Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Levine began his musical career in 1994, when he co-founded the alternative rock band Kara's Flowers, of which he was the lead vocalist and guitarist. After the commercial failure of their only album, The Fourth World (1997), the band split up. In 2001, the group was reformed – with guitarist James Valentine joining the line-up – and began a new, musical chapter, changing their name to Maroon 5. In 2002, the band released their first album, Songs About Jane, which went multi-platinum in the US. Since then, they have released four more albums, It Won't Be Soon Before Long (2007), Hands All Over (2010), Overexposed (2012) and V (2014). As part of Maroon 5, Levine has received three Grammy Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, two American Music Awards, an MTV Video Music Award and a World Music Award.
Since 2011, Levine has served as a coach on NBC's reality talent show The Voice. The winners of the first and fifth seasons, Javier Colon and Tessanne Chin, were on his team. In 2012, he made his acting debut as a recurring character in the horror television show American Horror Story: Asylum for the series' second season. He also appeared in the film Begin Again.
As an entrepreneur, Levine launched his own eponymous fragrance line in 2013. The same year, he collaborated with Kmart and ShopYourWay.com to develop his menswear collection. He also owns a record label, 222 Records. In 2013, The Hollywood Reporter reported that "sources familiar with his many business dealings" estimated Levine would earn more than $35 million that year.
Lost Star
Adam Levine Lyrics
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Please see me reaching out for someone I can't see
Take my hand let's see where we wake up tomorrow
Best laid plans sometimes are just a one night stand
I'd be damned Cupid's demanding back his arrow
So let's get drunk on our tears and
God, tell us the reason youth is wasted on the young
Searching for meaning
But are we all lost stars, trying to light up the dark?
Who are we? Just a speck of dust within the galaxy?
Woe is me, if we're not careful turns into reality
Don't you dare let our best memories bring you sorrow
Yesterday I saw a lion kiss a deer
Turn the page maybe we'll find a brand new ending
Where we're dancing in our tears and
God, tell us the reason youth is wasted on the young
It's hunting season and the lambs are on the run
Searching for meaning
But are we all lost stars, trying to light up the dark?
I thought I saw you out there crying
I thought I heard you call my name
I thought I heard you out there crying
Just the same
God, give us the reason youth is wasted on the young
It's hunting season and this lamb is on the run
Searching for meaning
But are we all lost stars, trying to light up the dark?
I thought I saw you out there crying
I thought I heard you call my name
I thought I heard you out there crying
But are we all lost stars, trying to light up the dark?
But are we all lost stars, trying to light up the dark?
In the first verse of Lost Star, Adam Levine pleads with the listener not to underestimate or trivialize his dreams and desires. He is searching for someone he can't see but hopes to find, and asks the listener to take his hand and see where they end up together. Levine acknowledges that sometimes even the best-laid plans result in a one night stand, and that he feels like he's lost his shot with Cupid. The chorus shifts the focus to a more universal theme, with Levine asking "God, tell us the reason youth is wasted on the young". He wonders if we're all lost stars trying to find our way in the darkness and looking for meaning in our lives.
In the second verse, Levine questions our place in the grand scheme of things. He wonders if we're just insignificant specks in the vast expanse of the galaxy, and worries that this idea could turn into a bleak reality for us. But he urges the listener not to dwell on the past, or let their memories bring them sadness. He suggests turning the page and starting anew, with the hope that they might find a happier ending. The chorus repeats, with Levine asking God for answers and wondering if we're all lost stars.
The bridge expresses Levine's empathy and desire to help others. He thinks he sees someone in the crowd crying and hears them call his name, and he wants to help if he can. The final chorus repeats the questions about youth, lamb on the run, and lost stars trying to find their way in the dark. The song ends with Levine's contemplation of whether we're all just lost stars in need of some light.
