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.
Drive
Jason Mraz Lyrics
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The best night of my life,
With you riding, your hand on my hand
The thought of arriving, kind of feels like, dying
I don't want, to go home and be, alone
Could we, stay out?
Could you, drive a little slower, don't matter where we're going,
Chevy Nova, front seat, sofa, getting closer, to you
Drive a little slower, don't matter where we're going,
As long as I'm with you, we could take the long way
Drive a little slower, not ready to go home,
I'd rather stay with you
We could take the long way, to the country out of town
Let's get lost, I don't wanna be found
Let's get away now and be careful not to crash
There's no defrost and we're steaming the glass
You and the road have a generous shoulder
We can pull over and say we took the long way
Headlights, strobe lights,
I see you, but not quite
I can feel you inside, the timing is just right
For the moment, I don't want to go home
Take the long way
Take the long way
Drive a little slower, don't matter where we're going going now
Drive a little slower, don't matter where we're going going now
Drive a little slower, not ready to go home
I'd rather stay with you
We can take the long way
Long drive, long night,
The best night of my life
The lyrics of "Long Drive" by Jason Mraz describes the feeling of being with someone special and not wanting the moment to end. The song captures the thrill and excitement of being on the open road, driving into the night with someone special next to you. The opening lines of "Long drive, long night, the best night of my life" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer speaks of his desire not to go home and to stay out a little longer with his companion.
The lyrics go on to demand a slower pace, asking if they could take the long way, as it doesn't matter where they're going, as long as they are together. The singer mentions a Chevy Nova and sitting next to each other on the front-seat sofa, creating an image of a couple lost in their own world. They take a detour into the countryside to prolong their journey and savour the time spent together. The song concludes with the singer saying how he doesn't want to go home just yet.
In conclusion, "Long Drive" tells a story of a beautiful journey with someone you care about. It captures how the journey can sometimes be more important than the destination. It highlights the importance of cherishing and creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Line by Line Meaning
Long drive, long night
We're on a long drive through the night and it feels endless.
The best night of my life,
This is the best night of my life, thanks to you.
With you riding, your hand on my hand
You're here with me and our hands are intertwined as we drive.
The thought of arriving, kind of feels like, dying
The excitement of finally arriving is almost too much for me to handle.
I don't want, to go home and be, alone
I don't want to go home because then I'd be without you and that thought is unbearable.
Could we, stay out?
Can we extend our trip and not go back just yet?
Could you, drive a little slower, don't matter where we're going,
Can you drive a bit slower, it doesn't matter where we're heading as long as we're together.
As long as I'm with you, we could take the long way
I'm happy to take the scenic route as long as you're beside me.
Chevy Nova, front seat, sofa, getting closer, to you
We're in the front seat of a Chevy Nova, on a sofa, gradually getting closer to one another.
Drive a little slower, not ready to go home,
Can you slow down a bit more, I'm not ready to go back just yet.
I'd rather stay with you
I'd prefer to stay with you and continue this journey together.
We could take the long way, to the country out of town
We could opt for a longer route, towards the rural part of town.
Let's get lost, I don't wanna be found
Let's take a wrong turn and get lost, I don't want this moment to end.
Let's get away now and be careful not to crash
Let's get away now but drive cautiously, we don't want to crash.
There's no defrost and we're steaming the glass
The windshield is fogged up and we're making it worse with our heat of the moment.
You and the road have a generous shoulder
The road is wide and spacious, and there's enough room on the shoulder for us to pull over.
We can pull over and say we took the long way
We can stop along the way and proudly declare that we took the scenic route.
Headlights, strobe lights,
As we drive, I can see the headlights and strobe lights flashing by.
I see you, but not quite
I can see you, but not clearly because of the lights and how fast we're moving.
I can feel you inside, the timing is just right
I can feel your presence and it feels right, like the timing is perfect for us.
For the moment, I don't want to go home
Right now, all I want is to spend more time with you and not go back home.
Take the long way
Let's take the longer route.
Drive a little slower, don't matter where we're going going now
Can you please drive slower, it doesn't matter where we're headed right now.
I'd rather stay with you
I'd rather be with you and continue this drive.
We can take the long way
Let's take the longer, scenic way.
Long drive, long night,
The night feels never-ending as we continue our long drive together.
The best night of my life
This is by far the most amazing night of my life, all thanks to you.
Lyrics © Goo-Eyed Music
Written by: Chaska Lela Potter, Jason Mraz, Mai Sunshine Bloomfield, Mona Tavakoli, Rebecca Gebhardt
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Pepson Fernandez
Como é bom saber que entre tantas coisas ruins que existem hoje em dia, ainda temos o prazer de poder curtir boa música, que nos remete a outras dimensões, e anula os nossos pesos!! Essa musica me coloca dentro desse universo paralelo pra onde agente viaja e sinceramente, nem dá vontade de voltar!!! Obrigado Jason, por me causar essa sensação!!!
Edd Lima de Belo Jardim
Confesso que não conhecia, mas estou surpreso música é isso!🎶💖
Stephanie Brito
Falou tudo! Jason è um dos meus cantores favoritos. Ele me transmite paz. E nesse caos que vivemos precisamos de música boa
catarina faria
Pepson Fernandez ele é o máximo, pra mim é mesmo essa sensação de ir ter a outro sitio, bom sítio.
Boaz Of Nazareth
He is really one of the best LIVE singers out there. I really had a hard time believing he was not lip syncing a few years back when I attended his concert.
MadameAmber
Oh how I love it when he sings live. Way better than a studio version!
sakitperut123
So True. He's among a very few artist whose live version is better than studio's!
Fred Santos
Sensacional !!
Brenda Angelica Carrillo
I love seeing musicians who are truly in love with making music❤ Jason and his crew always bring joy wherever they play
Ana Clara
Paz é o que eu sinto quando ouço essa música 🎶