The song was inspired by the complicated relation between Maroon 5's vocalist, Adam Levine, and his ex-girlfriend, Jane. The song is one of the band's more melodic-sounding songs, with its instantly-recognisable bassline running parallel to the main textured guitar riff. In some versions of the song, including the UK release, the age of the girl in the lyrics is seventeen instead of eighteen.
When the band was commissioned to perform at the AFI Life Achievement Award ceremony for George Lucas, this song was chosen in tribute to Lucas' children, mainly his oldest daughter.
She Will Be Loved
Maroon 5 Lyrics
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She had some trouble with herself
He was always there to help her
She always belonged to someone else
I drove for miles and miles
And wound up at your door
I've had you so many times
But somehow I want more
I don't mind spendin' everyday
Out on your corner in the pourin' rain
Look for the girl with the broken smile
Ask her if she wants to stay a while
And she will be loved
And she will be loved
Tap on my window, knock on my door
I want to make you feel beautiful
I know I tend to get so insecure
Doesn't matter anymore
It's not always rainbows and butterflies
It's compromise that moves us along, yeah
My heart is full, and my door's always open
You come anytime you want, yeah
I don't mind spendin' everyday
Out on your corner in the pourin' rain
Look for the girl with the broken smile
Ask her if she wants to stay awhile
And she will be loved
And she will be loved
And she will be lovedAnd she will be loved
I know where you hide alone in your car
Know all of the things that make you who you are
I know that goodbye means nothing at all
Comes back and makes me catch her every time she falls
Yeah
Tap on my window, knock on my door
I want to make you feel beautiful
I don't mind spendin' everyday
Out on your corner in the pourin' rain, oh
Look for the girl with the broken smile
Ask her if she wants to stay awhile
And she will be loved
And she will be loved
And she will be loved
And she will be loved
Please don't try so hard to say goodbye
I don't mind spendin' everyday
Out on your corner in the pourin' rain
Please don't try so hard to say goodbye
"She Will Be Loved" by Maroon 5 is a song about a young woman who struggles with insecurity while navigating relationships with men who do not treat her well. The singer of the song, a man, recognizes her beauty and the pain she endures, and he wants to love her and show her how beautiful she is. The opening lyric, "Beauty queen of only eighteen," sets up the young woman's beauty and youth. However, the next line, "She had some trouble with herself," hints at her insecurity and issues with self- esteem.
The song then introduces the singer, a man who is always there to help her but knows that she belongs to someone else. He has driven for miles to be with her and has had her many times, but he still wants more. The chorus, "And she will be loved," underscores his desire for her to feel loved and appreciated. The verse "I don't mind spendin' every day / Out on your corner in the pourin' rain / Look for the girl with the broken smile / Ask her if she wants to stay a while" further emphasizes his commitment to her and his willingness to weather any storm to show her that she is loved.
The song concludes with the singer revealing that he knows the young woman's secrets and her tendency to run away when things get tough. He wants her to see that goodbyes mean nothing and that he will always be there to catch her when she falls.
Overall, "She Will Be Loved" is a compassionate and empathetic song that tells a story of a person who wants to love and support someone they care about deeply, no matter what. The song's chorus has become a classic, and its themes of compassion and emotional support continue to resonate with listeners today.
Line by Line Meaning
Beauty queen of only eighteen
The girl is young, beautiful and seems to have everything, but she still has inner struggles.
She had some trouble with herself
The girl is dealing with personal issues.
He was always there to help her
The guy is supportive and tries to help her through her struggles.
She always belonged to someone else
The girl is in a relationship with someone else, even though she may not be truly happy.
I drove for miles and miles
The guy is willing to go to great lengths to be with the girl he loves.
And wound up at your door
He ends up at her doorstep, hoping to be with her.
I've had you so many times
They've been together before, but he still wants more of her.
But somehow I want more
He desires a deeper connection with her.
I don't mind spendin' everyday
He's willing to devote all his time to her.
Out on your corner in the pourin' rain
He's okay with being out in difficult situations, as long as he's with her.
Look for the girl with the broken smile
He's looking for her, even when she's not at her best.
Ask her if she wants to stay a while
He wants her to spend more time with him.
And she will be loved
If she chooses to be with him, she will be loved and valued.
Tap on my window, knock on my door
He invites her to come to him anytime she needs him.
I want to make you feel beautiful
He wants her to feel special and appreciated by him.
I know I tend to get so insecure
He admits his own insecurities.
Doesn't matter anymore
He's willing to let go of his own insecurities for the sake of their relationship.
It's not always rainbows and butterflies
Relationships aren't perfect and can have their challenges.
It's compromise that moves us along, yeah
But they will work through those challenges with compromise.
My heart is full, and my door's always open
He has a lot of love to give and will always welcome her into his life.
You come anytime you want, yeah
He wants her to know that she can rely on him anytime, anywhere.
I know where you hide alone in your car
He knows her habits and where to find her when she needs him.
Know all of the things that make you who you are
He takes the time to understand and appreciate everything about her.
I know that goodbye means nothing at all
He knows that she will always come back to him, no matter how many times she leaves.
Comes back and makes me catch her every time she falls
He will always be there for her, no matter how many times she needs help.
Please don't try so hard to say goodbye
He hopes that she will stay with him and not leave.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Adam Noah Levine, Jesse Royal Carmichael, Ryan Michael Dusick, James Burgon Valentine, Michael Allen Madden
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Lyrics
Beauty queen of only eighteen
She had some trouble with herself
He was always there to help her
She always belonged to someone else
I drove for miles and miles and wound up at your door
I've had you so many times but somehow I want more
I don't mind spending every day
Out on your corner in the pouring rain
Look for the girl with the broken smile
Ask her if she wants to stay awhile
And she will be loved
And she will be loved
Tap on my window, knock on my door
I want to make you feel beautiful
I know I tend to get so insecure
It doesn't matter anymore
It's not always rainbows and butterflies
It's compromise that moves us along, yeah
My heart is full and my door's always open
You come anytime you want, yeah.
I don't mind spending every day
Out on your corner in the pouring rain
Look for the girl with the broken smile
Ask her if she wants to stay awhile
And she will be loved x4
I know where you hide alone in your car
Know all of the things that make you who you are
I know that goodbye means nothing at all
Comes back and begs me to catch her every time she falls
Yeah
Tap on my window knock on my door
I want to make you feel beautiful
I don't mind spending every day
Out on your corner in the pouring rain, oh.
Look for the girl with the broken smile
Ask her if she wants to stay awhile
And she will be loved x4
@Netanell
The moment when you come back to a song and your English has improved enough to actually understand the lyrics. ❤️
@Astrid-jw
Totally truth
@robobitch1489
My dude your English is flawless. Good job:)
@518heatingrabideau2
Nice! Where are you from?
@monzon6869
This song inspired me to make a song that is inspired by love. If you want to listen to it here is the link: https://youtu.be/3Wo0zFPt_t0
Thank you!
@VelvetVolcano
That is awesome!
@chelseahanson
“It’s not only rainbows and butterflies, it’s compromise that moves us along” - heard this song for the first time a young kid, and this lyrics has rang in my head in almost every single relationship I’ve ever had from then on
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