Clarity
约翰梅尔John 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”, he talks about his constant worries, anxieties, and fears. In the first verse, Mayer sings about the heaviness of his worries, as they weigh three times his body. He throws his fears around and is always troubled. However, the second verse takes on a more reflective and introspective approach. He recognizes the beauty of the present moment and tries to hold onto it, hoping it will linger on. Mayer acknowledges that this moment will pass, but he will remember it by bending the light, trying to make it last forever. Additionally, he ponders on the depth of his existence, questioning if he has truly lived and been present in his surroundings.
The chorus emphasizes Mayer's willingness to wait to see if the joy and clarity he's feeling in the moment will last forever. He acknowledges that sometimes, things are not meant to last and accepts that fact. The bridge shifts the focus to the importance of not wasting time and taking advantage of life's precious moments. Mayer notes how June, a sacred month, is often overlooked by people. The song concludes with Mayer wanting to stay present in his life with the person he loves, and he doesn’t want bad weather to ruin it.
Line by Line Meaning
I worry, I weigh three times my body
I am consumed by my fears and anxieties, which weigh heavily on me and cause me great distress.
I worry, I throw my fear around
My fear is so pervasive that I can't contain it, and it affects everyone around me.
But this morning, there's a calm I can't explain
Despite my usual anxious state, I feel an unexplainable sense of peace this morning.
The rock candy's melted, only diamonds now remain, oh
My troubles have melted away, leaving only the beautiful and valuable things in my life.
By the time I recognize this moment, this moment will be gone
I am aware of the fleeting nature of time, but I hope to savor this moment for as long as possible.
But I will bend the light pretending that it somehow lingered on, well I got is oh
I will try my best to hold onto this moment, even if it means distorting my perception of reality.
And I will wait to find, if this will last forever
I am hopeful that this moment of peace and contentment will never end.
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)
If this moment does end, I won't dwell on it because it's not meant to last forever.
Was there a second of time I looked around?
I wonder if I took a moment to appreciate my surroundings.
Did I sail through or drop my anchor down?
Did I take advantage of the moment, or did I let it pass by without making the most of it?
Was anything enough to kiss the ground and say I'm here now?
Did I experience anything that made me feel truly present in the moment and appreciative of being alive?
And she is here now, oh
My partner is with me in this moment, which makes it all the more special.
So much wasted in the afternoon, so much sacred in the month of June, how 'bout you?
I reflect on the past and recognize that I have wasted many afternoons, but also acknowledge the sacredness of certain moments.
And I will wait to find, if this will last forever (yeah)
I am still hopeful that this moment will never end.
And I will wait to find, that it wont, and it won't and it won't
Eventually, I know that this moment will end.
And I will pay no mind, worried 'bout no rainy weather (yeah)
I won't let my anxieties about the future ruin my enjoyment of the present.
And I will waste no time, remaining in our lives together
I will make sure to never take for granted the time I spend with my partner and loved ones.
Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: JOHN CLAYTON MAYER
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