Line by Line Meaning
Please don't see just a boy caught up in dreams and fantasies
Don't judge me for being lost in my own thoughts and desires
Please see me reaching out for someone I can't see
Notice me trying to connect with someone I haven't met yet
Take my hand let's see where we wake up tomorrow
Let's spend the night together and see what the future holds
Best laid plans sometimes are just a one night stand
Even the most thought-out plans can fall apart quickly
I'd be damned Cupid's demanding back his arrow
I can't undo falling in love, it's like an arrow that Cupid has shot and can't take back
So let's get drunk on our tears and
Let's release our emotions and be vulnerable with each other
God, tell us the reason youth is wasted on the young
Questioning why youth, our most prime years, are often wasted without true direction
It's hunting season and the lambs are on the run
A metaphor for how people are hunted for their vulnerabilities and weaknesses
Searching for meaning
Looking for a sense of purpose in life
But are we all lost stars, trying to light up the dark?
Wondering if everyone is just aimlessly wandering, trying to find their way in a dark and uncertain world
Who are we? Just a speck of dust within the galaxy?
Reflecting on our own insignificance in the grand scheme of things
Woe is me, if we're not careful turns into reality
If we don't pay attention, our worries and fears can become reality
Don't you dare let our best memories bring you sorrow
Don't let the past weigh you down and prevent you from moving forward
Yesterday I saw a lion kiss a deer
Recalling a beautiful moment of unexpected tenderness in nature
Turn the page maybe we'll find a brand new ending
Let go of the past and embrace the possibility of a new and better future
I thought I saw you out there crying
Thinking about someone who could be going through a tough time
Just the same
Despite the distance, I feel a connection to this person
God, give us the reason youth is wasted on the young
Asking for a sense of clarity and purpose in our youth
It's hunting season and this lamb is on the run
Feeling vulnerable and in danger in the face of life's challenges
But are we all lost stars, trying to light up the dark?
Questioning whether or not we're all just searching for meaning and purpose in a world that can be confusing and dark
But are we all lost stars, trying to light up the dark?
Repeating the previous line for emphasis and reflection
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DANIELLE BRISEBOIS, GREGG ALEXANDER, NICK LASHLEY, NICK SOUTHWOOD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@andreaarrizon9897
Please don't see just a boy caught up in dreams and fantasies
Please see me reaching out for someone I can't see
Take my hand let's see where we wake up tomorrow
Best laid plans sometimes are just a one night stand
I'd be damned Cupid's demanding back his arrow
So let's get drunk on our tears and
God, tell us the reason youth is wasted on the young
It's hunting season and the lambs are on the run
Searching for meaning
But are we all lost stars, trying to light up the dark?
Who are we? Just a speck of dust within the galaxy?
Woe is me, if we're not careful turns into reality
Don't you dare let our best memories bring you sorrow
Yesterday I saw a lion kiss a deer
Turn the page maybe we'll find a brand new ending
Where we're dancing in our tears and
God, tell us the reason youth is wasted on the young
It's hunting season and the lambs are on the run
Searching for meaning
But are we all lost stars, trying to light up the dark?
I thought I saw you out there crying
I thought I heard you call my name
I thought I heard you out there crying
Just the same
God, give us the reason youth is wasted on the young
It's hunting season and this lamb is on the run
Searching for meaning
But are we all lost stars, trying to light up the dark?
I thought I saw you out there crying
I thought I heard you call my name
I thought I heard you out there crying
But are we all lost stars, trying to light up the dark?
But are we all lost stars, trying to light up the dark?
@DESATIVADOO73
LETRAS/LYRICS:
Please don't see just a boy caught up in dreams and fantasies
Please see me reaching out for someone I can't see
Take my hand let's see where we wake up tomorrow
Best laid plans sometimes are just a one night stand
I'd be damned Cupid's demanding back his arrow
So let's get drunk on our tears and
God, tell us the reason youth is wasted on the young
It's hunting season and the lambs are on the run
Searching for meaning
But are we all lost stars, trying to light up the dark?
Who are we? Just a speck of dust within the galaxy?
