Give a Little More

Maroon 5

About Give a Little More

"Give a Little More" is a song by American band Maroon 5. It was released on August 17, 2010, as the second single from their third studio album Hands All Over (2010).


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2010
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Now you've been bad, and it goes on and on and on
'Til you come home babe, 'til you come home
You taste past the poison, you learned to love is gone
I'm all alone baby, I'm all alone

I'm waiting for something, always waiting
Feeling nothing, wondering if it'll ever change
And then I give a little more, oh babe
Oh, I give a little more, oh babe

I'm not fallin' in love with ya, I'm not fallin' in love
And I'm not fallin' in love with ya, I'm not fallin' in love
'Til I get a little more from you baby
Oh, get a little more from you babe

You were wrong for turning me on and on and on
And on and on, yeah
You make it so hard

I'm waiting for something, always waiting
Feeling nothing, wondering if it'll ever change (if it'll ever change)
Then I give a little more, oh babe
Oh, give a little more, oh babe

I'm not fallin' in love with ya, I'm not fallin' in love
And I'm not gonna love with ya, I'm not gonna love
'Til I get a little more from you baby
I get a little more from you babe

I have no defense
I know you're gonna get me in the end
And I cannot pretend
I never wanna feel this way again

I'm not fallin' in love with ya, I'm not fallin' in love
And I'm not fallin' in love with ya, I'm not fallin' in love
'Til I get a little more from you baby
Oh, get a little more from you babe

I'm not gonna love with ya, I'm not gonna love
And I'm not gonna love with ya, I'm not fallin' in love
'Til I get a little more from you baby
Oh, get a little more from you babe

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Maroon 5

Maroon 5 is an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, California. While they were in high school, lead vocalist and guitarist Adam Levine, keyboardist Jesse Carmichael, bass guitarist Mickey Madden, and drummer Ryan Dusick formed a garage band called Kara's Flowers and released one album in 1997. After a brief period they re-formed with guitarist James Valentine, and pursued a new, more pop-oriented direction as Maroon 5. In 2002 they released their debut album Songs About Jane, which contained four hit singles: "Harder to Breathe", "This Love", "She Will Be Loved" and "Sunday Morning"; it also enjoyed major chart success, going gold, platinum, and triple platinum in many countries around the world. more »

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Written by: ADAM LEVINE, JAMES VALENTINE, JAMES B. VALENTINE, JESSE ROYAL CARMICHAEL, MICHAEL ALLEN MADDEN, MICKEY MADDEN

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Artist Background
"Give a Little More" was performed by Maroon 5, an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, California. The group has been successful since the early 2000s and consists of Adam Levine, Jesse Carmichael, Mickey Madden, James Valentine, Matt Flynn, and PJ Morton.
Album Information
The song appeared as part of the band's third studio album, "Hands All Over" which was released in 2010. The album was largely acknowledged for exhibiting a different, more intense sound to Maroon 5's previous work, which was a deliberate move by the band to evolve their music style.
Song Release
"Give a Little More" was released as the album's second single. The song was officially released on August 17, 2010.
Song Composition
The song has a scaled-down electro-funk styled sound. It is also known for Adam Levine's falsetto notes and is noted for showcasing influences from the 80s' music scene.
Reception
The song was generally met with moderate reviews from music critics. Some praised it for its catchy vibe, while others criticized it for lacking a distinct melody.
Chart Performance
"Give a Little More" reached the top 40 in countries such as Canada, Japan, and the United States. It peaked at No. 86 on the U.S.' Billboard Hot 100 and No. 34 on the U.S. Billboard Pop Songs chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Give a Little More," directed by Paul Hunter, was released in September 2010. It is a sleek, club-themed video that features the band performing the song on a stage with stylish lighting and special effects.
Song Inspiration
Maroon 5's frontman, Adam Levine, mentioned that the song is about desiring more from a person who's already given you their all.
Writing Credits
Like most Maroon 5 songs, "Give a Little More" was written by lead vocalist Adam Levine, along with other members of the band.
Live Performances
Among some memorable live performances of the song is one at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in 2011. Besides, Maroon 5 has also performed the track during various tours worldwide.

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