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.
Live High
Jason Mraz Lyrics
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Through a looking glass
And see her as a carbon atom
See her eyes and stare back at them
See that girl
As her own new world
Though a home is on the surface, she is still a universe
Are we all here standing naked
Taking guesses at the actual date and time
Oh my, justifying reasons why
Is an absolutely insane resolution to live by
Live high
Live mighty
Live righteously
Takin' it easy
Live high
Live mighty
Live righteously
And try to picture the man
To always have an open hand
And see him as a giving tree
See him as matter
A matter of fact he's not a beast
Oh no not the devil either
Always a good deed doer
And it's laughter that we're makin' after all
The call of the wild is still an ordination why
And the order of the primates
All our politics are too late
Oh my, the congregation in my mind
Is this assembly singing of gratitude
Practicing their lovin' for you
Live high
Live mighty
Live righteously
Takin' it easy
Live high
Live mighty
Live righteously
Let's take it out
And just take it easy
And celebrate the malleable reality
You see nothing is ever as it seems
Yeah this life is but a dream
Lift me up to the almighty
Raise your hands and start acknowledging
If you're living it righteously
Then you take the easy way
Just, just, take, take, take it easy
Live high, live high
Live mighty, mighty, mighty
Oh, live righteously
And takin' it easy
Live high, live mighty
Oh, live righteously
And just take, just, just takin' it easy high
Oh, live mighty, mighty
Oh, live righteously
Just take it easy
Say live high
Oh, live righteously, hey
Just take it easy
The song "Live High" by Jason Mraz is a call for people to live a life that is fulfilled, happy, and virtuous. The lyrics begin with Mraz picturing a girl through a looking glass, seeing her as a universe, and encouraging her to create her own world apart from the mundane routine of life. He then starts to ponder about how humans behave and justify their actions, and how faith in a higher power is critical. Mraz then beckons his listeners to live high and mighty while living life righteously, taking it easy and enjoying it to the fullest.
Through the lyrics, the artist suggests that life is a dream and reality is malleable, and if one leads a life of virtue, then everything will be fine. The chorus of the song, "Live high, live mighty, live righteously, taking it easy," embodies this message, encouraging the listener to embrace life's joys and form a grateful and loving congregation of people.
This song continues to inspire people who love to hear upbeat and positive music with meaningful lyrics. It talks about the importance of leading a meaningful life, which can draw listeners from all walks of life. This song has been a long-time favorite of several fans, and it continues to get played on the radio and various music streaming platforms.
Line by Line Meaning
I try to picture the girl
I attempt to visualize the girl
Through a looking glass
Like looking through a mirror
And see her as a carbon atom
As insignificant as a small molecule
See her eyes and stare back at them
I observe her eyes and return the gaze
See that girl
Observe that girl
As her own new world
As her individual, unique world
Though a home is on the surface, she is still a universe
Although she is part of a larger community, she is still special and significant on her own
Glory God, oh God is peeking through the blinds
Mention of a higher power observing from above
Are we all here standing naked
Are we all openly exposed
Taking guesses at the actual date and time
We are guessing about time and death
Oh my, justifying reasons why
Oh my, trying to rationalize our actions
Is an absolutely insane resolution to live by
It is a foolish way to live
Live high
Live optimistically
Live mighty
Live confidently
Live righteously
Live morally and with dignity
