J. Maya - Library Card (Official Lyric Video)

"Library Card" is a song I wrote about growing up reading to escape the world around me. To everyone who can relate -- I hope you enjoy these words :)
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LYRICS:
at the tender of age of seven, i begged my parents to buy me my own library card,
i wanted books that’d keep me up all night, and they became my kryptonite
instead of people, ‘cause talking was hard
i’d bring my books with me to lunch, so that i didn’t have to run,
‘cause the pages built a temporary shield
from the forces that rejected me, those who’d never protected me,
and for a while, it all just seemed so real
yeah, things were great, things were fine,
but the magic had to run out sometime...
so here i am at twenty-one,
my life has finally begun,
i can’t seem to find my way to the next chapter;
i’ll accept these parts of me:
papercuts along these jagged sheets
with no happily ever after now,
ever after now,
(now, now)
ever after now --
and so when the time came up, for me to finally fall in love
i set my expectations way too high
it turns out i was no protagonist, boys weren’t a fan of this
and so i slowly learned that i should hide
from the reality consuming me:
that i’d never be like the girls they’d write,
so here i am at twenty-one
my life has finally begun,
i can’t seem to find my way to the next chapter
i’ll accept this part of me:
phoning in the hope of fantasy
with no happily ever after now,
ever after now,
(now, now)
ever after now --
happy endings? overrated,
i’m more used to getting hurt,
forgive me if i’d rather stay in
my own little universe (x2)
the dreams are gone, the wishes faded,
i knew this could never work,
forgive me if i’d rather stay in
my own little universe (x2)
here i am at twenty-one,
life has finally begun,
then why do i still feel like such a damn disaster?
i’ll accept this part of me:
poorly adapted literary freak
with no happily ever after now,
now (x3),
i don’t even know
what the book’s about

[@jamiegram4671]

Can’t wait to sing this in the car with the windows down while my bf who treats me like a Queen drives us to sushi lmao

[@ip_141]

YOU HAVE A BOOKBF?

[@jamiegram4671]

@@ip_141 lmao yea a little bit I got lucky with him

[@ip_141]

@@jamiegram4671 I. AM. SO. HAPPY. FOR. YOU!!!! (And a little bit jealous but that's healthy i heard😂) and go enjoy sushi💪 sushi is delicious- damn now i want sushi. But I'm very happy for youuuuu🥰

[@jananikjha]

this is my favorite comment

[@emmal7384]

Is this fkn play about us??

[@miabellab2884]

"Forgive me if I'd rather stay in my own little universe" LOVEEEEEEE IT💗💗worth the wait seriously

[@jananikjha]

so glad to hear, bestie!!!!!

[@RaeEwe]

This popped up through autoplay while I was drawing - and as a girl who lost herself in books while being stuck in the hospital for my teenage years, this hit me so hard.This is going to be on repeat for sure

[@jananikjha]

this makes me so happy

[@ZuzuNoel]

It would be so cool also if every time it repeated the lyrics it went like: *"Here I am at 21, my life has finally begun"* *"Here I am at 33, still waiting to find the real me"* *"Here I am at 47, lost somewhere, feel like I'm 11"* *"Here I am at 51, what happened to 21?"* This song is the *BEST* though!

[@jananikjha]

This is GENIUS

[@ZuzuNoel]

@@jananikjha Oh my gosh thank you so much!!!!!!

[@elfaith7210]

This song makes the daydreamers seen and I absolutely love it! It is so relatable and I could honestly listen to it forever thank you! It also reinforced I don’t need to lower my standards!

[@HiddenHero220]

This is now my anthem. 25 years, most of it self isolated in fantasy, and nothing has ever resonated so much with me.

[@eileen9378]

Oh my god this was so amazing and I loved every lyric. So beautiful and so true. I’m turning 20 this April (maybe not be 21 but oh well) and I felt this song so hard. I live in the fantasy I read about and the line about setting expectations way to high, damn was that so stupidly true for me lol.

[@jananikjha]

you deserve the very best!!! including the fantasy you read about!!!!! sending you so much love

[@IneffablyKiry]

I'm 28 and feel this, so you're not alone lol.

[@srmm1969]

I'm in the same boat, and I turn 20 in June and have been panicking. Even though I'm already technically an "adult" I'm also still a teenager technically, at least till summer. I'm so nervous

[@deekshitha777]

Girl, literally, I feel the SAMEE. (I turn 20 this year too)

[@Julia-ve7pi]

I already knew that I’ll be great…but THIS SONG, is masterpiece!