Woe is me, if we're not careful turns into reality
Don't you dare let our best memories bring you sorrow
Yesterday I saw a lion kiss a deer
Turn the page maybe we'll find a brand new ending
Where we're dancing in our tears and
God, tell us the reason youth is wasted on the young
It's hunting season and the lambs are on the run
Searching for meaning
But are we all lost stars, trying to light up the dark?
I thought I saw you out there crying
I thought I heard you call my name
I thought I heard you out there crying
Just the same
God, give us the reason youth is wasted on the young
It's hunting season and this lamb is on the run
Searching for meaning
But are we all lost stars, trying to light up the dark?
I thought I saw you out there crying
I thought I heard you call my name
I thought I heard you out there crying
But are we all lost stars, trying to light up the dark?
But are we all lost stars, trying to light up the dark?
@andreimariano7967
Lyrics
Please don't see just a boy caught up in dreams and fantasies
Please see me reaching out for someone I can't see
Take my hand let's see where we wake up tomorrow
Best laid plans sometimes are just a one night stand
I'd be damned Cupid's demanding back his arrow
So let's get drunk on our tears and
God, tell us the reason youth is wasted on the young
It's hunting season and the lambs are on the run
Searching for meaning
But are we all lost stars, trying to light up the dark?
Who are we? Just a speck of dust within the galaxy?
Woe is me, if we're not careful turns into reality
Don't you dare let our best memories bring you sorrow
Yesterday I saw a lion kiss a deer
Turn the page maybe we'll find a brand new ending
Where we're dancing in our tears and
God, tell us the reason youth is wasted on the young
It's hunting season and the lambs are on the run
Searching for meaning
But are we all lost stars, trying to light up the dark?
I thought I saw you out there crying
I thought I heard you call my name
I thought I heard you out there crying
Just the same
God, give us the reason youth is wasted on the young
It's hunting season and this lamb is on the run
Searching for meaning
But are we all lost stars, trying to light up the dark?
I thought I saw you out there crying
I thought I heard you call my name
I thought I heard you out there crying
But are we all lost stars, trying to light up the dark?
But are we all lost stars, trying to light up the dark?
@manuellexel
Please, don't see
Just a boy caught up in dreams and fantasy
Please, see me
Reaching out for someone I can't see
Take my hand,
Let's see where we wake up tomorrow
Best laid plans
Sometimes are just a one night stand
I'll be damned
Cupid's demanding back his arrow
So let's get drunk on our tears
And, God, tell us the reason
Youth is wasted on the young
It's hunting season and this lamb is on the run
We're searching for meaning
But aren't we all lost stars
Trying to light up the dark?
Who are we?
Just a speck of dust within the galaxy
What is me?
If we're not careful turns into reality
Don't you dare let our best memories bring you sorrow
Yesterday I saw a lion kiss a deer
Turn the page
Maybe we'll find a brand new ending
Where we're dancing in our tears
And, God, tell us the reason
Youth is wasted on the young
It's hunting season and this lamb is on the run
We're searching for meaning
But aren't we all lost stars
Trying to light up the dark?
I thought I saw you out there crying
I thought I heard you call my name
I thought I heard you out there crying
We're just the same
And, God, tell us the reason
Youth is wasted on the young
It's hunting season and this lamb is on the run
We're searching for meaning
But aren't we all lost stars
Trying to light up the dark?
Aren't we all lost stars
Trying to light up the dark?
@kylasanchez
I love how I don't see any cellphone like they're all just living in the moment. I love it
@alessandroolivier4260
kyla sanchez This was a scene in a movie
@kylasanchez
_ TheGreat24and8 oh
(hopes crushed)
@mitsosmr
what movie bruh ?
@tiquuu3498
Begin Again
@ZK-dq6tl
Begin Again, Keira Knightly and Mark Ruffalo are in it too
@devniathuldoraarachchi3898
This song somehow makes me nostalgic for something I never had.
@timhihireed2847
Yes!!!!!💔❤💧🌠👌👍
@cintaariantiputri9891
Devni Chanuththara Athuldoraarachchi yas, same. but it’s givin me chill- 😌❤️
@airakimpanopio1405
I agree, wipes tears