You Never Knew What These Misunderstood Songs Were Really About
‘Harder to Breath’ – Maroon 5
Maroon 5’s chart-topping debut album Songs About Jane was essentially a concept album about one of singer Adam Levine’s ex-girlfriends, so it would make sense to think the album’s hit single, “Harder to Breathe,” was inspired by said relationship. However, according to Levine, the song actually came about due to pressure from the band’s record company.
In a 2002 interview, Levine said, “That song comes sheerly from wanting to throw something. It was the 11th hour, and the label wanted more songs. It was the last crack. I was just pissed. I wanted to make a record and the label was applying a lot of pressure, but I’m glad they did.”