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.
Beautiful
Jason Mraz Lyrics
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You're the kind of girl who can take down a man,
And lift him back up again
You are strong but you're needy,
Humble but you're greedy
Based on your body language,
Your shouted cursive I've been reading
You're style is quite selective,
Well I guess it just suggests
That this is just what happiness is
Hey, what a beautiful mess this is
It's like picking up trash in dresses
Well it kind of hurts when the kind of words you write
Kind of turn themselves into knives
And don't mind my nerve you can call it fiction
Cause I like being submerged in your contradictions dear
Cause here we are, here we are
Although you were biased I love your advice
Your comebacks they're quick
And probably have to do with your insecurities
There's no shame in being crazy,
Depending on how you take these
Words that paraphrasing this relationship we're staging
And it's a beautiful mess, yes it is
It's like, we are picking up trash in dresses
Well it kind of hurts when the kind of words you say
Kind of turn themselves into blades
And the kind and courteous is a life I've heard
But it's nice to say that we played in the dirt
Cause here, here we are, Here we are
(Here we are)
We're still here
And what a beautiful mess this is
It's like taking a guess when the only answer is yes
And through timeless words in priceless pictures
We'll fly like birds not of this earth
And tides they turn and hearts disfigure
But that's no concern when we're wounded together
And we tore our dresses and stained our shirts
But it's nice today, oh the wait was so worth it
The song "Beautiful" by Jason Mraz is a tribute to a woman who possesses both strength and vulnerability. The lyrics describe her as someone who can "take down a man, and lift him back up again," but who is "needy" and "greedy." Mraz admires her style and intellect but understands that she can be reckless. He believes that this contradiction is what makes her happy and attractive.
The chorus celebrates the complexity of the relationship, calling it a "beautiful mess" and comparing it to "picking up trash in dresses." Mraz acknowledges that their words can be hurtful and turn into "knives" or "blades," but insists that he enjoys being caught up in her contradictions. He notes that there is "no shame in being crazy," and he sees their relationship as a work in progress which he compares to a stage play.
The final verse speaks to the durability of their connection, even in the face of difficulties. The couple has been wounded together but remains committed to each other. The imagery of "tides turning" and "hearts disfiguring" suggests that there may be challenges ahead, but the pair is strong enough to weather them. The final line, "the wait was so worth it," suggests that the singer has been searching for this kind of person for a long time and is delighted to have found her.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got the best of both worlds
You possess a unique combination of desirable traits that makes you stand out.
You're the kind of girl who can take down a man,
And lift him back up again
You're a strong woman capable of being assertive, yet you have a gentle spirit that can also uplift others.
You are strong but you're needy,
Humble but you're greedy
Your personality traits are a mix of strength and vulnerability, humility and ambition.
Based on your body language,
Your shouted cursive I've been reading
I've been observing your nonverbal cues and the emotional expression in your words.
You're style is quite selective,
Though your mind is rather reckless
You have a discerning taste in your choices, but your thought process can sometimes be impulsive and erratic.
Well I guess it just suggests
That this is just what happiness is
Perhaps this unusual mix of personality traits is what makes you happy.
Hey, what a beautiful mess this is
It's like picking up trash in dresses
Our relationship may seem messy and unconventional, but it's beautiful in its uniqueness.
Well it kind of hurts when the kind of words you write
Kind of turn themselves into knives
Your words can be sharp and hurtful despite your intentions.
And don't mind my nerve you can call it fiction
Cause I like being submerged in your contradictions dear
Some may view my attraction to your contradictory nature as unrealistic or irrational, but I find it intriguing.
Cause here we are, here we are
Describing the current state of our relationship.
Although you were biased I love your advice
Your comebacks they're quick
And probably have to do with your insecurities
I may be biased in seeking your advice, but I appreciate your quick wit and recognize that some of your responses stem from your own insecurities.
There's no shame in being crazy,
Depending on how you take these
Words that paraphrasing this relationship we're staging
It's okay to embrace our unconventional nature, and I hope you understand my interpretation of our relationship thus far.
And it's a beautiful mess, yes it is
It's like, we are picking up trash in dresses
Reiterating how our relationship may be unconventional, but it's still beautiful in its uniqueness.
Well it kind of hurts when the kind of words you say
Kind of turn themselves into blades
Your words can still be hurtful, even when spoken instead of written.
And the kind and courteous is a life I've heard
But it's nice to say that we played in the dirt
Although conventional norms dictate that we should be polite and courteous, it's refreshing to break from that and enjoy being a little unconventional with you.
Cause here, here we are, Here we are
(Here we are)
We're still here
Reiterating that we're still together despite our challenges and unconventionalities.
And what a beautiful mess this is
It's like taking a guess when the only answer is yes
Our relationship may feel uncertain and chaotic, but we both know that we want to be together.
And through timeless words in priceless pictures
We'll fly like birds not of this earth
And tides they turn and hearts disfigure
But that's no concern when we're wounded together
Our love is eternal and transcends time and worldly concerns. We are strong together despite our individual vulnerabilities.
