Lover
Maroon 5 Lyrics


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Say, say, say, hey, hey now baby
Oh mama, don't play now baby
Say, say, say, hey, hey now baby
Said let's get one thing straight now baby

Tell me, tell me if you love me or not, love me or not, love me or not?
I'll bet the house on you, am I lucky or not, lucky or not, lucky or not?
You gotta tell me if you love me or not, love me or not, love me or not?
Been wishin' for you, am I lucky or not, lucky or not, lucky or not?

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh
Tryna do what lovers do ooh

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh
Tryna do what lovers do, ooh

Say, say, say, hey, hey now baby
You gon' make me hit you with that lay down, baby (oh)
Ooh, say, say, say, hey, hey now baby
You know what I need, out the gate now baby (oh, oh)

Tell me, tell me if you love me or not, love me or not, love me or not?
I'll bet the house on you, am I lucky or not, lucky or not, lucky or not?
You gotta tell me if you love me or not, love me or not, love me or not?
Been wishin' for you, am I lucky or not, lucky or not, lucky or not?

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh
Tryna do what lovers do ooh

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, been wishin' for you (wishin')
Ooh, ooh
Tryna do what lovers do ooh

(Hey, yeah) What lovers do (oh, oh)
What lovers do (hmm, na-na-na, hey yeah)
What lovers do (hmm, na-na-na) (oh, oh)

Aren't we too grown for games?
Aren't we too grown to play around?
Young enough to chase
But old enough to know better
Are we too grown for changin'?

Are we too grown to mess around?
Ooh and I can't wait forever baby
Both of us should know better

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh
Tryna do what lovers do ooh

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh
Tryna do what lovers do ooh

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Been wishin' for you (you, oh yeah)
Ooh, ooh
Tryna do what lovers do ooh (tryna do what lovers do, ooh)

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, been wishin' for you
(Been wishin' for love) ooh, ooh
Tryna do what lovers do (do uhh, ooh)

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, been wishin' for you




(Tryna do) ooh, ooh
Tryna do what lovers do (ooh)

Overall Meaning

The song "What Lovers Do" by Maroon 5 is about the pursuit of love and the need for clarity in a relationship. Throughout the song, the singer asks their lover if they love them, and if they are lucky to have them. The repetition of the phrase "Tell me, tell me if you love me or not" emphasizes the importance of communication in a relationship. The chorus, "Tryna do what lovers do," suggests that the couple is trying to navigate the complexities of love and build a lasting relationship.


The song juxtaposes the idea of being too old to play games, but still young enough to chase after love. The lines, "Aren't we too grown for games?" and "Young enough to chase but old enough to know better," suggest that the singer recognizes the need to take the relationship seriously, but still wants to pursue love with passion.


Overall, "What Lovers Do" is a catchy and upbeat pop song that addresses the struggles and joys of pursuing love.


Line by Line Meaning

Say, say, say, hey, hey now baby
The singer is requesting attention from a significant other.


Oh mama, don't play now baby
The singer is cautioning the significant other against playing games.


Said let's get one thing straight now baby
The singer wants to establish clarity with the significant other.


Tell me, tell me if you love me or not, love me or not, love me or not?
The artist is inquiring about the significant other's feelings.


I'll bet the house on you, am I lucky or not, lucky or not, lucky or not?
The artist is expressing their trust and asking for confirmation.


You gotta tell me if you love me or not, love me or not, love me or not?
The singer is reiterating their inquiry about the significant other's feelings.


Been wishin' for you, am I lucky or not, lucky or not, lucky or not?
The singer is expressing their desire and asking for confirmation of reciprocal feelings.


Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, been wishin' for you
The artist has been longing for the significant other.


Tryna do what lovers do ooh
The artist is trying to engage in a loving relationship.


You gon' make me hit you with that lay down, baby (oh)
The artist is suggesting that actions will have consequences.


You know what I need, out the gate now baby (oh, oh)
The singer is expressing their needs and urgency in fulfilling them.


Aren't we too grown for games?
The artist is questioning if they are too mature for childish behaviors.


Aren't we too grown to play around?
The singer is questioning if they are too mature for frivolous activities.


Young enough to chase
The singer acknowledges their youthfulness and desire to pursue aspirations.


