"I'm Yours" was a huge commercial success in the United States. The song peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100; and spent 76 weeks on the chart, breaking the record for the longest charting song on the chart, previously held by LeAnn Rimes' song "How Do I Live" with 69 weeks on the chart; this record has since been broken and is currently held by The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights", which spent 90 weeks on the chart. As of January 2013, it is the tenth best-selling digital song of all time in the US, selling over 6 million downloads, and 12.2 million worldwide. In July 2021, it surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify. It remains Mraz's biggest US hit single to date. It was the only song to crack Billboard's top 600 of all time chart despite never cracking the top 5.
Mraz first launched the song from the La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California, at Michele Clark's Sunset Sessions in 2008. He also sang a version on Sesame Street titled "Outdoors" and released a successful remixed version featuring Lil Wayne and Jah Cure.
Throughout 2008, "I'm Yours" slowly increased in airplay and digital sales and would go on to become Mraz's biggest hit to date, charting higher than his previous pop hit, 2003's "The Remedy (I Won't Worry)". It became his first top ten single in the US, peaking at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and number five on the Pop 100. On the Billboard Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks chart, the song was number one for a total of nine weeks. The single later received Mainstream Top 40 airplay, eventually topping that chart as well. Due to its gradually building crossover appeal, the song has had extremely unusual longevity, not reaching number one on the Mainstream Top 40 until December 2008, ten months after its release and seven months after it debuted on the VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown. In fact, VH1 had already retired the song in early October 2008 after a 20-week run. The song returned to the top ten of the Hot 100 for the third time in its 38th week on the chart. "I'm Yours" would go on to chart for a total of 76 weeks, making this the longest chart run in Billboard magazine history, up until the 87-week run of Imagine Dragons' "Radioactive" and the 79-week run of AWOLNATION's "Sail", both set in 2014.
A year into its release, it topped another chart for the first time, when it hit number one on the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks during the week of February 5, 2009. This marked 11 months since the song had topped its first chart in the US, when it reached number one on the Triple A chart in March 2008. "I'm Yours" spent 16 weeks at number one on the Adult Contemporary chart. In addition, after topping the Adult Contemporary chart, "I'm Yours" became the first song to top the Triple A, Adult Top 40, Mainstream Top 40, and Adult Contemporary charts. Despite weak initial download sales, it became the eighth best-selling digital song in the United States by January 2012. It has sold 6,837,000 copies in the US as of April 23, 2014.
It is Mraz's most successful global single to date, reaching number one in Sweden and Norway, and the top ten in Canada, United States, Austria, Australia, Germany, Switzerland, Spain and Italy. It was also able to reach number one on the Top 40 Digital Track Chart in Australia. In Hawaii, radio stations do play the original version, along with a Hawaiian remix of the song. "I'm Yours" was also a huge hit in New Zealand where it peaked at number one, knocking off "Poker Face" which spent ten consecutive weeks at number one. It was certified gold after nine weeks selling over 7,500 copies and then certified platinum after 14 weeks selling over 15,000 copies.
"I'm Yours" made its debut on the UK Singles Chart on December 12, 2008, at number 78 and then slowly climbed up the chart until it peaked at number 11. It spent the whole of 2009 on the chart apart from the final two weeks of the year, then re-entered in January 2010 and again in August, and has now clocked up 56 weeks on the official UK Top 75, making it currently the 15th longest runner of all time and the longest never to make the top 10, at 84 weeks on the top 100.
The music video debuted on March 14, 2008. I'm Yours was later featured as the Record of the Week on Scott Mills's BBC Radio One show on November 10, 2008. Since being added to YouTube it has been viewed over 620 million times as of late March 2021. It was filmed in Hawaii (Oahu and Kauai) in 2008 with veteran music video director Darren Doane.
"I'm Yours" was featured in the episode "All About Appearances" from the television series "Privileged". It was also used for the Australian Seven Network's promotion of the season premiere of "Packed to the Rafters".
