Daylight

Maroon 5 · Overexposed [2012]

Here I am waiting, I'll have to leave soon

Why am I holding on

We knew this day would come, We knew it all along

How did it come so fast



This is our last night

But it's late and I'm trying not to sleep

'Cause I know when I wake

I will have to slip away



And when the daylight comes I have to go

But tonight I'm gonna hold you so close

'Cause in the daylight we'll be on our own

But tonight I need to hold you so close

Oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whooa

Oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whooa



Here I am staring at your perfection in my arms

So beautiful

The sky is getting bright, the stars are burning out

Somebody slow it down



This is way too hard

'Cause I know when the sun comes up

I will leave

This is my last glance that will soon be memory



And when the daylight comes I have to go

But tonight I'm gonna hold you so close

'Cause in the daylight we'll be on our own

But tonight I need to hold you so close

Oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whooa

Oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whooa



I never wanted to stop

Because I don't wanna start all over, start all over

I was afraid of the dark

But now it's all that I want, all that I want, all that I want



And when the daylight comes I have to go

But tonight I'm gonna hold you so close

'Cause in the daylight we'll be on our own

But tonight I need to hold you so close

And when the daylight comes I have to go

But tonight I'm gonna hold you so close

'Cause in the daylight we'll be on our own

But tonight I need to hold you so close

Oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whooa

Oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whooa

Oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whooa

Oh whoa, oh whoa, oh whooa

Daylight - Maroon 5

Released in 2012 on the album Overexposed, "Daylight" serves as a high-energy pop-rock anthem that exemplifies Maroon 5's signature blend of polished production and anthemic choruses. The track features Adam Levine's distinctive vocal delivery, characterized by its soaring highs and rhythmic precision, driving the song's infectious momentum. As a key component of their discography during this era, the recording leverages a driving beat and layered instrumentation typical of mid-2010s pop-rock, designed to captivate live audiences and radio formats alike. The song stands as a testament to the band's ability to craft radio-friendly tracks that balance melodic accessibility with the grit of rock instrumentation, solidifying their status as a dominant force in contemporary pop music.