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Moves Like Jagger Lyrics

by Maroon 5

Lyricist: Norah Jones, Jimmy Buffett

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Moves Like Jagger Lyrics

Oh Oh Just shoot for the stars If it feels right, then aim for my heart If you feel like And take me away And make it okay I swear I'll behave You wanted control, so we waited I put on a show, now I'm naked You say I'm a kid My ego is big I don't give a shit And it goes like this, uh Take me by the tongue and I'll know you (Uh) Kiss me 'til you're drunk and I'll show you You want the moves like Jagger I've got them moves like Jagger I've got them moves like Jagger (Uh) I don't need to try to control you (Uh) Look into my eyes and I'll own you With them moves like Jagger I've got them moves like Jagger I've got them moves like Jagger Maybe it's hard, when you feel like You're broken and scarred, nothing feels right But when you're with me I'll make you believe That I've got the key Oh, so get in the car, we can ride it Wherever you want, get inside it And you wanna steer, but I'm shifting gears I'll take it from here (Oh, yeah, yeah) And it goes like this, uh Take me by the tongue and I'll know you (Uh) Kiss me 'til you're drunk and I'll show you You want the moves like Jagger I've got them moves like Jagger I've got them moves like Jagger (Woo, uh) I don't need to try to control you (Oh yeah) Look into my eyes and I'll own you With them moves like Jagger I've got them moves like Jagger (Yeah, yeah, yeah) I've got them moves like Jagger Uh, you wanna know, how to make me smile? Take control, own me just for the night And if I share my secret You're gonna have to keep it Nobody else can see this (Uh) So watch and learn, I won't show you twice Head to toe, ooh baby, rub me right, yeah And if I share my secret You're gonna have to keep it Nobody else can see this Hey, hey, hey, yeah And it goes like this, uh Take me by the tongue and I'll know you (Take me by the tongue) Kiss me till you're drunk and I'll show you (Yeah, yeah) You want the moves like Jagger I've got the moves like Jagger I've got the moves like Jagger (Oh yeah) I don't need to try to control you (Ooh) Look into my eyes and I'll own you (Ooh) With them moves like Jagger I've got them moves like Jagger I've got them moves like Jagger

Meaning of Moves Like Jagger

“Moves Like Jagger” by Maroon 5 is a deliciously decadent invitation to abandon restraint and succumb to unbridled desire, wrapped in a shimmering pop confection. At its core, the song portrays a dynamic shift of power – a woman boldly taking charge after a relationship characterized by control and expectation. The repeated refrain, “You want the moves like Jagger,” isn’t simply about mimicking Beyoncé's iconic dance; it’s an assertion of dominance, a playful challenge to the listener to relinquish their need for regulation and embrace spontaneous movement and passion. The lyrics paint a picture of impulsive acts – “take me by the tongue,” “kiss me ‘til you’re drunk” – fueled by a desire to shock and captivate, suggesting a rejection of conventional courtship rituals. Adam Levine's vocals are deliberately swaggering, conveying a seductive confidence bordering on reckless abandon. The song’s upbeat tempo and driving rhythm further amplify this sense of liberation, creating an irresistible urge to move. More than just a catchy dance track, “Moves Like Jagger” taps into the primal human need for connection and excitement, presenting it with a veneer of playful rebellion. Maroon 5 isn't simply offering a romantic ballad; they’re delivering a seductive manifesto about owning your impulses and demanding to be seen – and felt – in all their unapologetic glory. The repeated declaration of possessing “the moves like Jagger” ultimately becomes a symbol of self-assuredness and an invitation for the listener to join in this intoxicating dance of desire.

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