Takin' it easy
Take it slow and don't stress
And try to picture the man
And also observe the man
To always have an open hand
To always offer help
And see him as a giving tree
See him as someone who keeps on giving
See him as matter
See him as someone who's significant
A matter of fact he's not a beast
He is not cunning or vicious
Oh no not the devil either
He is not the devil
Always a good deed doer
Always doing good deeds
And it's laughter that we're makin' after all
We are laughing and having fun after all
The call of the wild is still an ordination why
The wild continues to call all of us for a reason
And the order of the primates
The order of the animals remains
All our politics are too late
Our focus on politics is often too late to make a change
Oh my, the congregation in my mind
Oh my, the thoughts that fill my mind
Is this assembly singing of gratitude
Is this the gathering of people who are thankful
Practicing their lovin' for you
Expressing their love and admiration for someone
Let's take it out
Let's end it
And just take it easy
Let's all chill out and relax
And celebrate the malleable reality
And appreciate the dynamic nature of reality
You see nothing is ever as it seems
Things often have hidden aspects or are more complex than they first appear
Yeah this life is but a dream
Life is transient and not permanent
Lift me up to the almighty
Let me be elevated to a higher power
Raise your hands and start acknowledging
Acknowledging the existence of a higher being
If you're living it righteously
If you're leading a morally good life
Then you take the easy way
It becomes easier to get through life
Just, just, take, take, take it easy
Just relax, don't stress
Say live high
To exclaim to live optimistically
Oh, live righteously, hey
Oh, lead a morally good lifestyle
Just take it easy
Just relax, don't stress
Lyrics © Word Collections Publishing, Goo-Eyed Music
Written by: Jason Thomas Mraz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@HocWeng
I try to picture a girl
Through a looking glass
See her as a carbon atom
See her eyes and stare back at them
See that girl
As her own new world
Though a home is on the surface, she is still a universe
Glory God, oh God is peeking through the blinds
Are we all here standing naked
Taking guesses at the actual date and time
Oh my, justifying reasons why
Is an absolutely insane resolution to live by
Live high
Live mighty
Live righteously
Taking it easy
Live high, live mighty
Live righteously
Try to picture the man
To always have an open hand
See him as a giving tree
See him as matter
Matter fact he's not a beast
No not the devil either
Always a good deed doer
And it's laughter that we're making after all
The call of the wild is still an ordination why
And the order of the primates
All our politics are too late
Oh my, the congregation in my mind
Is this assembly singing gratitude
Practicing their loving for you
Just take it easy
And celebrate the malleable reality
Nothing is ever as it seems
This life is but a dream
@giovanamossi7
I try to picture a girl
Through a looking glass
See her as a carbon atom
See her eyes and stare back at them
See that girl
As her own new world
Though a home is on the surface
She is still a universe
Glory God
Oh God is peeking through the blinds
Are we all here standing naked
Taking guesses at the actual date and time
Oh my, justifying reasons why
Is an absolutely insane resolution to live by
Live high
Live mighty
Live righteously
Takin' it easy
Live high, live mighty
Live righteously
Try to picture the man
To always have an open hand
See him as a giving tree
See him as matter
Matter fact he's not a beast
No not the devil either
Always a good deed doer
And it's laughter that we're makin after all
The call of the wild is still an ordination why
And the order of the primates
All our politics are too late
Oh my, the congregation in my mind
Is this assembly singing gratitude
Practicing their lovin' for you