But old enough to know better
The singer acknowledges their adulthood and knowledge of life experiences.


Are we too grown for changin'?
The artist is questioning if they are too set in their ways for change.


Ooh and I can't wait forever baby
The artist is expressing urgency in moving forward with the relationship.


Both of us should know better
The singer acknowledges that both parties understand their situation.


Been wishin' for you (you, oh yeah)
The singer has been hoping for a relationship with the significant other.


Tryna do what lovers do ooh (tryna do what lovers do, ooh)
The artist is trying to engage in the behaviors and emotions of being in love.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Adam Noah Levine, Benjamin Diehl, Brittany Tali Hazzard, Elina Stridh, Jason Evigan, Oladayo Oyinlola Olatunji, Solana Rowe, Victor Niclas Sebastian Raadstroem

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@jumgar22

~LYRICS~
Say say say, hey hey now, baby
Oh mama, don't play now, baby
Say say say, hey hey now, baby
Said let's get one thing straight now, baby

[Pre-Chorus]
Tell me, tell me if you love me or not
Love me or not, love me or not
I'll bet the house on you, am I lucky or not
Lucky or not, lucky or not?

You gotta tell me if you love me or not
Love me or not, love me or not
Been wishin' for you, am I lucky or not
Lucky or not, lucky or not?

[Chorus]
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh
Tryna do what lovers do, ooh

Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh
Tryna do what lovers do, ooh

[Verse 2]
Say say say, hey hey now, baby
You gon' make me hit you with that laydown, baby (Oh)
Oh, say say say, hey hey now, baby
You know what I need, out the gate now, baby (Oh, oh)

[Pre-Chorus]
Tell me, tell me if you love me or not
Love me or not, love me or not (Na-na-na)
I'll bet the house on you, am I lucky or not
Lucky or not, lucky or not? (Na-na)

You gotta tell me if you love me or not
Love me or not, love me or not (Oh yeah)
Been wishin' for you, am I lucky or not
Lucky or not, lucky or not?

[Chorus]
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh
Tryna do what lovers do, ooh

Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Been wishin' for you (Wishin')
Ooh, ooh
Tryna do what lovers do, ooh

[Refrain]
(Hey yeah) What lovers do (Oh, oh-oh)
What lovers do (Mmm, na-na-na, hey yeah)
What lovers do (Oh, mmm, na-na-na, oh-oh, yeah)

[Bridge]
Aren't we too grown for games?
Aren't we too grown to play around?
Young enough to chase
But old enough to know better

Are we too grown for changin'?
Are we too grown to mess around?
Ooh, and I can't wait forever, baby
Both of us should know better

[Chorus]
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh
Tryna do what lovers do, ooh

Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh
Tryna do what lovers do, ooh

Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Been wishin' for you (You, oh yeah)
Ooh, ooh (Ooh)
Tryna do what lovers do, ooh (Tryna do what lovers do)

Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Been wishin' for you (Been wishin' for love)
Ooh, ooh
Tryna do what lovers do, ooh (Do, ah)

Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Been wishin' for you (Tryna do)
Ooh, ooh
Tryna do what lovers do, ooh



@andrianachavarria6529

Lyrics- What Lovers Do- Maroon 5
Say say say, hey hey now baby
Oh my my, don't play now baby
Say say say, hey hey now baby
So let's get one thing straight now baby

Tell me tell me if you love me or not, love me or not, love me or not
I bet the house on you, am I lucky or not, lucky or not, lucky or not?
You gotta tell me if you love me or not, love me or not, love me or not
Been wishin' for you, am I lucky or not, lucky or not, lucky or not?

Ooooh, oooh
Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh
Try to do what lovers do (ooh)
Ooooh, oooh
Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh
Try to do what lovers do (ooh)

[SZA:]
Say say say, hey hey now baby
You gon' make me hit you with that lay down, baby (oh)
Say say say, hey hey now baby
You know what I need, you don't have to cave, now baby

[Adam Levine:]
Tell me, tell me if you love me or not, love me or not, love me or not
I bet the house on you, am I lucky or not, lucky or not, lucky or not?
You gotta tell me if you love me or not, love me or not, love me or not
Been wishin' for you am I lucky or not, lucky or not, lucky or not?

