Maggie May
Wet Wet Wet Lyrics


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Wake up, Maggie I think I got something to say to you
It's late September and I really should be back at school
I know I keep you amused, but I feel I'm being used
Oh, Maggie, I couldn't have tried any more
You led me away from home
Just to save you from being alone
You stole my heart, and that's what really hurts
The morning sun, when it's in your face really shows your age
But that don't worry me none in my eyes, you're everything

I laughed at all of your jokes
My love you didn't need to coax
Oh, Maggie, I couldn't have tried any more

You led me away from home
Just to save you from being alone
You stole my soul, and that's a pain I can do without.

All I needed was a friend to lend a guiding hand
But you turned into a lover, and, mother, what a lover you wore me out
All you did was wreck my bed
And, in the morning, kick me in the head
Oh, Maggie, I couldn't have tried any more
You led me away from home
'Cause you didn't want to be alone
You stole my heart, I couldn't leave you if I tried

I suppose I could collect my books and get on back to school
Or steal my daddy's cue and make a living out of playing pool
Or find myself a rock 'n' roll band
That needs a helping hand
Oh, Maggie, I wish I'd never seen your face
You made a first-class fool out of me
But I'm as blind as a fool can be
You stole my heart, but I love you anyway





Maggie I wish that I'd never seen your face
I'll get a ride home one of these days

Overall Meaning

The song "Maggie May" by Wet Wet Wet is a cover version of a classic by Rod Stewart. The lyrics are sung from the perspective of a young man who's in love with an older woman named Maggie May. He laments being led away from his home and school by Maggie, only to be used for her own comfort and to stave off loneliness. He expresses his grievances about being kicked out of bed in the morning and unable to turn down Maggie's advances. He ultimately comes to the realization that loving Maggie is not good for him, but the desire he feels still lingers.


The song paints a vivid picture of a tumultuous and unhealthy relationship. It's an emotional plea for the young man to be freed from Maggie's harmful influence. However, there's also a sense of unrequited love and longing in the song. Despite everything, the singer acknowledges that he still loves Maggie, and the final lines of the song suggest a reluctance to leave her.


Overall, "Maggie May" is a song that touches on themes of love, heartbreak, and the power dynamics that can exist within relationships. It's a testament to the power of music to capture complex human emotions in a simple yet profound way.


Line by Line Meaning

Wake up, Maggie I think I got something to say to you
The singer wants to have an important conversation with Maggie and wakes her up to do so.


It's late September and I really should be back at school
The singer is aware that it's the start of autumn and he should be focused on his studies.


I know I keep you amused, but I feel I'm being used
The singer realizes that he entertains Maggie but he also feels like he is being taken advantage of.


Oh, Maggie, I couldn't have tried any more
The artist wanted to make Maggie happy and he tried his best.


You led me away from home
Maggie convinced the artist to leave his home and go with her.


Just to save you from being alone
Maggie was afraid of being alone and that is why she took the singer with her.


You stole my heart, and that's what really hurts
The singer gave his heart to Maggie and she broke it.


The morning sun, when it's in your face really shows your age
Maggie is becoming old and it is evident when the morning sun shines on her face.


But that don't worry me none in my eyes, you're everything
The artist doesn't care about Maggie's age because he still loves her and thinks she's everything.


I laughed at all of your jokes
The artist appreciated Maggie's sense of humor and enjoyed her jokes.


My love you didn't need to coax
The singer didn't need any convincing to love Maggie.


You stole my soul, and that's a pain I can do without.
Maggie took away the artist's soul and that hurt him deeply.


All I needed was a friend to lend a guiding hand
The singer just wanted a friend who could guide him.


But you turned into a lover, and, mother, what a lover you wore me out
Maggie became the singer's lover and she wore him out with her passion.


All you did was wreck my bed
Maggie only caused chaos in the singer's life.


And, in the morning, kick me in the head
The artist woke up with a headache caused by Maggie's behavior.


You led me away from home
Maggie was responsible for taking the artist away from his home.


'Cause you didn't want to be alone
Maggie didn't want to be alone and that's why she took the singer away.


You stole my heart, I couldn't leave you if I tried
The singer is still in love with Maggie, despite everything she did to him.


I suppose I could collect my books and get on back to school
The artist could go back to school and forget about Maggie.


Or steal my daddy's cue and make a living out of playing pool
The artist could become a professional pool player.


Or find myself a rock 'n' roll band
The artist could join a rock and roll band.


That needs a helping hand
The singer could join a band that requires his assistance.


Oh, Maggie, I wish I'd never seen your face
The artist regrets ever meeting Maggie.


You made a first-class fool out of me
Maggie made the singer look like a total fool.


But I'm as blind as a fool can be
Despite everything, the singer is still blinded by his love for Maggie.


You stole my heart, but I love you anyway
Maggie took the singer's heart but he still loves her regardless.


Maggie I wish that I'd never seen your face
The artist reiterates that he wishes he never met Maggie.


I'll get a ride home one of these days
The artist plans to go back home eventually.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Martin Quittenton, Roderick Stewart

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