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.
Childlike Wildlife
Jason Mraz Lyrics
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I guess I'll treat her right more this time
I'll try not to rely
Try not to rely on the perfect line
And I see no boundaries
Except for the ones I'm in
And I don't expect you to overcome them
For that's my job description
In a world of players and private eyes
Unless you realize this
There's a whole lot you could miss
Do you know which one I am
I am the cigarette smoking man
Once an hour I light the flower
And burn baby burn
When is it your turn
Lord tell me when the sun goes down
Cause I feel much better then anyway
Well I see much much better then anyway
Well I feel exposed
Although I feel at home
Dressed as a black plastic rose
All flowing head shoulders knees and toes
We dance, we dance, we play, we rant and rave
Oh this childlike wildlife is flooring me
Oh this childlike wildlife is flooring me
Early in the morning
Late in the evening
Evening, we kinda get delirious
Breaking from the seriousness
I try not to get disoriented
Having chewed too many up on my side
Is it any wonder how I miss your smile
Is it any wonder how I write
Pages layered upon pages
Which to no one else but me can be accounted for
For this moments sake
I do not become me
For path tunnels or straightaways
I do not watch as often as I should
So instead I sketch my life a comfortable creature
Slow and beautifully
Oh the smell and tastes of the past nights
Well they're still locked up in my gentle jaw
Not that I am wanting them to go
Just that they are
And I'm very much aware
The madness of slow motion as you move your legs to walk
I'm very much aware
Of this madness when you talk
This childlike wildlife is flooring me
Oh this childlike wildlife is flooring me
We dance, we play
Oh lord we rant and rave
We dance and we play always
In "Childlike Wildlife," Jason Mraz sings about treating his loved one right this time by not relying on the perfect line and understanding that he needs to take on the job of overcoming boundaries. He imagines a world where players and private eyes exist, but believes that he is the cigarette smoking man who lights the flower once an hour and burns it. He wonders when it will be his turn and says that he feels much better when the sun goes down. He feels exposed but at home, despite being dressed up as a black plastic rose, with flowing head, shoulders, knees, and toes. The song goes on to describe the carefree nature of the childlike wildlife that Mraz and his loved one experience and their tendency to dance, play, rant and rave. In the end, Mraz takes pleasure in remembering past nights and concludes that he is fully aware of the madness of slow motion.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I guess I'll treat her right
I will make sure to treat my partner better in the future
I guess I'll treat her right more this time
I acknowledge that I have not been treating my partner well, but I will make an effort to change that
I'll try not to rely
I will attempt to not depend on using the perfect line when speaking to my partner
Try not to rely on the perfect line
I will not base my communication with my partner solely on rehearsed or calculated responses
And I see no boundaries
I believe that there are no limits to what I can do
Except for the ones I'm in
However, I realize that there are barriers that exist in my current situation
And I don't expect you to overcome them
I do not place the burden of overcoming these barriers on my partner
For that's my job description
It is my responsibility to find a way to overcome these barriers
In a world of players and private eyes
In a society where many people are deceptive and secretive
Unless you realize this
If you do not recognize this fact
There's a whole lot you could miss
You may be unaware of many things that are happening around you
Do you know which one I am
Are you familiar with who I truly am as a person?
I am the cigarette smoking man
I am someone who indulges in habits that may not be healthy or productive
Once an hour I light the flower
I smoke cigarettes regularly
And burn baby burn
I am aware of the risks associated with smoking, but I cannot help myself
When is it your turn
When will you have the opportunity to have your way?
