Doin' Dirt
Maroon 5 Lyrics


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Oh yeah, oh yeah

Hey you, don't wanna love you on the telephone
You're hanging up and I am all alone
Baby you got me doing dirt, doing dirt, doing dirt
And now I wanna find you but you're off the run
My heart's exploding like a burning sun
And I know you like it when it hurts, when it hurts, when it hurts

Hold me, we're dancing in the dark of the night
You're shining like a neon light
I light you up when I get inside
So won't you touch me 'cause everybody's watching us now
We're putting on a show for the crowd
So turn it up baby make it loud

Hey you, say that you're only having fun and then
You call me up at three A-M again
Baby you got me doing dirt, doing dirt, doing dirt
And now all that I got is just a microphone
To let you know that I am all alone
I know you like it when it hurts, when it hurts, when it hurts

Hold me, we're dancing in the dark of the night
You're shining like a neon light
I light you up when I get inside
So won't you touch me 'cause everybody's watching us now
We're putting on a show for the crowd
So turn it up baby make it loud

Yeah, come on

So right now, I wanna leave with you right now
I wanna be with you all night, in the car let's go
Yeah let's take it home, let's take it home, let's take it home

So right now, I wanna leave with you right now
I wanna be with you all night, in the car let's go
Yeah let's take it home, let's take it home, let's take it home

Hold me, we're dancing in the dark of the night
You're shining like a neon light
I light you up when I get inside
So won't you touch me 'cause everybody's watching us now




We're putting on a show for the crowd
So turn it up baby make it loud

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Maroon 5's song "Doin' Dirt" describe the ups and downs of a tumultuous relationship. The singer is frustrated with his lover, who refuses to commit to him and only contacts him when she wants to have fun. He is left feeling lonely and helpless, unable to find her and make things right. Despite this, he is still drawn to her and enjoys the thrill of their secret encounters, even when they are in public. He wants to leave with her and take their relationship to the next level, but it is unclear whether she feels the same way.


The lyrics also portray the intense physical attraction between the singer and his lover, emphasizing the excitement and danger of their relationship. The line "I light you up when I get inside" suggests that sex is a vital part of their connection, and that they get lost in passion whenever they are together. However, their chemistry also leads to pain and heartbreak, as the singer knows that he is being used by his lover and that their relationship is ultimately doomed.


Overall, "Doin' Dirt" is a catchy, upbeat song that captures the complexity of modern romance. It shows how love can be both exhilarating and painful, and how some people are willing to endure suffering for the sake of a connection. Despite its somber themes, the song is ultimately hopeful, implying that the singer will continue to search for love despite the obstacles in his way.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey you, don't wanna love you on the telephone
I don't want to have a shallow conversation with you over the phone, I want to have a real connection with you.


You're hanging up and I am all alone
I feel lonely when you hang up on me, I want us to stay connected.


Baby you got me doing dirt, doing dirt, doing dirt
You have me doing things that I know are wrong, but I can't resist your pull.


And now I wanna find you but you're off the run
I want to be with you, but you're avoiding me.


My heart's exploding like a burning sun
My feelings for you are passionate and intense, like a fiery explosion.


And I know you like it when it hurts, when it hurts, when it hurts
You enjoy the thrill of causing me pain, even though I don't want to hurt.


Hold me, we're dancing in the dark of the night
We're physically close and connected, dancing together in the darkness.


You're shining like a neon light
You are captivating, shining bright and getting my attention.


I light you up when I get inside
I bring excitement and energy to you when we're intimate.


So won't you touch me 'cause everybody's watching us now
Despite the audience watching us, I still crave physical touch from you.


We're putting on a show for the crowd
Even though we're intimate, we're also trying to make it a public spectacle for others.


So turn it up baby make it loud
Let's amp up the audience's energy and make it louder.


Hey you, say that you're only having fun and then
You pretend like this is all casual and fun, but I know there's more to it than that.


You call me up at three A-M again
You only contact me when it's convenient for you, regardless of the time of day or night.


And now all that I got is just a microphone
All I have to connect with you is through this device.


I know you like it when it hurts, when it hurts, when it hurts
You're turned on by causing me pain, even though I try to resist.


Yeah, come on
Let's keep this going, even though it's not entirely healthy.


So right now, I wanna leave with you right now
I want to be with you right at this moment, without any delay.


I wanna be with you all night, in the car let's go
Let's spend the entire night together, driving around and just being together.


Yeah let's take it home, let's take it home, let's take it home
Let's go back to where we can be intimate together.


Hold me, we're dancing in the dark of the night
We're still physically close and connected despite any issues between us.


You're shining like a neon light
You're captivating and mesmerizing, drawing me in.


I light you up when I get inside
I bring some excitement and passion to you when we're intimate.


So won't you touch me 'cause everybody's watching us now
Even though others are present, I still crave physical touch from you.


We're putting on a show for the crowd
We're still trying to make it look good for others while maintaining a physical connection.


So turn it up baby make it loud
Let's increase the excitement even more, making it louder for everyone involved.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ADAM LEVINE, JOHAN KARL SCHUSTER

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