J. Maya - Sunday Crossword (Official Audio)

I wrote "Sunday Crossword" about the experience of having a crush on someone who is playing games with you (so to speak), and the nerves & butterflies that come with trying to decipher their feelings. This song is very special to me. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for listening -- I hope you enjoy these words :)
Stream "Sunday Crossword":
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Cover art shot by Max Christiansen (IG: @maxtchristiansen)
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LYRICS:
When I was a kid, I always imagined
the person I'd fall for would be good with their mouth
and all the best phrases would always fall out
We’d walk to get coffee on Sunday morning,
then we’d do the crossword, and sit on the couch
it’s kinda ironic; that’s what we have now
We said we wouldn’t let it,
but somehow this got serious
And you sound so poetic
saying we’re so far from love
You can’t say it to my face, so
we just try and fill these spaces:
CHORUS
What’s a 9-letter word for how you feel?
There’s a u & i together, but it’s missing a few letters
Is it “misguided” or “disguised” as something real?
It can’t be “unrequited,” ‘cause my feelings are too big
There’s so much I wanna tell you, but I don’t know if it’ll fit
I’m not a kid, so now I can read all
the signs that you give, and into silence between us,
there’s so much we’re leaving unsaid
so give me a pen, & I can pretend
that we’re writing our future, instead of playing
all these games, trying to break the rules
We said we wouldn’t let it,
but somehow this got serious (this got serious)
And I might sound pathetic,
but doesn’t this look just like love?
I can’t say it to your face, so
I hope you can fill the spaces
What’s a 6-letter word for what I want?
There’s an “over” in the center, but I know that’s not the answer
Under “covers,” I might never call it “love”
But it’s spelled out so clearly, the more you look at it
There’s so much I wanna tell you, but I don’t know if it’ll fit
Ooooo, it all leads back to you
(You know the words, can you say ‘em first)
(Fill the spaces, I’ll be patient)
Ooooo, it all leads back to you
(You know the words, can you say ‘em first)
(I always imagined, I couldn’t have grasped it)
When I was a kid, I never imagined
that love would be so hard to figure out,
it’s kinda ironic - that’s what I have now

[@brittneyparks9471]

If this song isn't a masterpiece then I don't know what is bc this is amazing

[@j.mayamusic]

This means the world to me 🥹🫶💚🧩

[@j.mayamusic]

This is the kindest comment. Thank you so much for listening and sharing these kind words

[@Crowned_ladyd]

Yep here from that insta post. Freaking phenomenal 😍

[@royalprime3901]

I was waiting for this song since so long. Even tho I've never been in love, it makes me feel like I have, it's just so good

[@j.mayamusic]

This makes me so happy :) I appreciate you so much! 💚 it is an honor to write these songs for you 🫶🥹

[@royalprime3901]

@@j.mayamusic thank you for the reply!! I'll continue to support you. I'm a fan now hehe

[@supernana7263]

@@royalprime3901 hope you fall in love someday. It's a wonderful feeling. Remember to enjoy it!

[@royalprime3901]

@@supernana7263 I hope so too. Thanks for the reply!!

[@silentlucidity4236]

Yo! This song ***** (5 letter word. Starts and ends with an ‘s’ with an ‘lap’ in the middle.) one hell of a track. Keep up the good work and I look forward to hearing more of your work

[@justinmaeembate6786]

Saw this on TikTok, now I'm here.

[@elizabethm8201]

Middle of the night but I've been dying for this song to come out!

[@grimwald1204]

Already found the audio but this is much more exciting to wait for

[@JamesBond-rd6qh]

The lyrics are just genius. Maybe make a music video now. All the best!

[@Floakaremedy]

I came from tiktok, to hear the rest, I love this so much 😍

[@joyceolaer8128]

I saw this on IG. It's really a beautiful song and a very chillin' voice to hear too. You nailed it. I'm adding it to my playlist. 😊

[@user-vp3tj1oj5p]

I'M INLOVE WITH THIS SONG ALREADY AAAHHHH 😭

[@DangerNoodleReads]

I found your tiktok about this song in a compilation and just HAD to hear the full song. This is absolutely perfect and doesn’t disappoint!

