Hitmakers Benny Blanco ("TiK ToK") and frequent Max Martin collaborator Shellback helped pen the tune. The song's lyrics refer to the narrator's ability to impress a female with his dance moves, which he compares to those of legendary Rolling Stones rocker Mick Jagger. For this song, their vocals were both Auto-Tuned, although it was used more for effect here than for pitch correction. Both Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine and Aguilera are coaches on the show. The song was released on Jin conjunction with a live performance on The Voice. General CommentThis electro-pop track is billed as "Maroon 5 featuring Christina Aguilera," though the latter actually does very little, only coming in at the bridge after two minutes. So watch and learn I won't show you twice
I'll take it from here oh yeah yeah and it goes like thisīut if I share my secret you're gonna have to keep it Nothing feels right, but when you're with meĪnd you want to steer, but I'm shifting gear Look into my eyes and I'll own you with them moves like Jagger Kiss me 'til you're drunk and I'll show you all the moves like Jagger I don't give a shit and it goes like this The song will definitely get the crowd going at any party.Just shoot for the stars if it feels right The combination of Mick Jagger, Adam Levine, and Christina Aguilera is pretty amazing.
And now, she’s showing him exactly what to do: You wanna know, how to make me smile? / Take control, own me just for the night / And if I share my secret / You're gonna have to keep it / Nobody else can see this / So watch and learn, I won't show you twice / Head to toe, ooh baby, rub me right, yeah / And if I share my secret / You're gonna have to keep it / Nobody else can see this / Hey, hey, hey, yeah / And it goes like this She’s running the show and he’s just there for the ride: Baby, it's hard, when you feel like / You're broken and scarred, nothing feels right / But when you're with me / I'll make you believe / That I've got the key / Oh, so get in the car, you can ride it / Wherever you want, get inside it / And you wanna steer / But I'm shifting gears / I'll take it from here (Oh, yeah, yeah) / And it goes like thisĬhristina Aguilera collaborated with Maroon 5 for this and she essentially played the part of the girl Levine is singing to. In the second verse, Levine tells his girl that she’s totally in control of the situation. The chorus is where things get really funky and it’s probably the best-known part of the song: Take me by the tongue and I'll know you / Kiss me till you're drunk and I'll show you / All the moves like Jagger / I've got them moves like Jagger / I've got them moves like Jagger / I don't need to try to control you / Look into my eyes and I'll own you / With them the moves like Jagger / I've got them moves like Jagger / I've got them moves like Jagger The first verse is basically all about setting the right mood to get those “moves” going: Just shoot for the stars, if it feels right / Then aim for my heart, if you feel like / And take me away / And make it okay / I swear I'll behave / You wanted control, so we waited / I put on a show, now we're naked / You say I'm a kid / My ego is big / I don't give a sh*t / And it goes like this You can check out the video for “Moves Like Jagger” down below:Ĭlearly, Levine is talking to a girl in this song, even if he is honoring Jagger. In any case, here’s how Levine and Maroon 5 immortalized Jagger in song.
Jagger famously appeared in the video for the song, which is basically full of people - Adam Levine, included - doing their own versions of Jagger’s signature moves. If you don’t already know (and how could you not?), the song is a great homage to legendary rocker Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones. And the lyrics are really catchy as well! Maroon 5’s “Moves Like Jagger” lyrics will definitely put you in the mood to dance. More than likely, Maroon 5 will play some version of “Moves Like Jagger” during the show because it’s one of their biggest hits and really gets a crowd moving.
So, you need to prepare yourself for all the Jagger-like dancing that’s probably going to happen on your TV when you tune in to the Super Bowl halftime show. It’s been eight years since Maroon 5 released “Moves Like Jagger," but the song is still as catchy in 2019 as it was in 2011.