my dad's side. She meant the world to me, so i chose to go by this name rather than my first name.

I love moody music, i think acoustic songs are undervalued and for me lyrics are more important than anything, but that's probably because i start most songs from a feeling turned poem.

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