[@ayeshaamra]

THIS SONG IS SO BEAUTIFUL😭🤚🏻💕

[@milkadondoy]

Added to playlist already. Omg 😭

[@Kevin-wq1rz]

This is beautiful, ur an amazing writer and singer😁

[@mochaboba879]

This song is pure poetry

[@leenakhalid694]

Awwwuhhh i love this 🥺🥺

[@thestorywasbetterinmyhead6990]

I saw her Tik Tok about being a pun champion, and she was like "I wrote a song like it" and I thought it was going to be so cringy. I literally heard one snippet and ran to spotify. It was my number one song for 2022 Spotify Wrapped lol I can't listen to this just once. More like fifteen times

[@brishajohn2361]

Ahhhhhhhh I been waiting for this song to come out and it is amazing

[@pramathkarthik9789]

Omg I just heard it on reels.... Damn amazing!!

[@aylasmith5857]

Ahhhh! Yay! Heading over to Spotify rn to add it to my Playlist (and favorite songs list lol). Your voice is absolutely beautiful. You're one of my favorite artists! 🥰💜

[@shwetayonzon3759]

It's so damn good, more power to you girl ,keep shining ❤️

[@Maria-he5yf]

I LOVEEE Congrats for this amazing song 🤍 Now u have a fan from Paris 🇫🇷

[@santiagoavila5596]

I love your song. is the six letter word with "over" in the middle Lovers ? Also congrats on reaching new heights with every song you make.

[@RegebroRepairs]

Well, I don't think it's "rovers". Could be "covers". It might be chilly.

[@vanessaTheGrittyArtist]

💛💙💚

[@fernluvr]

Got this recommended on KZbin, and I am in love! Beautiful song!!❤🧡💛

[@AamishGT]

OMG FIRST

[@j.mayamusic]

HI!

[@aadrongarg3599]

Your voice and lyrics are amazing!! Your voice is like dramatic but in the best way possible?? This one is so cute and calming though i love it

[@alexandraestebanescudero5777]

I’m obsessed!!! You never fail to impress me with your amazing songs 💖🫶🏻

[@mei-san5699]

AAAAA IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!!

[@katabraham5444]

That was so good!!!

[@CinnamonCrayons]

Love this!!! ❤❤❤

[@nepopxdevil6621]

Love your voice

[@a.thakkar]

Yes it’s on my playlist I love it 😝

[@pratishthajajoria6648]

I love it, really 🥰

[@CaseysCorner100]

Congratulations!!! So amazing

[@callmemary9014]

Love this song!

[@katabraham5444]

So excited

[@_lua13]

This song is beautiful, like always ♡

[@suhasnarahari5408]

Amazing song as always

[@MelissaSings__xo]

Love this!! So creative 💚🧩

[@MK-ii8dv]

I've been waiting for this song since I came across your tt. Great job!!

[@Yohannesburg]

So happy for you!!!

[@irmayunihad7884]

This is mind blowing, also beautiful❤️

[@thomasmahr3859]

I love it. You slayyyyyyy, Queen!

[@miahadid4119]

I absolutely love this song ❤️

[@SA2blue]

This is beautiful

[@yourfriendlygamedev]

This is such a good song.

[@parvathyudayan1052]

Such a beautiful songg

[@Kvsaira]

Saw this on Instagram and found out it was dropping tonight so I had to wait to hear it

[@oldestsimpson3464]

This song makes me feel so good, you're a queen

[@Cosmic_Love]

lovely

[@razz_3999]

this is so beautiful 😍 you managed to sum up how I feel rn in an amazing song xx

[@adiranair5973]

this is a masterpiece

[@diamanruby9791]

Love it

[@chlorine.junkie]

This is an absolute masterpiece of wordplay

[@Skyril2]

I love your use of word play in this. And your voice is beautiful

[@mico1224]

THIS IS BEAUTIFULLLL

[@BlossomingMoonbeams]

Omg this song is so beautiful, I love this! 🎶🥰❤️

[@abhilashpanda6812]

Amazing.❤

[@Nkstrwbrry]

A masterpiece indeed, finally after long wait. 🔥❤

[@vinny6905]

Just tooo relatable

[@RainaJain]

An amazing song. Amazing writing. Amazing Composition.

