Doin' Dirt
Maroon 5
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Oh yeah, oh yeah Hey you, don't wanna love you on the telephone You're hanging up and I am all alone Baby you got me doing dirt, doing dirt, doing dirt And now I wanna find you but you're off the run My heart's exploding like a burning sun And I know you like it when it hurts, when it hurts, when it hurts Hold me, we're dancing in the dark of the night You're shining like a neon light I light you up when I get inside So won't you touch me 'cause everybody's watching us now We're putting on a show for the crowd So turn it up baby make it loud Hey you, say that you're only having fun and then You call me up at three A-M again Baby you got me doing dirt, doing dirt, doing dirt And now all that I got is just a microphone To let you know that I am all alone I know you like it when it hurts, when it hurts, when it hurts Hold me, we're dancing in the dark of the night You're shining like a neon light I light you up when I get inside So won't you touch me 'cause everybody's watching us now We're putting on a show for the crowd So turn it up baby make it loud Yeah, come on So right now, I wanna leave with you right now I wanna be with you all night, in the car let's go Yeah let's take it home, let's take it home, let's take it home So right now, I wanna leave with you right now I wanna be with you all night, in the car let's go Yeah let's take it home, let's take it home, let's take it home Hold me, we're dancing in the dark of the night You're shining like a neon light I light you up when I get inside So won't you touch me 'cause everybody's watching us now We're putting on a show for the crowd So turn it up baby make it loud
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Written by: ADAM LEVINE, JOHAN KARL SCHUSTER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Doin' Dirt" is a song by the American pop rock band Maroon 5, which was included in their fourth studio album, "Overexposed," released on June 20, 2012.
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Music StyleThe song is categorized as pop rock, with elements of funk, disco and electronic music.
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Lyrical ContentThe lyrics of "Doin' Dirt" depict a steamy and clandestine romantic affair.
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Album Success"Doin' Dirt" contributed to the overall success of the "Overexposed" album, which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 charts and was certified platinum by the RIAA.
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Band MembersDuring the recording of "Doin' Dirt", Maroon 5 consisted of Adam Levine (lead vocals, guitar), James Valentine (lead guitar), Jesse Carmichael (keyboards), Mickey Madden (bass guitar), and Matt Flynn (drums).
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ProductionThe song was produced by Shellback and Benny Blanco, two renowned producers who have worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry.
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ReceptionWhile "Doin' Dirt" was not released as a single, critics praised its energetic beat and catchy chorus, further cementing Maroon 5's reputation for creating infectious pop hits.
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Live PerformancesAlthough not as popular as other hits from "Overexposed" like "Payphone" or "One More Night," "Doin' Dirt" has still been included in some of Maroon 5's live performances.
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Writing creditsThe song was written by Adam Levine, Shellback, and Benny Blanco.
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Unique Song CompositionUnlike the typical Maroon 5 style, the song employs a lot of digital elements, stretching the band's use of pop and dance sounds. It successfully showcased the band's versatility and ability to experiment with different music genres.
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