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.
Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy
Jason Mraz Lyrics
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And sing you songs full of sad things
We can do the tango just for two
I can serenade and gently play
On your heart strings
Be your Valentino just for you
Ooh love, Ooh lover boy
Set my alarm turn on my charm
That's because I'm a good old fashioned lover boy
Ooh let me feel you heartbeat
Ooh can you feel my love heat
Come on and sit on my hot seat of love
And tell me how do you feel right after all
I'd like for you and I to go romancing
Say the word your wish is my command
Ooh love Ooh lov-er boy
What're doing tonight hey boy?
Write my letter feel much better
I'll use my fancy patter on the telephone
When I'm not with you
Think of you always I miss you
(I miss those long hot summer nights)
When I'm not with you
Think of me always I love you love you
Hey boy where did you get it from?
Hey boy where did you go?
I learned my passion
In the good old fashioned school of lover boys
In the song "Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy" by Jason Mraz, he sings in a playful and flirtatious tone, portraying himself as a traditional and chivalrous lover. He suggests that he can woo his partner with music, dancing, and by lavishing her with attention. The lyrics "Flying My Guilt Over A Quilt and sing you songs full of sad things" could be interpreted in different ways. At one level, he seems to be saying that he will use his musical talent to create a romantic atmosphere and serenade her while also sharing his vulnerabilities. However, the phrase "guilt over a quilt" could also represent a sense of remorse or regret over something that he has done or failed to do in the past, perhaps in another relationship. The line "Be your Valentino just for you" shows his desire to be the perfect partner that meets all of her romantic expectations.
The chorus of the song is a statement of his intentions and his confidence in his abilities to be a good lover. He says that he will set his alarm, turn on his charm, and be there for her whenever she needs him. The phrase "hot seat of love" is a metaphorical expression of his passion and his willingness to take the lead in the relationship. He asks her to express her desires and he will fulfill them. The final verse is an affirmation of his credentials as a lover, saying that he learned his passion from the "good old fashioned school of lover boys." Overall, the song portrays a man who is eager to please his partner, and who uses his charming personality and musical talent to win her heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Flying My Guilt Over A Quilt
Carrying a burden of guilt and shame while pursuing a comfortable lifestyle
And sing you songs full of sad things
Sharing music that expresses poignant emotions and experiences
We can do the tango just for two
Engaging in a dance that requires gentle, intimate movements
I can serenade and gently play
Singing and playing music softly, with a loving touch
On your heart strings
Playing music that resonates emotionally with the listener
Be your Valentino just for you
Being a romantic partner who is dedicated and devoted to their beloved
Ooh love, Ooh lover boy
Expressing deep affection and admiration for the object of one's desire
What're doing tonight hey boy?
Asking about the other person's plans and availability for spending time together
Set my alarm turn on my charm
Preparing oneself to be charming and attractive when meeting their lover
That's because I'm a good old fashioned lover boy
Explaining the reasons behind one's romantic behavior and outlook
Ooh let me feel you heartbeat
Asking to feel the other person's physical presence and connection
Ooh can you feel my love heat
Expressing the warmth and passion of one's love
Come on and sit on my hot seat of love
Inviting their lover to experience the intensity of their romantic feelings
And tell me how do you feel right after all
Asking about the other person's emotional response and well-being
I'd like for you and I to go romancing
Proposing to spend quality time together in a romantic setting
Say the word your wish is my command
Promising to fulfill their lover's desires and needs
Write my letter feel much better
Finding satisfaction in expressing one's feelings and desires in writing
I'll use my fancy patter on the telephone
Using charming language and persuasive talk to entice the other person
When I'm not with you
Reflecting on the absence of their lover
Think of you always I miss you
Expressing the depth of one's longing and affection for their beloved
(I miss those long hot summer nights)
Recalling fond memories of past romantic experiences
Think of me always I love you love you
Affirming the constancy and devotion of one's love
Hey boy where did you get it from?
Asking about the source of their lover's charm and appeal
Hey boy where did you go?
Asking about the whereabouts and activities of their lover
I learned my passion
Reflecting on the origins of their romantic behavior and outlook
In the good old fashioned school of lover boys
Attributing their romantic values and beliefs to a traditional approach to love and romance
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FREDDIE MERCURY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dewi Inggit
I can dim the lights and sing you songs full of sad things
We can do the tango just for two
I can serenade and gently play on your heart strings
Be your Valentino just for you
Ooh, love, ooh, loverboy
What're you doin' tonight, hey, boy?
Set my alarm, turn on my charm
That's because I'm a good old-fashioned loverboy
Ooh, let me feel your heartbeat (Grow faster, faster)
Ooh, ooh, can you feel my love heat?
Come on and sit on my hot-seat of love
And tell me how do you feel right after all
I'd like for you and I to go romancing
Say the word, your wish is my command
Ooh, love, ooh, loverboy
What're you doin' tonight, hey, boy?
Write my letter
Feel much better
And use my fancy patter on the telephone
When I'm not with you
Think of you always
(I miss those long hot summer nights) I miss you
When I'm not with you
Think of me always
Love you, love you
Hey, boy, where do you get it from?
Hey, boy, where did you go?
I learned my passion
In the good old-fashioned
School of loverboys
Dining at the Ritz we'll meet at nine precisely (One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine o'clock)
I will pay the bill, you taste the wine
Driving back in style in my saloon will do quite nicely
Just take me back to yours that will be fine (Come on and get it)
Ooh, love (There he goes again)
(He's my good old fashioned loverboy) Ooh, loverboy
What're you doin' tonight, hey, boy?
Everything's all right
Just hold on tight
That's because I'm a good old-fashioned (fashioned) loverboy
sanilin 🤠
This is great! Not many people can cover this well, but Jason did!
Janneke Goossens
As a BIG Queen fan, I've seen many covers of Queen songs... You must have balls to cover a Queen song, because Queen=PERFECTNESS. And mostly, those covers kinda disappoint me.
But this - good grief! Jason, how in the fuck? I LOVE THIS! Best cover ever. Good job!!
Yusuf Morsi
"perfectness" is not a word, but perfection is
sodd1000
Alright this and somebody find me somebody to love were good ok but better as covers
Brianna Majors
Jason Mraz may be no Freddie Mercury, but he's pretty good!!!
sodd1000
thank god he isn't eh
Piteus X
I'm Mraz fan, but this is pretty good.
dariobeat77
no, he's JASON MRAZ
sodd1000
I was a bit riled by your comment and was about to think of a reply. I looked at your replies and realised I had already some 2 years ago. I couldn't have said what I said better myself.
Caleboop
@sodd1000 HAHAHHA this is hillarious