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Maxwell(맥스웰) Lyrics

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Demons are following me
Following what we can't see
I just want to dance, baby
Move around, twirling
See you on the floor, you're back
Nobody has it like you have

Let me feel something

More than just the ordinary night
People in the club, they be hatin', baby
They see you lookin' over, relatin', lady
I just wanna, hold you down
Maybe if you wanna go around town
Walk the High Line, do a thing
Maybe if you wanna swing
You gettin' mad, awfully bitter
When no one pays attention, but you know you're a winner
For me
For me
Let's do it, on count of three
One, two, three
Aww
On time

Cupid keeps targeting me
Arrows are flying, I can't see
I just want a Michelle Obama lady
To hold me down when the world's crazy
See you own the city, so bad
Nobody loves you like your dad

Let me feel something
More than just the ordinary night
People in the club, they be hatin', baby
They see you lookin' over, relatin', lady
I just wanna, hold you down
Maybe we can walk around the downtown
Go to Paris, maybe France
Even Russia if you wanna dance
You gettin' mad, awfully bitter
When no one pays attention, 'cause you know you're a winner
For me
For me
Let's do it, on the count of three
One, two, three, aww

Oh darling
What you waiting for?
You know we've got it
Let me, let me
Let me
Hey
One, two, three
One, two, three

Move a little
One, two, three, aww

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Maxwell's song "III" depict the artist's desire to escape the chaos of his mundane life and just dance with someone special. However, he acknowledges the demons that follow him, figuratively suggesting his personal struggles, regrets, and mistakes that always seem to catch up to him. Despite this, he only wants to focus on having a good time with his dance partner, who he admires and loves deeply. The lyrics also mention how people in the club may judge and hate on them, but the two remain unaffected and continue to groove. The artist then suggests exploring the city with his partner, visiting Paris or even Russia to dance. Maxwell further acknowledges his partner's anger towards people who do not recognize her worth, but he assures her that he sees her as a winner, implying he will always be by her side.

Overall, the lyrics in "III" explore the theme of escapism, where the artist wants to take a break from his troubles by losing himself in music and dance with someone special.

Line by Line Meaning

Demons are following me
Things I've done in the past are still haunting me.

Following what we can't see
Some bad memories still impact me, though they're not visible.

I just want to dance, baby
I want to enjoy myself and forget the troubles.

Move around, twirling
I want to dance freely without any constraints.

See you on the floor, you're back
I can see you dancing beautifully.

Nobody has it like you have
You have an extraordinary sense of rhythm and style.

Let me feel something
I'm looking for a profound experience.

More than just the ordinary night
I'm seeking something more meaningful than regular parties.

People in the club, they be hatin', baby
There are some people who don't like us in the club.

They see you lookin' over, relatin', lady
They notice our chemistry and relationship.

I just wanna, hold you down
I want to support you and make you feel secure.

Maybe if you wanna go around town
We can hang out in different places.

Walk the High Line, do a thing
We can walk on the elevated park and enjoy a good time.

Maybe if you wanna swing
Or we can dance to swing music.

You gettin' mad, awfully bitter
You're upset and angry when you're ignored, even though you're talented.

When no one pays attention, but you know you're a winner
Even when no one is noticing you or your talents, you still believe in yourself and your abilities.

Cupid keeps targeting me
I'm continuously looking for love.

Arrows are flying, I can't see
But I don't see any good options.

I just want a Michelle Obama lady
I want someone independent, inspiring, and intelligent.

To hold me down when the world's crazy
I want someone to support me when life gets tough.

See you own the city, so bad
You're so confident and influential in the city.

Nobody loves you like your dad
The love and support of a father can't be replaced by anyone else.

Maybe we can walk around the downtown
We can explore different parts of the city.

Go to Paris, maybe France
We can travel and see different parts of the world.

Even Russia if you wanna dance
We can go to Russia and experience their music and dance culture if you feel like it.

Oh darling, what you waiting for?
I'm asking why you're hesitant or unsure.

You know we've got it
I believe we have a strong connection and love.

Let me, let me, let me
Allow me to express my love for you.