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.
Dear Anna
Jason Mraz Lyrics
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Are you left to start again?
Well, not a single tear
Should fall into the water,
That you kept them in.
Dear Anna,
I am the only one,
I-Anna,
Open your heart again
And warm me by the fire within
How you gonna face the autumn,
With the pain your only friend?
Well, just remember that,
Before you know the winter,
You'll know love again.
Dear Anna,
I am the only one,
Who will love you until the end.
I-Anna,
Open your heart again,
And warm me by the fire within.
I stand, forewarned,
Love will change,
Even the best of friends.
Ain't nothin wrong with starting over,
Go on and have yourself a cry.
Cause I just wanna be,
The man with arms around you,
When you dry your eyes.
Dear Anna,
Well, I am the only one,
Who will love you until the end.
I-I-I-Anna,
Well, open your heart again,
And warm me by the first within.
Oooooooh
In the song "Dear Anna", Jason Mraz addresses a woman who is experiencing heartbreak and loss. He questions if the roses that she kept in water ever bloomed, and encourages her to not let her tears fall into the water like the roses. Instead, he offers himself as the only one who will love her until the end, asking her to open her heart and warm him by the fire within.
Mraz goes on to acknowledge that love can change and that even the best of friends can sometimes start over. He tells Anna that it's okay to have a good cry because he wants to be the man who is there to comfort her and wrap his arms around her when she's done crying.
Throughout the song, Mraz offers Anna hope and comfort, urging her to keep pushing forward and reminding her that she will know love again before she knows winter. The song is a beautiful and poignant reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a better tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
Did the roses never open?
Did your relationships never blossom or flourish in the way you had hoped?
Are you left to start again?
Are you forced to move on and begin anew with someone else?
Well, not a single tear
It's crucial to not shed any tears or emotion concerning your past relationships.
Should fall into the water,
Don't let your tears fall into the water and be forgotten, instead try and channel that energy elsewhere.
That you kept them in.
So that you may keep your emotions together, bottled up and far away from the world.
Dear Anna,
The author and singer is taking to Anna to offer her advice and his company.
I am the only one,
The singer emphasizes his devotion towards Anna and assures her that he will love her unconditionally – an unusual comfort for Anna.
Who will love you until the end.
He will love her unconditionally and to the fullest extent, no matter what the future may hold for them both.
I-Anna,
The author uses her name as a sign of intimacy and sincerity.
Open your heart again
The singer encourages her to open her heart and to love once more after her past experiences.
And warm me by the fire within
He wants her to share her warmth, her love, and her passion with him and to make the most of their time together.
How you gonna face the autumn,
He's enquiring about how Anna will face the autumn after having tough experiences with the previous relationships.
With the pain your only friend?
The singer acknowledges Anna's sorrow and loneliness, due to the heartbreak and traumas of the past.
Well, just remember that,
The author tries to comfort Anna and aims to encourage her to overcome her hardships.
Before you know the winter,
Before her emotional winter comes and dwells over her, she should understand there's a time to come for her where she will find the right partner that she always looked for.
You'll know love again.
She will experience love again in her life, it's the belief he wants to install in her.
I stand, forewarned,
The author admits that he's aware that love can change or become something unexpected, and he's prepared for the uncertainty that the future may hold.
Even the best of friends.
Even if he and Anna become close friends, he knows that their love for each other could change at any time.
Ain't nothin wrong with starting over,
It is always beneficial to start over and try again because only then can you learn and grow from your past experiences.
Go on and have yourself a cry.
It's okay to let go of the pain and sorrow that has been keeping you down and move on with a fresh start.
Cause I just wanna be,
The singer wishes to be the one to console and comfort Anna when she cries.
The man with arms around you,
He wishes to hold her in his arms, support her and always be there for her.
When you dry your eyes.
He wants to be there for her all the time, including when she is going through her darkest moments.
Well, I am the only one,
The singer reiterates the fact that he is the only one who has promised to be there for Anna unconditionally.
I-I-I-Anna,
He calls Anna's name again to assure that he addresses a loving and cooperative spirit to her.
Well, open your heart again,
It is essential to open oneself to new experiences, and the singer wants Anna to love and live again, wholeheartedly and with passion.
And warm me by the fire within.
He desires to experience all of Anna's love and passion and share it with her in a supportive and caring environment.
Contributed by Liam C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
iChooseToBeHappy
I know exactly how you feel, because I feel the same. There are so many thing you could say about Jason, but you'd never find the right words to describe this powerful person. I started my channel just to show the world that Jason is amazing, as a funny musician as well as a lively, emotional person. I cannot agree with people who just love the "freaky" side of Jason. Of course, it's great too, but they should see the other side of this amazing human being. Peace!
athepipskweak
the amazing thing about this song is how it affects everybody personally. i thought i was the only one until i looked through the comments. it is so beautiful and ill never stop listening to this. TEAM JASON MRAZ!!!:)
iChooseToBeHappy
oh yes, this song always does that. I can't describe why or how, it's just beautiful.
iChooseToBeHappy
Your story is really beautiful. I know how it is, when you want to show someone love but he doesn't want to trust you, just because he was disappointed so many times. I can say just one thing: Do NOT give up the hope. It's really important that you trust in the things you want to do. I gave up a long time ago. I gave up love, hope and luck. Then there was a guy who showed me how it is to live. He's my boyfriend now and I'm so lucky to have him. Now, I believe in love, hope, luck and in me.
ANA SOBOTA
Amazing, he is singing me "out" in every song...i listen to him last 5 hours and i am shocked, you are my soul mate Jason! :)
Mallet Reid
wow. even though i cant find this on itunes or limewire (which id kill to be able to do lol) ... i reaaally like this song!!! jason can always turn my mood like no other musician can! gotta love it!!!!!!!!
Rob Lloyd
Can't stop listening to this great song, love the "I just wanna be the man with arms around you when you dry your eyes" part
iChooseToBeHappy
Do she know about your feelings? When not, tell her! Tell her about every feeling you got and still have. What happened, that she doesnt trust in love? What happened, that she doesn't open her heart again? Tell me! Maybe I can help, maybe not. Don't let your mind stop you from having a good time and always remember: Everything is fine. Not finAL.
TokyoDrift
Es la segunda canción de Mraz que me provoco llorar....... it`s so nice, sad for me but nice, I love Jason!
iChooseToBeHappy
Nobody's unable to find love. I thought that too, but now I'm in love. With this special guy. I mean, I waited all the time, then I stopped waiting and thought that I'm just unable to find someone who really loves me. Then he came. Stop waiting and start living, then everything comes on its way. In Germany we have an old saw. In English it's something like "Every Jack will find his Jill." People Change. Things go wrong, just remember - Life goes on. Everything is fine. Not finAL.