Daylight

Maroon 5

About Daylight

"Daylight" (stylized as "Dayl!ght" on the single cover) is a song performed by American band Maroon 5. The song was released on November 8, 2012, as the third single from their fourth studio album Overexposed (2012). Lead singer, Adam Levine co-wrote and co-produced it with Max Martin and Mason "MdL" Levy, with additional writing from Sam Martin. The song is a soft rock ballad about realizing that one has to move on from an old relationship, but not fully wanting to leave just yet. The song received a mixed reception from music critics. Some criticized Levine's vocals and called it a filler among the dance-oriented tracks on the album, while others felt a Coldplay inspiration in the end of the chorus. 


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2012
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Here I am waiting, I'll have to leave soon
Why am I holding on?
We knew this day would come, we knew it all along
How did it come so fast?
This is our last night but it's late
And I'm trying not to sleep
'Cause I know, when I wake
I will have to slip away

And when the daylight comes I'll have to go
But tonight I'm gonna hold you so close
'Cause in the daylight we'll be on our own
But tonight I need to hold you so close
Ooh whoa, ooh whoa, ooh whoa
Ooh whoa, ooh whoa, ooh whoa

Here I am staring at your perfection
In my arms, so beautiful
The sky is getting bright, the stars are burning out
Somebody slow it down
This is way too hard
'Cause I know, when the sun comes up
I will leave, this is my last glance
That will soon be memory

And when the daylight comes I'll have to go
But tonight I'm gonna hold you so close
'Cause in the daylight we'll be on our own
But tonight I need to hold you so close
Ooh whoa, ooh whoa, ooh whoa
Ooh whoa, ooh whoa, ooh whoa

I never wanted to stop
Because I don't wanna start all over, start all over
I was afraid of the dark
But now it's all that I want, all that I want, all that I want

And when the daylight comes I'll have to go
But tonight I'm gonna hold you so close
'Cause in the daylight we'll be on our own
But tonight I need to hold you so close

And when the daylight comes I'll have to go
But tonight I'm gonna hold you so close
'Cause in the daylight we'll be on our own
But tonight I need to hold you so close
Ooh whoa, ooh whoa, ooh whoa
Ooh whoa, ooh whoa, ooh whoa

Ooh whoa (yeah), ooh whoa (yeah), ooh whoa (yeah)
Ooh whoa (yeah), ooh whoa (yeah), ooh whoa

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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, SAMUEL DENISON MARTIN, MAX MARTIN, MASON DAVID LEVY

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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Coldplay's Daylight
1. Album Release: Coldplay's "Daylight" is a part of the band's second studio album, "A Rush of Blood to the Head," released in 2002. 2. Fan Appreciation: Although "Daylight" wasn't released as a single, it quickly became a fan favorite due to its uplifting music and empowering lyrics. 3. Musicality: The song is known for its distinctive echoing guitar and piano backing, showcasing Coldplay's signature rich soundscapes. 4. Tribute: "Daylight" is said to pay homage to Klaus Schulze's 1970s drone sound, mixed with the band's already present Britpop influences. 5. Writing Credits: The song is credited to all four members of the band: Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, and Will Champion. 6. Live Performances: "Daylight" was frequently played live during the A Rush of Blood to the Head Tour.
Maroon 5's Daylight
1. Album Debut: "Daylight" is from Maroon 5's fourth studio album, "Overexposed," released in 2012. 2. Pop Success: The song reached number 1 on the Hot Adult Pop Songs chart in the U.S, showcasing Maroon 5's consistent knack for producing radio-friendly hits. 3. The Daylight Project: The music video for "Daylight," directed by Jonas Åkerlund, was created user-submitted content showing what fans would do if they knew today was their last day, known as "The Daylight Project." 4. Collaborative Effort: The song was written by Adam Levine, the band's lead singer, along with Max Martin and Sam Martin, frequent collaborators of the band. 5. Acclaim: The song received mixed to positive reviews from music critics. Many praised its catchy composition, while others criticized it for being formulaic. 6. Live Performances: The song was performed in many of their concerts during their Overexposed Tour and was the closing song of the concert.

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