This Love
Maroon 5 · Live: Friday The 13th [2005]
The fire burning in her eyes
The chaos that controlled my mind
Whispered goodbye as she got on a plane
Never to return again
But always in my heart
Oh!
This love has taken its toll on me
She said goodbye too many times before
And her heart is breaking in front of me
And I have no choice, cause I won't say goodbye anymore
ooo! ooo! ooo!
I tried my best to feed her appetite
Keep her coming every night
So hard to keep her satisfied Oh!
Kept playing love like it was just a game
Pretending to feel the same
Then turn around and leave again
Bada boo!
This love has taken its toll on me
She said goodbye too many times before
And her heart is breaking in front of me
And i have no choice, cause I won't say goodbye anymore
Ooo! Ooo! Ooo!
I'll fix these broken things
Repair your broken wings
And make sure everything's alright
(it's alright, it's alright)
My pressure on your hips
Sinking my fingertips
Into every inch of you
Cause I know that's what you want me to do
This love has taken its toll on me
She said goodbye too many times before ohohohoh!
Her heart is breaking in front of me
And I have no choice, cause I won't say goodbye anymore
This love has taken its toll on me
She said goodbye too many times before
And My heart is breaking in front of me
And she said goodbye too many times before ohohohoh!
This love has taken its toll on me
She said goodbye too many times before (yeah)
Her heart is breaking in front of me (yeah)
But I have no choice, cause I won't say goodbye anymore
(fade out)
This Love
This Love stands as a defining track in Maroon 5's early discography, originally appearing on their debut album, Songs About Jane. The song captures the band's signature blend of pop-rock and R&B, driven by Adam Levine's distinctive vocals and a catchy, rhythmic guitar riff. It explores the complexities of romantic attachment, balancing the desire for connection with the fear of losing independence. As a staple of their live performances, the track helped solidify the group's transition from a rock band to a pop powerhouse. Its enduring popularity reflects the band's ability to craft accessible melodies that resonate across generations, marking a pivotal moment in their rise to international stardom during the mid-2000s.