About the song
“Maggie May” is a song written by Rod Stewart and Martin Quittenton and performed by Stewart on his album Every Picture Tells a Story, released in 1971. The song topped the charts in the United States and Canada and reached number two in the United Kingdom. It has been covered by many artists, including Jerry Lee Lewis, The Pogues, and Queen.
The song is about a young man who has a relationship with an older woman. The woman, Maggie May, is a prostitute who takes advantage of the young man’s naivety. The song is a cautionary tale about the dangers of lust and the importance of staying true to oneself.
The song begins with the young man waking up Maggie May and telling her that he has to go back to school. He knows that she is amused by him, but he feels like he is being used. He tells her that he is not a fool and that he knows what she is doing.
The chorus of the song is a plea for Maggie May to let him go. He tells her that he is not her kind and that he does not belong with her. He asks her to let him go so that he can find his own way in life.
The bridge of the song is a reflection on the young man’s relationship with Maggie May. He realizes that he was used by her, but he also acknowledges that he learned something from the experience. He learned that he needs to be careful who he trusts and that he needs to be true to himself.
The song ends with the young man leaving Maggie May. He tells her that he is going to find a girl his own age and that he is going to live his own life. He is no longer a fool, and he is no longer under her control.
“Maggie May” is a classic rock song that has been enjoyed by generations of listeners. It is a song about the dangers of lust, the importance of staying true to oneself, and the power of love.