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.
In Your Hands
Jason Mraz Lyrics
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Taking baths and drinkin' wine
People ask, I say I'm doin' fine
Motorcycles and for sure the Eiffel Tower
They were made for two
A double bed has never felt so empty
What's missing in the world is you
To come through
I'll leave it in your hands now
To come through
I like climbing the mountain
I'm climbing back in the bed
I love making breakfast for someone instead of me
Taking autumn walks in Central Park
They were made for two
Afternoon naps have never felt so crappy
What's missing in my life is you
So I'll leave it in your hands now
To come through
I'll leave it in your hands now
To come through
I'll leave it in your hands now
To come through
I'm gonna it in your hands now
To come through
It's like diving into a pool without water
And praying for rain
Well, my life is a good life anyway
What I have will do
But when you're alone
You're living in a world with only choices
And what I choose is you
So I'll leave it in your hands now
To come through
I'll leave it in your hands now
To come through
I'll leave it in your hands now
To come through
I'll leave it in your hands now
To come through
The song "In Your Hands" by Jason Mraz is a sweet love song with lyrics that express the desire to be with someone special. Throughout the song, Jason lists different activities he enjoys doing and how they would be even better with a significant other. For instance, he mentions taking baths, drinking wine, climbing mountains, and taking walks, all of which he thinks would be more enjoyable if he had someone to share them with. The verses all share a common theme of things that are made for two--double beds, autumn walks, and afternoon naps--all feel incomplete without the person you love. However, despite all of these things, Jason admits that his life is still good, and what he has will do if he can't be with the person he loves.
The chorus of the song delivers a powerful message of hope and trust. Jason declares that he will leave it in the hands of the person he loves to come through for him. He trusts that they will do what's right and be there for him when he needs them the most. This chorus is repeated multiple times and feels like a mantra for Jason throughout the song, as he lays out his fears of being alone and missing the person he loves. By leaving it in their hands, he finds peace knowing that they will be there for him when he needs them.
Line by Line Meaning
Ticket lines, and places to dine
Jason Mraz is going out and exploring the world, trying to find new experiences and places to visit.
Taking baths and drinkin' wine
Jason Mraz enjoys taking time to relax and enjoy himself by indulging in some simple pleasures.
People ask, I say I'm doin' fine
Despite his travels and enjoyment of life, people ask him if he is happy, and he assures them that he is doing fine.
Motorcycles and for sure the Eiffel Tower
Jason Mraz finds pleasure in exploring new things, like riding motorcycles and seeing famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower.
They were made for two
However, he realizes that these activities would be even better if he could share them with someone else.
A double bed has never felt so empty
The absence of someone in his life to share a bed with has made him feel lonely.
What's missing in the world is you
Jason Mraz believes that what is missing from his life is love and companionship.
So I'll leave it in your hands now
He is willing to let fate or destiny determine whether he will find the love he seeks.
To come through
He hopes that this person he is seeking will come into his life.
I like climbing the mountain
Jason Mraz enjoys conquering challenging tasks, like climbing a mountain.
I'm climbing back in the bed
Despite his love of adventure, he misses the comforts of home and going to bed at night.
I love making breakfast for someone instead of me
He wants to share the simple pleasures of life with someone, like making breakfast for them.
Taking autumn walks in Central Park
Jason Mraz enjoys taking romantic walks in the park.
Afternoon naps have never felt so crappy
However, without someone to share these things with, they lose their luster and feel less enjoyable.
What's missing in my life is you
He believes that love and companionship are missing from his life.
It's like diving into a pool without water
Without love, his life feels incomplete and unsatisfying, like jumping into an empty pool.
And praying for rain
He longs for someone to come into his life and bring love and joy, like rain brings life to plants.
Well, my life is a good life anyway
Despite the absence of love, he tries to remain optimistic and enjoy his life as best he can.
What I have will do
He realizes that his life is not perfect, but he still tries to appreciate all that he has.
But when you're alone
However, he acknowledges that being alone can make even the best things in life feel less satisfying.
You're living in a world with only choices
Without someone to share his life with, Jason Mraz feels like he is living in a world with infinite choices, but none of them are quite right.
And what I choose is you
Despite all the options, Jason Mraz knows that the only thing that will truly make him happy is finding someone to love and share his life with.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Goo-Eyed Music
Written by: Jason Thomas Mraz, Sacha Skarbek
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