And we tore our dresses and stained our shirts
But it's nice today, oh the wait was so worth it
Our unconventional journey has been filled with struggles, but we both feel that our love was worth the wait and the challenges we faced together.
Lyrics © Goo Eyed Music
Written by: Jason Mraz, Rebecca Emily Gebhardt, Mai Sunshine Bloomfield, Mona Tavaloki, Chaska Lela Potter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Eric Tuten
@insaf samar OMARI
I'm doing well. Thank you! Though I can't say "Oh, the wait was so worth it" about my now ex-wife, I can say it about my current wife. The wait and the pain was worth it. She is a beautiful soul and a lovely person. She went through a very similar experience with her marriage. And now we are both blessed and happy to have each other. And what's more, we're both on good terms with our exes! It's amazing how things can work out when you have faith and endure. Happy Holidays to you!
To Dominic Wong:
It's always possible, of course, that I may hit a glass bottom and have an ongoing painful learning journey, ongoing painful learning journey, but "Here we are" and ". . . it's nice today". I truly believe that if my wife and I both remember our past experiences, the good and the bad, and go forward being honest and open with each other, having patience and long-suffering one to the other, and having faith in the higher being we both believe in, then we will experience together the wondrous experience expressed by Gustav Mahler in his masterful work Symphony #2 "Resurrection":
"O Pain, You piercer of all things,
From you, I have been wrested!
O Death, You conqueror of all things,
Now, are you conquered!
With wings which I have won for myself,
In love's fierce striving,
I shall soar upwards
To the light which no eye has penetrated!
Die shall I in order to LIVE.
Rise again, yes, rise again,
Will you, my heart, in an instant!
That for which you suffered,
To God shall it carry you!"
[Words from the fifth movement accessed December 16, 2021, at https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symphony_No._2_(Mahler)
To listen to and watch an absolutely supernal performance of Mahler's work, as performed by the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra and the National Youth Choir of Great Britain, with Gustavo Dudamel conducting, go here: https://youtu.be/AbovYqWT-LM
If you don't have the patience or the interest to watch the whole hour+ performance, you should at least listen to about the last ten minutes. Glorious!]
Thank You So Very Much
You've got the best of both worlds
You're the kind of girl who can take down a man,
And lift him back up again
You are strong but you're needy,
Humble but you're greedy
And based on your body language,
And shoddy cursive I've been reading
Your style is quite selective,
Though your mind is rather reckless
Well, I guess it just suggests
That this is just what happiness is
And what a beautiful mess this is
And it's like we're picking up trash in dresses
Well, it kind of hurts when the kind of words you write
Kind of turn themselves into knives
And don't mind my nerve you could call it fiction
But I like being submerged in your contradictions, dear
'Cause here we are, here we are
Although you were biased I love your advice
Your comebacks ‒ they're quick
And probably have to do with your insecurities
There's no shame in being crazy,
Depending on how you take these
Words I'm paraphrasing this relationship we're staging
And what a beautiful mess this is
It's like picking up trash in dresses
Well, it kind of hurts when the kind of words you say
Kind of turn themselves into blades
And "kind and courteous" is a life I've heard
But it's nice to say that we played in the dirt, oh dear,
'Cause here, here we are, here we are
Here we are [7x]
We're still here
What a beautiful mess this is
It's like taking a guess when the only answer is "Yes"
And through timeless words and priceless pictures
We'll fly like birds not of this earth
And tides ‒ they turn ‒ and hearts disfigure
But that's no concern when we're wounded together
And we tore our dresses and stained our shirts
But it's nice today. Oh, the wait was so worth it.
Katie Magers
As a girl with ADHD and Anxiety Disorder, I think everyone should fall for someone who can love you for all that you are even when you're messy and contradictory. Even if you don't have any mental disorders, life is messy and people are messy. Love isn't about two perfect people, it's about two imperfect people humbling themselves and working together to make a relationship work in this chaotic life.
ikanTawar
Hi katie i love you too
Caroline Godden
Nice to meet you 🖐
All the best KATIE 🤝 ♥ 🐦 🕊 🌟 🌌 🙇
Dustoffer
Simply it is what it is... complicated and beautiful
Charles Banting
Sometimes I think the most important thing about another is their imperfections
ismaeel adams
im a huge fan of music and whenever I find a beautiful song I share it with friends but this has always been the only song I've ever loved that I've never shared with anyone. its so precious and close to my heart that the very thought of someone not liking it would break me. so I just live life, greedily listening to something so perfect wishing that everyone could just stumble upon it and praying to god that they feel the same way about it
Ben Petrie
Wow, that is deep and beautifully said 😥
Carly Rush
Couldn't have articulated better words.
Life can be tumultuous, yet still a blessing and a gift.
Carly Rush
Couldn't have said it better.
Niña Montejo
I feel the same way!