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.
Better
Jason Mraz Lyrics
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it's something i still can't decide
but i know it gets better
it only gets better
and i want to say that it's not always easy
but it's simple that way
and i want to stay and play it out
so you say it gets better
it only gets better
better this way
better, maybe it's better this way
beautiful things they never stay, oh, the same way
they pass, oh they pass away, they always change
who are we is who we are
when the act of love can get us so far
so good i wish you would
think twice on me
cuz it only gets better
it only gets better
better this way
better, maybe it's better this way
just give it some time
just give it some space
just give it some time, maybe it's better this way
just give it some time
just give it some space
just give it some time, maybe it's better this way
so better
it's better this way
baby, it's better this way
just give it some time
just give it some space
maybe, yes maybe, yes maybe, yes maybe
it's better, oh, this way
promise me you'll always be better
better
written by: Jason Mraz
In Jason Mraz's song "Better", the lyrics are about the struggles of love and relationships. The verses begin with the line "it's something like I apologize", which could be interpreted as him apologizing for his behavior or mishandling of a situation. He acknowledges that it's still something he can't quite figure out, but he has hope that things will get better. The chorus repeats the phrase "it only gets better" several times, emphasizing his optimism that things will improve.
In the second verse, Mraz reflects on how beautiful things never stay the same but always change. He questions who we really are and how the act of love can take us so far. He wishes that his partner would think twice about him, but still believes that things will only get better.
The song ends with Mraz repeating the phrase "it's better this way" and urging his partner to promise to always be better. Overall, the song is a message of hope and positivity, encouraging listeners to give love and relationships time and space to improve.
Line by Line Meaning
it's something like i apologize
I am not sure what to say or how to express myself, it feels like an apology.
it's something i still can't decide
I am still unsure what to do or how to proceed.
but i know it gets better
Despite my confusion and uncertainty, I have faith that things will improve.
it only gets better
I am confident that the situation will improve and that the future holds greater things.
and i want to say that it's not always easy
I acknowledge that things can be tough, and not always straightforward.
but it's simple that way
Despite the difficulties, things can be clearer if you simplify them.
and i want to stay and play it out
I have the desire to remain and work through the issues.
but i still have my doubts
However, I still have some reservations and insecurities.
so you say it gets better
Others have reassured me that the situation will improve.
better this way
The future will be better than the current situation.
better, maybe it's better this way
There is a possibility that the situation will improve if we give it time and space.
beautiful things they never stay, oh, the same way
Lovely things always change, they cannot remain static.
they pass, oh they pass away, they always change
Everything is temporary, and nothing stays the same forever.
who are we is who we are
Identity remains consistent no matter what changes.
when the act of love can get us so far
When love is present, it can help us move forward and make progress.
so good i wish you would
It is amazing, and I hope you experience it too.
think twice on me
Consider giving me a second chance or think about the situation from a different perspective.
cuz it only gets better
I believe things will improve, and it is worth sticking around for.
just give it some time
Be patient and wait for things to unfold naturally.
just give it some space
Sometimes, stepping back and giving distance can be helpful.
maybe it's better this way
There is a possibility that this approach will yield better results.
it's better this way
Things have improved, and it is better now than it was before.
baby, it's better this way
My significant other or loved one, it is better this way.
maybe, yes maybe, yes maybe
There is a chance that things could go either way.
promise me you'll always be better
Make a commitment to always strive for improvement and betterment of oneself.
better
Things will improve.
Contributed by Lucy S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ma Pe
Still here in 2021. Still my favourite song of Jason Mraz's....and still my favourite version.
Declan the Cat
i listen to this song whenever I feel sad and in the brink of giving up. It really helps. The song and his voice keeps me sane.
fauxfurslipper
I've come here just now for that reason.
🌈 have a great week ahead!
June Kim
It’s been more than 10years but I still think of this song. One of my favorite live songs from Jason Mraz. So beautiful and relaxing
John Ticco
Isn't it great? So perfect!!
Bríona Henry
I love this guy!!!This song and Sleeping To Dream are amazing aa are most of his stuff!! Would have loved to have seen him in Java Joes, always seemed to put on a good show!!Saw him at Oxegen there a few weeks ago, he was amazing as expected and cant wait to see him when he makes it back to Ireland!
UltimateCinnamonBun
this song is so beautiful! so soothing!
Ma Pe
Still here in 2019. My favorite song and version of it.
archer57
what a beautiful voice, amazing
ackalecki
i know how you feel!*sigh* every time i hear Jason's voice i do that too! he just makes me melt. can't wait for the 'we sing. we dance. we steal things.'