Mraz released his debut album, Waiting for My Rocket to Come in 2002. The tracks "The Remedy" and "You And I Both" became his first big hits the following year. His second album, Mr. A-Z, released in 2005, peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 200 and sold over one hundred thousand copies in the US. In 2008, Mraz released his third studio album, We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things. The album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 was a commercial success worldwide, peaking in the top ten of many international charts.
In April 2012 Mraz released his fourth studio album, Love is a Four Letter Word. The album was received with favourable reviews and debuted at number two on both the Billboard 200 and UK Album Charts. The album sold 102,000 copies in it's first week in the US, his best sales week to date.
Mraz’s international breakthrough came with the release of lead single from We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things. titled “I’m Yours”. The single peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100, giving Mraz his first top ten single. The song was a huge commercial success in the US with it receiving a triple-Platinum certification from the RIAA for sales of over three million. The song was successful internationally and topped the charts in New Zealand and Norway and peaking in the top ten of multiple international charts.
Mraz was engaged to singer/songwriter and long-time close friend Tristan Prettyman. On June 7, 2011, Mraz said in an interview with the Daily Beast that he and Prettyman were no longer engaged.
Mraz lives a health-conscious lifestyle and enjoys eating mostly raw vegan foods. He owns an avocado farm in Bonsall in Northern San Diego County.
5/6
Jason Mraz Lyrics
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Are you begging for attention, or do you love the one you've found?
Are you giving up your Saturdays to waltz all over town?
Or is everyday a jolly holiday with a merry y'all with now
You could give it all away, give it all and be unstoppable
All away, everything is really possible, all away
You never really own it anyway,
Don't dress up your children like dolls from your past
Or They'll run from you madly, they'll never look back
And when they grow older, they'll do just the same
The world's a reflection of how children play
Well you could give it all away, give it all and be unstoppable
All away, gonna make empty meaningful
All away,
You never really own it anyway,
It'll all fall in place if you just let go
When you're in the mood, baby
Hear just what your heart has to say
When the world is turning topside and turvy then you better hurry back down
To the bottom of your soul and be loved
Your word is your access, your mouth is your door
Let's slide down inside there, and see what's in store
In the middle there's a rhythm kicking, it's a freaking hard beat
At the bottom there's a lot of water keeping your soul deep
You could give it all away, give it all and be unstoppable
All away, everything is really possible, all away
You never really own it anyway,
It'll all fall in place if you just let go
When you're in the mood, pretty baby
Hear just what your heart has to say
When the world is turning topside and turvy then you better hurry down
To the bottom of your soul
Get down, get it all, and be loved
Be
Be loved
Be
Be loved
Be loved
Be loved
Loved
Be
The lyrics of "5/6" by Jason Mraz talk about different aspects of life and relationships, and how people approach them. The first verse talks about the difference between dancing with a partner or pushing them around, or begging for attention versus truly loving someone. The second verse warns against trying to control or live vicariously through your children, as they will end up running from you and making the same mistakes when they are older. The chorus urges the listener to give everything away and trust in the universe to fall into place, and to listen to the rhythm at the bottom of your soul, where you can be truly loved.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you dancing with your partner, or are you pushing them around?
Are you truly enjoying your relationship or controlling it?
Are you begging for attention, or do you love the one you've found?
Do you value love or validation from others?
Are you giving up your Saturdays to waltz all over town?
Do you expend your time in a way that serves you?
Or is everyday a jolly holiday with a merry y'all with now
Is your life filled with joy and gratitude?
You could give it all away, give it all and be unstoppable
You have the power to let go and gain limitless opportunities
All away, everything is really possible, all away
By releasing control, everything is within your reach
You never really own it anyway,
Anything you have can be lost at any moment
It'll all fall in place if you just let go
Letting go is the key to achieving balance and peace
Don't dress up your children like dolls from your past
Don't impose your childhood dreams on your kids
Or They'll run from you madly, they'll never look back
Kids will reject any controlling behavior from their parents
And when they grow older, they'll do just the same
Your children will carry on the same patterns of behavior they learned from you
The world's a reflection of how children play
How kids interact with the world affects how the world will treat them
When you're in the mood, baby
When you have the inclination
Hear just what your heart has to say
Listen to your intuition
When the world is turning topside and turvy then you better hurry back down
When life gets chaotic, turn inward for stability
To the bottom of your soul and be loved
Connect with your true self and embrace love
Your word is your access, your mouth is your door
Your words control what you attract to yourself
Let's slide down inside there, and see what's in store
Explore your inner thoughts and emotions for insight
In the middle there's a rhythm kicking, it's a freaking hard beat
There's a powerful and persistent force within you
At the bottom there's a lot of water keeping your soul deep
Your soul is complex and deeply rooted
When you're in the mood, pretty baby
When you feel the pull
Get down, get it all, and be loved
Embrace your true self and be open to love
Be
Exist
Be loved
Embrace love
Loved
Experience love
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Goo-Eyed Music
Written by: Michael Lee Natter, Jason Mraz
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