Maps
Maroon 5 · V [2014]
I miss the conversation
I'm searching for a song tonight
I'm changing all of the stations
I like to think that we had it all
We drew a map to a better place
But on that road I took a fall
Oh baby why did you run away?
I was there for you
In your darkest times
I was there for you
In your darkest nights
But I wonder where were you
When I was at my worst
Down on my knees
And you said you had my back
So I wonder where were you
All the roads you took came back to me
So I'm following the map that leads to you
The map that leads to you
Ain't nothing I can do
The map that leads to you
Following, following, following to you
The map that leads to you
And nothing I can do
The map that leads to you
Following, following, following
I hear your voice in my sleep at night
Hard to resist temptation
Cause all these strangers come over me
Now I can't get over you
No, I just can't get over you
I was there for you
In your darkest times
I was there for you
In your darkest nights
But I wonder where were you
When I was at my worst
Down on my knees
And you said you had my back
So I wonder where were you
All the roads you took came back to me
So I'm following the map that leads to you
The map that leads to you
Ain't nothing I can do
The map that leads to you
Following, following, following to you
The map that leads to you
And nothing I can do
The map that leads to you
Following, following, following
I was there for you
In your darkest times
I was there for you
In your darkest nights
I was there for you
In your darkest times
I was there for you
In your darkest nights
But I wonder where were you
When I was at my worst
Down on my knees
And you said you had my back
So I wonder where were you
All the roads you took came back to me
So I'm following the map that leads to you
The map that leads to you
Ain't nothing I can do
The map that leads to you
Following, following, following to you
The map that leads to you
And nothing I can do
The map that leads to you
Following, following, following
Maps
Maroon 5's "Maps" serves as the lead single from their 2014 album V, marking a significant evolution in the group's sound. Produced by the band's own Adam Levine and the production team, the track blends pop-rock with electronic elements, reflecting the band's shift toward a more mature and polished aesthetic during this era. The song explores themes of long-distance relationships and the emotional toll of separation, utilizing a driving rhythm and layered vocals to create an anthemic quality. Released during a period of heightened commercial success for the group, the recording became a staple of their discography, resonating with audiences who connected with its narrative of navigating complex romantic landscapes. Its inclusion on the V album solidified its place as a defining track of their mid-2010s output.