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.
Sunshine Song
Jason Mraz Lyrics
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Other people's houses and not mine
Some days the clouds paint the sky all gray
And it takes away my summertime
Somehow the sun keeps shining upon you
While I struggle to get mine
If there's a light in everybody
Send out your ray of sunshine
I want to walk the same roads as everybody else
Through the trees and past the gates
Getting high on heavenly breezes
Making new friends along the way
I won't ask much of nobody
I'm just here to sing along
And make my mistakes looks gracious
And learn some lessons from my wrongs
Well sometimes the sun shines on
Other people's houses and not mine
Some days the clouds paint the sky all gray
And it takes away my summertime
Somehow the sun keeps shining upon you
While I struggle to get mine
A little light never hurt nobody
Send out your ray of sunshine
Oh, if this little light of mine
Combined with yours today
How many watts could we luminate?
How many villages could we save?
And my umbrella's tired of the weather
Wearing me down
Well, look at me now
You should look as good as your outlook
Would you mind if I took some time
To soak up your light, your beautiful light?
You've got a paradise inside
I get hungry for love and thirsty for life
And much too full on the pain
When I look to the sky to help me
And sometimes it looks like rain
As the sun shines on other people's houses
And not mine
And the sky paints those clouds in a way
That it takes away the summertime
Somehow the sun keeps shining upon you
While I kindly stand by
If there's a light in everybody
Send out your ray of sunshine
You're undeniably warm, you're cerulean
You're perfect in desire
Won't you hang around
So the sun, it can shine on me
And the clouds they can roll away
And the sky can become a possibility?
The lyrics of "Sunshine Song" by Jason Mraz convey a sense of longing and admiration for someone who seems to have an endless supply of happiness and positivity. While the singer feels like they struggle to find their own happiness and keep a positive outlook, they recognize that there is light in everybody and encourage others to share their positivity by sending out a "ray of sunshine". The lyrics also touch on the idea that we are all on the same journey, trying to navigate our way through life's ups and downs, and that it is important to support and learn from one another along the way. The singer highlights the beauty in the world, from walking through forests to making new friends and discovering the paradise that lies within us all. Ultimately, the song is a call to action, encouraging listeners to spread their own light and positivity to those around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Well sometimes the sun shines on
Other people's houses and not mine.
Sometimes good things happen to others and not to me.
Some days the clouds paint the sky all gray
And it takes away my summertime.
Some days things are not as joyful as I had hoped.
Somehow the sun keeps shining upon you,
While I struggle to get mine.
You seem to have everything going your way, while I am struggling to find success.
If there's a light in everybody,
Send out your ray of sunshine.
If we all share our positive energy, we can make the world a better place.
I want to walk the same roads as everybody else,
Through the trees and past the gates.
I want to experience life just like everyone else does.
Getting high on heavenly breezes,
Making new friends along the way.
Enjoying the simple pleasures in life and meeting new people while doing so.
I won't ask much of nobody,
I'm just here to sing along.
I don't need anything from anyone, I'm just here to enjoy life.
And make my mistakes looks gracious,
And learn some lessons from my wrongs.
I will learn from my mistakes and turn them into positive experiences.
A little light never hurt nobody,
Send out your ray of sunshine.
Let's all share our positivity with the world.
Oh, if this little light of mine
Combined with yours today,
How many watts could we luminate?
How many villages could we save?
Imagine what we could achieve if we all joined forces and shared our positive energy.
And my umbrella's tired of the weather,
Wearing me down.
Well, look at me now.
I am tired of letting the negative things bring me down, but I am trying to stay positive.
You should look as good as your outlook,
Would you mind if I took some time,
to soak up your light, your beautiful light?
You have a beautiful outlook on life, and I would like to learn from you and bask in your positivity.
You've got a paradise inside.
I get hungry for love and thirsty for life,
And much too full on the pain,
When I look to the sky to help me
And sometimes it looks like rain.
You have a happy and positive spirit inside of you, and I am striving to find that same happiness.
You're undeniably warm, you're cerulean,
You're perfect in desire.
Won't you hang around
so the sun, it can shine on me,
And the clouds they can roll away,
And the sky can become a possibility?
You are radiating positivity, and I want to be around you to feel the same positive energy.
As the sun shines on other people's houses
And not mine,
And the sky paints those clouds in a way
That it takes away the summertime,
Somehow the sun keeps shining upon you,
while I kindly stand by.
Even though good things are not happening for me, I am still happy for those who are experiencing success.
If theres a light in everybody,
Send out your ray of sunshine
Let's all spread our positivity and make the world a better place.
Lyrics © Word Collections Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Goo-Eyed Music, Fintage House Publishing
Written by: Eric Scott Hinojsa, Jason Thomas Mraz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thefazil
Having the most beautiful sunset right across from where I'm working right now and this song makes me grateful for everything I have in life. Sending out my rays of sunshine to everyone watching this. :)
@jerseysama
got it. Thx and much love
@Desertpunk1986
Hey that’s what this song is all about! ❤️🤙🏽
@NickFields4
thanks mate! Much love
@Ginger7024
I had never heard this song and after my brother and best friend died 3 days before Christmas....I searched songs about sunshine because he was my sunshine...the one I always sought out when I needed to feel better....this song is my brother-other than the mild romantic undertone....❤️ you brother....
@8KITA8
favv Mraz song ever! <3
@TheNatl13
This song brought tears to my eyes the first time I heard it. It still cathes me off guard every now and then. The song just takes me to a completely different place. I love it!
@karabethbaker7793
This makes me happy😊
@Desertpunk1986
My go to pick me up song. Been keeping me smiling for years Jason. Thanks Brother.
@ElliottAlexivitch-ox5gj
This album/ version of songs is amazingly beautiful. Thank you all who were involved! Crowd , crew and everyone!