I'm Not Coming Home
The Maroon 5 Lyrics
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You confuse me
What makes you think I'll let you in again
Think again, my friend
Go on, misuse me and abuse me
I'll come out stronger in the end
And does it make you sad
And does it make you mad
To find that I have grown
I'll bet it hurts so bad
To see the strength that I have shown
When you answer the door, pick up the phone
You won't find me cause I'm not coming home
You do not know how much this hurts me
To say these things that I don't want to say
But I have to say them anyway
I would do anything to end your suffering
But you would rather walk away
And does it make you sad
To find yourself alone
And does it make you mad
To find that I have grown
I'll bet it hurts so bad
To see the strength that I have shown
When you answer the door, pick up the phone
You won't find me cause I'm not coming home
And does it make you sad
To find yourself alone
And does it make you mad
To find that I have grown
Does it make you sad
To find yourself alone
Does it make you mad
To find that I have grown
Bet it hurts so bad
To see the strength that I have shown
When you answer the door, pick up the phone
You won't find me cause I'm not coming home
When you answer the door, pick up the phone
You won't find me cause I'm not coming home
When you answer the door, pick up the phone
You won't find me cause I'm not coming home
The lyrics to Maroon 5’s "Not Coming Home" describe the aftermath of a relationship that has ended, and the singer's refusal to re-enter the situation. The first verse describes the singer's feelings of confusion and strength in the wake of being refused by their former partner. The chorus suggests that the ex may feel sad or angry about the progress that the singer has made since the breakup, but ultimately, they will not find the singer at their door or on the other end of the phone line.
The second verse begins with the singer expressing sadness at having to say things that they don't want to say. They would do anything to end their ex's suffering, but the ex would rather walk away. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the singer's growth and strength throughout the experience. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, reminding the ex that they will not find the singer if they try to reach out.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a sense of closure and a desire to move on from a toxic relationship. The singer acknowledges the pain that they've experienced without dwelling on it, and they don't seem to hold any resentment for their ex's actions. Instead, they choose to look forward and focus on their own growth and well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
When you refuse me
When you reject me
You confuse me
You make it hard for me to understand
What makes you think I'll let you in again
Why do you believe I will welcome you back into my life?
Think again, my friend
Reconsider your actions, but we are no longer friends
Go on, misuse me and abuse me
You can continue to take advantage of me
I'll come out stronger in the end
I will overcome and become more resilient
And does it make you sad
Do my actions bring you sorrow
To find yourself alone
To be without companionship
And does it make you mad
Do my actions make you angry
To find that I have grown
To discover that I have progressed and matured
I'll bet it hurts so bad
I imagine it causes you great pain
To see the strength that I have shown
To witness the determination and resilience I have displayed
You do not know how much this hurts me
You are unaware of how much this is distressing me
To say these things that I don't want to say
To express things I would rather keep to myself
But I have to say them anyway
Regardless, they must be expressed
I would do anything to end your suffering
I would take any measures to prevent your pain
But you would rather walk away
But you choose to leave and not work towards a solution
When you answer the door, pick up the phone
If you happen to answer or reply to me
You won't find me cause I'm not coming home
I will not be returning to our past relationship
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM LEVINE, JAMES VALENTINE, JESSE ROYAL CARMICHAEL, MICKEY MADDEN, RYAN MICHAEL DUSICK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Chuka Amur
When you refuse me
You confuse me
What makes you think I'll let you in again
Think again my friend
Go on misuse me and abuse me
I'll come out stronger in the end
And does it make you sad
To find yourself alone
And does it make you mad
To find that I have grown
I'll bet it hurts so bad
To see the strength that I have shown
When you answer the door pick up the phone
You wont find me cause I'm not coming home
You do not know how much this hurts me
To say these things that I don't want to say
But have to say them anyway
I would do anything to end your suffering
But you would rather walk away
And does it make you sad
To find yourself alone
And does it make you mad
To find that I have grown
I'll bet it hurts so bad
To see the strength that I have shown
When you answer the door pick up the phone
You won't find me cause I'm not coming home
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Lyrics
When you refuse me
You confuse me
What makes you think
I'll let you in again?
Think again my friend
Go on,
Misuse me and abuse me
I'll come out stronger
In the end
And does it make you sad
To find yourself alone?
And does it make you mad
To find that I have grown?
I'll bet it hurts so bad
To see the strength
That I have shown
When you answer the door,
Pick up the phone
You won't find me
Cause I'm not coming home
You do not know how
Much this hurts me
To say these things that
I don't want to say
But have to say them anyway
Oh
I would do anything
To end your suffering
But you would rather walk away
And does it make you sad
To find yourself alone?
And does it make you mad
To find that I have grown?
I'll bet it hurts so bad
To see the strength
That I have shown
When you answer the door,
Pick up the phone
You won't find me
Cause I'm not coming home
Oh
Yeah
And does it make you sad
To find yourself alone?
(Find yourself alone)
And does it make you mad
To find that I have grown?
And does it make you sad
To find yourself alone?
Yeah
And does it make you mad
To see that I have grown?
I'll bet it hurts so bad
To see the strength
That I have shown
When you answer the door,
Pick up the phone
You won't find me
Cause I'm not coming home
Oh
Yeah
Yeah
When you answer the door,
Pick up the phone
You won't find me
Cause I'm not coming home
Yeah
Oh
When you answer the door,
Pick up the phone
You won't find me
Cause I'm not coming home
Thank you
Goodnight
Woo
KADAMASOUL
My parents have taken care of myself and have been aware of my body since I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at 23, i am now 33 years old.
This song is about my life, every word in the lyrics is exactly like my life, every part of the lyric of the song :
" I'm not coming home "
Is exactly like my life. Let me explain it to you :
Because I'm a INFJ personality type I'm introverted, because I'm introverted, I have to satisfy my psychology by being alone, because I have Multiple Sclerosis,
I cannot leave home, because I cannot leave home I have to live home all the time. But in all honesty, I'm tired of being home, and because, I'm tired of being home., because I'm tired of being home, the next time I kiss a girl:
( I'M NOT COMING HOME )
I have lived at home all my life.
I'm still a VIRGIN at 33 years old and I have not even kissed a woman This was not my choice. I just hope to make Maroon 5 sing this song at the end of their concert when I go to their concert in Puerto Rico. Just once again.
Jori O'Grady
Songs about Jane is probably one of their best albums. I feel a lot of their newer ones happen to just be catchy pop kinda stuff although they have always been "poppy" I think this Album has the most originality, especially with their music like the guitar in this, and obviously their lyrics.
Courtney Carter
agreed!
Kiana Hoang
hey hey hey fandom
Tim MJ
Songs about Jane is their best album by far.
Bob Slater
Timmy Matteau-Jacques Period.
Matheus Paes
What I like the most albout this album is how they would mix their "popness" with a jazzy/soul sort of style. After their second album, it seems they only focused on the catchy pop part...
G_G
Such a great and unique song.
The buildup to the "not coming home" line is so good
Marcel Sansalone
All time favorite song by them. HEAVILY slept on lol
Stryikee
This was one of my dads favorite albums before he died. thank you
Zopo
TheOtherBeckham07 God bless you. My wife died and loved Maroon 5.