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 Loverboy
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 Jason Mraz's song "Good Old Fashioned Loverboy," the singer sings to their lover with lyrics full of playful intent. The opening lines, "Flying my guilt over a quilt / And sing you songs full of sad things," suggest that the singer has a tendency to express their darker emotions, but they're making an effort to show their partner a more cheerful side in this moment. The singer then offers to dance the tango and serenade their lover, promising to be their "Valentino." The chorus is an ode to the singer's old-fashioned notion of romance and the desire to charm and impress their lover.
The second verse continues with the playful tone, asking their lover to sit on their "hot seat of love" and expressing the hope to go "romancing." The singer promises to fulfill their lover's wishes and desires, as they are commanded. In the bridge, the singer expresses their longing when they are not with their lover, but assures them that their thoughts and feelings are always with them. Finally, in the last lines, the singer suggests that they learned how to be a "good old fashioned lover boy" from the "school of lover boys," which could refer to a particular time, place, or culture of romance that values traditional gestures and sentiments.
Overall, the song demonstrates the singer's desire to woo and deeply care for their lover in a lighthearted, charming way. They seek to evoke emotions of love and longing in their partner, while also hinting at their own vulnerability and sensitivity.
Line by Line Meaning
Flying My Guilt Over A Quilt
I am weighed down by my own guilt and anxieties, and I can't help but hold onto them even when in the comfort of a warm blanket.
And sing you songs full of sad things
I express my emotions through music, even when they are sad and painful because that's the only way I know how to cope.
We can do the tango just for two
We don't need anyone else, just each other. We can dance and be in love without any distractions.
I can serenade and gently play
I will sing and play music softly, hoping to touch your heart with my words and sounds.
On your heart strings
I want to make you feel something real and emotional, to connect on a deep level by plucking at the strings of your heart.
Be your Valentino just for you
I want to be your perfect love, your protector, your hero. Someone who is there for you and cares for you unconditionally.
Ooh love, Ooh lover boy
My feelings for you are so powerful and intense that I can't help but exclaim over and over again about the love that I feel for you.
What're doing tonight hey boy?
I'm curious about your plans and I'm hoping that you'll want to be with me tonight because I can't wait to see you again.
Set my alarm turn on my charm
I'll do everything possible to make sure that our time together is unforgettable, starting by making sure I'm ready in time and that I'm charming and delightful as always.
That's because I'm a good old fashioned lover boy
My love for you is traditional and old-fashioned, one that cherishes romance, chivalry, and true devotion.
Ooh let me feel you heartbeat
I want to be close to you, to touch you, and to feel the beat of your heart as a sign of our intimacy and connection.
Ooh can you feel my love heat
My passion for you is strong and fiery, so intense that it can be felt like a burning flame that ignites our hearts and souls.
Come on and sit on my hot seat of love
I'm inviting you to be with me, to sit on my lap, to feel my embrace, and to share my love that's waiting for you.
And tell me how do you feel right after all
I want you to be honest with me, to tell me how you feel about us, and to assure me that our love is real and strong.
I'd like for you and I to go romancing
I want to create long-lasting memories with you, to go out and explore the world together, and to live life to the fullest as passionate lovers.
Say the word your wish is my command
I want to please you, to make you happy, to fulfill your wishes and desires, and to show you how much I care about you.
Write my letter feel much better
When I can't be with you, I write letters to you expressing my love, hopes, and dreams. This makes me feel better and closer to you.
I'll use my fancy patter on the telephone
When we talk on the phone, I'll use my charming words and sweet talk to make you smile and to show you how much I adore you.
When I'm not with you
When we are apart, I miss you so much that it's hard to focus on anything else.
Think of you always I miss you
You're always on my mind, and I can't wait to be with you again soon.
(I miss those long hot summer nights)
I miss our past summer nights together, which were filled with warmth, love, and fond memories.
Think of me always I love you love you
I want you to feel the same way about me, to always think of me and to know how much I love you.
Hey boy where did you get it from?
Others are curious about how I became such a romantic, old-fashioned lover boy.
Hey boy where did you go?
Others are curious about where I disappeared to or where I found inspiration for my love and passion.
I learned my passion
I discovered my love and passion through the many experiences and emotions I've felt throughout my life.
In the good old fashioned school of lover boys
I learned about romance, love, and devotion from the classic and timeless traditions of being a lover boy who puts his heart and soul into his love.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FREDDIE MERCURY
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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