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.
No Stopping Us
Jason Mraz Lyrics
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Would it take a half a pound to roll a joint for you
Would it take some hailing Mary's so full of grace to get my sound to you
Will you help me break it down and get on through
Down to the other side
Its easy of you only try
We don't lie down on the job
Should I address all my letters to the well to be
Should I say return to sender is just a well be done
Should I better not take it so personal if all the good loving is never received
Baby if it was me well I wouldn't think twice
No not I
See it's easy if you only try
We don't lie down on the job
Because once we hit the top there's no stopping us
I will drive a thousand miles or I'll meet you at the station
If only you would take a vacation from this thing you have created
I promise to make it worth your while
So come on try baby won't you try
It's easy if you do not run
I promise you you'll have your fun
Because once we hit the top we've just begun
There's no stopping us
In this song, Jason Mraz seems to be trying to communicate something important to someone he cares about. He wonders if it will take extreme measures like offering a baker's dozen or half a pound of weed, or even saying a bunch of Hail Mary's, to get his point across. He pleads with this person to help him "break it down and get on through" to the other side. He reassures them that if they work together and try their best, they can make it happen.
Mraz speaks to his audience in a conversational tone, asking pointed questions and wondering if maybe he's not doing enough to get his message across. He hypothesizes about the best way to package his thoughts, whether in a letter or with a playful pun like "return to sender is just a well be done." Amidst all this, he remains positive and upbeat, never giving up hope that he and this person can reach their destination. The final verse brings home the commitment he has to making things work, pledging to drive a thousand miles or meet them at the station just to spend time together and make it all worth it.
Overall, the message of this song seems to be one of perseverance in the face of obstacles. Mraz is willing to do whatever it takes to reach his audience, even if it means trying different approaches or going to great lengths to get there. With its catchy melody and optimistic lyrics, "No Stopping Us" is a testament to the power of determination and teamwork.
Line by Line Meaning
Would it take a bakers dozen to get my point to you?
Do I need to go the extra mile to make you understand what I am trying to say?
Would it take a half a pound to roll a joint for you
Do I need to take drugs to feel close to you?
Would it take some hailing Mary's so full of grace to get my sound to you
Do I need divine intervention to help me communicate with you through music?
Will you help me break it down and get on through
Can you assist me in breaking down the barriers that are preventing us from connecting?
Down to the other side
Let's explore uncharted territory together.
Its easy of you only try
Success is within reach if you put in the effort.
We don't lie down on the job
We are committed and won't give up easily.
Because once we hit the top there's no stopping us
Our momentum will carry us forward and nothing can stand in our way.
Should I address all my letters to the well to be
Maybe my messages will never reach you, and I should just let them go.
Should I say return to sender is just a well be done
If my letters are returned, I should take it as a sign that I tried my best.
Should I better not take it so personal if all the good loving is never received
I shouldn't take it to heart if my expressions of love are not reciprocated.
Baby if it was me well I wouldn't think twice
If the situation were reversed, I would do anything to be with you.
No not I
I won't give up on us.
I will drive a thousand miles or I'll meet you at the station
I am willing to make a great effort to be with you.
If only you would take a vacation from this thing you have created
If only you could take a break from whatever is keeping us apart.
I promise to make it worth your while
I promise that being together will be worthwhile.
So come on try baby won't you try
Please give us a chance to make it work.
It's easy if you do not run
Things will be easier if you don't run away from them.
I promise you you'll have your fun
I promise that being with me will be enjoyable.
Because once we hit the top we've just begun
Our journey together will only get better once we reach our destination.
There's no stopping us
Nothing can prevent us from being together once we decide to make it happen.
Lyrics © Goo-Eyed Music
Written by: Jason Mraz
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