Gravity
獨볏첨랑John Mayer Lyrics
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And gravity wants to bring me down
Oh, I'll never known what makes this man
With all the love that his heart can stand
Dream of ways to throw it all away
Whoa, gravity is working against me
And gravity wants to bring me down
And can't sustain like one half could
It's wanting more that's gonna send me to my knees
Oh twice as much ain't twice as good
And can't sustain like one half could
It's wanting more that's gonna send me to my knees
Whoa, gravity, stay the hell away from me
Whoa, gravity has taken better men than me
Now how can that be?
Just keep me where the light is
Just keep me where the light is
Just keep me where the light is
Come on keep me where the light is
Come on keep me where, keep me where the light is
The song "Gravity" by John Mayer is about the struggle that the singer faces against gravity, both literal and metaphorical. The lyrics suggest that something is always working against him and trying to bring him down. This may be interpreted as a physical force that he cannot overcome, or as a more abstract idea of negativity and despair. The repetition of the line "gravity is working against me" emphasizes the weight of the struggle and the unrelenting force that the singer feels.
The second verse of the song talks about the idea that having more does not necessarily make life better. The lyrics say that "twice as much ain't twice as good" and that wanting more only leads to disappointment and a sense of failure. This verse may reflect the singer's personal experiences with fame and success, which has not necessarily brought him happiness or fulfillment.
Overall, "Gravity" is a powerful song that conveys a sense of hopelessness and despair, but also a desire to overcome and find a way to stay in the light. The final refrain of the song, where the singer begs to be kept in the light, can be interpreted as a plea for positivity, hope, and the possibility of change.
Line by Line Meaning
Gravity is working against me
The obstacles in my life feel too heavy to overcome.
And gravity wants to bring me down
The forces that are opposing me seem insurmountable.
Oh, I'll never known what makes this man
I can't understand my own impulses and motivations.
With all the love that his heart can stand
Even though I have so much love in my life, it isn't always enough.
Dream of ways to throw it all away
Sometimes I feel like giving up on everything I care about.
Oh twice as much ain't twice as good
Having more of something doesn't necessarily make it better.
And can't sustain like one half could
When you have too much of something, it becomes harder to maintain at the same level of quality.
It's wanting more that's gonna send me to my knees
Desiring more than I have can be overwhelming and cause me to feel defeated.
Whoa, gravity, stay the hell away from me
I don't want the negative forces in my life to bring me down.
Whoa, gravity has taken better men than me
There have been people stronger than me who have been defeated by the same obstacles.
Now how can that be?
I can't understand how others with more strength and resources than me have still fallen prey to the challenges of life.
Just keep me where the light is
I want to stay in the positive, hopeful places in my life.
Come on keep me where the light is
I'm asking for encouragement to stay hopeful and optimistic.
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Written by: John Mayer
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