“Memories” was written by Adam Levine and five other songwriters. It was the first the song they released since their 2018 multi platinum Grammy nominated song with Cardi B titled “ Girls Like You“. “Memories” holds the distinction of being the first single Maroon 5 released in 2019. However, it later went on to serve as the first single from the band’s seventh studio album (which is titled “Jordi”). The release was done through 222 Records (which was co-founded by Adam Levine) and Interscope Records.Īs of the time of the release of “Memories”, it wasn’t associated with any album. Maroon 5 released this single on the 20th of September, 2019. The song is about Maroon 5’s manager and personal friend of Levine, Jordan Feldstein. Toast to the ones that we lost on the wayĪnd the memories bring back, memories bring back you”Īccording to Levine, this song is dedicated to everyone who has ever lost someone very dear to them. ‘Cause the drinks bring back all the memories “Here’s to the ones that we gotĬheers to the wish you were here, but you’re not So perhaps the final thesis of this song is that despite missing the addressee, the singer is still in relatively-good cheer as he is confident that they will be reunited soon. These are individuals whom his relationship with – for whatever reason – now only consists of memories as opposed to actual contact. In that regard, what the entire song ultimately boils down to is once again his desire to reunite with the aforementioned individuals. intoxication and camaraderie) also causes “memories” to swirl up, in which he remembers loved ones who aren’t around. Then the chorus itself brings us to the heart of the song. It is set in the scenario where the singer is enjoying some drinks while in the company of cherished friends, whom he expresses a heartfelt appreciation for. But the situation (i.e. However, he anticipates that ‘everything is going to be alright’, as in circumstances ultimately working out for the best. Pre-Chorus and ChorusĪll of this brings us to the pre-chorus, which the singer approaches by acknowledging the inevitable pains which life sometimes brings our way. And this hope is because of the prospect of once again reuniting with the addressee. In contrast, he begins the second verse by recounting an earlier era when he “felt so lost” and dealt with a harrowing level of negativity. It is arguably that this sentiment is actually a continuation of the one which concluded the first verse. And he closes this section by alluding to the idea that he has discovered newfound hope. relay this message from two opposite though equally-effective perspectives. In the first verse the singer thinks back to a day when he “did not know pain” and “believed in forever”. He was happy and supremely optimistic. But in the present when someone even utters the name of the addressee, he sinks into a depression. This would imply that one of the reasons the aforementioned days were happier ones was because at the time the addressee was actually present. Perhaps the song’s ultimate argument is that, despite being apart, the singer is in reasonably good spirits because he knows that he and the addressee will be reunited soon.Rather it is up to the listener to apply their own interpretation to the track as to why the person who is relaying these sentiments has been devoid of the company of a loved one for so long that now he is forced to rely on “memories” of the two of them being together. These are people with whom he formerly had a meaningful connection but with whom he has since lost touch for various reasons. The song’s central theme is his yearning for reconciliation with those swirling in his memory. But the atmosphere (i.e., the alcohol and the camaraderie) brings him “memories,” setting him to think of the people who are not there with him. The protagonist toasts close friends with a glass of wine while telling them how much they mean to him. The song’s hook is revealed in the chorus. Maroon 5 raises a glass to the people we have lost along the way, both here and in the afterlife. Those things that are most important to us are etched indelibly into our brains’ hard drives. Most of us have failed relationships, the nearly successful ones and the successful ones. If you take a trip down memory lane, you will find at least a few partners with whom you once thought you would spend the rest of your life. Of course, there is also the fact that this tune may or may not be about your one true love. Moments like our first kiss, our first birthday, our first crush, our first humiliating moment, our first drunken night out with pals, our first graduation, and so on. The many facets of our lives that we hold most dearly are reflected in the “memories” we attempt to save forever.
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