Maroon 5

MaverickZero · 10-10-2007, 03:34 AM

It's actually really entertaining to listen to their music, and see that it is top 40 and so popular.

Not for the lyrics, but just the catchy beats... hell, if the people actually listen to the lyrics, had they have the capacity to think, they would actually hear how dirty and gruesome Maroon 5's songs are...

For example,

This Love

"My pressure on your hips, sink in my fingertips to every inch of you because I know that's what you want me to do"

Lyrics to a hit song they play at public schools... Pretty amusing people that campaign to stop the lyrical content of various music, yet this is perfectly acceptable. That not bad enough?

Wake Up Call

"Wake Up Call: Caught you in the morning with another one in my bed, do you care about me anymore? Do you really care? I don't think so! 6 foot tall, came without a warning so I had to shoot him dead! He won't come around here anymore, I don't think so!"

What kind of a message is THAT?

Wow, they complain about rap lyrics being explict... This is a Top 40, radio edited song!

Amusing.

Nevan · 10-10-2007, 03:52 AM

I've never really listened to their lyrics - the vocalist has an annoying, plastic-ish voice IMO.

Interesting post, nonetheless. I find it ironic that it's OK for pop groups to sing stuff like this and have it widely broadcast while other less-aired genres get the blame for promoting violence.

MaverickZero · 10-10-2007, 04:02 AM

Exactly.

It's catchy pop music, but people aren't really making an effort to listen to the lyrics because its bubblegum music. They assume the lyrics are just happy-go-lucky, but mostly all of Maroon 5's songs are anchored with Adultery, Insatiable sex, Obsessive Compulsiveness, Prostitution etc. Yet, their songs remain hits!

Maroon 5 claims that they don't want to be big and famous and just wanted to get the flash in the pan fame, however I believe they're afraid that if they stay in the limelight for too long, people will start catching on to exactly what they've been listening to with their kids every morning.

It's annoying in the fact the media tears apart DECENT artists with talent, whose songs denounce violence and speak out against sex crimes, try to inspire hope and prevent suicides and murder, and lets the babyfaced bands get away with anything they can fit between a catchy tune.

Nevan · 10-10-2007, 04:13 AM

Bubblegum music - hah! I'm going to have to use phrase that somewhere

Talk about subliminal - and here we have parents who freak out when their kids listen to Metallica and Marilyn Manson because they're apparently inspiring the young innocents to commit heinous sexcrimes.

I think I'll stick with Sisters of Mercy and The Doors. At least you can hear what they're singing about.

crucifix · 10-12-2007, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Nevan

I've never really listened to their lyrics - the vocalist has an annoying, plastic-ish voice IMO.

very true, I have thought the same thing. Plastic describes it well, lol.

hippoux · 01-14-2008, 12:48 AM

What’s up everyone?
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Just in case we forgot the deal, head on to maroon5concertscom/mash and mash your favorite Maroon 5 songs for your chance to win.

Duane · 01-14-2008, 09:18 AM

I like a couple of their songs. Though, the singer's voice gets a bit tiresome, after a while.

IsolatedReptile · 01-14-2008, 09:09 PM

I have to admit, I am a huge fan of the album It Won't Be Soon Before Long. It's catchy, I think it's fun, and the lyrics are just pure awesome to me. I think the lead singers voice is just unique enough that he doesn't slip into the drone of hundreds of other voices and the band sounds different enough to catch my attention.

I think they're very different if you get past the immediate image.

hippoux · 01-15-2008, 05:44 AM

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DepthsofSpace · 01-15-2008, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hippoux

Wanna win $2,500 and sign guitar by Maroon 5?
Then head on to maroon5concertscom/mash and mash your favorite Maroon 5 song, for your chance at the price. The contest ends at 8:59pm EDT 5:59pm PDT, so you’ll have until then to mash as many times as you’d like. So good luck to all, and get on mashing.

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IsolatedReptile · 01-15-2008, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DepthsofSpace

*click*

*Bang! Bang!*</detonation boulevard>

Spammer is dead.

She looked good in ribbons.

Noumi · 01-16-2008, 12:35 PM

This is one of the moments that the only song I can asociate to my feelings is: "Should I stay or should I go?"

Dead Blue Grind · 01-23-2008, 08:03 AM

i like them alot. dirty lyrics and all. of course i also like emilie autumn, dirty lyrics and all.

L'Oiseau Noir · 01-23-2008, 08:08 AM

This thread reminds me of something I saw in Family Guy:

"Here, Meg, I got this for you."

"Oh my God! It's a Maroon 5 CD! Thank you so much."

"Yeah, I thought you'd appreciate it since you're into bad music."

(All Paraphrased).

MOUSEBLOOD · 01-23-2008, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L'Oiseau Noir

This thread reminds me of something I saw in Family Guy:

"Here, Meg, I got this for you."

"Oh my God! It's a Maroon 5 CD! Thank you so much."

"Yeah, I thought you'd appreciate it since you're into bad music."

(All Paraphrased).

I just saw that episode in the past day or so, pretty funny.