Live high
Live mighty
Live righteously
Takin' it easy
Live high, live mighty
Live righteously
Let's take it easy
And celebrate the malleable reality
You see, nothing is ever as it seems
Yeah, this life is but a dream
Live high
Live mighty
Live righteously
Takin' it easy
Live high, live mighty
Live righteously
Let's take it easy
Live high
Live mighty
Live righteously
Takin' it easy
Live high, live mighty
Live righteously
Let's take it easy
@user-qz6tt7sz7y
I try to picture a girl
한 소녀를 떠올려 보려고해
Through a looking glass
거울을 통해서
See her as a carbon atom
아주 작은 이미지로 그녀를 보아요
See her eyes and stare back at them
그녀의 눈을 보고 그것들을 응시해요
See that girl
저 소녀를 보아요
As her own new world
그녀만의 새로운 세상으로서
Though a home is on the surface,
비록 그 공간은 표면상에 존재하지만
she is still a universe
그녀는 여전히 우주예요
Glory God, oh God is peeking through the blinds
영광스러운 신이시여, 오~ 신은 블라인드를 통해서 엿보고 계셔요
Are we all here standing naked
여기 우리 모두 모두 내려놓고 벗어놓은 채 서있어요
Taking guesses at the actual date and time
실제 날짜와 시간을 짐작해보세요
Oh my, justifying reasons why Is an absolutely insane resolution to live by Live high
오 세상에나, 존경받는 삶을 살기위해서 왜 분명히 비정상적인 해결책의 이유가 있어야 하는지 정당화시켜보세요
Live mighty
강력한 삶을 살기 위해서
Live righteously
바른 삶을 살기 위해서
Takin it easy
차분한 삶을 살기 위해서
Live high, live mighty, Live righteously
존경받는 삶, 강력한 삶을 살기 위해서, 바른 삶을 살기 위해서
Try to picture the man
한 남자를 떠올려 보려고 해요
To always have an open hand
언제나 도움의 손길을 내밀 준비가 되있는
See him as a giving tree
아낌없이 주는 나무로 그를 바라보아요
See him as matter
걱정거리로서 그를 바라보아요
Matter fact he's not a beast
사실 그는 짐승은 아니지요
No not the devil either
악마또한 아니지요
Always a good deed doer
언제나 그저 좋은 실천가이지요
And it's laughter that we're makin after all
그리고 그것은 결국 우리가 만들고 있으며 기분좋은 것이지요
The call of the wild is still an ordination why
야생동물의 울음소리는 여전히 의문인 신의 섭리지요
And the order of the permeates
그리고 충만한 자연의 이치
All our politics are too late
모든 우리의 정책들은 너무 늦었네요
Oh my, the congregation in my mind Is this assembly singing gratitude
오 세상에나, 나의 심중에 있는 모임은 노래할 수 있음에 감사하는 모임이지요
Practicing their livin for you
그들의 삶을 당신이 실천하세요
Just take it easy
그저 자연스럽게 말이예요
And celebrate the malleable reality
그리고 순응하는 현실을 찬양하세요
Nothing is ever as it seems
모든것이 예전과는 달르게 느껴질 거예요
This life is but a dream
이 삶은 그러나 현실이 아닌 꿈입니다
@TammyPurr
everytime im feeling down jason mraz's sings always pick me right back up :')
@firewalk312
That's because he's always a good deed doer, :p
@la_lady-blogg3449
Amo esta canción me relaja es una de mis favoritas no me canso de escucharla una y otra vez
@alexanderjavierhinestrozam1715
Que linda armonía dentro de una sola melodia
@HocWeng
I try to picture a girl
Through a looking glass
See her as a carbon atom
See her eyes and stare back at them
See that girl
As her own new world
Though a home is on the surface, she is still a universe
Glory God, oh God is peeking through the blinds
Are we all here standing naked
Taking guesses at the actual date and time
Oh my, justifying reasons why
Is an absolutely insane resolution to live by
Live high
Live mighty
Live righteously
Taking it easy
Live high, live mighty
Live righteously
Try to picture the man
To always have an open hand
See him as a giving tree
See him as matter
Matter fact he's not a beast
No not the devil either
Always a good deed doer
And it's laughter that we're making after all
The call of the wild is still an ordination why
And the order of the primates
All our politics are too late
Oh my, the congregation in my mind
Is this assembly singing gratitude
Practicing their loving for you
Just take it easy
And celebrate the malleable reality
Nothing is ever as it seems
This life is but a dream
@judyanncariaga8638
11 years ago but still my fave song. It brings back so much memories
@PandaBroad1953
I love this album...love it love it love it... what a voice... I feel so good....xxx God bless you Jason Mraz..you have an amazing gift....x
@JoaoRosadoJFNR
Adoro esta música
@Tank_Driver4822
I really love this song....thank you Jason Mraz :)
@laiscastro1598
perfeita essa musica