Give a Little More
Maroon 5
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Now you've been bad, and it goes on and on and on 'Til you come home babe, 'til you come home You taste past the poison, you learned to love is gone I'm all alone baby, I'm all alone I'm waiting for something, always waiting Feeling nothing, wondering if it'll ever change And then I give a little more, oh babe Oh, I give a little more, oh babe I'm not fallin' in love with ya, I'm not fallin' in love And I'm not fallin' in love with ya, I'm not fallin' in love 'Til I get a little more from you baby Oh, get a little more from you babe You were wrong for turning me on and on and on And on and on, yeah You make it so hard I'm waiting for something, always waiting Feeling nothing, wondering if it'll ever change (if it'll ever change) Then I give a little more, oh babe Oh, give a little more, oh babe I'm not fallin' in love with ya, I'm not fallin' in love And I'm not gonna love with ya, I'm not gonna love 'Til I get a little more from you baby I get a little more from you babe I have no defense I know you're gonna get me in the end And I cannot pretend I never wanna feel this way again I'm not fallin' in love with ya, I'm not fallin' in love And I'm not fallin' in love with ya, I'm not fallin' in love 'Til I get a little more from you baby Oh, get a little more from you babe I'm not gonna love with ya, I'm not gonna love And I'm not gonna love with ya, I'm not fallin' in love 'Til I get a little more from you baby Oh, get a little more from you babe
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Written by: ADAM LEVINE, JAMES VALENTINE, JAMES B. VALENTINE, JESSE ROYAL CARMICHAEL, MICHAEL ALLEN MADDEN, MICKEY MADDEN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Give a Little More" was performed by Maroon 5, an American pop rock band from Los Angeles, California. The group has been successful since the early 2000s and consists of Adam Levine, Jesse Carmichael, Mickey Madden, James Valentine, Matt Flynn, and PJ Morton.
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Album InformationThe song appeared as part of the band's third studio album, "Hands All Over" which was released in 2010. The album was largely acknowledged for exhibiting a different, more intense sound to Maroon 5's previous work, which was a deliberate move by the band to evolve their music style.
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Song Release"Give a Little More" was released as the album's second single. The song was officially released on August 17, 2010.
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Song CompositionThe song has a scaled-down electro-funk styled sound. It is also known for Adam Levine's falsetto notes and is noted for showcasing influences from the 80s' music scene.
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ReceptionThe song was generally met with moderate reviews from music critics. Some praised it for its catchy vibe, while others criticized it for lacking a distinct melody.
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Chart Performance"Give a Little More" reached the top 40 in countries such as Canada, Japan, and the United States. It peaked at No. 86 on the U.S.' Billboard Hot 100 and No. 34 on the U.S. Billboard Pop Songs chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Give a Little More," directed by Paul Hunter, was released in September 2010. It is a sleek, club-themed video that features the band performing the song on a stage with stylish lighting and special effects.
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Song InspirationMaroon 5's frontman, Adam Levine, mentioned that the song is about desiring more from a person who's already given you their all.
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Writing CreditsLike most Maroon 5 songs, "Give a Little More" was written by lead vocalist Adam Levine, along with other members of the band.
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Live PerformancesAmong some memorable live performances of the song is one at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in 2011. Besides, Maroon 5 has also performed the track during various tours worldwide.
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