[@jananikjha]

thank you so much!!

[@honeyyyy3706]

I'm in love. The music, the lyrics, EVERYTHING I remember when I got my first library card, it was heaven. Everything was in there. Since my country doesn't have libraries my Aunt who lives in the US bought me one when I visited her and then I went back home and I had everything I ever wanted, specially because of how difficult it is to get books, and in my case queer books. It was the best gift anyone could have ever given me, I used it every day and I still do. I would read a new book every week. And because I could finally get books with queer rep it helped me a lot with internalized homophobia and being myself. Public libraries are amazing and you are some lucky people to have them, so support them please

[@jaythewriter7625]

I'm so happy to hear that, from a fellow queer person ❤️. Reading books helped me accept myself and that's why I'm a writer now

[@itiriadorian9528]

Where do u live that there's no librilies?

[@anoushaymalik4530]

Achilles heel, Thanatos (End of Us), Ms Protagonist, and library card are all masterpeices

[@salzundpfeffer780]

Omg, I waited toooo long for this

[@jananikjha]

so beyond glad you love the song!!!!!!

[@mikaylahall6307]

This and Achilles Heel are literally keeping me going while writing my novel. This is the feeling a good book creates and I LOVE IT

[@moonlight_haze]

as a child i didn't read a lot. but when lockdown happened in 2020, i started reading more often. i was in 9th grade. it became my escape from the world. i read everyday becuz books were the only things that brought me peace and happiness. books were the only thing that made me feel like everything will be ok. i wish i still read a lot. but i've had a terrible readers block this year. i literally haven't been able to read any books all year long. probably cuz i read 40 different books in exactly just 2 years (yes i had kept track lol). now im going to the library in a few minutes to get a book. and i am determined to finally get back into reading :) thank u for this song. i love it sm!

[@Julia-ve7pi]

The parts have been in my mind for so long, finally I can put in repeat infinitely ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

[@alexandraestebanescudero5777]

I’m obsessed!!! I have seen all your TikTok videos of this song, and it’s been on my head on repeat every day. You’re really talented and I can’t wait to hear more of your songs 💖

[@jananikjha]

this means the world

[@Deep_in_the_Reads]

Having fun isn't hard When you've got a library card

[@lavanya753]

I've never heard a more relatable song than this, these lyrics feel like my story sung by you. You're incredible Mayaa, tysm for this gem of a song

[@Book_lover6]

Good to see that I have allies out there.

[@onsrejeb6083]

I think it’s safe to say that all readers can relate to this incredible song I’m absolutely mesmerized

[@StarcraftAcademy]

my favorite Artists this year so far: J Maya and Veil of Maya 😬

[@RyanReynoIds]

Finally, i found an artist that makes music about the things I could actually relate too

[@kskfbdkfbsk4651]

This song sums up all my feelings. I love reading so much it interferes with my actual life

[@spicygia]

This is awesome . I spent my school years buried in books I carried them everywhere . They are my escape . They are my saviour .

[@nikuteh4058]

i cant believe i didnt know about your songs earlier. i love insane wordplay this is incredible :)

[@jennyrosesuelan6294]

I’m a nerd. And I just turned 21. I felt like this is my song. 🥹

[@isaontheoffbeat1126]

Okay wow hit way too hard. Daydreamer, Author & Reader by heart. I’m 22. Still this song. Everything 🧡 thanks for putting my problems and emotions in a song! Will be listened to on repeat now!

[@Danahmhaidar]

Broo this is soo goodddd every reader will adore this and your voice 😱❤️❤️

[@jananikjha]

this means the absolute world to me :')

[@EllieOscar]

Why isn’t this viral yettt

[@tsukii28]

Damn, I didn't expect this type of up-beat song! I love the lyrics 100%, I just wish that maybe during the chorus your voice would be louder and the beat quieter, but still, love the song!! ❤

[@isabellelamarsh324]

I turn 20 in April.. I don't think I have ever related to a song more in my life. An as a singer myself, I'd like to thank you for this. Thank you ❤

[@scenesbyseren]

This is my life anthem 😍 I’ve been waiting so long for this!

[@Isabella-bt9hh]

The power and the vocals at the damn disaster gave me chills This song is killer

[@myx_star3788]

The title drew me in. And the song is a bop. Love it.

