One More Night
Maroon 5/Sticky K Lyrics

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You and I go hard at each other like we're going to war
You and I go rough, we keep throwing things and slamming the door
You and I get so damn dysfunctional, we start keeping score
You and I get sick, yeah I know that we can't do this no more

But baby there you go again, there you go again, making me love you
Yeah I stopped using my head, using my head, let it all go
Got you stuck on my body, on my body like a tattoo

And now I'm feeling stupid, feeling stupid coming back to you

So I cross my heart and I hope to die
That I'll only stay with you one more night
And I know I said it a million times
But I'll only stay with you one more night

Try to tell you no but my body keeps on telling you yes
Try to tell you stop but your lipstick got me so out of breath
I'll be waking up in the morning probably hating myself
And I'll be waking up feeling satisfied but guilty as hell

But baby there you go again, there you go again, making me love you
And I stopped using my head, using my head, let it all go
Got you stuck on my body, on my body like a tattoo
And now I'm feeling stupid, feeling stupid running back to you

So I cross my heart and I hope to die
That I'll only stay with you one more night
And I know I said it a million times
But I'll only stay with you one more night

Yeah baby give me one more night
Yeah baby give me one more night
Yeah baby give me one more night

Baby there you go again, there you go again, making me love you
And I stopped using my head, using my head, let it all go
Got you stuck on my body, on my body like a tattoo
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

So I cross my heart and I hope to die
That I'll only stay with you one more night
And I know I said it a million times
But I'll only stay with you one more night
(Yeah baby give me one more night)

So I cross my heart and I hope to die
That I'll only stay with you one more night

And I know I said it a million times
But I'll only stay with you one more night

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Maroon 5's "One More Night" describe a dysfunctional and toxic relationship that keeps drawing the singer back for just one more night. The song starts by describing the intense arguments and fights that the couple commonly undergo, suggesting that it has a military-like intensity to it. The lyrics also indicate that the relationship is on its last legs and that neither party is happy in it. Despite knowing that they should call it quits, they keep being drawn back to each other.

The chorus expresses the singer's struggle to break free from the cycle of toxicity and his/her decision to cross their heart and hope to die that they will only stay with their partner for one more night. The singer acknowledges their previous commitment to breaking free of this relationship but admits that they keep coming back for more, feeling stupid for doing so. The bridge further describes the battle between the mind and body, with the singer's body encouraging them to stay with their partner even though their mind knows it is not good for them.

Overall, the song provides an intimate and visceral depiction of the struggles of people involved in unhealthy relationships, and how they can become trapped in a vicious cycle of attraction and repulsion.

Line by Line Meaning

You and I go hard at each other like we're going to war
Our arguments are intense and aggressive, as if we are enemies engaging in combat.

You and I go rough, we keep throwing things and slamming the door
Our conflicts often result in physical outbursts such as throwing objects and forcefully closing doors.

You and I get so damn dysfunctional, we start keeping score
Our relationship has become severely unhealthy with both parties negatively keeping track of each other's mistakes.

You and I get sick, yeah I know that we can't do this no more
Our dynamic has become unbearable and it is apparent that we shouldn't continue the relationship.

But baby there you go again, there you go again, making me love you
Despite our problems, you still have a strong hold on my heart and emotions.

Yeah I stopped using my head, using my head, let it all go
I've let go of logic and rational thinking and have given into my desire to be with you despite the issues we face.

Got you stuck on my body, on my body like a tattoo
My physical attachment to you is so strong, it feels like it is permanently inked onto my skin.

And now I'm feeling stupid, feeling stupid coming back to you
I recognize the foolishness in repeatedly returning to the same toxic relationship.

So I cross my heart and I hope to die That I'll only stay with you one more night And I know I said it a million times But I'll only stay with you one more night
I make a solemn promise to myself and to you that I will only continue this relationship for one more night, despite having said this numerous times before.

Try to tell you no but my body keeps on telling you yes
I'm attempting to resist you but my physical attraction is overpowering my better judgement.

Try to tell you stop but your lipstick got me so out of breath
Even though I try to stop the cycle of returning to you, the slightest sign of affection from you leaves me breathless and wanting more.

And I'll be waking up feeling satisfied but guilty as hell
Although there may be moments of pleasure, the guilt that follows is overwhelming.

Yeah baby give me one more night
I'm once again asking for one more night with you, despite knowing it's not the best decision.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Adam Noah Levine, Johan Karl Schuster, Max Martin, Savan Harish Kotecha

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