infatuation
-Maroon 5 Lyrics
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For something that I did not do
And maybe if you stopped and looked around some time
I wouldn't pass right by you
Maybe it's because you are so insecure
Maybe your plain don't care
Maybe it's the chase that really gets me off
Burn another bridge, break another heart
Try again, it will only fall apart
Infatuation
Not seeing the rest of you is getting the best of me
It's such a shame that you shot me down
It would have been nice to be around
I'm touching your skin
If it's only a fantasy, then why is it killing me?
I guess this must be infatuation (I want it)
Try to put my finger on what burns me up
It always seems to escape me
And when you have decided that you've had enough
Just tell me where I need to be
Now her face is something that I never had
To ever deal with before
She left me with the feeling that she'd had enough
And I'm the one wanting more
Burn another bridge, break another heart
Try again, it will only fall apart
Infatuation
Not seeing the rest of you is getting the best of me
It's such a shame that you shot me down
It would have been nice to be around
I'm touching your skin
If it's only a fantasy, then why is it killing me?
I guess this must be infatuation (I want it)
I'm so attracted to you
The feeling's mutual too
And I get scared the moment you leave
Get so hot I forget to breathe, yeah
Infatuation
Not seeing the rest of you is getting the best of me
It's such a shame that you shot me down
It would have been nice to be around
I'm touching your skin
If it's only a fantasy, then why is it killing me?
I guess this must be infatuation (I want it)
Oh (I want it)
Oh (I want it)
Yeah (I want it, I want it, I want it)
Yeah, yeah (I want it, I want it, I want it)
The lyrics of “Infatuation” by Maroon 5 delves into the theme of unrequited love, a situation where one person is infatuated with another who either does not reciprocate the same feelings or is unaware of their feelings towards them. The singer talks about wanting to be with someone who doesn’t seem to notice them, who might be insecure, or doesn’t care about their attention. This yearning is so intense that they liken it to being on trial for a crime they did not commit. They imagine a world where the object of their affection would take notice of them and give them a chance.
The song's chorus talks about how the singer is only experiencing a fraction of the person they are infatuated with, becoming fixated on their physical appearance and the possibility of a relationship. The singer acknowledges that they might be investing in a fantasy that could be harmful to them; however, they are unable to move on from their infatuation. The singer can't help but want to be close to this person, but every time they try to connect, they are met with resistance, leading them to feel frustrated and rejected.
Overall, “Infatuation” highlights how unreciprocated love can lead to frustration, heartbreak, and obsession, making it difficult for the person involved to let go of their feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, I don't want to spend my life on trial
I don't want to be blamed for something I didn't do.
For something that I did not do
I don't want to be punished for something I didn't do.
And maybe if you stopped and looked around some time
If you took a moment to notice what's around you,
I wouldn't pass right by you
Then I wouldn't miss a chance to be with you.
Maybe it's because you are so insecure
Maybe you don't feel good about yourself,
Maybe your plain don't care
Maybe you don't even care about me,
Maybe it's the chase that really gets me off
Maybe I enjoy pursuing something that's hard to get,
I fall so when it's just not there
And I feel disappointed when I can't have it.
Burn another bridge, break another heart
I keep making mistakes and hurting others.
Try again, it will only fall apart
I keep trying but it never works out.
Infatuation
This feeling I have for you is only temporary and intense.
Not seeing the rest of you is getting the best of me
I can't focus on anything else because of how I feel about you.
It's such a shame that you shot me down
It's disappointing that you rejected me.
It would have been nice to be around
I wish we could have spent time together.
I'm touching your skin
I imagine being close to you in a physical way.
If it's only a fantasy, then why is it killing me?
If what I feel is not real, then why am I so affected by it?
I guess this must be infatuation (I want it)
I realize that my feelings are not based on reality, but I still want it.
Try to put my finger on what burns me up
I try to understand why I feel the way I do.
It always seems to escape me
But I can't figure it out.
And when you have decided that you've had enough
And if you decide that you don't want me,
Just tell me where I need to be
Then at least I'll have closure or direction.
Now her face is something that I never had
I've never seen anyone like her before.
To ever deal with before
I've never had to handle such intense feelings.
She left me with the feeling that she'd had enough
She gave me the impression that she was done with me.
And I'm the one wanting more
But I still want her even though she doesn't want me.
I'm so attracted to you
I feel a strong pull towards you.
The feeling's mutual too
I think you feel the same way about me.
And I get scared the moment you leave
But I get anxious and fearful when you're not around.
Get so hot I forget to breathe, yeah
I get so excited that I lose control.
Oh (I want it)
Despite everything, I still want this feeling.
Oh (I want it)
It's something that I can't ignore.
Yeah (I want it, I want it, I want it)
I can't help but want it.
Yeah, yeah (I want it, I want it, I want it)
It's something that I crave.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Adam Levine
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