The viral ‘Maps’ dance, sometimes referred to as the ‘Wait, they don’t love you like I love you’ trend, has taken TikTok by storm, capturing the attention of millions. This popular trend is set to a sped-up remix of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ song “Maps,” specifically focusing on the poignant lyric, “Wait, they don’t love you like I love you.” The simplicity and catchiness of the remix have inspired two distinct dance routines, both of which have gone viral since September 2024.
The first version of the dance was created by TikTok user southernbellesuzie, who posted a video of herself dancing to the remixed song in a bathroom on September 14, 2024. The choreography involves a bouncy, finger-pointing motion, with alternating downward gestures on every other beat. Her video resonated with viewers, amassing over 6.3 million views and 1.2 million likes in less than two weeks. The moves are easy to follow and full of energy, which is why so many users quickly hopped on the trend, recreating the dance in their own videos.
Just a few days later, on September 19, 2024, another TikToker, user_18373563848, offered a fresh take on the viral ‘Maps’ sound. In this version, the dancer shakes their hips side-to-side, taps their hips with both hands, and finishes with a playful stop sign gesture. This variation also gained viral popularity, garnering over 2.6 million views and nearly 600,000 likes within a week of its release. The stop sign gesture, in particular, became a fan favorite, adding a fun twist to the song’s emotional lyrics.
Throughout October, both dance routines have continued to spread across TikTok, with users embracing the trend and putting their unique spin on the choreography. The dances’ success can be attributed to the upbeat tempo of the remix, the straightforward yet captivating moves, and the overall fun vibe it brings. Fans of the trend have praised it as a “masterpiece,” while others simply find it amusing and entertaining.
Notably, many TikTokers have even included their pets in the dance, leading to adorable videos of cats, dogs, rabbits, and other animals “joining in” on the fun. This creative twist has led to even more viral content, with users loving the blend of humor and cuteness.
As of now, over 1.4 million videos have been uploaded using the sped-up version of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ hit song. Celebrities like Joe Jonas, K-pop group Le Sserafim, Tate McRae, and The Kid Laroi have also joined in, contributing to the trend’s continued rise in popularity.
The ‘Maps’ dance trend is just the latest in a long line of viral TikTok dance crazes, following in the footsteps of trends like the ‘I love your daughter’ dance. Its catchy sound, simple moves, and the endless creative possibilities make it one of the most exciting and engaging trends on the platform right now. Whether you’re performing the bouncy finger-pointing moves or grooving with the hip-shaking variation, the ‘Maps’ dance is one trend that’s hard to resist.