[@mekoneee1728]

Can't believe I just discovered these masterpiece 3 weeks after it was released 😭😭 gurll THIS IS SO FIREEE I WAS SO CONNECTED TO THIS SONG. I finally found another song to listen to when I was doing my assignment ❤️❤️ keep up the good work! I found out about your song when I swipe my tiktok

[@kawligarobey5396]

Girl I love this song. I relate to having to create my own little universe because of the way this world treats me. I am also a weird one and fall for every single name character in read about. And you captured it so well in one song

[@intellectualrebel5340]

Damn, this made me full out ugly cry. This is the most relatable song in the world. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@juliusmoller5675]

I stumbled across this song randomly on Spotify and I have now been listening to this on repeat for days. I absolutely love it!

[@CarlaJ77]

I love this song so much I realit to it so much its not even funny but if played this song on repeat like since it dropped

[@naswenya3229]

i felt that: "my own little universe"

[@destinyhowse1913]

This is my life and I’m so happy someone is able to understand what I and others go through and put it into song😁😄

[@orfeassiozos1575]

Cannot quite express the feelings that this song makes me feel 😭

[@mackenziewalker1686]

This song is literally my life song.

[@adrianazulfa3522]

Hearing this song even if im not 21 kinda still hits hard cause i know its coming and when it does i know the books that i enjoyed, the books i wanna read and even going to the bookstore to look for books are gonna be rare, at those points you just have too many on your shoulders i feel like i cant even be alone and stay in my comfort zone reading my way through the day and week like me right now. We never know but we just have to get ourselves ready cause its the near future

[@valeriegarcia714]

WOW! 😍 I LOVE this song!! The lyrics, beat and your voice is amazing!! Also, extremely relatable because I am 21 and I 100% feel this song.

[@beth7932]

love it soooo much

[@OoiYunKai]

OMG I RELATE TO EVERYTHING 😭

[@izzziieelee2787]

Screaming crying yelling these words😭😭😭 the lyrics are just so relatable 😭🤣

[@paulinasak974]

At the tender age of seven I begged my parents to buy me my own library card I wanted books that'd keep me up all night And they became my Kryptonite Instead of people, 'cause talking was hard I'd bring my books with me to lunch, so that I didn't have to run 'Cause the pages built a temporary shield From the forces that rejected me Those who'd never protected me And for a while, it all just seemed so real Yeah, things were grеat Things were fine But the magic had to run out sometime So here I am at twenty-one My life has finally begun I can't seem to find my way to the next chapter I'll accept these parts of me Paper cuts along these jagged sheets With no happily ever after now (Ever after now) And so when the time came up for me to finally fall in love I set my expectations way too high It turned out I was no protagonist Boys weren't a fan of this And so I slowly learned that I should hide From the reality consuming me That I'd never be like the girls that they'd write So here I am at twenty-one Life has finally begun I can't seem to find my way to the next chapter I'll accept this part of me Phoning in the hope of fantasy With no happily ever after now (Ever after now) Happy ending's overrated I'm more used to getting hurt Forgive me if I'd rather stay in my own little universe Happy ending's overrated I'm more used to getting hurt Forgive me if I'd rather stay in my own little universe The dreams all gone, the wishes faded I knew this could never work Forgive me if I'd rather stay in my own little universe The dreams all gone, the wishes faded I knew this could never work Forgive me if I'd rather stay in my own little universe So here I am at twenty-one Life has finally begun Then why do I still feel like such a damn disaster? I'll accept this part of me Poorly adapted literary freak With no happily ever after now Now, n-n-n-now No ever after now N-n-n-now No ever after now N-n-n-now I don't even know what the book's about

[@sinnella1]

It's giving me shivers

[@shazi9883]

J MAYA WORLD TOUR

[@remychwan4762]

THIS SHOULD BE A TREND

[@TieneJooris]

At age 37 I can still relate 💜 Love this song alot!

[@husnakhadija8517]

THIS SONG 🎵

[@viridhan]

Omgoodness this is so good! Never felt more called out by a song in my life! I'm even 21. Great job ✨

[@m.a.l.832]

my old phone broke and I wasn't able to listen to this song but I can FINALLY listen now :)

[@ruthniangngaiching967]

I have been waiting this for months. You have no ideaaa

[@jananikjha]

this brought such a smile to my face .... your support means the world to me!! i hope you enjoyed the final version :)

[@ruthniangngaiching967]

@@jananikjha I do, I do🤧 Girl! Never stop doing what you love ❤️

[@mirandamiranda5831]

MY NEW FAVORITE SONG❤

[@allisoncullum]

She needs to be really popular on booktok for sure

[@stefaniegattini2323]

Man How could you describe exactly how I feel? This song is wonderful!!!!

