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.
IfI Never See Your Face Again
Maroon 5 Lyrics
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You say I'm not your type, but I can make you sway
It makes me burn to learn you're not the only one
I'll let you be if you put down your blazing gun
Now you've gone somewhere else far away
I don't know if I will find you (find you, find you)
But you feel my breath on your neck
'Cause you keep me coming back for more
And I feel a little better than I did before
And if I never see your face again, I don't mind
'Cause we got much further than I thought we'd get tonight
Sometimes you move so well it's hard not to give in
I'm lost, I can't tell where you end and I begin
It makes me burn to learn you're with another man
I wonder if he's half the lover that I am
Now you've gone somewhere else far away
I don't know if I will find you (find you, find you)
But you feel my breath on your neck
Can't believe I'm right behind you (right behind you)
'Cause you keep me coming back for more
And I feel a little better than I did before
And if I never see your face again, I don't mind
'Cause we got much further than I thought we'd get tonight
Baby, baby, please believe me
Find it in your heart to reach me
Promise not to leave me behind
(Promise not to leave me behind)
Take me back, but take it easy
Make me think, but don't deceive me
Talk to me by taking your time
(Talk to me, talk to me)
'Cause you keep me coming back for more
And I feel a little better than I did before
And if I never see your face again, I don't mind
'Cause we got much further than I thought we'd get tonight
(Talk to me, talk to me)
'Cause you keep me coming back for more
And I feel a little better than I did before
And if I never see your face again, I don't mind
'Cause we got much further than I thought we'd get tonight
The lyrics to Maroon 5's song "If I Never See Your Face Again" explore the bittersweet feelings of a relationship that has come to an end. The singer knows that it's time to let go of their partner, but they're not quite ready to do so. They describe feeling like they're losing something precious, even though they have to let it slip away. The singer also acknowledges that their partner has moved on and is seeing someone else, which causes them to feel jealous and hurt.
The chorus speaks to the complicated nature of their feelings. As much as the singer may want to be done with this relationship, they can't resist the draw of their former partner. This is evidenced by the line " 'Cause you keep me coming back for more." The singer admits that, even if they never see their ex again, they've already come further in their relationship than they thought they would that evening. The second verse dives deeper into the singer's desperation, as they describe how hard it is to resist their partner's alluring moves, saying "Sometimes you move so well it's hard not to give in / I'm lost, I can't tell where you end and I begin."
Overall, the song paints a complex portrait of the end of a relationship. The singer knows they need to move on, yet they're also drawn to their ex. The lyrics leave the listener wondering if they'll be able to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
Now as the summer fades, I'll let you slip away
As the season changes, I'll allow you to leave my life
You say I'm not your type, but I can make you sway
You claim that I'm not suitable, but I have the ability to make you move
It makes me burn to learn you're not the only one
It hurts me to discover that you have other options
I'll let you be if you put down your blazing gun
I will give you space if you stop being aggressive
Now you've gone somewhere else far away
Now you've left and traveled somewhere far from me
I don't know if I will find you (find you, find you)
I am uncertain if I will ever locate you again
But you feel my breath on your neck
Despite being distant, you can sense me close to you
Can't believe I'm right behind you (right behind you)
It's unbelievable that I am right next to you
'Cause you keep me coming back for more
You always keep me interested and desiring more
And I feel a little better than I did before
Being with you lifts my spirits slightly
And if I never see your face again, I don't mind
If I never encounter you again, I won't object
'Cause we got much further than I thought we'd get tonight
Our relationship progressed further than I expected it to tonight
Sometimes you move so well it's hard not to give in
You have such captivating movements that it's difficult to resist you
I'm lost, I can't tell where you end and I begin
I am confused and can't differentiate between where you end and I start
It makes me burn to learn you're with another man
It's painful for me to find out that you're with someone else
I wonder if he's half the lover that I am
I ponder if he's as skilled a lover as I am
Baby, baby, please believe me
Sweetheart, please trust me
Find it in your heart to reach me
Dig deep within yourself and make contact with me
Promise not to leave me behind
Vow not to abandon me
Take me back, but take it easy
Reconnect with me, but do so gently
Make me think, but don't deceive me
Challenge me intellectually, but do not mislead me
Talk to me by taking your time
Communicate with me thoughtfully and intentionally
'Cause you keep me coming back for more
You continuously entice me to return for more
And I feel a little better than I did before
Spending time with you slightly improves my mood
And if I never see your face again, I don't mind
If we never cross paths again, I won't object to it
'Cause we got much further than I thought we'd get tonight
Our encounter tonight led to significant progress in our relationship
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: James B. Valentine, Adam Noah Levine
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kaitie Walker
I love how at 1:56 Rihanna's eyes get big and Adam's smile gets huge... they are so into eachother lol
Samara Sympathia
MT linda essa perfeição 👏 amei 💖
Queen_Of Drama!👑
Loved them together the chemistry makes good music. Plus you can tell this is old cause the crowd was awake and had FLIP PHONES! #GOODOLEDAYS
arthropods
Adam is focused on Rihanna. Lol. How cute 😂
David Pacheco
Love these 2 musicians. Good song.
Samara Sympathia
MH diva Rihanna na área arrasa ❤️
BiscuiT8858
They would make a cute couple! Love their voices together, too.
Salvador Virgilio Hannia Itzel
Hermosa conexión que tenían al cantar estos divinos seres con voces extraordinarias
Thon Yow
Rihanna's aura is exceptional. I love it
Dee Ca.
A decade old. Time flies so fast.