Dear Maria, Count Me In is a song by the American rock band All Time Low, released in 2008 as the third single from their second studio album, “So Wrong, It’s Right,”. The song was written by band members Alex Gaskarth and Jack Barakat, along with songwriter Matt Squire.
The lyrics tell the story of a young musician crazy with a peeler named Maria. The upholder finds himself drawn to Maria’s allure and construe his desire to be with her in spite ofthe challenges they face due to their differing lifestyles. The song secure themes of youthful rebellion, romantic longing, and the stimulation of nightlife.
“Dear Maria, Count Me In” became one of All Time Low’s most popular and ongoing songs, propelling them further into prevalent success. Its catchy music, dynamic instrumentation, and relatable lyrics reverberate with audiences, particularly within the pop-punk and emo music scenes of the late 2000s.
Over the years, the song has continued a staple in All Time Low’s live interpretation and has continued to attract new fans, cementing its status as a loved classic within the band’s catalog. It remains a wistful anthem for many who grew up listening to alternative mainstay music in the late 2000s.
Lyrics
I got your picture, I’m coming with you
Dear Maria, count me in
There’s a story at the bottom of this bottle
And I’m the pen
When the lights go off
I wanna watch the way you take the stage by storm
The way you wrap those boys around your finger
Go on and play the leader
‘Cause you know it’s what you’re good at
The low road for the fast track
Make every second last
‘Cause I got your picture, I’m coming with you
Dear Maria, count me in
There’s a story at the bottom of this bottle
And I’m the pen
Make it count
When I’m the one who’s selling you out
‘Cause it feels like stealing hearts
Calling your name from the crowd
Doesn’t that mean you’ll be the show girl of the home team
I’ll be the narrator
Telling another tale of the American dream
I see your name in lights
We could make you a star
Girl, we’ll take the world by storm
It isn’t that hard
‘Cause I got your picture, I’m coming with you
Dear Maria, count me in
There’s a story at the bottom of this bottle
And I’m the pen
Make it count
When I’m the one who’s selling you out
‘Cause it feels like stealing hearts
Calling your name from the crowd, whoa
Ha, ha
Take a breath, don’t it sound so easy?
Never had a doubt, now I’m going crazy
Watching from the floor
Take a breath and let the rest come easy
Never settle down ’cause the cash flow leaves me
Always wanting more
‘Cause I got your picture, I’m coming with you
Dear Maria, count me in
There’s a story at the bottom of this bottle
And I’m the pen
Make it count
When I’m the one who’s selling you out
‘Cause it feels like stealing hearts
Calling your name from the crowd
‘Cause I got your picture, I’m coming with you
Dear Maria, count me in
There’s a story at the bottom of this bottle