[@parthallahbadi1332]

Holy God You've made a great song 🔥🔥

[@kayzi6013]

can't wait for the official instrumental omg this is too good

[@manojmudaliar969]

It's amazing.... ✨✨👏👏👏

[@jasonliriano1858]

Love is what I have for this song and you thank you so much

[@123elliejo]

Only found out about this from your tiktok page and I'm obsessed 😍

[@xezenxtreme3249]

I came here directly from ig.... and dammmmmmm u sounds so good love this song

[@EricJones]

Is it daiquiris? Because that's the way you make me feel. Inebriated, the world's spinning, is this even real

[@ThaChef13]

Wow!!!! Very Well done!! 🔥🔥 glad this popped up on my TikTok.

[@highwindscloud]

Way to put those puns to good use. Great song 😀

[@RicaRachel1]

This song is incredible! What is the nine letter word? I thought it might be beguiled, but that’s only eight letters. Lovers is the 6 letter word, right? Thank you for making and sharing such a wonderful, clever song.

[@anthropomorphizedrock]

I could be wrong, but I think it’s meant to be ambiguous

[@EricJones]

@@anthropomorphizedrock Ambiguous doesn't have the I and U together though 😞

[@amandawatts3346]

Ambiguity

[@Baman21]

@@amandawatts3346 beguiled

[@charmainemawili3373]

She actually posted some of the lyrics on her tiktok account! 9 letter word is misguided and disguised and the 6 letter word is covers

[@troyallanvo]

As a life long lover of wordplay and puns, I found this song and you are a masterpiece of a human J. Keep it up! - "Some strange voice actor on the internet"

[@Jasmine-dc9uc]

This is lyrically wise! 😭💕 The voice is ✨✨✨ Adding this to my study playlist. ❤️ Release more songs please 🥺

[@aSquidMin]

Thank you

[@WeAmigosAmitlekhwar]

Maya you’re going to get what you deserve! Love from india♥️

[@dashthehero192]

Coming from tictok MVP! Added to playlists

[@gregoryjones5548]

Wow...

[@amandinha_hider4596]

♡♡♡

[@SlytherinTim]

If you were linguists you would know the 9 letter word is “Mosquitos” ;D Great song! I’m hooked

[@jacksonwilliams6452]

You got me, thanks for the giggle stranger

[@ydeirt]

Came here from a reddit post just to say this is a very nice song!

[@cherrydoloricon3709]

Saw it on tiktok I 💓💓😭

[@chezzytena4045]

Saw it first on tiktok and kinda get LSS hahahhaah 💕

[@supermanny73]

Cute and clever

[@tristargalaxy6557]

The forbidden app sends its regards

[@Kaneki6386]

90 more minutessss

[@iridescent_phoenix]

this song is amazingg

[@amandal8601]

🥰

[@scz1770]

TikTok sent me here and I'm so glad it did

[@FanficDayDreams]

Just came from tiktok!

[@Cueboi913]

23rd!

[@armandeep7346]

Okayyy i loveddd this songg it was beautiful !!! But WHAT WAS THE WORD!!??? T_T

[@drbugge]

Amazing song! Do you have a backing track for it?

[@MeMeC283]

Beautiful song! Just saw your TikTok on Twitter. I can really see this being on a romantic movie soundtrack. Awww congratulations in advance! I know this song will be on somebody’s big screen

[@amnasohail1308]

SOOOO GOOOD. But what's the nine letter word???

[@technologykid7041]

wait where is AMY?! B99 need this as a background song oof....IT WOULD BE FUCKING PERFECT

[@tinaignatius3253]

Damnit I'm going to be in school at that time

[@tinaignatius3253]

@Katelin india where phone's are not allowed at school

[@rjbiz]

Saw your tiktok for this song & now I’m subbed!

[@rjbiz]

And this is my new favorite song! It’s soooo good 🥲 and this part at 2:30 OMG 😭😭😭

[@noseynio3626]

1:30