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.
Who I Am
Maroon 5 Lyrics
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My man
See this one goes out to all the lovers
Lovers, lovers that is
Who spend their nights and days undercovers
Girl the sun could burn out, but you'll still shine
Aww yeah
'Cause I'm sure as the night is long
And don't ask me if I need you
'Cause I'm sure that the time will come
Oh, oh
Hey, baby, this is who I am
I shouldn't have to say it for you to understand
'Cause you already got me in the palm of your hand
Just wait a couple lifetimes and ask me again
Oh-oh-oh ay
Oh-oh-oh ay
No I do oh-oh ay
Oh-oh-oh ay
No don't ask me if I love you
'Cause I'm sure
As the day is gone
And don't ask me if I stay true
When you know you're the only one
Oh, oh
Hey, baby, this is who I am
I shouldn't have to say it for you to understand
'Cause you already got me in the palm of your hand
Just wait a couple lifetimes and ask me again
Oh-oh-oh ay
Oh-oh-oh ay
No I do oh-oh ay
Oh-oh-oh ay
Ya
Kiss you, kiss you, kiss you
Hug ya, hug ya, hug ya
Look into your eyes
And I see the ocean
I ain't got no wings
But you got me floating on a cloud
Looking down, it's a moment
Champagne flutes, everybody toasting
Heartbeat fast on this roller coaster
Love you up and down spin you and round
Can you hear me now?
Oh, oh
Hey, baby, this is who I am
I shouldn't have to say it for you to understand
'Cause you already got me in the palm of your hand
Just wait a couple lifetimes and ask me again
Oh, oh
Hey, baby, this is who I am
I shouldn't have to say it for you to understand
'Cause you already got me in the palm of your hand
Just wait a couple lifetimes and ask me again
Oh-oh-oh ay
Oh-oh-oh ay
No I do oh-oh ay
Oh-oh-oh
The Maroon 5 song "Who I Am" is a love song that speaks to the unwavering devotion of the singer to his love interest. The opening verse speaks to the dedication of those who are in love and spend all their time together, emphasizing the unrelenting nature of their affection. The chorus of the song, where the singer declares "Hey, baby, this is who I am. I shouldn't have to say it for you to understand," speaks to the idea that the love shared between the two is so strong that no words or explanations are necessary, and that the singer is willing to spend eternity with his love.
The second verse further emphasizes this point, as the singer asserts that he is certain of his love and that the time will come when his love interest will understand the depth of his devotion. There is a sense of confidence that exudes from the lyrics, and the singer points out that he has already been captured by his lover's charm.
Overall, "Who I Am" is a romantic love song that speaks to the steadfastness of true love, and the irreplaceability of those who have captured our hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello, is this thing on?
I'm here and ready to be heard by all of you.
My man
I'm addressing the audience as a friendly, informal way to connect.
See this one goes out to all the lovers
This song is dedicated to those deeply in love.
Lovers, lovers that is
Emphasizing that this song is primarily for couples in romantic relationships.
Who spend their nights and days undercovers
For the lovers who can't seem to get enough of each other and end up spending most of their time together in bed.
Girl the sun could burn out, but you'll still shine
The love you radiate is so strong it seems like it could never fade away.
Aww yeah
Expressing enthusiasm and positivity about the subject matter of the song.
No, don't ask me if I love you
I shouldn't have to answer because it's so clear by now.
'Cause I'm sure as the night is long
My love for you is as inevitable and constant as the passing of time.
And don't ask me if I need you
It's obvious that I can't live without you.
'Cause I'm sure that the time will come
The future is uncertain, but one thing's for sure: our love is here to stay.
Hey, baby, this is who I am
I want to be transparent and authentic about my feelings and intentions.
I shouldn't have to say it for you to understand
Our connection is so strong that you should already know what's in my heart.
'Cause you already got me in the palm of your hand
You have complete power over my emotions and actions, because my devotion to you is so deep.
Just wait a couple lifetimes and ask me again
Our love is so strong, it will never die – even if we get reincarnated in many different forms over centuries.
Kiss you, kiss you, kiss you
Expressing desire and affection physically.
Hug ya, hug ya, hug ya
Expressing comfort and closeness physically.
Look into your eyes
The windows to your soul reveal how much you mean to me.
And I see the ocean
I'm overwhelmed by the vastness and depth of your love.
I ain't got no wings
I'm not a supernatural being, but I feel like I'm floating and flying when I'm with you.
But you got me floating on a cloud
Your mere presence makes everything feel light and happy.
Looking down, it's a moment
I feel like I'm experiencing something truly special and unique.
Champagne flutes, everybody toasting
Celebrating the beauty of love and connection together.
Heartbeat fast on this roller coaster
Feeling a mix of excitement and fear because love is such a wild ride.
Love you up and down spin you and round
Expressing passionate, playful gestures to show how much I adore you.
Can you hear me now?
Asking for reassurance and validation that my love is being received and appreciated.
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Adam Noah Levine, Ammar Malik, Eric Frederic, Gamal Kosh Lewis, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, John Henry Ryan, Teddy Geiger
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