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.
No One Else Like You
Adam Levine Lyrics
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Don't want you thinking that I'm in a hurry
I won't stay afraid
I have this vision and it's got me worried
'Cause everyone wants someone
That's one cliché that's true
The sad truth's I want no one
It looks like you
Feels like you
Smiles like you
I want someone just like you
Through and through
I'm forever blue
'Cause there's no one else like
I hope that you're not mad
You always said you want a man of action
I'm not the hottest lad, no
There's more to life than physical attraction
You got your special someone
But between me and him, guess who
Will spend their whole life waiting
For someone just like you
That looks like you
That feels like you
That smiles like you
I need someone just like you
Love me true
I'm forever blue
'Cause there's no one else like
Woo, woah, woo-hoo
I want you in my arms
I see you in my dreams
I'm gonna make you mine
As crazy as it seems
Girl, you, yes you
I need someone just like you
Love me true
I'm forever blue
Because there's no one else
There's no one else
There's no one else
There's no one else
There's no one else
There's no one else
There's no one else I need
'Cause you're so fine
You're so fine
'Cause you're so fine
You're so fine
Cause you're so fine
You're so fine
'Cause you're so fine
You're so fine
'Cause you're so fine
You're so fine
In this song, Adam Levine expresses his feelings about being smitten by someone and feeling that no one else compares to them. He starts by asking if everything is just right and explains that he doesn't want the person to think he is in a rush, but he has a vision that he is worried about. He acknowledges that it is a cliché that everyone wants someone, but the truth is he wants no one else but the person he is singing to. His lyrics convey that he is completely swept off his feet and notes that everything about the person is what he is looking for in someone, from their looks to their smiles.
Levine then addresses that the person always said they wanted a man of action, but he is not the hottest lad around. However, he believes there is more to life than physical attraction, and he is the person who would spend his whole life waiting for someone like the person he is singing to. He continues to express his feelings that he sees the person in his dreams and he wants to make her his, even if it seems crazy. He ends the song by repeating that he needs someone just like her, and there is no one else he needs because she's so fine.
Overall, the song is a classic love song that promotes the idea of finding someone who fits us perfectly and makes us feel like no one else does. It is a celebration of the uniqueness of the person we love and an acknowledgement that they are the only one we would ever want.
Line by Line Meaning
Is everything just right
I want to make sure everything is perfect before confessing my feelings
Don't want you thinking that I'm in a hurry
I don't want you to think that I want to rush things
I won't stay afraid
I'm trying to overcome my fear of rejection and tell you how I feel
I have this vision and it's got me worried
I have a strong feeling about us being together and it's making me anxious
'Cause everyone wants someone
It's a common saying that everyone wants to be with someone
That's one cliché that's true
In this case, that saying is actually true
The sad truth's I want no one
The sad truth is that I don't want anyone else
Unless that someone's you
I only want you
It looks like you
I want someone who physically resembles you
Feels like you
I want someone who has a similar feel or energy to you
Smiles like you
I want someone who smiles like you do
I want someone just like you
I want someone who embodies all of your best qualities
Through and through
I want someone who is like you in every way
I'm forever blue
I'm always feeling a little bit sad without you
'Cause there's no one else like
There's no one else who compares to you
I hope that you're not mad
I hope you're not angry with me for confessing my feelings
You always said you want a man of action
You mentioned that you want a man who takes action and doesn't just talk
I'm not the hottest lad, no
I might not be the most physically attractive person, but...
There's more to life than physical attraction
...I believe that there are other important qualities too
You got your special someone
I know you're with someone else
But between me and him, guess who
But I still believe that I would be a better match for you
Will spend their whole life waiting
I am willing to wait for you for the rest of my life
For someone just like you
I will wait for someone who is just like you
I need someone just like you
I feel like I really need someone who is like you
Love me true
Love me with all your heart, honestly and truly
Because there's no one else
Because there is no one else who compares to you
Woo, woah, woo-hoo
A sound of excitement and joy
I want you in my arms
I want to hold you and be close to you
I see you in my dreams
You're always on my mind, even in my dreams
I'm gonna make you mine
I am determined to make you mine
As crazy as it seems
Even though it might seem crazy or unrealistic
Girl, you, yes you
I am talking directly to you, the person I admire
Because you're so fine
Because you are so amazing and wonderful
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: GREGG ALEXANDER, NICK LASHLEY
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