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 feat. Alicia Keys
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
The lyrics of Adam Levine's song Wild Horses ft Alicia Keys are an emotional portrayal of a romantic relationship that has been affected by pain, betrayal and heartbreak but is still worth fighting for. The first verse begins with the singer talking about how they provided their loved one with everything they desired during their childhood. The second line sets the tone for the rest of the song by establishing an undercurrent of obligation and guilt that sparks from the unspoken expectations of a relationship. The refrain "Wild horses couldn't drag me away" echoes repeatedly, further conveying the idea of the unbreakable connection that exists between the two people.
The second verse moves on to describe the changes that have taken place in the relationship, the suffering of the loved one, and also the fact that the singer is getting a taste of that same pain. The lines, "No sweeping exits or offstage lines / Could make me feel bitter or treat you unkind" shows the singer is willing to endure the fight for his loved one. The third verse highlights the life of the singer, made of sin and lies. In these lines, he mentions that he has his freedom but is short on time, possibly wishing to speed up the reconciliation that can mend his broken relationship.
The last verse finally brings back the refrain and represents a realization to live life together with his loved one before the two pass away. "Wild horses, we'll ride them someday" is a metaphor of a symbol of free spirit, one that can be shared by everyone despite what they're going through.
Line by Line Meaning
Childhood living is easy to do
It was easy for you to live during your childhood days.
The things you wanted I bought them for you
I provided you with the things you wanted and needed.
Graceless lady you know who I am
You know me very well, even though I might not have grace.
You know I can't let you slide through my hands
I cannot let you slip away from my life.
Wild horses couldn't drag me away
I am committed to not letting anything take me away from you.
Wild, wild horses, couldn't drag me away
Even the wildest of horses couldn't make me leave you.
I watched you suffer a dull aching pain
I saw you go through a painful and difficult time.
Now you decided to show me the same
Now you've shared that same pain with me.
No sweeping exits or offstage lines
I will not abruptly leave or make a grand exit during difficult times.
Could make me feel bitter or treat you unkind
I won't let the hurt make me treat you poorly.
I know I dreamed you a sin and a lie
I understand that my vision of you might not have been completely true.
I have my freedom but I don't have much time
I have the freedom to do what I want, but time is limited.
Faith has been broken, tears must be cried
Our trust has been damaged and it's time to grieve and heal.
Let's do some living before we die
We should cherish our time together and make the most of it.
Wild horses couldn't drag me away
I am committed to not letting anything take me away from you.
Wild, wild horses, we'll ride them some day
We'll face any challenge that comes our way together.
Wild horses couldn't drag me away
I am committed to not letting anything take me away from you.
Wild, wild horses, we'll ride them some day
We'll face any challenge that comes our way together.
Lyrics © Alfred
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.