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.
Wild Horses
Adam Levine Lyrics
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The things you wanted I bought them for you
Graceless lady you know who I am
You know I can't let you slide through my hands
Wild horses couldn't drag me away
Wild, wild horses, couldn't drag me away
Now you decided to show me the same
No sweeping exits or offstage lines
Could make me feel bitter or treat you unkind
Wild horses couldn't drag me away
Wild, wild horses, couldn't drag me away
I know I dreamed you a sin and a lie
I have my freedom but I don't have much time
Faith has been broken, tears must be cried
Let's do some living before we die
Wild horses couldn't drag me away
Wild, wild horses, we'll ride them some day
Wild horses couldn't drag me away
Wild, wild horses, we'll ride them some day
Adam Levine's "Wild Horses" is a song about a relationship that has gone through the ups and downs of life. The first verse talks about the easy childhood days, where the singer bought everything that his partner wanted for her. The second line talks about a "graceless lady," who knows the singer well and a person who he can't let slip away from his hands. The chorus, "Wild horses couldn't drag me away," emphasizes that the singer is not willing to let go of this person.
The second verse talks about how the singer watched their partner suffer through a dull, aching pain, and now that they have decided to show the same, there will be no bitterness or unkindness because the singer cares for this person. The bridge talks about how the singer knows that their partner may not have always been honest with him, and while he has his freedom, the time is running out. The next line emphasizes the broken faith and the tears that must be cried, and the last line emphasizes the need to live before dying.
The singer still has faith in the relationship and believes that they will ride the wild horses someday. Through the song, the singer talks about how their relationship has been through pain, but he still cares for this person, and nothing will drag him away.
Line by Line Meaning
Childhood living is easy to do
The innocence and carefree nature of childhood is simple and easy to enjoy.
The things you wanted I bought them for you
I provided everything you desired and indulged your every whim.
Graceless lady you know who I am
You know my character and reputation, though you may find me lacking in grace.
You know I can't let you slide through my hands
I can't just let you go and disappear from my life, even if it may be better for us both.
Wild horses couldn't drag me away
I refuse to abandon you or let go of our connection, no matter the cost.
Wild, wild horses, couldn't drag me away
My unwavering commitment to you is as strong as the untamable and wild horses.
I watched you suffer a dull aching pain
I observed you endure a constant, persistent pain.
Now you decided to show me the same
You have now inflicted that same pain and hurt upon me.
No sweeping exits or offstage lines
There will be no dramatic exits or scripted lines in our story.
Could make me feel bitter or treat you unkind
Despite any hurt or disappointment, I will not allow it to turn me bitter or cause me to mistreat you.
I know I dreamed you a sin and a lie
I understand that my idealized perception of you may have been flawed or untrue.
I have my freedom but I don't have much time
While I have the ability to do as I please, I recognize that time is limited and precious.
Faith has been broken, tears must be cried
Our trust and believability has been shattered, and we must mourn and process the resulting emotions.
Let's do some living before we die
Before it's too late, we should make the most out of our existence and truly live.
Wild horses couldn't drag me away
My desire to experience life with you is stronger than even the most insurmountable obstacles.
Wild, wild horses, we'll ride them some day
One day, the things that currently seem impossible and wild will be ridden and faced with bravery and courage.
Wild horses couldn't drag me away
I am determined to stay by your side and share in all of life's experiences, no matter how challenging.
Wild, wild horses, we'll ride them some day
Together, we will overcome whatever adversity comes our way and emerge victorious.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MoeFe
Childhood living is easy to do
The things you wanted I bought them for you
Graceless lady you know who I am
You know I can't let you slide through my hands
Wild horses couldn't drag me away
Wild horses couldn't drag me away
I watched you suffer a dull aching pain
Now you decided to show me the same
No sweeping exits or offstage lines
Could make me feel bitter or treat you unkind
Wild horses couldn't drag me away
Wild horses, couldn't drag me away
I know I dreamed you a sin and a lie
I have my freedom but I don't have much time
Faith has been broken, tears have been be cried
Let's do some living before we die
Wild horses couldn't drag me away
Wild horses couldn't drag me away
Wild horses, we'll ride them some day
@kennadiejadexoxo
This song was my childhood!😢😢😢😢🥺🥺🥺😭😭 my dad always put this on and sing along with my dad and now I put that song on now my dad started crying and he said " it was your favorite song! " and give him a big hug! And I said " it's our favorite song! "😇😇😇💖💖💖💖🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😢🥺😭🙏🏼🙏🏼
@davidjones-bh5xg
Cute Story
@criktun3346
Wow that’s so nice
@nonoasailo9690
This is one of the greatest songs that was written. Try the unplugged in Japan.
@kennadiejadexoxo
I'll play it at his funeral If he passes away 😻
@jrgmrio
That’ll be perfect 🤗
@jamielaplante2353
Alicia Keys is so talented. What a fabulous voice and pianist.
@chuckgreenfield4484
"No sweeping exits or offstage lines could make me feel bitter or treat you unkind." Great song and beautiful ly done by Adam and Alicia.
@prowomanj2569
This is how it's done folks! Wildly entertaining and just beautiful singing and musicianship. Where's the live vid of them performing it? I need it in my life.
@TrustTheProcess4450
I love music. Can’t imagine life without.