Maroon 5 released a new song and music video on Thursday night entitled Nobody’s War, which pulls no punches in asking for an end to the War on Marijuana.
While the lyrics of Nobody’s Love aren’t overtly tied to marijuana by any means, the minimalist music video shows Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine singing the tune outside at night, while smoking a joint.
The video concludes with a message from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) at the end, bluntly calling for an end to the War on Marijuana.
No war: Maroon 5 released a new song and music video on Thursday night entitled Nobody’s War, which pulls no punches in asking for an end to the War on Marijuana
The song itself appears, lyrically, to be an ode to a lover, with lyrics like, ‘You can make a grown man cry/If you ever said “Goodbye/Never let you go, oh, oh, oh I.’
Frontman Adam Levine sings in the chorus, ‘If my love ain’t your love/It’s never gonna be nobody’s love/Never gonna need nobody’s love but yours (But yours).’
While the song is clearly about love, in the music video, Levine is seen sitting in a back yard, and as the song progresses, he starts rolling up and smoking a joint.
Lover: The song itself appears, lyrically, to be an ode to a lover, with lyrics like, ‘You can make a grown man cry/If you ever said “Goodbye/Never let you go, oh, oh, oh I’
Roll it up: While the song is clearly about love, in the music video, Levine is seen sitting in a back yard, and as the song progresses, he starts rolling up and smoking a joint
The singer, clad in a black suit coat over a white tank top and black pants, spends the rest of the song singing while taking hits from his joint.
The video ends with Levine sitting in the yard, smoking his joint, as the faint sound of police sirens can be heard, when a message from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is shown.
‘It’s time to end the War on Marijuana. The aggressive enforcement of marijuana possession laws needlessly ensnares hundreds of thousands of people into the criminal justice system and wastes billions of taxpayers’ dollars,’ the statement begins.
Hits: The singer, clad in a black suit coat over a white tank top and black pants, spends the rest of the song singing while taking hits from his joint
End: The video ends with Levine sitting in the yard, smoking his joint, as the faint sound of police sirens can be heard, when a message from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is shown
‘What’s more, it is carried out with staggering racial bias. Despite being a priority for police departments nationwide, the War on Marijuana has failed to reduce marijuana use and availability and diverted resources that could be better invested in our communities,’ the statement concludes.
Levine also took to his Instagram to release a statement about the song’s message, just before it was launched.
‘The entire process of perfecting this song was done with the whole world in mind,’ Levine began.
Statement: ‘It’s time to end the War on Marijuana. The aggressive enforcement of marijuana possession laws needlessly ensnares hundreds of thousands of people into the criminal justice system and wastes billions of taxpayers’ dollars,’ the statement begins
Statement: Levine also took to his Instagram to release a statement about the song’s message, just before it was launched
‘I’m hoping that Nobody’s Love is a song that can give everyone a moment of peace and reflection during this unprecedented moment in our world’s story,’ he added.
‘Whether you are an essential worker on the front lines, an outspoken citizen fighting for social justice, or just someone who needs a break to remember the potent power of love, this song is for everyone. We hope you love it!!!’
Maroon 5 had been set to tour this year, though those plans were scrapped due to COVID-19, though new dates have been announced for 2021.
Love: ‘I’m hoping that Nobody’s Love is a song that can give everyone a moment of peace and reflection during this unprecedented moment in our world’s story,’ he added.
Statement: ‘Whether you are an essential worker on the front lines, an outspoken citizen fighting for social justice, or just someone who needs a break to remember the potent power of love, this song is for everyone. We hope you love it!!!’