Clarity
Ô¼º²Ã·¶ûJohn Mayer Lyrics
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I worry, I throw my fear around
But this morning
There's a calm I can't explain
The rock candy's melted, only diamonds now remain, oh
By the time I recognize this moment
This moment will be gone
That it somehow lingered on, well I got is oh
And I will wait to find
If this will last forever
And I will wait to find
If this will last forever
And I will pay no mind
When it won't and it won't because it can't
It just can't (It's not supposed to)
Was there a second of time I looked around?
Did I sail through or drop my anchor down?
Was anything enough to kiss the ground
And say I'm here now?
And she is here now, oh
So much wasted in the afternoon
So much sacred in the month of June
How 'bout you?
And I will wait to find
If this will last forever (yeah)
And I will wait to find
That it wont, and it won't and it won't
And I will pay no mind
Worried 'bout no rainy weather (yeah)
And I will waste no time
Remaining in our lives together
In John Mayer's song "Clarity," the lyrics describe a moment of unexpected calmness and peace in the midst of worry and fear. Mayer sings about his tendency to weigh himself down with anxiety and stress, but in the present moment, he finds a sense of clarity and stillness. The image of the rock candy melting into diamonds suggests a transformation or purification of something sweet and beautiful.
The song also touches on the fleeting nature of life and the desire to hold onto certain moments. Mayer recognizes that this moment of clarity will soon pass, but he wants to hold onto it for as long as possible, even if it means pretending that it lingers on. He questions whether anything in life is truly enough to make us feel present and grounded, and whether any moment is truly permanent or meant to last forever.
Overall, "Clarity" is a meditation on the complexity of the human experience, our tendency to worry and seek clarity, and the bittersweet realization that life is constantly in motion.
Line by Line Meaning
I worry, I weigh three times my body
I am burdened by anxiety and it feels like it weighs heavily on me.
I worry, I throw my fear around
My fear influences my behavior and I often let it control me.
But this morning, there's a calm I can't explain
Despite my usual anxiety, I feel oddly peaceful right now.
The rock candy's melted, only diamonds now remain, oh
Things that were once sweet have now become precious and valuable.
By the time I recognize this moment, this moment will be gone
I understand that this peaceful moment won't last forever.
But I will bend the light pretending, that it somehow lingered on, well I got is oh
I will try to hold onto this moment, even if it means pretending it's still here.
And I will wait to find, if this will last forever
I am uncertain whether this moment of peace is fleeting or here to stay.
And I will pay no mind, when it won't and it won't because it can't, it just can't (It's not supposed to)
I won't dwell on the fact that this moment won't last forever because that's just the way life is.
Was there a second of time I looked around?
Did I ever take the time to appreciate my surroundings and be present in the moment?
Did I sail through or drop my anchor down?
Did I just pass through life without ever really taking the time to settle down and be present?
Was anything enough to kiss the ground, and say I'm here now?
Did I ever truly feel grateful for my existence and acknowledge my presence in this moment?
And she is here now, oh
I am present with someone special in this moment.
So much wasted in the afternoon, so much sacred in the month of June, how 'bout you?
There is so much potential for both wasted time and meaningful experiences, how have you spent your time?
And I will wait to find, if this will last forever (yeah)
I'm still not sure if this peaceful moment will last forever.
And I will wait to find that it won't, and it won't and it won't
I know deep down that this peace is fleeting and will eventually end.
And I will pay no mind, worried 'bout no rainy weather (yeah)
I won't let anxieties about the future ruin this moment of peace.
And I will waste no time, remaining in our lives together
I won't let time pass me by, I'll make the most of my time with the people who matter to me.
Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: JOHN CLAYTON MAYER
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