Moves Like Jagger
Pat Deville Lyrics


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Just shoot for the stars if it feels right
Then aim for my heart if you feel like
Take me away and make it okay
I swear I'll behave
You wanted control, so we waited
I put on a show, now I make it
You say I'm a kid, my ego is big
I don't give a shit
And it goes like this
Take me by the tongue and I'll know you
Kiss me till you're drunk and I'll show you
All the moves like Jagger
I've got the moves like Jagger
I've got the moves like Jagger
I don't need to try to control you
Look into my eyes and I'll own you
With them moves like Jagger
I've got the moves like Jagger
I've got the moves like Jagger
Maybe it's hard
when you feel like you're broken and scarred
Nothing feels right
But when you're with me, I'll make you believe
That I've got the key
So get in the car, we can ride it
Wherever you want, get inside it
And you want to steer, but I'm shifting gears
I'll take it from here
And it goes like this
Take me by the tongue and I'll know you
Kiss me 'til you're drunk and I'll show you
All the moves like Jagger
I've got the moves like Jagger
I've got the moves like Jagger
I don't need to try to control you
Look into my eyes and I'll own you
With them moves like Jagger
I've got the moves like Jagger
I've got the moves like Jagger
You want to know how to make me smile
Take control, own me just for the night
And if I share my secret
You're gonna have to keep it
Nobody else can see this
So watch and learn, I won't show you twice
Head to toe, oh baby rub me right
If I share my secret,
you're gonna have to keep it
Nobody else can see this
And it goes like this
Take me by the tongue and I'll know you
Kiss me 'til you're drunk and I'll show you
All the moves like Jagger
I've got the moves like Jagger
I've got the moves like Jagger
I don't need to try to control you
Look into my eyes and I'll own you
With them moves like Jagger
I've got the moves like Jagger




I've got the moves like Jagger
Maroon 5 - Moves like Jagger

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Maroon 5's hit song "Moves like Jagger" is an upbeat and exciting invitation to love and dance. The first line of the song ("Just shoot for the stars, if it feels right, then aim for my heart, if you feel like") announces the singer's openness to love, and the pulsing beat of the song sets the tone for what's to come. The lyrics continue, with the singer calling on the object of his affection to "take me away and make it okay," and pledging to "behave" if they're given a chance.


The chorus of the song ("Take me by the tongue and I'll know you, kiss me till you're drunk and I'll show you, all the moves like Jagger, I've got the moves like Jagger") is a daring challenge to his lover to trust him, to follow him and let him lead them in dance, and to believe that he can love like one of the most famous entertainers of all time - the legendary Mick Jagger. The second verse of the song encourages the listener to believe in love, to forget their scars and brokenness, and to take a ride with the singer. The singer promises to take control ("you want to steer, but I'm shifting gears, I'll take it from here") and use his dance moves and charm to win over his lover.


Line by Line Meaning

Just shoot for the stars if it feels right
Don't hold back, aim high and reach for the stars in pursuit of your desires.


Then aim for my heart if you feel like
If you are drawn to me, don't be afraid to pursue my love wholeheartedly.


Take me away and make it okay
Help me escape from my worries and ensure that everything will be alright.


I swear I'll behave
I promise to control my behavior and act appropriately once you take charge.


You wanted control, so we waited
You had a desire to have influence over me; thus, we waited until the time was right to act.


I put on a show, now I make it
I presented an image put up an act, but now I will demonstrate how it's done and make a hit.


You say I'm a kid, my ego is big
You criticize my youthful tendencies and my inflated self-worth.


I don't give a shit
I don't care about your disapproval; I will stay true to myself.


Take me by the tongue and I'll know you
Kiss me passionately, and I will deeply know and understand you.


Kiss me till you're drunk and I'll show you
Continue to kiss me until you're intoxicated, and I will demonstrate my skillful moves.


All the moves like Jagger
Performing all the hip shaking moves of Mick Jagger.


I've got the moves like Jagger
I am proficient in dancing with hip shakes similar to those of Mick Jagger.


I don't need to try to control you
I don't seek to overpower you and manipulate your actions to fit mine.


Look into my eyes and I'll own you
Look deep into my eyes and you will be under my spell and at my complete mercy.


With them moves like Jagger
I have the ability to captivate you with my dance moves.


Maybe it's hard when you feel like you're broken and scarred
Life can be difficult when you feel emotionally wounded and traumatized.


Nothing feels right
It seems as if nothing is going well or falling into place.


But when you're with me, I'll make you believe
I have the power to provide you with hope and renewed faith in life when you are in my presence.


That I've got the key
I have the solution and secret to lifting your spirits and healing your emotional wounds.


So get in the car, we can ride it
Let's leave this place and embark on an adventure together.


Wherever you want, get inside it
I am open to and flexible about the direction and destination of our journey.


And you want to steer, but I'm shifting gears
You may want control over our journey, but I am able to adjust and determine the course.


I'll take it from here
I am capable and confident in taking charge of the direction of our journey.


You want to know how to make me smile
You desire to know how to make me happy and see me at my best.


Take control, own me just for the night
Take charge of our relationship for the night and dominate our activities.


And if I share my secret, you're gonna have to keep it
If I provide you with my confidence, you must ensure that it stays between us and no one else finds out.


Nobody else can see this
It is a private and intimate matter that is only between the two of us.


So watch and learn, I won't show you twice
Observe how I operate and behave, as I will not repeat the demonstration.


Head to toe, oh baby rub me right
Caress me from top to bottom and make me feel comfortable.


Maroon 5 - Moves like Jagger
An indication of the band performing the song "Moves like Jagger".




Writer(s): SHELLBACK, LEVINE ADAM NOAH, MALIK AMMAR, LEVIN BENJAMIN JOSEPH

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