Maroon 5 is an American pop rock band that originated in Los Angeles, Calif… Read Full Bio ↴Maroon 5 is an American pop rock band that originated in Los Angeles, California, United States. The group was formed in 1994 as Kara's Flowers while its members were still in high school and originally consisted of Adam Levine (lead vocals, guitar), Jesse Carmichael (guitar, backing vocals) Mickey Madden (bass guitar) and Ryan Dusick (drums). Kara's Flowers signed to Reprise Records and released an album, "The Fourth World", in 1997. After a tepid response to the album, the band parted ways with the record label and the members attended college. Dusick and Madden stayed local at UCLA, while Levine and Carmichael relocated to the east coast to attend Five Towns College. While Levine and Carmichael were in New York, they began to take notice of the urban music surrounding them and later let the style influence the songs they wrote.

In 2001, the band regrouped, with guitarist James Valentine added to the line-up, and pursued a new direction under the name: Maroon 5. At this point, Jesse Carmichael switched to playing the keyboards and this has become his main instrument in the band (although he also plays rhythm guitar to this day). After these changes, Maroon 5 signed with Octone Records and released their debut album, "Songs About Jane", in June 2002. The album's lead single "Harder to Breathe", received heavy airplay, which helped the album to debut at number six on the Billboard 200 chart. The band won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 2005. For the next few years, the band toured extensively worldwide in support of Songs About Jane and produced two live recordings: 2004's "1.22.03.Acoustic" and 2005's "Live Friday the 13th". In 2006, Ryan Dusick officially left the band after suffering from serious wrist and shoulder injuries and was replaced by Matt Flynn. The band recorded their second album, "It Won't Be Soon Before Long" and released it in May 2007. The album reached number one on the US Billboard 200 chart and the lead single, "Makes Me Wonder", became the band's first number-one song on the Billboard Hot 100.

On September 21, 2010, the band released their third studio album entitled "Hands All Over". It was re-released in 2011 to include the single "Moves like Jagger" (featuring Christina Aguilera). While the original version of the album received mixed reviews, "Moves like Jagger" reached the number one position on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The band released their next album, "Overexposed", on June 26, 2012. All four singles of the album were really successful on the charts - for example, the second single from Overexposed, "One More Night" (released on June 19, 2012), reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2014, the band signed with Interscope Records and released their fifth studio album, "V", with the very-first line-up of six official band members, as keyboardist and backing vocalist PJ Morton became an official member in 2012. The album debuted at top of the weekly Billboard 200 chart. Since its debut in 2002, the band has sold more than 15 million albums in the United States and over 100 million singles and 27 million albums worldwide.

Bet My Heart
Maroon 5 Lyrics

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It's not time for conversation, no
I don't want to complicate this for you
And I leave them other girls alone
If you'll be the one that I come home to

All of my love, all of my love
My time, my attention
My patience, I'm giving it all

All the above, all the above
No this ain't the way
That I usually play this
No, no

Would I lose
If I bet my heart on you
Would I lose
If I bet my heart on you
I don't wanna slow down
Won't you let me know now
Would I lose, oh
If I bet my heart on you (bet my heart on)

Is it real, is it fake
Would you leave, would you stay
Will the night turn into day
Will we get closer
Or will it be over
I'm only hoping
I don't waste, I don't waste

All of my love, all of my love
My time, my attention
My patience, I'm giving it all
All the above, all the above
No this ain't the way
That I usually play this
No, no

Would I lose
If I bet my heart on you
Would I lose
If I bet my heart on you
I don't wanna slow down
Won't you let me know now
Would I lose, oh
If I bet my heart on you (bet my heart on)
If I bet my heart on you (bet my heart on)

It's not time for conversation, no
I don't want to complicate this for you
And I leave them other girls alone
If you'll be the one that I come home to

Would I lose
If I bet my heart on you
Would I lose
If I bet my heart on you
I don't wanna slow down
Won't you let me know now
Would I lose, oh

Would I lose
If I bet my heart on you
Would I lose
If I bet my heart on you
I don't wanna slow down
Won't you let me know now
Would I lose, oh
If I bet my heart on you (bet my heart on)

If I bet my heart on you (bet my heart on)
If I bet my heart on you

Overall Meaning

In "Bet My Heart," Maroon 5 sings about taking a chance on love. The singer has met someone they're interested in and are considering taking things further, but they're uncertain about whether to risk their heart. The lyrics suggest that they're willing to commit to the potential partner, but they're not sure if this person is trustworthy or reliable. The chorus repeats the question, "Would I lose if I bet my heart on you?" implying that the risk of heartbreak is high and that the stakes are significant.

The singer is seeking some reassurance and honesty from their love interest. They wonder if the relationship is genuine or if the other person might leave them down the line. There's a sense of urgency in the lyrics; the singer doesn't want to waste their time or emotions on someone who won't reciprocate. They're looking for clarity and honesty, even if it means acknowledging that things might not work out.

Overall, "Bet My Heart" is a song about vulnerability, risk-taking, and the fear of heartbreak. It captures the anxiety and excitement that come with falling in love and the challenges of trusting someone else with your feelings and wellbeing.

Line by Line Meaning

It's not time for conversation, no
I don't want to talk right now, I just need to focus on you

I don't want to complicate this for you
I don't want to make things more difficult for you than they already are

And I leave them other girls alone
I'm not interested in anyone else, only you

If you'll be the one that I come home to
If you're willing to be my steady and stable relationship, I will always come back to you

All of my love, all of my love
I am giving you all of my affection and feelings

My time, my attention
I am willing to dedicate my time and focus to you

My patience, I'm giving it all
I am willing to be patient with you and give you the time you need

All the above, all the above
In addition to what I've already mentioned, I'm giving you everything I have and can offer

No this ain't the way That I usually play this
I'm stepping out of my comfort zone to show you how much I care

Would I lose If I bet my heart on you
I am wondering if putting my trust in you and giving you my heart will result in me losing everything

I don't wanna slow down Won't you let me know now
I don't want to delay our relationship any longer, can you please tell me how you feel so we can move forward

Is it real, is it fake Would you leave, would you stay Will the night turn into day Will we get closer Or will it be over I'm only hoping I don't waste, I don't waste
I'm questioning whether this relationship is genuine or just a fling, and I'm hoping that we can progress forward instead of falling apart

If I bet my heart on you
I am putting everything on the line to trust and love you, hoping that we can have a future together

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Adam Noah Levine, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, John Henry Ryan, Phil Shaouy

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