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.
Not So Unsual
Jason Mraz Lyrics
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She's been painting my picture of a most unusual world.
She can crawl out a frame while she's hanging on the wall.
And she's calling my name.
She's not so usual.
She's most unusual.
She's not so usual.
She's so unusual.
She's mostly a ghost the way she watches over me.
She complains when I smoke but then you'd do the same to me.
She's controlling my brain activity knowing when I go to sleep.
She'll catch me when I'm falling hard.
She's so unusual.
She's not so usual.
She's not so usual.
She's so unusual.
She's not so hooked on the drugs like I thought that she was.
And never sucking on the lime, and hardly sipping on the wine.
And despite of her bipolar roller coastering,
I think, I can trust she'll keep me singing differently.
And it's fine 'cause she's with me now most all of the time.
Trying and saving my life thinking not of her own.
And always kissing me good night when I just need to be alone.
She's so sweet, so discreet she's exactly what I need,
Not even make believe.
She's not so usual.
So unusual.
She's not so usual.
So unusual.
Not so usual and not too practical either.
Well, she's not so mystical but not too magical neither.
Well, she's not so outta control and not so used to the fold.
Not so usual
No, she's unnatural.
She's not so usual.
She's most unusual.
She's so unusual.
She's so unusual.
She's gonna use me up.
She's not so u
She's not so u
Not so u
Not so
As the title suggests, the song Not So Unusual by Jason Mraz is about a girl who is described as most unusual. The opening lyrics describe how she is painting his picture of a most unusual world, highlighting her unique perspective on the world. The girl is also portrayed as being able to crawl out of a frame while hanging on the wall, calling out to Jason. This fantastical imagery continues in the second verse, where she is mostly a ghost watching over him, controlling his brain activity and catching him when he’s falling hard.
The chorus repeats the phrase “She’s not so usual, she’s so unusual”, emphasizing her distinctiveness. Despite her being described as unusual and possibly bipolar, Jason trusts her and finds comfort in her presence. The bridge of the song further explores her uniqueness, pointing out that while she’s not practical or magical, she’s also not out of control or used to the fold. In other words, she’s not like anyone else that he’s encountered before.
Overall, the song explores the idea that one’s differences and quirks can make them all the more special and endearing. Despite the girl’s unusual tendencies, Jason finds solace in their companionship.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the most unusual story of a most unusual girl.
I have a truly unique tale to tell about a girl who defies convention.
She's been painting my picture of a most unusual world.
She has a way of showing me the world that others might not see.
She can crawl out a frame while she's hanging on the wall.
She has an ability to transcend her surroundings and escape her environment.
And she's calling my name.
She has a magnetic pull on me.
She's not so usual.
She's not the typical, expected kind of person.
She's most unusual.
She's incredibly unique and stands out from the crowd.
She's mostly a ghost the way she watches over me.
She has a way of looking out for me that feels intangible, like a presence rather than a physical being.
She complains when I smoke but then you'd do the same to me.
She's not afraid to speak her mind and advocate for what she believes in, even if it means criticizing me.
She's controlling my brain activity knowing when I go to sleep.
She has a deep understanding of my mind and how it works, and uses this knowledge to help me regulate my sleep.
She'll catch me when I'm falling hard.
She's always there to support me when times are tough.
She's not so hooked on the drugs like I thought that she was.
She does not have as much of a drug addiction as I initially assumed.
And never sucking on the lime, and hardly sipping on the wine.
She's not much of a party girl or interested in alcohol.
And despite of her bipolar roller coastering,
Even though she experiences intense mood swings and struggles with bipolar disorder...
I think, I can trust she'll keep me singing differently.
...I have faith that she can help me see the world in a new and unique way.
And it's fine 'cause she's with me now most all of the time.
Her presence alone is enough to make me feel grateful and content.
Trying and saving my life thinking not of her own.
She goes above and beyond to help me, never taking her own well-being into account.
And always kissing me good night when I just need to be alone.
Even when I need space, she shows me kindness and affection.
She's so sweet, so discreet she's exactly what I need,
She possesses qualities that perfectly complement my own and fulfill my needs.
Not even make believe.
She's not a figment of my imagination or a product of my wishful thinking.
She's not so unusual.
She's not completely atypical or different from what I'm used to.
So unusual.
She's still undeniably unique and special.
Not so usual.
She's not exactly what one might expect.
No, she's unnatural.
She defies natural or conventional norms.
She's not so usual.
She does not fit neatly into a predefined category.
She's most unusual.
What makes her stand out is what sets her apart from everyone else.
She's so unusual.
Her unique qualities are what make her truly special.
She's gonna use me up.
Her influence on me is so strong, it might wear me out.
She's not so u
She's not so u
Not so
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: J MRAZ, MARTIN TEREFE
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Adam Tyree
Definitely my favorite version of this!!!
crystale801
C'est absolument magnifique.Très très belle version.
Caleb Miller
Thank God, I finally found the flute version!!
yu f
I thought i liked his music for the first time. Thank you for uploading it! Great flute arrangement. love it!
Ivan Uzunov
This song deserves at least 20million views.
debbwillnot
This song is so hard to find! I don't see it on itunes. I have heard a different version, a little faster one, but it is so rare. Hard to find. Thanks for posting!
mathunk14
best song from him so farrr..... <3
137billa
i love this song <3
A Haghighi
i like his voice....
Kelly Wise
I fucking love you Mraz...eventhough you drive me crazy and annoy the fuck out of me sometimes! And tease and frustrate me!