This Love
Chris "Tricky" Stewart/Maroon 5 Lyrics


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I was so high, I did not recognize
The fire burning in her eyes
The chaos that controlled my mind
Whispered goodbye as she got on a plane
Never to return again
But always in my heart

This love has taken its toll on me
She said goodbye too many times before
And her heart is breaking in front of me
I have no choice 'cause I won't say goodbye anymore, woah, woah, woah

I tried my best to feed her appetite
Keep her coming every night
So hard to keep her satisfied
Oh, kept playing love like it was just a game
Pretending to feel the same
Then turn around and leave again

But, oh, this love has taken its toll on me
She said goodbye too many times before
And her heart is breaking in front of me
I have no choice 'cause I won't say goodbye anymore woah, woah, woah

I'll fix these broken things
Repair your broken wings
And make sure everything is alright
My pressure on your hips
Sinking my fingertips
Into every inch of you
'Cause I know that's what you want me to do

This love has taken its toll on me
She said goodbye too many times before
Her heart is breaking in front of me
I have no choice 'cause I won't say goodbye anymore

This love has taken its toll on me
She said goodbye too many times before
My heart is breaking in front of me
She said goodbye too many times before

This love has taken its toll on me
She said goodbye too many times before




Her heart is breaking in front of me
I have no choice 'cause I won't say goodbye anymore

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "This Love" by Maroon 5 explore the complexities and pain that can come with being in a tumultuous, dysfunctional relationship. The first verse describes the singer's state of mind, which was clouded by drug use and unable to see the problems that were causing chaos in the relationship. The sudden departure of the singer's partner is met with heartbreak and an acknowledgement that though she is gone physically, she will always be a part of his heart.


The chorus conveys the difficulty that the singer faces in accepting the instability of the relationship. His partner has left him before, causing emotional turmoil and instability for both parties. The singer recognizes that her heart is breaking, but he refuses to say goodbye because he cannot let go, regardless of the pain.


The second verse discusses the singer's attempts to keep the relationship afloat by trying to appease his partner's needs in hopes of keeping her satisfied. Despite this, he still ultimately fails to fully connect with her emotionally and only pretends to reciprocate her feelings. The bridge suggests that the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to mend their relationship and soothe his partner's pain, as evidenced by his promise to fix the broken parts of their relationship and make everything alright.


Overall, the lyrics to "This Love" represent the complexity and turmoil that often comes with romantic relationships, particularly those that are tumultuous and filled with conflict.


Line by Line Meaning

I was so high, I did not recognize
I was under the influence and didn't fully understand or appreciate the fire in her eyes


The fire burning in her eyes
She had a deep passion and intensity, which I failed to notice


The chaos that controlled my mind
I was overwhelmed and lacked control over my thoughts and emotions


Whispered goodbye as she got on a plane
She left without much fanfare and spoke her farewell in a soft voice


Never to return again
She had no plans to come back in the future


But always in my heart
Despite her physical absence, she remained in my thoughts and feelings


This love has taken its toll on me
Our relationship has caused great stress and exhaustion


She said goodbye too many times before
She has ended the relationship multiple times in the past


And her heart is breaking in front of me
I witness the pain and hurt my actions have caused her


I have no choice 'cause I won't say goodbye anymore, woah, woah, woah
I am determined to fix the relationship and not let it end again


I tried my best to feed her appetite
I attempted to satisfy her needs and desires


Keep her coming every night
I aimed to maintain a consistent and frequent physical relationship


So hard to keep her satisfied
It was a challenge to meet her expectations and maintain her happiness


Oh, kept playing love like it was just a game
I treated our relationship lightly, as if it were a game or trivial matter


Pretending to feel the same
I faked my emotions and pretended to feel the same way she did


Then turn around and leave again
After leading her on, I abandoned her again


I'll fix these broken things
I will work to repair the broken aspects of our relationship


Repair your broken wings
I will help her heal from the hurt and damage I caused


And make sure everything is alright
I will work to ensure that our relationship is healthy and stable


My pressure on your hips
I will exert physical pressure on her hips


Sinking my fingertips
I will sink my fingers into her body


Into every inch of you
I will explore and touch every part of her


‘Cause I know that’s what you want me to do
I am aware of what she desires and will act accordingly


Her heart is breaking in front of me
I witness the pain and hurt my actions have caused her


She said goodbye too many times before
She has ended the relationship multiple times in the past


My heart is breaking in front of me
I also feel the emotional pain and sadness of the situation


I have no choice 'cause I won't say goodbye anymore
I refuse to let our relationship end and am determined to make it work




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM LEVINE, JAMES B. VALENTINE, JESSE ROYAL CARMICHAEL, MICHAEL ALLEN MADDEN, RYAN MICHAEL DUSICK

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Comments from YouTube:

jaketohack

I love the Chorus at the end...so cute! Their official remix are DOPE!

rubyfirelover

Love this song <3333 love maroon 5 <3333

Manuel Fabela

NIce...Great mixture

leechanghwang

nice!

gahiby

I like the original better

schumi90alek

yeah its cool

bat

???? i heard she will be loved in it ?????!!!!!!!!

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