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.
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Maroon 5 Lyrics
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And I've had so much time to sit and think about myself
And there she was like double cherry pie
Yeah, there she was like disco superfly
I smell sex and candy here
Who's that loungin' in my chair?
Who's that castin' devious stares in my direction?
Say, mama, this surely is a dream, yeah, woah, yeah
Hangin' 'round downtown by myself
And I've had too much caffeine and I was thinkin' 'bout myself
And there she was wearing that platform double suede
Yeah, there she was like disco lemonade
And I smell sex and candy here
Who's that loungin' in my chair?
Who's that castin' devious stares in my direction?
Mama, this surely is a dream, yeah
Say, mama, this surely is a dream, yeah
Ooh, yeah
And I smell sex and candy here
Who's that loungin' in my chair?
Who's that castin' devious stares in my direction?
Mama, this surely is a dream, yeah
Say, mama, this surely is a dream, dig it
This surely is a dream, yeah
Say, mama, this must be my dream, oh hmm
Ooh, yeah
Hm, yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah, ooh, woah
Yeah, hm hm hm hm, ooh woah, hm
Maroon 5's song "Sex and Candy" is a strange combination of a classic love story and sexual desires. The lyrics depict the singer hanging around downtown, lost in his thoughts about himself, when he sees a woman that captivates him like a double cherry pie or a disco superfly. The lyrics in the chorus emphasize his senses with the smell of sex and candy in the air, only to be distracted by seeing someone lounging in his chair and casting devious stares in his direction, leading him to question if this is all a dream.
The verses talk about the woman the singer sees, describing her as wearing platform double suede or as sweet as disco lemonade. These two descriptions are polar opposites - suede being quite a touch-based, romantic material and disco lemonade being a drink that would provide more of a physical and sexual rush, which could imply two different sides or dimensions to the woman he is looking at. In the chorus, the singer continues to question whether what he is experiencing is all a dream or not.
Overall, the song can be interpreted as a dream-like and sexualized representation of romantic escapism or a reflection of a more maturely focused sexual desire for a specific individual.
Line by Line Meaning
Hanging 'round downtown by myself
I am alone, wandering around the city without any particular goal or company.
And I've had so much time to sit and think about myself
Being alone has given me plenty of time to reflect on my own life, thoughts, and emotions.
And there she was like double cherry pie
Suddenly, I saw her - the girl who looked as delicious and irresistible as a cherry pie, but twice as much.
Yeah, there she was like disco superfly
She was there, glittering and shining like a disco diva who knows how to charm and mesmerize everyone around her.
I smell sex and candy here
I sense that there's something alluring, provocative, and sweet in the air, something that triggers my senses, passions, and desires.
Who's that loungin' in my chair?
I wonder who that person is, comfortably sitting on my couch or armchair, as if they own the place or are very familiar with it.
Who's that castin' devious stares in my direction?
Whoever that is, they don't seem innocent or naive, as they give me a suspicious, cunning or mischievous look, maybe with malice or interest in mind.
Mama, this surely is a dream, yeah
I can't believe my eyes, as if I'm hallucinating, daydreaming, or experiencing something surreal or extraordinary, like in a movie or a dream.
Say, mama, this surely is a dream, yeah, woah, yeah
I'm so bewildered and amazed that I ask my imaginary mother to confirm the reality of what I'm seeing or feeling, with an exclamation or a sigh.
And I've had too much caffeine and I was thinkin' 'bout myself
Being over-caffeinated has made my mind race and my thoughts spiral, making me more self-absorbed, anxious or paranoid.
And there she was wearing that platform double suede
Once again, I saw her, this time wearing these high-heeled shoes and soft suede fabric, which made her look even more fashionable, confident or sexy.
Yeah, there she was like disco lemonade
She appeared again, but this time with a brighter, fresher, and cooler vibe, like a refreshing drink on a hot summer night, with a hint of funk and groove.
Say, mama, this surely is a dream, yeah
I'm still not sure if this is reality or not, so I repeat my initial reaction, hoping for some validation or reassurance.
Say, mama, this surely is a dream, dig it
I add a playful and slangy tone to my request, emphasizing how surreal or far-fetched this situation seems to be.
This surely is a dream, yeah
I'm convinced that this must be a fantasy, almost too good to be true, as if I'm living in my own head or imagination.
Say, mama, this must be my dream, oh hmm
As time goes by, I start to accept that maybe this is not a nightmare or a joke, but a manifestation of my own desires or wishes, calling my imaginary mother once again for reassurance or support.
Ooh, yeah
An expression of excitement or pleasure, or a vocalization of the music's lyrics, sounds or rhythm.
Hm, yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah, ooh, woah
A combination of humming, repeating the same phrase, and adding some melismatic or improvisational flourishes, showing how absorbed and entranced I am by the music and the lyrics.
Yeah, hm hm hm hm, ooh woah, hm
A continuation of my vocalization, with some variations in pitch, rhythm, and intensity, expressing my enjoyment, appreciation, or involvement in the song.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John K. Wozniak
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