I'm Yours
Jason Mraz Lyrics
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I tried to be chill, but you're so hot that I melted
I fell right through the cracks
Now I'm trying to get back
Before the cool done run out
I'll be giving it my bestest
And nothing's gonna stop me but divine intervention
I reckon it's again my turn
To win some or learn some
But I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait, I'm yours
Hmm (hey, hey)
Well, open up your mind and see like me
Open up your plans and, damn, you're free
Look into your heart and you'll find love, love, love, love
Listen to the music of the moment, people dance and sing
We're just one big family
And it's our God-forsaken right to be loved, loved, loved, loved, loved
So I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait, I'm sure
There's no need to complicate
Our time is short
This is our fate, I'm yours
Do, do, do, do you, but do you, do you, do, do, but do you want to come on
Scooch on over closer, dear?
And I will nibble your ear
A-soo-da-ba-ba-ba-ba-bum
Whoa-oh-oh
Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh-whoa-whoa-whoa
Uh-huh, mmm-hmm
I've been spending way too long checking my tongue in the mirror
And bending over backwards just to try to see it clearer
But my breath fogged up the glass
And so I drew a new face and I laughed
I guess what I be saying is there ain't no better reason
To rid yourself of vanities and just go with the seasons
It's what we aim to do
Our name is our virtue
But I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait, I'm yours
Well, open up your mind and see like me (I won't hesitate)
Open up your plans and, damn, you're free (no more, no more)
And look into your heart, and you'll find (it cannot wait)
That the sky is yours (I'm sure)
So please don't, please don't, please don't (no need to complicate)
There's no need to complicate (our time is short)
'Cause our time is short (this is)
This, oh this, this is our fate (our fate)
I'm yours
Bra-bop-mm, da-bap-bop-mm-day
Do-do-do-do, do-do-do-do, do-do-do, mm-mm-mm-mm (hey, hey)
Oh, I'm yours
Oh, I'm yours
Oh, whoa, baby, do you believe I'm yours?
You best believe, you best believe I'm yours, mmm-hmm
The lyrics to Jason Mraz's song "I'm Yours" describe a feeling of being completely infatuated with someone and giving into that feeling without hesitation. The singer humorously starts with describing how the person has "done done" him in and how he tried to stay cool, but in the end, was completely overtaken by their beauty. He then sings about falling through the cracks and trying to get back to the person before it's too late. The singer promises to give it his all and will stop at nothing to win this person over.
The chorus of the song is an affirmation of his feelings for this person. He tells them that he won't hesitate to be with them and that he is sure they are meant to be together. Throughout the song, the singer encourages the person to let go of their fears and embrace the moment, to ditch their vanities and just go with the flow. He reminds them that life is short and that they should take advantage of every opportunity that comes their way, especially when it comes to love.
Overall, "I'm Yours" is an uplifting, carefree song about seizing the moment and living life to the fullest. It's a Doo-wop inspired track that encourages us to let go of our worries and embrace the power of music and the moment. Through its catchy beats and lighthearted lyrics, the song has become a feel-good anthem for many people.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, you done done me in, you bet I felt it
You've got my attention, and I'm definitely interested.
I tried to be chill, but you're so hot that I melted
I tried to play it cool, but you're so attractive that my guards are down.
I fell right through the cracks
I fell for you unexpectedly.
Now I'm trying to get back
I'm trying to win your affection and make things right.
Before the cool done run out
Before we run out of chances to be together.
I'll be giving it my bestest
I'm going to put forth my BEST effort to win your heart.
And nothing's gonna stop me but divine intervention
I'm determined to make you mine, barring any acts of God.
I reckon it's again my turn
I think it's time for me to try again with love.
To win some or learn some
Whether I succeed or fail, I'll gain something from this experience.
But I won't hesitate no more, no more
I won't hold back any longer, I'm ready to pursue love.
It cannot wait, I'm yours
I can't let love pass me by, I want to make you mine.
Well, open up your mind and see like me
Be open-minded and see things from my perspective.
Open up your plans and, damn, you're free
Let go, take a chance, and live freely in the moment.
Look into your heart and you'll find love, love, love, love
If you search deep enough, you'll discover love within your heart.
Listen to the music of the moment, people dance and sing
Enjoy the present moment and make the most of life.
We're just one big family
We're all connected in this world.
And it's our God-forsaken right to be loved, loved, loved, loved, loved
Everyone deserves to feel love and be loved.
There's no need to complicate
Love doesn't have to be complicated.
Our time is short
Life is short, so we should make the most of every moment.
This is our fate, I'm yours
It's our destiny to be together, and I'm willing to make that happen.
Do, do, do, do you, but do you, do you, do, do, but do you want to come on
I'm asking if you want to take a chance and embark on a journey with me.
