Maps

Maroon 5

About Maps

"Maps" is a song by American pop-rock band Maroon 5. The song was released on June 16, 2014, as the lead single from their fifth studio album V (2014). The song was written by Adam Levine, Ammar Malik, Benjamin Levin, Noel Zancanella and Ryan Tedder and produced by the latter three. The song is a pop rock song with influences of dance-pop. "Maps" received mainly positive reviews from music critics, with praise going to the song's melody and chilled-out vibe. However, some criticized the song for being similar to their previous lead single "Payphone", on their last album Overexposed (2012). The song was a commercial success, reaching number-one in Canada and peaking at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the UK Singles Chart. The song also reached the top 20 in over 25 countries, including France, Germany and Denmark. On July 1, 2014, a music video for the song premiered on MTV and VH1. It was inspired by the film Irréversible and shows the events that occur in the video in reverse. In August 2014, "Maps" was named Battle of the Summer Jams for 2014 by VH1. The remix versions of the song are performed by featured artists, American rapper Big Sean and Colombian singer J Balvin. The band has performed the song multiple times including the Maroon V Tour (2015–2018), as well as the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards and The Today Show. "Maps" was featured on the television shows Shameless and State of Affairs and the video games Just Dance 2015 and Rock Band VR. 


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2014
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I miss the taste of the sweet life
I miss the conversation
I’m searching for a song tonight
I’m changing all of the stations
I like to think that we had it all
We drew a map to a better place
But on that road I took a fall
Oh baby why did you run away?

I was there for you
In your darkest times
I was there for you
In your darkest nights

But I wonder where were you
When I was at my worst
Down on my knees
And you said you had my back
So I wonder where were you
All the roads you took came back to me
So I’m following the map that leads to you
The map that leads to you
Ain't nothing I can do
The map that leads to you
Following, following, following to you
The map that leads to you
Ain't nothing I can do
The map that leads to you
Following, following, following

I hear your voice in my sleep at night
Hard to resist temptation
'Cause something strange has come over me
Now I can’t get over you
No I just can’t get over you

I was there for you
In your darkest times
I was there for you
In your darkest nights

But I wonder where were you
When I was at my worst
Down on my knees
And you said you had my back
So I wonder where were you
All the roads you took came back to me
So I’m following the map that leads to you
The map that leads to you
Ain't nothing I can do
The map that leads to you
Following, following, following to you
The map that leads to you
Ain't nothing I can do
The map that leads to you

Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Yeah yeah yeah
Oh oh

Oh I was there for you
Oh In you darkest times
Oh I was there for you
Oh In your darkest nights

Oh I was there for you
Oh In you darkest times
Oh I was there for you
Oh In your darkest nights

But I wonder where were you
When I was at my worst
Down on my knees
And you said you had my back
So I wonder where were you
All the roads you took came back to me
So I’m following the map that leads to you
The map that leads to you
Ain't nothing I can do
The map that leads to you
Following, following, following to you
The map that leads to you
Ain't nothing I can do
The map that leads to you
Following, following, following

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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: Benjamin Levin, Adam Noah Levine, Ammar Malik, Ryan Benjamin Tedder, Noel Patrick Zancanella

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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15 facts about this song

Band Origin
"Maps" is a song performed by American pop rock band Maroon 5, fronted by vocalist Adam Levine.
Album Release
It is the lead single from their fifth studio album "V" which was released in 2014.
Chart Performance
"Maps" reached number six on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Maroon 5's ninth top ten song in the US.
Song Genre
It belongs to the Pop, Pop Rock, and Funk Rock genre even though Maroon 5 has been traditionally considered a Pop Rock band.
Lyrics Theme
The song is about the search for love and the struggle to maintain it. Emphasizing the lyrics, "So I'm following the map that leads to you."
Notable Collaborations
"Maps" was co-written with acclaimed songwriters Ryan Tedder, Ammar Malik, and Benjamin Levin.
Certified Platinums
"Maps" went double Platinum in Australia and Platinum in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada for sales and streams.
Wins and Nominations
The song was nominated for the 2015 Billboard Music Award for Top Streaming Song (Audio).
Music Video
Released in July 2014, the music video for "Maps" features a non-linear storyline and it has been praised for its impactful portray of the song's theme.
Global Success
The song became a chart-topper in over 25 countries, including the United Kingdom and Australia.
Wide Recognition
It was listed among the best songs of 2014 by several music publications.
Unique Sound
The song has been noted by some for its similarity to the musical style of Police, especially the guitar riffs.
Live Performances
Maroon 5 performed "Maps" at the MTV Video Music Awards and on Saturday Night Live, further gaining popularity.
Remixed Version
A version of the song remixed by J. Balvin was also released, serving to increase its popularity among Latin music fans.
Sales Figures
As of 2021, "Maps" has sold over 3 million copies in the United States alone.

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