[@isha915]

This song just have my whole heart...feels like each lyric is about me💕💕

[@1ReadingGirl]

I have never heard a song like this. It describes me so perfectly.

[@ankitashetty8753]

A perfect song for me

[@calistabatres585]

I remember the first time I heard this on Tiktok and I was sad that I didn’t save it you just popped up on my fyp again and this is amazing!

[@eliscoby3242]

Never have I related to a song more, and never will. Doesn't help that I'm literally approaching 21 with these problems. Love this song

[@elisasoundara7493]

I'm barely getting back into reading and this song popped up into my recommend

[@taniamahesan1613]

i just found out you released this one and I COULD NOT LOVE IT MORE !! how relatable!! on blast. on loop. amazing voice and song you have here

[@DangerNoodleReads]

Dear god all of these slap so HARD!! You FEED ME QUEEN

[@dianaisme]

I'm turning 21 in october. I am in tears to how relatable this song is 😭

[@shanazhosein3838]

Love, love, love this!

[@lafeaschronicle3218]

This is my life and I love this so much!!!!

[@larabaar5211]

I’m so grateful for this song! I can relate to it so much❤️

[@elixiam3795]

As a 21-year-old who is constantly reading books because I'm so in love with the characters...you have no idea how much I can relate to this song and I love it!!! ❤❤

[@jaedavis7914]

I love this so much, I spend so much of my time reading instead of socializing because books are easier to understand than people

[@paulafilkovic5892]

I'm in love with this song its amazing

[@ashana231]

Omg I love this so much. Same for me tho but with shows instead of books

[@mydogisnotyourdog]

i'm soo happy to see people like me in the comment section. i love y'all. thank you maya❤

[@mahveeshtaj1817]

This song issss soooo LITTT !!!! Vibing soooo much to this while i work❤❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥🔥 LOVING IT

[@maaike22]

I have been playing this way too many times already. Its so well written and I love that there now exists a song that exactly describes how I feel everyday

[@619soysauce]

I relate to this way too much

[@XxRobloxGirlxX]

I LOVE this song!! Cant wait to see it become a trend!

[@crystalcleara.k.a.missyoko1430]

This is soo good considering that most of high school was me with my best friends a pile of books with just the best stories ❤❤ know in my early 30s and in a better places with friends who l absalutly adore her company who know l could find a friend like that 🥰

[@darkgeminoid]

Brings me back to a feeling I thought I had lost. perhaps that girl is still in me but she's grown quite a lot

[@fantasylover9201]

What a MASTERPIECE 💕😻

[@sylviaverstappen9319]

I totally love this song but the last sentence really hurt😭😭😭🥰

[@mallorytrizisky211]

i love alll the songs you write so freaking relatable and such a freaking a vibe and a huge bop.

[@jananikjha]

i will cry thank you so much for this incredibly kind comment!!

[@celestefloresvelazquez5347]

I’m 21 years old and the song hits a little different. 🥰 I really love it and from today onwards I will listen this song every day.

[@emilylarimore127]

This song is incredible ❤️, I can absolutely relate to it more than you'll ever know.

[@nefertitigold9720]

As someone who got their library card on their 6th birthday(the earliest my town library allowed) and now works at the same library, I love this song! Very much my life.

[@kasiagolob6837]

I have goose bumps, this song is so relatable for me!!!

[@anandjha4075]

Hi Jeninie! Beatuful song, I am one of your cousins writing this, and my name is Atharv. I am such a huge fan and I love reading and singing!

[@suaunchitthachuenchom1971]

I'm 21 and such an active reader so this song so related to me

[@gracem1735]

I’ve been blasting this in the shower and when I work out. I love this song.

[@TheObsessiveMuffin]

This is AMAZING! I was so excited to hear this song, I forgot about it for a while but just found the note I had made on my phone! It goes beyond my expectations, its the perfect song for readers! that you for bringing it into the world and I wish you the best!

[@elifersintepe7035]

I love it.

[@simpson0119]

So related to this song🥹

[@pixiespear]

Omg love this song! I've grown up reading my whole life and this is so relatable!

[@viiib3sss]

Brooooo! I think this is my favorite song so far. Every time you would put out a clip, it would hit my soul so hard. I love it so much! You’re awesome!❤️🙌🏾

[@gloriagavagnin1212]

i found the song that represents my life. the ending though...so casual and funny😂U REALLY DID SOMETHING THERE

[@destinylove9718]

Gonna starts following you it's really amazing song 🎵 ❤ 😍

[@hedvikalukesova865]

This song hits different every time I listen to it!