Maria
Blondie
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She moves like she don't care Smooth as silk, cool as air Ooh it makes you wanna cry She doesn't know your name And your heart beats like a subway train Ooh it makes you wanna die Ooh, don't you wanna take her? Ooh, wanna make her all your own? Maria, you've gotta see her Go insane and out of your mind Latina, Ave Maria A million and one candle lights I've seen this thing before In my best friend and the boy next door Fool for love and fool on fire Won't come in from the rain She's oceans running down the drain Blue as ice and desire Don't you wanna make her? Ooh, don't you wanna take her home? Maria, you've gotta see her Go insane and out of your mind Latina, Ave Maria A million and one candle lights Ooh, don't you wanna break her? Ooh, don't you wanna take her home? She walks like she don't care You wanna take her everywhere Ooh, it makes you wanna cry She's like a millionaire Walkin' on imported air Ooh, it makes you wanna die Maria, you've gotta see her Go insane and out of your mind Latina, Ave Maria A million and one candle lights Maria, you've gotta see her Go insane and out of your mind Latina, Ave Maria A million and one candle lights Maria, you've gotta see her Go insane and out of your mind Latina, Ave Maria A million and one candle lights Maria, you've gotta see her Go insane and out of your mind Latina, Ave Maria
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12 facts about this song
Release Information"Maria" was released in 1999 as a part of "No Exit," the band's 7th studio album.
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Chart PerformanceThe song quickly became a huge success, scoring the number one spot on the UK Singles Chart - 20 years after the band's first UK number one, "Heart of Glass."
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Writing CreditsThe song was written by Blondie keyboardist Jimmy Destri.
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Return of Blondie"Maria" was the band's comeback single, marking their return to the music scene after a hiatus of over a decade.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Maria" was directed by Alan Smithee and filmed at The Globe, a venue in downtown Los Angeles.
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Unique RecordWith "Maria" reaching number one in the UK, Blondie became the only American band to have chart-toppers in the UK in the '70s, '80s, and '90s.
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Recording LabelThe song was released under the record label "Beyond Records."
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Song ThemeEnergetic and catchy, the song talks about a captivating woman named Maria and the enamored feelings towards her.
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Album SuccessThe album "No Exit" peaked at number three in the UK and number eighteen in the US, thanks to the popularity of "Maria."
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Live Performances"Maria" remained a staple in Blondie's setlists for all their subsequent live performances.
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Chart RankingsAside from the UK, "Maria" also reached number one in Greece and Norway, and it scored a top ten spot on various charts including Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, and Sweden.
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Song Composition"Maria" is a pop-rock song infused with elements of punk and new wave, reflecting Blondie's diverse musical style.
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