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.
One Light
Maroon 5 Lyrics
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It's a damn dark world but there's one light, one light, one light
Love is our way through it, then it's alright
It used to feel like life was an endless midnight
But now I got one light
Here's to the broken-hearted, yeah
Don't even get me started, yeah
Gotta make it through and do whatever it takes
What do I tell my brothers?
How did they get through all this? Ooh
How do I help my brother?
How do I save my momma? Ooh
Yeah, when the world go crazy
Baby, you always save me
And I don't care
What you gon' say
'Cause I got one light, one light, one light
It's a damn dark world but it's one light, one light, one light
Love is our way through it, then it's alright
It used to feel like life was an endless midnight
But now I got one light
Baby, we need to be honest, yeah
Is this is a place that we wanted? Yeah
Ain't nobody want to live in this world and day (ayy, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Gotta make it through and do whatever it takes
What do I tell my brothers?
How did they get through all this? Ooh
How do I help my brother?
How do I save my momma? Ooh
Yeah, when the world go crazy
Baby, you always save me
And I don't care
What you gon' say
'Cause I got one light, one light, one light
It's a damn dark world but there's one light, one light, one light
Love is our way through it, then it's alright
It used to feel like life was an endless midnight
But now I got one light
Ooh-wee (ooh-wee)
I remember back in the day I was down, you were there for me
Ooh-wee (ooh-wee)
I was in the dark, you were shining a light for me
Back in the summer, when we were younger
Girl, what's your number? (Oh, yeah)
You know I want you, bumper to bumper
African lover (Oh, yeah)
Crazy
Was going crazy
But I know I got my baby
Don't need anyone else (Don't need no, oh, yeah-yeah)
Hold me
Love when you hold me
Girl, you know you're my only
Don't need anyone else (oh, yeah-yeah)
One light, one light, one light
It's a damn dark world but there's one light, one light, one light
Love is our way through it, then it's alright
It used to feel like life was an endless midnight
But now I got one light
One light, one light, one light (ooh, yeah, yeah, yeah)
It's a damn dark world but there's one light, one light, one light
Love is our way through it, then it's alright (one light)
It used to feel like life was an endless midnight
But now I got one light
One light
The song "One Light" by Maroon 5 speaks about the darkness and difficult times that we go through in life, but how love is always present to guide us through it. The repetition of "one light" throughout the song is a reminder that even in the midst of darkness, there's always a light that shines and illuminates our path. The lyrics also question how to navigate through tough times and how to help and love those around us who are also struggling.
The song acknowledges the broken-heartedness and struggles that people face in this world, and how it takes perseverance to get through them. The chorus emphasizes that love is the key to overcoming these struggles and finding solace in the darkness. The verses highlight the importance of family and friends in helping us get through tough times.
Line by Line Meaning
One light, one light, one light
Despite the darkness of the world, there is one shining light.
It's a damn dark world but there's one light, one light, one light
The world is a difficult and dark place to navigate, but there is always hope.
Love is our way through it, then it's alright
Love is what guides us and gives us the strength to keep going amidst the challenges of life.
It used to feel like life was an endless midnight
Life felt bleak, like the darkness of the night would never end.
But now I got one light
But now, there is a light that shines through the darkness and brings hope.
Here's to the broken-hearted, yeah
This is a tribute to those who have been hurt and are struggling to find their way through life.
Don't even get me started, yeah
There is so much pain and suffering in the world that it's hard to even begin to talk about it.
Ain't nobody want to live in this world and day (ayy, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Life in this world can be hard and unforgiving, and it's natural to feel overwhelmed at times.
Gotta make it through and do whatever it takes
Despite the difficulties, we must persevere and do whatever we can to make it through.
What do I tell my brothers?
When others are struggling, it can be hard to find the right words to offer comfort or advice.
How did they get through all this? Ooh
It's natural to wonder how others have found the strength to overcome their struggles.
How do I help my brother?
When others are hurting, we may try to find ways to offer support or help.
How do I save my momma? Ooh
We may feel a deep desire to protect those we love from the difficulties of the world.
Yeah, when the world go crazy
When everything seems chaotic and unpredictable.
Baby, you always save me
Despite the difficulties of the world, there are those who bring hope and light into our lives.
And I don't care
Nothing can take away the gratitude and appreciation for those who bring light into our lives.
What you gon' say
It doesn't matter what others may say or think, the love and support of others are what truly matters.
Baby, we need to be honest, yeah
Sometimes we need to have difficult conversations and be honest with ourselves and others.
Is this is a place that we wanted? Yeah
It's important to question if we are truly happy with where we are in life.
What do I tell my brothers?
When faced with difficult decisions, we may feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do.
How did they get through all this? Ooh
We may look to others for examples of how to handle tough situations.
How do I help my brother?
We may seek ways to support and uplift those we care about.
How do I save my momma? Ooh
We may feel a strong desire to protect and care for those we love.
One light
Despite the difficulties we face, there is always reason for hope and light in our lives.
I remember back in the day I was down, you were there for me
Reflecting on moments of support and care from those we love reminds us of the strength we have to overcome challenges.
I was in the dark, you were shining a light for me
Those who bring light and positivity into our lives can help us find our way out of difficult situations.
Back in the summer, when we were younger
Memories of a simpler time can bring warmth and comfort when facing challenges.
Girl, what's your number? (Oh, yeah)
A playful moment of flirtation and lightness.
You know I want you, bumper to bumper
A flirtatious admittance of attraction and desire.
African lover (Oh, yeah)
This line seems to reference Adam Levine's marriage to a Namibian model, indicating an appreciation of love and beauty across cultures.
Crazy
Despite the difficulties and chaos of the world, love and connection are what anchor us.
Was going crazy
The problems of the world can make it feel like one's own life is spiraling out of control.
But I know I got my baby
Despite the chaos and uncertainty around us, the love and support of those we care about can provide grounding and stability.
Don't need anyone else (Don't need no, oh, yeah-yeah)
Love and connection with others can be enough to get us through the toughest of times.
Hold me
Physical affection and touch can bring comfort and solace when facing challenges.
Love when you hold me
Being held by someone we love can bring a sense of security and protection.
Girl, you know you're my only
The deep connection and love between two people can bring a sense of completeness and comfort.
One light
Despite the difficulties we face, there is always reason for hope and light in our lives.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Adam Levine, Anthony Clemons, Cameron Breithaupt, Henry Walter, Jacob Hindlin, Kirsten Urbas, Philip Kembo, Tinashe Sibanda, Miles Breithaupt
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