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.
Dynamo Of Volition
Jason Mraz Lyrics
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The pole position
Automatic transmission with low emissions
I'm a brand new addition to the old edition
With the love unconditional
And I'm a drama abolitionist
Damn no opposition to my proposition
Half a politician holding the mic
Like ammunition
And my vision is as simple as light
Ain't no reason we should be in a fight
No demolition
Get to vote, get to say what you like
Procreation
Compositions already written by themselves
Heck is for the people not believin' in gosh
Good job
Get 'em up way high
Gimme gimme that high five
Good time
Get 'em way down low
Gimme gimme that low dough
Good God
Bring 'em back again
Gimme gimme that high ten
You're the best definition of good intentions
I do not answer the call if
I do not know who is calling
I guess the whole point of it all is
That we never know really
I'm tryin' to keep with the Joneses
While waiting for guns and the roses
To finish what we all suppose is
Gonna be the shit, well sue me
Oh, fist like pumpin' and wrist lock
Twisting up a Rizla
Kid Icarus on the transistor
Nintendo been givin' me the blister
I bend over take it in the kisser
My best friends are hittin' on my sister
Try to tell them that they still wisher
'Cause she already got herself a mister
And besides that's gross to want to dis her
Didn't I say, didn't I say
Good job
Get 'em up way high
Gimme gimme that high five
Good time
Get 'em way down low
Gimme gimme that low dough
Good God
Bring 'em back again
Gimme gimme that high ten
You're the best definition of good versus evil
I do not keep up with statistics
I do not sleep without a mistress
I do not eat unless it's fixed with
Some kind of sweet like a licorice
My home is deep inside the mystics
I'm known to keep diggin' on existence
I'm holdin' in the heat like a fish-stick
And my phone it beeps because I missed it
I do not answer the call if
I do not know who is calling
I'm making no sense of it all
Say, can I get a witness?
I'm only a boy in a story
Just a hallucinatory
Trippin' on nothing there is
Living in the wilderness
With a tiger spot on my back
Living life of a cat
I just wanna relax here
And write another rap tune
Driving off on your blind man's bike
You can say just what you like
Or nothing can stop you
Good job
Get 'em up way high
Gimme gimme that high five
Good time
Get 'em way down low
Gimme gimme that low dough
Good God
Bring 'em back again
Gimme gimme that high ten
You're the best definition of good versus evil
Good job
Get 'em up way high
Gimme gimme that high five
Good time
Get 'em way down low
Gimme gimme that low dough
Good God
Bring 'em back again
Gimme gimme that high ten
You're the best definition of good intention
You're the best definition of good intention
You're the best definition of good intention
You're the best around
The song Dynamo of Volition by Jason Mraz is a reflection of the artist's unique views on life and his approach to handling various situations. The song is about the artist's dynamo of volition, which he describes as his tenacity and his endless drive to pursue his goals. He goes on to describe himself as a brand new addition to an old edition, someone who possesses unconditional love, and someone who opposes drama. Furthermore, he sees himself as half magician, half politician, holding the mic like ammunition, with a vision as simple as light that promotes peace over fighting.
The song goes on to talk about the things that he enjoys such as high-fives, low-fives, and high-tens. He also mentions the importance of good versus evil and good intentions. The lyrics emphasize the importance of being true to oneself and not compromising on one's beliefs. To the artist, life is a story, a hallucination wherein one can choose to live in the wilderness, standing out like a tiger spot on the back, or just relax and write another rap tune.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got the dynamo of volition
I am full of energy and determination
The pole position
I am the top contender
Automatic transmission with low emissions
I have a smooth, effortless way of getting things done without causing harm
I'm a brand new addition to the old edition
I am fresh and innovative while still respecting tradition
With the love unconditional
I care deeply without expecting anything in return
And I'm a drama abolitionist
I am against unnecessary conflict
Damn no opposition to my proposition
No one can argue against my ideas
Half of a man, half magician
I have a powerful combination of practicality and creativity
Half a politician holding the mic
I have a public platform and use it wisely
Like ammunition
My words can be just as powerful as weapons
And my vision is as simple as light
My goals are clear and easy to understand
Ain't no reason we should be in a fight
There is no sensible cause for conflict
No demolition
There should be no destruction or violence
Get to vote, get to say what you like
Everybody deserves a voice and a choice
Procreation
Creating new life is a beautiful thing
Compositions already written by themselves
Some things happen naturally without our control
Heck is for the people not believin' in gosh
Those who do not believe in a higher power can use 'heck,' but I choose not to
Good job
Get 'em up way high
Gimme gimme that high five
Good time
Get 'em way down low
Gimme gimme that low dough
Good God
Bring 'em back again
Gimme gimme that high ten
Celebrating and sharing positive energy through high fives, low fives, and high tens
You're the best definition of good intentions
You have the purest motives and desires
I do not answer the call if
I do not know who is calling
I am cautious and selective about who I let into my life
I guess the whole point of it all is
That we never know really
Life is full of mysteries and uncertainties
I'm tryin' to keep with the Joneses
While waiting for guns and the roses
To finish what we all suppose is
Gonna be the shit, well sue me
I am chasing after what society considers 'cool' while waiting for greatness to happen, even though it may not be popular
Oh, fist like pumpin' and wrist lock
Twisting up a Rizla
Kid Icarus on the transistor
Nintendo been givin' me the blister
I bend over take it in the kisser
I am playing video games and enjoying myself, even if it comes with some physical strain
My best friends are hittin' on my sister
Try to tell them that they still wisher
'Cause she already got herself a mister
And besides that's gross to want to dis her
Didn't I say, didn't I say
My friends are interested in my sister, but I have already warned them that it is not a possibility and is also inappropriate
You're the best definition of good versus evil
You represent the struggle between doing what is right and what is wrong
I do not keep up with statistics
I do not sleep without a mistress
I do not eat unless it's fixed with
Some kind of sweet like a licorice
I do not care about numbers, I have someone special in my life, and I enjoy a certain type of food
My home is deep inside the mystics
I'm known to keep diggin' on existence
I'm holdin' in the heat like a fish-stick
And my phone it beeps because I missed it
I am fascinated by the mysteries of life and am always searching for answers, while also experiencing minor inconveniences
I'm making no sense of it all
Say, can I get a witness?
I do not understand what is going on and am looking for someone to confirm my confusion
I'm only a boy in a story
Just a hallucinatory
Trippin' on nothing there is
Living in the wilderness
With a tiger spot on my back
Living life of a cat
I just wanna relax here
And write another rap tune
My life feels like a surreal tale, full of imagination and spontaneity. I just want to enjoy myself and keep creating art
Driving off on your blind man's bike
You can say just what you like
Or nothing can stop you
Even with unconventional means of transportation, you can express yourself freely and confidently
You're the best definition of good versus evil
You represent the struggle between doing what is right and what is wrong
You're the best definition of good intention
You're the best definition of good intention
You're the best definition of good intention
You have the purest motives and desires, and these lyrics are a reminder of that fact
Lyrics © Goo Eyed Music
Written by: JASON THOMAS MRAZ
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