"Mermaid Bar" is a song by Maya Hawke that tells the story of a person who jumps from a bridge into a river and transforms into a mermaid. The lyrics describe the experience of transforming, feeling the cold water and then the scales that cover the body. The person struggles to adapt to the transformation and learn how to survive in their new form. Eventually, the mermaid finds a place to settle - a bar for other mermaids like herself. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Some that fall, don't land in bubbles" which suggests that some people's transformations are not as easy or fortunate as others. The song can be interpreted as a metaphor for personal transformation and the difficulty of adapting to change. The mermaid's journey represents the struggle many people face when trying to accept and adjust to a new identity or way of being. The Mermaid Bar offers a sense of community where those who feel like they don't belong can find acceptance and support.
