Maureen
Sade Sade Lyrics
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It's hard to explain
I'm never gonna see you again
And you'll never meet my new friends
Maureen, I miss you
I just can't explain
I'm never gonna see you again
Walking along the subway listening to
Loving you is easy acapella
You were a souped-up car in that rent-a-go-cart town
And I miss you Maureen
We're as thick as thieves
Maureen, Maureen
Remember when my mother said to me
"Sade, don't you come home too late
'Til you're back, I stay awake"
And Maureen
With the boys you could tell at a glance
You'd say, "he looks good
Let's hope he can dance"
Wicky-wacky party to the
Where are we going tonight
And what will you be wearing?
Shone like a souped-up car in that rent-a-go-cart town
And I miss you Maureen, I miss you girl
You were my best friend
Never gonna see you again, Maureen
And you'll never meet my new friends
You really were a pearl in my world, Maureen
Maureen
It's hard to explain
You'll never call 'round to see me again
You'll never meet my new friends
Never meet my new friends
Never meet my new friends
Never meet my new friends
Never meet my new friends
Never meet my new friends
Never meet my new friends
Never meet my new friends
Never meet my new friends
Never meet my new friends
Never meet my new friends
Never meet my new friends
Overall Meaning
The song "Maureen" by Sade is a poignant tribute to a lost friend. The lyrics reveal the complicated emotions that come with losing someone you cared about deeply. The refrain, "Maureen, I miss you, I just can't explain," encapsulates the sense of sadness and longing that permeates the song. Sade reflects on the times they shared together, reminiscing on the moments that made their friendship so special. She mourns that she will never see Maureen again or introduce her to her new friends.
The verse "Walking along the subway listening to, Loving you is easy acapella," seems to evoke a specific memory of the two friends together, perhaps one of the last moments they shared. Sade describes Maureen as a "souped-up car in that rent-a-go-cart town" - suggesting that she was a bit of a rebel, someone who stood out in a crowd. The chorus emphasizes the depth of the friendship between these two women. "We're as thick as thieves," Sade sings, emphasizing the bond they shared.
Overall, "Maureen" is a song that captures the aching sadness of losing a close friend. Sade's lyrics are simple yet deeply moving, conveying the sense of loss that comes when someone we care about deeply is no longer in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Maureen
This song is a tribute to Sade's friend, Maureen.
It's hard to explain
Sade finds it difficult to express the depth of her emotions about losing Maureen.
I'm never gonna see you again
Sade accepts that she will never again see Maureen in person.
And you'll never meet my new friends
Sade regrets that Maureen will never get the chance to meet her new friends.
Walking along the subway listening to Loving you is easy acapella
Sade remembers a moment when she was alone on the subway listening to music and feeling emotional about Maureen.
You were a souped-up car in that rent-a-go-cart town
Sade compares Maureen to a fast car in a boring town, highlighting her friend's unique character and energy.
And I miss you Maureen
Sade expresses her longing for her friend.
We're as thick as thieves
Sade and Maureen were very close, like partners in crime.
Remember when my mother said to me "Sade, don't you come home too late 'Til you're back, I stay awake"
Sade recalls a moment when her mother expressed concern for her safety, implying that Maureen was a part of those wild times.
And Maureen With the boys you could tell at a glance You'd say, "he looks good Let's hope he can dance" Wicky-wacky party to the
Sade remembers how Maureen would expertly pick out good-looking guys and hope they were good dancers, and they would party together in a fun, carefree way.
Where are we going tonight And what will you be wearing?
Sade remembers how she and Maureen would plan their nights out, including coordinating their outfits.
Shone like a souped-up car in that rent-a-go-cart town And I miss you Maureen, I miss you girl
Sade again compares Maureen to a fast car and expresses her longing for her friend.
You were my best friend
Sade considers Maureen to be her closest friend.
Never gonna see you again, Maureen
Sade acknowledges that she will never see Maureen again.
And you'll never meet my new friends
Sade is saddened that Maureen will never get to meet the new people in her life.
You really were a pearl in my world, Maureen
Sade values Maureen's friendship greatly and recognizes how special it was to her.
Never meet my new friends
Sade repeats the sentiment that Maureen will never have the opportunity to meet her new friends, emphasizing the finality of their separation.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Andrew Hale, Helen Adu, Paul Denman
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