Song For a Friend
½ÜÉ­ ÂêÒ®×ÈJason Mraz Lyrics

Well you're magic he said
You have a special quality, as pointed out by the singer.

But don't let it all go to your head
Do not get overconfident or arrogant because of your unique abilities.

'Cause I bet if you all had it all figured out
Even if you knew everything, it would not be enough.

Then you'd never get out of bed
You would never take action or pursue your goals.

Of all the thing's that I've read what he wrote me
The artist received a message or advice from someone through writing.

It's now sounding like the man I was hoping to be
The message aligns with the singer's aspirations and is inspiring.

I keep on keeping it real
The singer values honesty and authenticity.

'Cause it keeps getting easier he'll see
Being true to oneself becomes less difficult over time with practice.

He's the reason that I'm laughing
The person being addressed brings joy to the artist's life.

Even if there's no one else
Even if no one else can make the artist as happy as the person being addressed can.

He said, you've got to love yourself
The person being addressed advised the singer to appreciate and accept themselves.

You say, you shouldn't mumble when you speak
The artist received a piece of advice to speak clearly and confidently.

But keep your tongue up in your cheek
A way to not be taken too seriously or to convey humor.

And if you stumble on to something better
If you come across something that improves upon what you already have.

Remember that it's humble that you seek
Being modest and grateful for what you have is important.

You got all the skill you need
You already possess the ability to succeed.

Individuality
Being unique and true to oneself.

You got something
You have a quality or feature that sets you apart.

They call it gumption
This quality is sometimes referred to as gumption.

They call it anything you want
This quality could be labeled many different things, depending on who is describing it.

Because when you play the fool now
When you act foolish or silly in the moment.

You're only fooling everyone else
Other people may be fooled into thinking you are not capable or intelligent, but you know better.

You're learning to love yourself
By embracing your unique qualities and not putting on false fronts, you are accepting and loving yourself.

Yes you are, you are, yes you, you, you
Affirmation that the person being addressed really is learning to love themselves.

And there's no price to pay, no, no
Learning to love oneself does not come at a cost or through sacrifice.

When you're givin' what you take
When you are giving as much as you are receiving.

That's why it's easy to thank you
The ease of being grateful for the person being addressed.

Let's say you take a break from our day
Taking a break from the usual routine.

And gettin' back to the old garage
Returning to a familiar, comfortable setting.

Because life's too short anyway
Life is brief, so it is important to enjoy it as much as possible.

But at least it's better then average
Even when life is not perfect, it can still be good or satisfying.

As long as you got me
The artist will always be there for the person being addressed, providing support and companionship.

And I got yo, you know we'll got a lot to go around
As long as they have each other, they have more than enough to thrive.

I'll be your friend, your other brother
The artist wants to be more than just friends, but also like family to the person being addressed.

Another love to come and comfort you
Providing love and support for the person being addressed in times of need.

And I'll keep reminding
The artist will consistently remind the person being addressed of their worth and potential.

If it's the only thing I ever do
Even if the singer does nothing else of significance, reminding the person being addressed of their worth is enough.

I will always love you
The singer will always care for and support the person being addressed, no matter what.

Climb up over the top
Metaphor for overcoming obstacles and challenges.

Survey the state of the soul
Taking stock of one's emotions and well-being.

You've got to find out for yourself whether or not you're truly trying
It is up to the individual to decide if they are putting in effort and giving their all toward their goals.

Why not give it a shot?
Encouraging taking a chance and trying something new.

Shake it, take control, inevitably wind up
Take charge of the situation and work toward a positive outcome.

Find out for yourself all the strengths you have inside still rising
Discovering one's own potential and abilities, which continue to mature and develop.