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"What Lovers Do"
Song

"What Lovers Do" is a song by American pop rock band Maroon 5 featuring American R&B singer Sza. It was released on August 30, 2017, as the third single from the band's upcoming sixth studio album (2017).[3] The song contains an interpolation of the 2016 song "Sexual" by Neiked featuring Dyo, therefore Victor Rådström, Dyo and Elina Stridh are credited as songwriters.

Background and release

After extensive touring in support of their fifth studio album, V (2014), Maroon 5 began the writing and recording sessions for their sixth studio album. On October 11, 2016, the band released the tropical house single "Don't Wanna Know", featuring American rapper Kendrick Lamar.[4] Another single, entitled "Cold", featuring American rapper Future, was released on February 17, 2017.[5] In August 2017, videos and Snapchats from lead singer Adam Levine revealed that the group were recording the new music video for "What Lovers Do", with recording artist Sza.

On August 26, 2017, the name "What Lovers Do" and cover art for the track were revealed on the online media knowledge base website Genius.[6] The release date for the single was revealed three days prior.[7]

A 16-second preview of the single was unveiled by the band on their official website on August 27, 2017.[8]

Composition

"What Lovers Do" runs for approximately 3 minutes and 20 seconds. It was written by Adam Levine, Starrah, Jason Evigan and Solána Imani Rowe and was produced by Jason Evigan, Ben Billions, Sam Farrar and Noah Passovoy. Victor Radstrom, Dyo, and Elina Stridh are also credited songwriters on the record, as songwriters of "Sexual" by Neiked.[9]

The song is performed in the key of B♭ major with a tempo of 110 beats per minute.[10] The song follows a chord progression of E♭5–Gm–F–B♭–E♭, and the vocals in the song span from F3 to D5 in common time.[11]

Music video

The music video was released on Vevo on September 28, 2017, and was directed by Joseph Kahn.[citation needed]

Live performances

The band performed "What Lovers Do" for the first time at Rock in Rio in Rio de Janeiro on September 16, 2017.

Charts

Chart (2017) Peak
position
Argentina Anglo (Monitor Latino)[12] 8
Australia (ARIA)[13] 27
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[14] 37
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[15] 39
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[16] 26
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[17] 14
Canada AC (Billboard)[18] 18
Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[19] 18
Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[20] 18
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[21] 16
Denmark (Tracklisten)[22] 29
France (SNEP)[23] 88
Invalid chart entered Germany2 32
Hungary (Stream Top 40)[24] 18
Ireland (IRMA)[25] 19
Italy (FIMI)[26] 49
Japan (Japan Hot 100)[27] 28
Latvia (Latvijas Top 40)[28] 35
Lebanon (Lebanese Top 20)[29] 17
Lithuania (M-1 Top 40)[30] 7
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[31] 22
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[32] 22
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[33] 9
Norway (VG-lista)[34] 20
Philippines (Philippine Hot 100)[35] 26
Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[36] 42
Portugal (AFP)[37] 36
Scotland (OCC)[38] 15
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[39] 16
South Korea (Gaon)[40] 59
South Korea International Chart (Gaon)[41] 2
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[42] 71
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[43] 17
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[44] 35
UK Singles (OCC)[45] 23
US Billboard Hot 100[46] 23
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[47] 25
US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[48] 11
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[49] 13
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[50] 25

Release history

Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various August 30, 2017 Digital download
[7]
United States September 5, 2017 Contemporary hit radio [3]
Hot adult contemporary radio [51]
Rhythmic contemporary radio [52]
Italy September 15, 2017 Contemporary hit radio Universal [53]
United Kingdom Polydor [54]

References

  1. ^ "Maroon 5 & SZA's "What Lovers Do" Sounds Like A Smash". Mike Wass. Idolator. August 30, 2017. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
  2. ^ "Maroon 5 Teams Up With SZA For New Single "What Lovers Do"". 28 August 2017. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
  3. ^ a b "Top 40/M Future Releases - Mainstream Hit Songs Being Released and Their Release Dates ..." Allaccess.com. 25 August 2017. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
  4. ^ "Maroon 5 Will Release A New Single Tonight Featuring Kendrick Lamar". The FADER. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
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  6. ^ "Maroon 5 (Ft. SZA) – What Lovers Do". Genius.com. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
  7. ^ a b "Maroon 5 & SZA's New Single Will Be Released At 9PM PT on August 29". Headlineplanet.com. 24 August 2017. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
  8. ^ "Maroon 5 - #WhatLoversDo - New Single Out Now!". Retrieved 30 August 2017.
  9. ^ "What Lovers Do / Maroon 5 TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
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  11. ^ Levine, Adam. "Maroon 5 feat. SZA "What Lovers Do" Sheet Music in Bb Major (transposable) - Download & Print". Musicnotes.com. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
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  13. ^ "ARIA Australian Top 50 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. September 25, 2017. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
  14. ^ "Maroon 5 feat. SZA – What Lovers Do" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved September 27, 2017.
  15. ^ "Maroon 5 feat. SZA – What Lovers Do" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
  16. ^ "Maroon 5 feat. SZA – What Lovers Do" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
  17. ^ "Maroon 5 Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
  18. ^ "Maroon 5 Chart History (Canada AC)". Billboard. Retrieved September 20, 2017.
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  21. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 201738 into search. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
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  23. ^ "Le Top de la semaine : Top Singles Téléchargés – SNEP (Week 36, 2017)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
  24. ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Stream Top 40 slágerlista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved September 28, 2017.
  25. ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
  26. ^ "Classifica settimanale WK 38" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
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  28. ^ "Latvijas Top 40". Latvijas Radio. September 25, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
  29. ^ "Maroon 5 Lebanese Chart Top 20 History". The Official Lebanese Top 20. September 25, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
  30. ^ "Lithuanian Airplay Chart". Archived from the original on September 10, 2017. Retrieved September 10, 2017. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; August 14, 2017 suggested (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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  33. ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 2, 2017. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  34. ^ "VG-lista – Maroon 5 feat. SZA / What Lovers Do". VG-lista. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
  35. ^ "BillboardPH Hot 100". Billboard Philippines. September 25, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
  36. ^ "Listy bestsellerów, wyróżnienia :: Związek Producentów Audio-Video". Polish Airplay Top 100. Retrieved September 18, 2017.
  37. ^ "Maroon 5 feat. SZA – What Lovers Do". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
  38. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
  39. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 201738 into search. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
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  43. ^ "Sverigetopplistan – Sveriges Officiella Topplista". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
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  47. ^ "Maroon 5 Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved September 19, 2017.
  48. ^ "Maroon 5 Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
  49. ^ "Maroon 5 Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
  50. ^ "Maroon 5 Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2017.
  51. ^ "Hot/Modern/AC Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
  52. ^ "Top 40/Rhythmic-Crossover > Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
  53. ^ "Maroon 5 feat. SZA- What Lovers DoRadioDate". Radioairplay.fm. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
  54. ^ "BBC – Radio 1 – Playlist". BBC Radio 1. September 15, 2017. Retrieved September 15, 2017.
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