Maria

About this song

Released on June 29, 2020 as the lead single of Hwasa's first extended play of the same name, the song was written and produced by Park Woo-sang and Hwasa. It debuted at number two on the Gaon Charts and won Best Digital Song at the Golden Disc Awards, Song of the Year at the Asian Pop Music Awards, and Best Dance Performance at the Mnet Asian Music Awards. Hwasa performed it on several South Korean music programs, and it won the triple crown on Inkigayo without her appearing to perform.

What it's about

The lyrics deal with the struggles that come with fame, including the emotions people have to hold back and how being in the public eye affects mental health. Hwasa encourages herself to keep going and not bow to public criticism.

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