MAMAMOO Hwasa revealed the reason she released "Maria" and its empowering message to women who went through the same struggles as her.
In KBS2's entertainment show, "Stopping on the Road Once," which aired on March 10, MAMAMOO Hwasa appeared as a special guest and went on a trip to Seoul with Lee Geum Hee and Lee Sun Hee.
During the broadcast, "National Diva" Lee Sun Hee mentioned Hwasa's solo track, "Maria," and told the singer she likes it a lot.
Just then, the MAMAMOO singer revealed the deeper and painful story behind the track.
MAMAMOO Hwasa Reveals Reason She Wrote Song 'Maria'
While talking about their career as musicians, veteran singer-songwriter Lee Sun Hee praised Hwasa, saying:
"I listened to your song 'Maria' and I initially thought the song was meant for same-age friends but I didn't know it have a more painful and deep background. I like it so much."
In particular, "Maria" was co-written by Hwasa. The song depicts people's struggles and their desire to run away.
Hwasa the revealed the special meaning of the song:
"There is something I learned from looking at the details and saying that it is a way of expressing painful stories casually like this.
Just because you're exposed (in terms of the outfit) and have different makeups, you're considered a bad person.
These people telling you, 'Yes, I'll make you cry,' makes you think, 'Do you want me to just cry?' or 'Do you want me to be sick?"
For this reason, the female idol decided to express her feelings through this song, particularly having a hard time.
"It's a song that gives me comfort."
As for why the title is "Maria," Hwasa continued it's her baptismal name.
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MAMAMOO Hwasa Describes Herself as 'Rebellious'
As they delve deeper on the topic, Lee Geum Hee further asked:
"What do you want to say to the world? What do you want to talk about these days?"
Hwasa highlighted her "rebellious" personality and answered:
"I'm thinking a lot about the problems of the world in my own way. I'm always rebellious. It's like I'm boiling. It's beautiful as it is, but these days, physical/outer appearance is becoming more and more important, and as expected, I hate myself for being swept away by it. I don't know, but I'm full of rebellion."
Lee Sun Hee explained to her that she's a person who still has countless stories to tell. She conveyed hope for the career of Hwasa, adding:
"Personally, I hope we have many good female artists. It is unique and has a deeper worldview with age in one's field, and good juniors can grow up to watch it. I want you to do it without getting tired."
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Written by Eunice Dawson
