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.
On Love In Sadness
Jason Mraz Lyrics
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It's not falsified to say that I found god so inevitably well,
It still exists pale and fine. I can't dismiss
And I won't resist and if I die well at least I tried
And we just lay awake in lust and rust in the rain
And pour over everything we say we trust
It happened again, I listened in through hallways and thin doors
The rust and the rain are sins
And I'm in like Flynn again
So go on place your order now cause some other time is right around the clock
You can stand in line. it finally begins just around the clock
You can have your pick if your stomach is sick whether you eat or not
And there is just one thing that I never forgot
And we just lay awake in lust and rust in the rain
And pour over everything we say we trust
It happened again, I listened in through hallways and thin doors
Where the rivers unwind, rust and in the rain so easy
These are the comforts that be
You see well I'm feeling lucky oh well, maybe that's just me
You should be proud of me oh hell if you could only see
That we're gonna grow on up to be, ah yes
We are thick as thieves
Oh love it's a brittle madness, I sing about it in all my sadness
It's not falsified to say that I found god
Inevitably, well it still exists pale and fine I can't dismiss
And I won't resist and if I die well at least I tried
And we just lay awake in lust and rust in the rain
And pour over everything we say we trust
It happened again, I listened in through hallways and thin doors
Where the rivers unwind and the rust and the rain endure
(the rust and the rain endure. I'm sure.)
I am insofar to know the measure of love isn't loss
Love will never ever be insofar to know the measure of love isn't loss
Love will never ever be lost on me.
Love will never ever be lost on me.
In "On Love In Sadness", Jason Mraz sings about the complex emotions and contradictions that come with being in love. He describes love as a "brittle madness" and sings about how it can lead people to do things they wouldn't normally do. Despite all this, Mraz finds a sense of peace and even a spiritual connection through his love.
The lyrics are filled with imagery of rain, rust, and hallways, suggesting a sense of confinement and the passage of time. Mraz acknowledges that love can be painful and difficult, but that it is ultimately worth it even if it doesn't work out. He sings, "And if I die well at least I tried", suggesting that he is willing to take the risk of loving someone even if it means he might get hurt.
Later in the song, Mraz shifts to a more positive tone, singing about how he and his partner are "thick as thieves". He acknowledges that love isn't always easy, but he still feels lucky to have it in his life. The final lines of the song suggest that Mraz has come to understand that love is a complex feeling that can't be easily measured or understood.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh love it's a brittle madness, I sing about it in all my sadness
Love is a fragile and delicate emotion that can drive one insane. Despite my sadness, I can't stop singing about it.
It's not falsified to say that I found god so inevitably well,
It's not a lie to say that I found something meaningful and fulfilling in love.
It still exists pale and fine. I can't dismiss
Love still exists, and even though it may not seem as vibrant, it's still significant and can't be ignored.
And I won't resist and if I die well at least I tried
I won't fight against love, and if it leads to my demise, at least I can say I gave it a chance.
And we just lay awake in lust and rust in the rain
We spend sleepless nights desire-filled and fading away like rust in the rain.
And pour over everything we say we trust
We obsess and analyze every little thing we trust and believe in.
It happened again, I listened in through hallways and thin doors
I eavesdropped and overheard things I may not have wanted to know through thin walls and doors.
Where the rivers unwind, rust and in the rain endure.
In places where water flows freely, rust forms, and rain continues to fall, problems and challenges can persist.
The rust and the rain are sins
The corrosion from rust and the persistent rain symbolize problems occurring, leading to sinful actions or thoughts.
And I'm in like Flynn again
I'm back to being infatuated, enamored and caught up in a situation once more.
So go on place your order now cause some other time is right around the clock
Take action now while you still can. Time is running out, and another opportunity may not arise.
You can stand in line. it finally begins just around the clock
There are many others waiting for their turn, and it's time to start taking action.
You can have your pick if your stomach is sick whether you eat or not
You have the freedom of choice, but even if you're uncertain, you still have to make a decision.
And there is just one thing that I never forgot
Despite everything, I always remember the power and importance of love.
These are the comforts that be
These moments of intimacy and passion are the things that bring us comfort in life.
You see well I'm feeling lucky oh well, maybe that's just me
I feel fortunate to have experienced love, but perhaps it's just me.
You should be proud of me oh hell if you could only see
I wish you could see how proud I am of myself for embracing love despite the challenges.
That we're gonna grow on up to be, ah yes We are thick as thieves
We will grow old together and always be loyal companions.
I am insofar to know the measure of love isn't loss
I've come to understand that love isn't just about losing something if it doesn't work out.
Love will never ever be insofar to know the measure of love isn't loss
Love is infinite and can never be entirely lost or gone.
Love will never ever be lost on me.
I will always appreciate the significance of love in my life.
Lyrics © Goo-Eyed Music
Written by: Jason Mraz, Jenny Keene
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