Must Get Out
Maroon 5 Lyrics

In Maroon 5's "Must Get Out," the singer reflects on a relationship that seems to have run its course. He describes his efforts to keep the relationship going by evoking imagery of sewing circles and figure eights around the other person's head, trying to guide them and be patient with their lack of communication. He seems to care deeply for this person ("I'm making your love"), but the situation is taking a toll on them both: they're stuck in a city that's driving them crazy, and despite their best efforts, the relationship is falling apart ("there's only so much I can do for you after all of the things you've put me through"). The chorus repeats a series of contradictory images that emphasize the singer's emotional upheaval: he's lifting the other person up and letting them down, dancing until dawn and fooling around - all while holding onto the possibility that they might still be able to make things work ("this is not goodbye").

The second verse introduces a new perspective: the other person acknowledges that they need to leave the situation behind ("this is not goodbye, it's just time for me to rest my head"), and they seem to take charge of their own destiny ("she does not walk, she runs instead"). The singer is still holding on, though - he repeats the imagery of fumbling through the other person's dresser drawer and trying to guide them in the right direction. The chorus repeats twice more before fading out, each time with an interlude of "oh oh" that emphasizes the singer's unresolved feelings.

Overall, "Must Get Out" is a complicated and emotionally layered song about a relationship that's in trouble. The imagery of sewing circles and figure eights, paired with the repeated chorus that's both upbeat and melancholy, captures the push-pull feeling of being caught in a relationship that's shifting beneath your feet. The song is notable for its tight harmonies and clever use of minor keys, which create a moody atmosphere that's both grounding and unsettling.