‘Silly’ Pop Songs That Have Way Deeper Meanings Than You Think

Maroon 5 – Harder To Breathe

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You can probably guess that Maroon 5’s “Harder To Breathe” isn’t about a literal difficulty in breathing. But what is it symbolizing? According to Adam Levine, it’s a snarl of meta defiance. When their record label pushed the band to write a last minute hit single for their upcoming album, Levine quickly penned this ode to toxic micromanaging, working out his feelings toward their bosses.

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