Scooch on over closer, dear?
Come closer to me, my dear.
And I will nibble your ear
I want to be intimate and affectionate with you.
I guess what I be saying is there ain't no better reason
What I'm saying is that love is the best reason to do anything.
To rid yourself of vanities and just go with the seasons
Let go of superficial things and live life in the moment, as each season brings something new.
It's what we aim to do
Our goal in life is to embrace love and enjoy every moment.
That the sky is yours
You have the power to achieve anything you want.
So please don't, please don't, please don't
Please, I'm urging you
'Cause our time is short
Life is short, so we should appreciate every moment we have together.
This, oh this, this is our fate
It's our destiny to be together, and I believe we can make it happen.
Oh, whoa, baby, do you believe I'm yours?
Do you believe that I love you and that we should be together?
You best believe, you best believe I'm yours, mmm-hmm
You better believe that I'm yours, and I'll do anything to make this happen.
Lyrics © Goo-Eyed Music
Written by: Jason Thomas Mraz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@emilyrennie8642
Well you done done me and you bet I felt it
I tried to be chill but you're so hot that I melted
I fell right through the cracks
And now I'm trying to get back
Before the cool done run out
I'll be giving it my best-est
And nothing's going to stop me but divine intervention
I reckon it's again my turn
To win some or learn some
But I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait, I'm yours
Well open up your mind and see like me
Open up your plans and damn you're free
Look into your heart and you'll find love love love love
Listen to the music of the moment people dance and sing
We are just one big family
And it's our God-forsaken right to be loved loved loved loved loved
So I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait I'm sure
There's no need to complicate
Our time is short
This is our fate, I'm yours
I've been spending way too long checking my tongue in the mirror
And bending over backwards just to try to see it clearer
But my breath fogged up the glass
And so I drew a new face and I laughed
I guess what I been saying is there ain't no better reason
To rid yourself of vanity and just go with the seasons
It's what we aim to do
Our name is our virtue
But I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait I'm yours
Well open up your mind and see like me
Open up your plans and damn you're free
Look into your heart and you'll find the sky is yours
So please don't please don't please don't
There's no need to complicate
'Cause our time is short
This, oh this, this is our fate, I'm yours
@laramoreno9771
Well you done done me and you bet I felt it
I tried to be chill but you're so hot that I melted
I fell right through the cracks
And now I'm trying to get back
Before the cool done run out
I'll be giving it my best-est
And nothing's going to stop me but divine intervention
I reckon it's again my turn
To win some or learn some
But I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait, I'm yours
Well open up your mind and see like me
Open up your plans and damn you're free
Look into your heart and you'll find love love love love
Listen to the music of the moment people dance and sing
We are just one big family
And it's our God-forsaken right to be loved loved loved loved loved
So I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait I'm sure
There's no need to complicate
Our time is short
This is our fate, I'm yours
I've been spending way too long checking my tongue in the mirror
And bending over backwards just to try to see it clearer
But my breath fogged up the glass
And so I drew a new face and I laughed
I guess what I been saying is there ain't no better reason
To rid yourself of vanity and just go with the seasons
It's what we aim to do
Our name is our virtue
But I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait I'm yours
Well open up your mind and see like me
Open up your plans and damn you're free
Look into your heart and you'll find the sky is yours
So please don't please don't please don't
There's no need to complicate
'Cause our time is short
This, oh this, this is our fate, I'm yours
@kale0811
I used to sit on my bed and my dad would play his guitar and sing this to me. My dad passed away the first of January this year. This song is a treasured thing.
@bearking727
im so sorry of your lose.
@kale0811
Bear King 7 Thank you :)
@liv8095
Kaeli H So sweet! Sorry for your loss. This is one of my favorites too. My mom used to play this all the time when I was little in her disheveled jeep. Brings back nice memories. 😊
@davidstarof7633
Kaeli H
@mortyfkingsmith5911
Kaeli H that's sweet! I bet it was fun for you and your dad, also sorry for your loss. I bet your dad was a great guy.:)
@inukprasad2692
Producer: "so do you want this song to make people feel happy or sad?"
Jason: "Yes"
@bizzarebear
The truest words ever spoken
@dollopofdamian
What dose that mean
@leobasurto9233
CreeperDom feelings mix together when you hear this song