Love Song
Jason Mraz Lyrics


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Feeling less than my ordinary self I guess I must be getting older
The fog already heavy on my mind evokes a time that's turning colder
At breakfast the effect is picturesque
The window opens up and lets in
The Santa Ana winds again

She's a silent love song
Never stays long
Does not belong to any person
Though she's opening the curtains in my head
She's a kind of quiet
And always hides it in a flame
She's certainly a hurricane

Strange how such a gust of gentile breeze can ravage hearts across California
You start to grow accustomed to her turn around
She's gone of course she warned ya
She sometimes passes in a single night
And other times she lasts the weekend

She's a silent love song
Never stays long
Does not belong to any person
Though she's opening the curtains in my head
She's a kind of quiet
And always means just what she says
She's certainly a hurricane in bed

And tangles up inside and under covers
Angled in her way seen as a struggle
But two lovers we're always in the end
And the Santa Ana winds again

I've been stealing hearts
Where I don't belong (she's a silent love song)
I'm breathing hard (does not belong to any person)
When you come on strong (like a hurricane)
The more I love (you never have to say you're sorry)




The less I know (Anna don't cry)
Anna don't go

Overall Meaning

In this song, Jason Mraz and Raining Jane sing about a mysterious, elusive woman who seems to come and go like the winds of California. They describe her as a "silent love song" who never stays long and doesn't belong to any one person. Despite her quiet nature, she has a powerful impact on the singer, "opening the curtains in his head" and causing him to feel a storm of emotions, both positive and negative. The song plays with the metaphor of the Santa Ana winds, which are known for their hot, dry, and erratic nature, to describe the unpredictability of this woman and the effect she has on the singer.


Throughout the song, the singer struggles to understand this woman and his own feelings towards her. He describes how she can ravage hearts and cause confusion, but ultimately he seems to accept that she is a force that he cannot control, one that will always leave him feeling both tangled and enamored. The last lines of the song, where he urges "Anna" not to cry or go, suggest that this woman has a name and is someone who he cares about deeply, but who he is still trying to reconcile his feelings for.


Overall, Silent Love Song is a complex and emotionally nuanced exploration of love, loss, and the way that people can impact each other's lives in ways that are both beautiful and unpredictable.


Line by Line Meaning

Feeling less than my ordinary self I guess I must be getting older
Age has taken a toll on me and I feel like I am losing touch with my true identity


The fog already heavy on my mind evokes a time that's turning colder
The confusion in my mind is reminiscent of a time when things turned bleak and hopeless


At breakfast the effect is picturesque
The beauty of the morning and the surroundings brings me solace


The window opens up and lets in
The world outside is calling me and I welcome it with open arms


The Santa Ana winds again
The winds that bring change and chaos to the west coast are back


She's a silent love song
She is a person whose presence is felt like a soft melody that one can't help but hum


Never stays long
Her fleeting nature prevents her from staying in one place or with one person for too long


Does not belong to any person
She is her own individual with no ties to anyone or anything else


Though she's opening the curtains in my head
She is causing me to see things in a new light and changing the way I think


She's a kind of quiet
She has a gentle, peaceful demeanor that is serene and calming


And always hides it in a flame
Her fire, passion, and energy are latent and not easily noticeable at first glance


She's certainly a hurricane
When she lets herself go and unleashes her true potential, she is a force to be reckoned with


Strange how such a gust of gentile breeze can ravage hearts across California
Her seemingly harmless demeanor can still cause destruction and heartache


You start to grow accustomed to her turn around
Over time, you get used to her coming and going with little warning


She's gone of course she warned ya
Despite her warning, she still leaves an impact in her wake


She sometimes passes in a single night
There are times when she only stays briefly before moving on


And other times she lasts the weekend
Other times she lingers, giving one more time to be with her and appreciate her presence


And tangles up inside and under covers
Her presence can be overwhelming and confusing, even when lying in bed with her


Angled in her way seen as a struggle
Her unique perspective and approach to life can cause misunderstandings and conflict


But two lovers we're always in the end
Despite the difficulties, the love between two people will ultimately prevail


I've been stealing hearts
I have been taking the love of others without giving anything in return


Where I don't belong (she's a silent love song)
I have been taking love from people who are not meant to be with me


I'm breathing hard (does not belong to any person)
I am struggling to find my own identity and am lost without a sense of self


When you come on strong (like a hurricane)
When I am faced with a strong personality and energy, I am overwhelmed


The more I love (you never have to say you're sorry)
Love should be unconditional and does not require apologies


The less I know (Anna don't cry)
The more I give into my emotions and my love, the less rational and clear-headed I become


Anna don't go
I am asking Anna to not leave me and to stay by my side




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Written by: CHRISTOPHER WAYNE KEUP, JASON MRAZ

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@shintuanthanh4091

Love is a funny thing
Whenever I give it, it comes back to me
And it's wonderful to be
Giving with my whole heart
As my heart receives
Your love
Oh, ain't it nice tonight we've got each other
And I am right beside you
More than just a partner or a lover
I'm your friend
When you love someone
Your heartbeat beats so loud
When you love someone
Your feet can't feel the ground
Shining stars all seem
To congregate around your face
When you love someone
It comes back to you
And love is a funny thing
It's making my blood flow with energy
And it's like an awakened dream
As what I've been wishing for, is happening
And it's right on time
Oh ain't it nice this life, we've got each other
And I am right beside you
More than just a partner or a lover
I'm your friend
When you love someone
Your heartbeat beats so loud
When you love someone
Your feet can't feel the ground
Shining stars all seem
To congregate around your face
When you love someone
When you love someone
We're gonna give ourselves to love tonight
Lifting up to touch the starlight
And we will savor every second
We suspend together
You and I will
You and I will
You and I will
When you love someone
Your heartbeat beats so loud
When you love someone
Your feet can't feel the ground
Shining stars all seem
To congregate around your face
When you love someone
It comes back to you



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@emilyj660

It has been 5 years since ‘Yes’ was released and I still cry every time I hear this song. I always knew it would feature at our wedding, and now it’s only 8 weeks until my partner and I get married on our 9th anniversary as a couple. This will be our first dance! I have been listening to your music for around 12-13 years now; somehow you always know how to speak to my soul. Thank you for guiding my life with your words and melodies 💞

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Amelia Pawlowska we were so fortunate... our wedding happened a week before the UK was put on lockdown. We have certainly been counting our blessings! Our honeymoon was cancelled but we are healthy, happy, and we got to spend the first few weeks of married life at home together. We will be forever grateful for that precious time. Thank you and OzNe Ferrari so much for your kind words 🙏❤️

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