Must Get Out

Maroon 5

About Must Get Out

"Must Get Out" is a song by American band Maroon 5, taken from their debut album, Songs About Jane (2002). Written by the band members Adam Levine and Jesse Carmichael, and produced by Matt Wallace, the song was released as the fifth and final single from the album on April 5, 2005. A downtempo song, "Must Get Out" has a "dreamy" lyrical story about a tough period of a relationship. The song received mostly positive reviews from music critics, who praised Levine's vocals and the song's hook, considering it a highlight on the album. "Must Get Out" charted inside the top-ten in Netherlands, while reaching the top-forty in other three territories, including the United Kingdom – where it became the band's fifth top-forty hit. The song featured on Maroon 5's live album titled Live – Friday the 13th (2005). It is the only single of the album, to have an official live music video. 


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2002
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I've been the needle and the thread
Weaving figure eights and circles around your head
I try to laugh but cry instead
Patiently wait to hear the words you've never said

Fumbling through your dresser drawer
Forgot what I was looking for
Try to guide me in the right direction
Making use of all this time
Keeping everything inside
Close my eyes and listen to you cry

I'm lifting you up
I'm letting you down
I'm dancing till dawn
I'm fooling around
I'm not giving up
I'm making your love
This city's made us crazy and we must get out

"This is not goodbye," she said,
"It's just time for me to rest my head."
She does not walk, she runs instead
Down these jagged streets and into my bed

When I was fumbling through your dresser drawer
Forgot what I was looking for
Try to guide me in the right direction
Making use of all this time
Keeping everything inside
Close my eyes and listen to you cry

I'm lifting you up
I'm letting you down
I'm dancing till dawn
I'm fooling around
I'm not giving up
I'm making your love
This city's made us crazy and we must get out

There's only so much I can do for you
After all of the things you've put me through

I'm lifting you up
I'm letting you down
I'm dancing till dawn
I'm fooling around
I'm not giving up
I'm making your love
This city's made us crazy and we must get out

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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: Adam Levine, Jesse Royal Carmichael, Ryan Michael Dusick, James Valentine, Mickey Madden

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Must Get Out" appears on the debut album of Maroon 5, "Songs About Jane," which was released in 2002.
Genre
It's a blend of pop rock, blue-eyed soul, and funk rock, showcasing the band's genre-flexibility.
Music Video
Unlike other Maroon 5 songs, "Must Get Out" does not have an official music video.
Chart Performance
Released in 2005 as a single, the song didn't break into the top 10 charts but ranked decently in various categories. It reached number 39 on the UK Singles Chart.
Lyrics
"Must Get Out" is a song about feeling suffocated and trapped in a relationship that the singer wants to escape from, showcasing Adam Levine’s ability to depict emotional struggle.
Acoustic Version
The song has an acoustic version which often gets appreciation for its stripped-back, raw and emotional appeal.
Live Performances
Maroon 5 traditionally performs "Must Get Out" during concerts and live shows. Fans have praised their live performances of it, citing the strong vocals and the tangible emotions conveyed.
Background Vocals
Apart from Adam Levine, Jesse Carmichael, the band's keyboardist, also provided backing vocals for the song.
Critical Reception
Generally, the song received positive reviews from music critics. The song's lyrical content and its melody were particularly praised.
Songwriters
The song was written by all the original band members: Adam Levine, Jesse Carmichael, Mickey Madden, and Ryan Dusick.

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