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.
Mr. Curiosity
Jason Mraz Lyrics
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Is it true what they've been saying about you
Well are you killing me
You took care of the cat already
And for those who think it's heavy
Is it the truth
Or is it only gossip
Call it mystery or anything
I sent the message on did you get it when I left it
Said well this catastrophic event
It wasn't meant to mean no harm
But to think there's nothing wrong is a problem, oh
I'm looking for love this time
Sounding hopeful but it's making me cry
(Trying not to ask why)
This love is a mystery
Mr. Curious
Come back to me
I'm a Mr. waiting on and never patient can't you see
That I'm the same the way you left me, left me
In a hurry to spell check me
Now I'm underlined already in envy green
And pencil red
And I've forgotten what you've said
Will you stop working for the dead and return
A Mr. Curious well I need some inspiration
It's my birthday and I cannot find no cause for celebration
The scenario is grave but I'll be braver when you save me
From this situation laden with hearsay, oh
I'm looking for love this time
Sounding hopeful but it's making me cry
(Trying not to ask why)
This love is a mystery
Mr. Curiosity
Hey Mr. please
Do come and find me, oh
Oh, come on oh, yea yea
I'm looking for love this time
Sounding hopeful but it's making me cry
(Trying not to ask why)
Cause love is a mystery
Mr. Curiosity
Hey Mr. please
Do come and find me
Love is blinding when your timing's never right
Oh but who am I to beg for difference
Finding love in just an instant
But I don't mind
Oh love at least I tried, well I tried
The song "Mr. Curiosity" by Jason Mraz is a plea for answers from someone who is referred to as Mr. Curiosity. The lyrics begin with the singer asking if it's true what people say about this person and if they are intentionally causing harm. The singer then confesses that they are trying to sound hopeful about finding love but are struggling with emotions. The chorus repeats the phrase "love is a mystery, Mr. Curiosity" and pleads for this person to come back and provide inspiration.
The second verse of the song starts with the singer calling for Mr. Curiosity to return and save them from a situation full of hearsay. The singer confesses that they have forgotten what was said and asks Mr. Curiosity to stop working for the dead and return. They also mention that it is their birthday but they cannot find a reason to celebrate. The song ends with the singer acknowledging that love can be blinding and timing can be an issue, but they do not mind because at least they tried.
The song seems to be exploring the themes of curiosity, love, and the struggle to find answers. It may also be about the fear of the unknown and the desire for someone to shed some light on a situation. The song has a slow, melodic tempo with a piano-led instrumental.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Mr. Curiosity
An address to a person of inquisitive nature
Is it true what they've been saying about you
Questioning the veracity of rumors circulating about Mr. Curiosity
Well are you killing me
Asking if Mr. Curiosity's actions are causing emotional harm
You took care of the cat already
Acknowledgment that Mr. Curiosity has already completed a task
And for those who think it's heavy
Referring to those who find the situation overwhelming
Is it the truth
Requesting clarification of the facts
Or is it only gossip
Wondering whether the information is based in reality or hearsay
Call it mystery or anything
Asking Mr. Curiosity to label the situation
Oh just as long as you call me
Requesting attention from Mr. Curiosity
I sent the message on did you get it when I left it
Inquiring about the receipt of a previously sent message
Said well this catastrophic event
Describing a negative occurrence
It wasn't meant to mean no harm
Asserting the absence of malicious intent
But to think there's nothing wrong is a problem, oh
Identifying a concern with ignoring issues
I'm looking for love this time
Announcing a desire for romantic affection
Sounding hopeful but it's making me cry
Expressing emotional turmoil
(Trying not to ask why)
Internal reminder to avoid questioning the reasons for the emotional response
This love is a mystery
Asserting the inexplicable nature of romantic love
Mr. Curious
Addressing Mr. Curiosity again
Come back to me
Requesting a return to previous interactions
I'm a Mr. waiting on and never patient can't you see
Self-identification as a person waiting for Mr. Curiosity, but lacking patience
That I'm the same the way you left me, left me
Claiming to be unchanged since the last interaction with Mr. Curiosity
In a hurry to spell check me
Describing haste in finding fault in communication
Now I'm underlined already in envy green
Referring to highlighting of text in a green color to indicate jealousy/envy
And pencil red
Referring to underlining in red ink to indicate errors or mistakes
And I've forgotten what you've said
Admitting to absence of memory regarding past conversations
Will you stop working for the dead and return
Requesting that Mr. Curiosity cease focusing on issues of the past and interact in the present
A Mr. Curious well I need some inspiration
Recognition of Mr. Curiosity's inquisitiveness and request for assistance
It's my birthday and I cannot find no cause for celebration
Acknowledging a lack of joy regarding a special occasion
The scenario is grave but I'll be braver when you save me
Identifying a serious situation but expressing hope for improvement with assistance from Mr. Curiosity
From this situation laden with hearsay, oh
Describing the situation as rumor-filled
Hey Mr. please
Addressing Mr. Curiosity again with a respectful tone
Do come and find me, oh
Requesting search and rescue efforts
Oh, come on oh, yea yea
Exclamation of urgency
Love is blinding when your timing's never right
Stating the difficulty of romantic timing
Oh but who am I to beg for difference
Reflecting on a lack of agency in romantic affairs
Finding love in just an instant
Acknowledging the possibility of instant attraction
But I don't mind
Expressing openness to romantic possibilities
Oh love at least I tried, well I tried
Admitting to efforts in the pursuit of love
Lyrics © Word Collections Publishing, Goo-Eyed Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Fintage House Publishing
Written by: Dennis Morris, Jason Thomas Mraz, Lester A Mendez
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