Moves Like Jagger
Scooter & The Penguins Lyrics


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Just shoot for the stars
If it feels right
And aim for my heart
If you feel like
And take me away and make it OK
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 s***
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

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
Oh, 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 wanna know how to make me smile
Take control, oh baby out of sight
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, oooh baby rub me right
But 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 on the cheek
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

Overall Meaning

Moves Like Jagger is a catchy pop song by Maroon 5 featuring Christina Aguilera that was released in 2011. The song’s lyrics talk about a man who is confident and sure of himself, and has mastered the skill of making a girl feel special in his company.


The song's opening lines, "Just shoot for the stars, if it feels right, and aim for my heart, if you feel like, and take me away and make it OK, I swear I'll behave," encourages listeners to aim high and take risks while pursuing their desires. 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," refers to the man's ability to please his partner and move like Mick Jagger with confidence and ease.


The lyrics also suggest the man is in control of the situation, as demonstrated in “You wanted control, so we waited, I put on a show, now I make it.” The song’s catchy chorus and upbeat rhythm make it popular for dancing and have contributed significantly to its success.


Line by Line Meaning

Just shoot for the stars
If you want something, aim high and work towards it


If it feels right
If it makes you happy or brings you joy


And aim for my heart
Try to win my love and affection


If you feel like
If you have the desire to do something


And take me away and make it OK
Make all my troubles disappear and make everything better


I swear I'll behave
I promise to act appropriately and follow the rules


You wanted control
You desired power or authority over something or someone


So we waited
We were patient and waited for the right opportunity


I put on a show
I entertained or impressed others through my actions


Now I make it
I accomplish what I set out to do


You say I'm a kid
You think I am immature or inexperienced


My ego is big
I have a lot of confidence in myself


I don't give a s***
I don't care about what others think of me


And it goes like this
This is how the situation played out


Take me by the tongue
Kiss me passionately


And I'll know you
I will feel a connection with you


Kiss me 'til you're drunk
Kiss me so much that you feel intoxicated


And I'll show you
I will demonstrate or exhibit something to you


All the moves like Jagger
All of the dance steps or mannerisms similar to Mick Jagger


I've got the moves like Jagger
I am skilled at dancing or moving like Mick Jagger


I don't need to try to control you
I don't want to have power or authority over you


Look into my eyes and I'll own you
If you gaze into my eyes, I will captivate or charm you


With them moves like Jagger
Using my Mick Jagger-like dance moves


Maybe it's hard
Perhaps it is difficult or challenging


When you feel like you're broken and scarred
When you feel emotionally damaged


Nothing feels right
Nothing seems to be going well


But when you're with me
When you are in my company


I'll make you believe
I will convince you or show you the truth


That I've got the key
That I have the solution or answer


Oh, so get in the car
Come with me or follow me


We can ride it
We can travel in the car together


Wherever you want
To any destination of your choosing


Get inside it
Enter the car


And you want to steer
You want to control the direction or outcome


But I'm shifting gears
I am changing the situation or leading the way


I'll take it from here
I will handle it from this point forward


You wanna know how to make me smile
You want to know how to please me or make me happy


Take control, oh baby out of sight
Take charge or lead me in a pleasurable direction


And if I share my secret
And if I tell you something personal


You're gonna have to keep it
You will need to keep the information confidential or private


Nobody else can see this
No one else can know or witness this


So watch and learn
Observe me and learn from my actions


I won't show you twice
I will only demonstrate something once


Head to toe, oooh baby rub me right
Caress or touch me all over


And it goes like this
This is how it is done


Kiss me on the cheek
Give me a friendly or romantic peck on the cheek


I don't need to try to control you
I don't want to have power or authority over you


Look into my eyes and I'll own you
If you gaze into my eyes, I will captivate or charm you


With them moves like Jagger
Using my Mick Jagger-like dance moves


I've got the moves like Jagger
I am skilled at dancing or moving like Mick Jagger


I've got the moves like Jagger
I am skilled at dancing or moving like Mick Jagger




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Benjamin Joseph Levin, Adam Levine, Ammar Malik, Johan Karl Schuster

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