Ooooh, oooh
Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh
Try to do what lovers do (ooh)
Ooooh, oooh
Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh
Try to do what lovers do (ooh)
What lovers do
What lovers do
What lovers do

[Adam Levine & SZA:]
Are we too grown for games?
Are we too grown to play around?
Young enough to chase
But old enough to know better
Are we too grown for changin'?
Are we too grown to mess around?
Oh and I can't wait forever baby
Both of us should know better

Ooooh, oooh
Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh
Try to do what lovers do (ooh)
Ooooh, oooh
Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh
Try to do what lovers do (ooh)
Ooooh, oooh
Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh
Try to do what lovers do (ooh)
Ooooh, oooh
Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh
Try to do what lovers do (ooh)
(but hope u like it :) )



@amkoykoya6155

Say say say, hey hey now baby
Oh my my, don't play now baby
Say say say, hey hey now baby
So let's get one thing straight now baby

Tell me tell me if you love me or not, love me or not, love me or not
I bet the house on you, am I lucky or not, lucky or not, lucky or not?
You gotta tell me if you love me or not, love me or not, love me or not
Been wishin' for you, am I lucky or not, lucky or not, lucky or not?

Ooooh, oooh
Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh
Try to do what lovers do (ooh)
Ooooh, oooh
Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh
Try to do what lovers do (ooh)

Say say say, hey hey now baby
You gon' make me hit you with that lay down, baby (oh)
Say say say, hey hey now baby
You know what I need, you don't have to cave, now baby

Tell me, tell me if you love me or not, love me or not, love me or not
I bet the house on you, am I lucky or not, lucky or not, lucky or not?
You gotta tell me if you love me or not, love me or not, love me or not
Been wishin' for you am I lucky or not, lucky or not, lucky or not?

Ooooh, oooh
Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh
Try to do what lovers do (ooh)
Ooooh, oooh
Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh
Try to do what lovers do (ooh)
What lovers do
What lovers do
What lovers do

Are we too grown for games?
Are we too grown to play around?
Young enough to chase
But old enough to know better
Are we too grown for changin'?
Are we too grown to mess around?
Oh and I can't wait forever baby
Both of us should know better

Ooooh, oooh
Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh
Try to do what lovers do (ooh)
Ooooh, oooh
Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh
Try to do what lovers do (ooh)
Ooooh, oooh
Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh
Try to do what lovers do (ooh)
Ooooh, oooh
Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh
Try to do what lovers do (ooh)

April 2020❤



@elilevinkopf6219

[Adam Levine:]
Say say say, hey hey now baby
Oh my my, don't play now baby
Say say say, hey hey now baby
So let's get one thing straight now baby

Tell me tell me if you love me or not, love me or not, love me or not
I bet the house on you, am I lucky or not, lucky or not, lucky or not?
You gotta tell me if you love me or not, love me or not, love me or not
Been wishin' for you, am I lucky or not, lucky or not, lucky or not?

Ooooh, oooh
Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh
Try to do what lovers do (ooh)
Ooooh, oooh
Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh
Try to do what lovers do (ooh)

[SZA:]
Say say say, hey hey now baby
You gon' make me hit you with that lay down, baby (oh)
Say say say, hey hey now baby
You know what I need, you don't have to cave, now baby

[Adam Levine:]
Tell me, tell me if you love me or not, love me or not, love me or not
I bet the house on you, am I lucky or not, lucky or not, lucky or not?
You gotta tell me if you love me or not, love me or not, love me or not
Been wishin' for you am I lucky or not, lucky or not, lucky or not?

Ooooh, oooh
Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh
Try to do what lovers do (ooh)
Ooooh, oooh
Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh
Try to do what lovers do (ooh)
What lovers do
What lovers do
What lovers do

[Adam Levine & SZA:]
Are we too grown for games?
Are we too grown to play around?
Young enough to chase
But old enough to know better
Are we too grown for changin'?
Are we too grown to mess around?
Oh and I can't wait forever baby
Both of us should know better

Ooooh, oooh
Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh
Try to do what lovers do (ooh)
Ooooh, oooh
Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh
Try to do what lovers do (ooh)
Ooooh, oooh
Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh
Try to do what lovers do (ooh)
Ooooh, oooh
Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh
Try to do what lovers do (ooh)



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