"Unkiss Me" | |
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Song by Maroon 5 | |
from the album V | |
Released | August 28, 2014 |
Recorded | 2013–2014 |
Studio | |
Genre | Power ballad [1] [2] |
Length | 3:58 |
Label | |
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) |
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"Unkiss Me" is a song by American pop rock band Maroon 5. It is featured as the fourth track on band's fifth studio album, V (2014). Despite the song's popularity, it has never been performed live by the band.
"Unkiss Me" starts off with a trap beat, [1] which dissipates during the chorus in favor of a synth instrumental section. [1] [3] The entire song is more mid-tempo, along with the next track, " Sugar". [4]
Lyrically, "Unkiss Me" is about a failed relationship, [5] [6] which Levine struggles to overcome. [6] [7] The song features Levine using his lower register in his voice more so than in other songs. [8]
"Unkiss Me" had a mostly positive reaction from critics, with some saying it was the best track on the album, [9] [10] although there were some more negative reviews. [11] Brad Wete from Billboard nominated the song to be released as a single. [6] It was noted as an album highlight by Jimmy Donnellin from Cultured Vultures. [7] The song has been compared to Boyz II Men. [12]
Due to the success of V, "Unkiss Me" (along with many other songs) charted due to strong sales numbers. It peaked at number 56 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart, [13] and 15 on the South Korean Gaon Chart. [14] The song has over 66 million streams on Spotify as of November 2022. [15]
Chart (2014) | Peak position |
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Canada ( Canadian Hot 100) [13] | 56 |
South Korea International Chart ( GAON) [14] | 15 |
Credits are adapted from AllMusic. [16]
Maroon 5
Additional musicians
Technical
Things get mildly better when the band slows down for the Bruno Mars-ian soul jam Sugar and the middle-school-dance power ballad Unkiss Me,
"Unkiss Me" asks a woman to respect a man enough to tell the hard truth about their failing relationship.
"Unkiss Me" continues adding colorful synths. "Unkiss Me" proves more pop/urban-oriented than "It Was Always You." Vocally, Levine's tone is exceptional here, finding him using his lower register more. Lyrically it shines thanks to wise moments like, "You can't light a fire, if the candle's melted," a larger statement of failed love.
"Unkiss Me" | |
---|---|
Song by Maroon 5 | |
from the album V | |
Released | August 28, 2014 |
Recorded | 2013–2014 |
Studio | |
Genre | Power ballad [1] [2] |
Length | 3:58 |
Label | |
Songwriter(s) |
|
Producer(s) |
|
"Unkiss Me" is a song by American pop rock band Maroon 5. It is featured as the fourth track on band's fifth studio album, V (2014). Despite the song's popularity, it has never been performed live by the band.
"Unkiss Me" starts off with a trap beat, [1] which dissipates during the chorus in favor of a synth instrumental section. [1] [3] The entire song is more mid-tempo, along with the next track, " Sugar". [4]
Lyrically, "Unkiss Me" is about a failed relationship, [5] [6] which Levine struggles to overcome. [6] [7] The song features Levine using his lower register in his voice more so than in other songs. [8]
"Unkiss Me" had a mostly positive reaction from critics, with some saying it was the best track on the album, [9] [10] although there were some more negative reviews. [11] Brad Wete from Billboard nominated the song to be released as a single. [6] It was noted as an album highlight by Jimmy Donnellin from Cultured Vultures. [7] The song has been compared to Boyz II Men. [12]
Due to the success of V, "Unkiss Me" (along with many other songs) charted due to strong sales numbers. It peaked at number 56 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart, [13] and 15 on the South Korean Gaon Chart. [14] The song has over 66 million streams on Spotify as of November 2022. [15]
Chart (2014) | Peak position |
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Canada ( Canadian Hot 100) [13] | 56 |
South Korea International Chart ( GAON) [14] | 15 |
Credits are adapted from AllMusic. [16]
Maroon 5
Additional musicians
Technical
Things get mildly better when the band slows down for the Bruno Mars-ian soul jam Sugar and the middle-school-dance power ballad Unkiss Me,
"Unkiss Me" asks a woman to respect a man enough to tell the hard truth about their failing relationship.
"Unkiss Me" continues adding colorful synths. "Unkiss Me" proves more pop/urban-oriented than "It Was Always You." Vocally, Levine's tone is exceptional here, finding him using his lower register more. Lyrically it shines thanks to wise moments like, "You can't light a fire, if the candle's melted," a larger statement of failed love.