englishPop, R&B
What Lovers Do Lyrics
by Maroon 5
Lyricist: Adam Levine, Jesse Alexander, Lukasz Gottwald, Jeff Grey, Henry Pinky Hoey, Louis Pallett, Tim Shimanski
23 views • Published on Sep 27, 2026
What Lovers Do Lyrics
Say say say, hey hey now baby
Oh my my, don't play now baby
Say say say, hey hey now baby
So let's get one thing straight now baby
Tell me tell me if you love me or not, love me or not, love me or not
I bet the house on you, am I lucky or not, lucky or not, lucky or not?
You gotta tell me if you love me or not, love me or not, love me or not
Been wishin' for you, am I lucky or not, lucky or not, lucky or not?
Ooooh, oooh Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh Tryna do what lovers do (ooh)
Ooooh, oooh Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh Tryna do what lovers do (ooh)
Say say say, hey hey now baby
You gon' make me hit you with that lay down baby (oh)
Say say say, hey hey now baby
You know what I need you don't have to cave, now baby
Tell me, tell me if you love me or not, love me or not, love me or not
I bet the house on you, am I lucky or not, lucky or not, lucky or not?
You gotta tell me if you love me or not, love me or not, love me or not
Been wishin' for you am I lucky or not, lucky or not, lucky or not?
Ooooh, oooh Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh Tryna do what lovers do (ooh)
Ooooh, oooh Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh Tryna do what lovers do (ooh)
What lovers do
What lovers do
What lovers do
Are we too grown for games?
Are we too grown to play around?
Young enough to chase
But old enough to know better
Are we too grown for changin'?
Are we too grown to mess around?
Oh and I can't wait forever baby
Both of us should know better
Ooooh, oooh Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh Tryna do what lovers do (ooh)
Ooooh, oooh Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh Tryna do what lovers do (ooh)
Ooooh, oooh Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh Tryna do what lovers do (ooh)
Ooooh, oooh Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh Tryna do what lovers do (ooh)
Ooooh, oooh Been wishin' for you
Ooh, ooh Tryna do what lovers do (ooh)
Meaning of What Lovers Do
“What Lovers Do” by Maroon 5 is a shimmering, anxious plea wrapped in a slick pop production that encapsulates the frustrating and exhilarating tension of modern romance. At its core, the song explores the agonizing uncertainty inherent in pursuing someone you deeply desire – specifically, the desperate need for validation within a relationship. The repetitive “Say say say, hey hey now baby” acts as an insistent call, mirroring the vocalist’s repeated demand: "Tell me if you love me or not.” This isn't a confident declaration of affection; it’s a frantic questioning fueled by a significant investment – “I bet the house on you,” representing a considerable emotional risk. The lyrics paint a picture of someone caught between youthful impulsiveness and the sobering realization that games and playful deception can be incredibly damaging to genuine connection.
The song's internal conflict is brilliantly articulated through contrasting phrases: "Young enough to chase" juxtaposed with “old enough to know better,” highlighting the struggle to reconcile desire with reason. The repeated refrain, “Tryna do what lovers do,” suggests a desperate attempt to emulate romantic clichés – perhaps hoping that mimicking traditional courtship rituals will elicit the desired response. Ultimately, Maroon 5 isn’t offering a simple love song; instead, they're dissecting the vulnerability and insecurity at the heart of attraction, posing the poignant question: are we destined for playful games or mature understanding when it comes to matters of the heart? The lingering “Oohs” and the final repetition of "What lovers do" leave the listener with a sense of unresolved yearning, perfectly mirroring the song’s central theme.
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