Lord tell me when the sun goes down
I am looking for guidance or clarity from a higher power
Cause I feel much better then anyway
I tend to feel happier or more at peace during the evening hours
Well I see much much better then anyway
I am more perceptive or observant during the evening hours
Well I feel exposed
I feel vulnerable or unprotected
Although I feel at home
Despite this vulnerability, I am comfortable or familiar with my surroundings
Dressed as a black plastic rose
I am trying to present myself as something that may not be genuine or authentic
All flowing head shoulders knees and toes
My movements are fluid and uninhibited
We dance, we dance, we play, we rant and rave
We are enjoying the moment and engaging in lively activities
Oh this childlike wildlife is flooring me
I am overwhelmed by the sense of freedom and playfulness that I am experiencing
Early in the morning
At the beginning of the day
Late in the evening
At the end of the day
Evening, we kinda get delirious
At night, we may become slightly disoriented or irrational
Breaking from the seriousness
Taking a break from being too serious or focused
I try not to get disoriented
I aim to stay grounded or level-headed
Having chewed too many up on my side
I have been hurt or let down by many people
Is it any wonder how I miss your smile
It is not surprising that I long to see the smile of someone who is kind to me
Is it any wonder how I write
It is not surprising that I am inspired to write when I am reminded of happy times
Pages layered upon pages
I have written extensively about these experiences
Which to no one else but me can be accounted for
Only I can truly understand the depth and significance of these writings
For this moments sake
I write about these things in order to capture and remember the positive moments in life
I do not become me
I do not feel like myself
For path tunnels or straightaways
In any situation or circumstance
I do not watch as often as I should
I am not always aware or attentive to what is happening around me
So instead I sketch my life a comfortable creature
I imagine my life as something that is comfortable and pleasant
Slow and beautifully
In a way that is relaxed and aesthetically pleasing
Oh the smell and tastes of the past nights
I am nostalgic for certain experiences or memories
Well they're still locked up in my gentle jaw
I still hold onto these memories and experiences fondly
Not that I am wanting them to go
I do not wish to forget these memories or experiences
Just that they are
However, I recognize that time passes and things change
And I'm very much aware
I am conscious and perceptive of my surroundings
The madness of slow motion as you move your legs to walk
I am fascinated by the way that people move and behave in everyday life
Of this madness when you talk
I am intrigued by the way that people communicate and express themselves
We dance, we play
We are carefree and joyful
Oh lord we rant and rave
We express our emotions passionately and energetically
We dance and we play always
We are constantly seeking ways to have fun and enjoy life
Contributed by Julia F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Well I guess I'll treat her right
I guess I'll treat her right more this time
I'll try not to rely
Try not to rely on the perfect line
And I see no boundaries
Except for the ones I'm in
And I don't expect you to overcome them
For that's my job description
In a world of players and private eyes
Unless you realize this
There's a whole lot you could miss
Do you know which one I am
I am the cigarette smoking man
Once an hour I light the fire
And burn baby burn
When is it your turn
Lord tell me when the sun goes down
Cause I feel much better then anyway
Well I see much much better then anyway
Well, I feel exposed,
Although I feel at home
Dressed as a black plastic rose
All flowing head shoulders knees and toes
We dance, we play, we rant and rave
Oh this childlike wildlife is flooring me
Oh this childlike wildlife is flooring me
Early in the morning
Late in the evening
Evening, we kinda get delirious
Breaking from the seriousness
I try not to get disoriented
Having chewed too many up on my side
Is it any wonder how I miss your smile
Is it any wonder how I write
Pages layered upon pages
Which to no one else but me can be accounted for
For this moments sake
I do not become me
For path tunnels or straightaways
I do not watch as often as I should
So instead I sketch my life a comfortable creature
Slow and beautifully
Oh the smell and tastes of the past nights
Well they're still locked up in my gentle jaw
Not that I am wanting them to go
Just that they are
And I'm very much aware
The madness of slow motion as you move your legs to walk
I'm very much aware
Of this madness when you talk
This childlike wildlife is flooring me
Oh this childlike wildlife is flooring me
We dance, we play
Oh lord we rant and rave
We dance and we play always
Jackson Almeida
Perfect
Justin Gallon
the rose that grew from concrete out in Portland
Justin Gallon
funny now
Phil Pacific
"i <3 sex" Lmaaoooo!!!!!