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.
The Forecast
Jason Mraz Lyrics
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let's throw out the hotel comforter and hang the 'do not disturb'
sign me up for the storm
i'll wear my suit for the shower
cause i'll have you to keep me warm in the coldest hour
and when the darkness falls under your hair, there i'll be
and crazy is the forecast all week
well every kiss, every hug is so light on that touch, delicate like a snowflake
well i can taste, i can taste, i can taste, i can taste you all over my face
and everyone might find it foolish to not be counting on the sun
but your mouth is my umbrella now
because i'm holding your toungue
And when the darkness falls under your hair, there i'll be
and crazy is the forecast all week
there's a good chance in hell
like cats and dogs we'll be flying
and i'm no weatherman
but you are lightning, striking
here comes that sun
want rain
all at once
how it sing
in the midst of the morning pull up a blanket of a cloud
and await for the warning of another come down
because the water is healthy for the roses in your cheeks
my well holds plenty for penny wishin' in your deep end
and when the lights go out, no doubt, with you i'll be
and crazy is the forecast all week
and if them rains should fall for sure with you i'll be
ah because crazy is the forecast all week long
crazy is the forecast
"The Forecast" by Jason Mraz is a love song utilizing various weather metaphors to depict the intensity of emotions experienced in a budding romance. The song speaks to the idea that even amidst the most chaotic and tumultuous situations, love can be a lifeline, and with the right person, storms can be weathered with aplomb.
The first stanza sets the tone for the song, stating that the weather forecast calls for rain - not just any rain, but bed sheets and lover’s words. The singer then implores the listener to throw out the hotel comforter and hang the ‘do not disturb’ sign. He is ready to embrace the tumultuous feelings that come with falling for someone, even if it feels like a storm is brewing.
The next few stanzas utilize weather metaphors to describe love, depicting it at times as delicate as a snowflake and at others as intense as lightning. The chorus repeats that "crazy is the forecast all week," emphasizing the intensity of the relationship. The verse "here comes that sun, want rain, all at once, how it sings" speaks to the idea that despite the chaotic nature of the relationship, there is a sense of euphoria and joy that comes with being so in love.
Overall, "The Forecast" highlights the idea that despite the chaos and unpredictability of life and love, there is comfort to be found in leaning on someone else. It speaks to the irresistible unpredictability of the rush of falling for someone, and how even amidst the chaos, love provides a sense of grounding and certainty.
Line by Line Meaning
well i heard that it might be raining bed sheets and lover's words
I've heard that an intense romantic experience is on the horizon, where love and passion will rain down like bedding and sweet nothings.
let's throw out the hotel comforter and hang the 'do not disturb'
Let's reject the safety and routine of our current situation and create a secret, intimate space where we can fully give in to our desires.
sign me up for the storm
I am willing and eager to face the wild and unpredictable nature of this romantic experience.
i'll wear my suit for the shower
I am prepared to face any intensities that come my way, and am willing to embrace the exhilarating unknown.
cause i'll have you to keep me warm in the coldest hour
No matter how difficult or challenging this experience may become, I know that you will be there to comfort and support me.
and when the darkness falls under your hair, there i'll be
In moments of vulnerability and uncertainty, I will be your constant and unwavering presence.
and crazy is the forecast all week
This romantic experience promises to be wild, uncontainable, and exciting beyond measure.
well every kiss, every hug is so light on that touch, delicate like a snowflake
Our physical affection is gentle and precious, like the fleeting beauty of a snowflake.
well i can taste, i can taste, i can taste, i can taste you all over my face
The intensity of our physical connection is overwhelming and all-consuming.
and everyone might find it foolish to not be counting on the sun
Others may crave predictability and stability, but we are able to revel in the excitement and intensity of the unknown.
but your mouth is my umbrella now
Your love and care offers me the perfect protection from the storms of life.
because i'm holding your tongue
I feel a powerful connection to you, and know that you are always by my side.
there's a good chance in hell like cats and dogs we'll be flying
There is a good chance that this experience will be wildly unexpected and beyond what we could ever anticipate.
and i'm no weatherman
I am not able to predict or control what's coming next, but I am ready and open to it nonetheless.
but you are lightning, striking
You are a force of nature, and your love is electrifying and brilliant.
here comes that sun
The light of the new day is approaching, bringing with it fresh possibilities and excitement.
want rain
I am eager to experience the challenges and excitement that come with any life experience, whether they are easy or difficult.
all at once
I am ready to face the intensity of life in all its forms and levels of intensity.
how it sing
I am excited to experience the full emotional spectrum that comes with being alive, including joy, pain, sorrow, excitement, and love.
in the midst of the morning pull up a blanket of a cloud
Even in times of uncertainty and vulnerability, we can find comfort and solace in each other.
and await for the warning of another come down
Even in the face of potential difficulties or stormy weather ahead, we are together and prepared to face whatever might come our way.
because the water is healthy for the roses in your cheeks
Just as water is necessary for the growth and vitality of a garden, so too is the challenge and intensity of life necessary for our growth as individuals and as a couple.
my well holds plenty for penny wishin' in your deep end
I have an abundance of love and affection to offer you, even in the deepest, most challenging moments of our relationship.
and when the lights go out, no doubt, with you i'll be
Even in the darkest moments, I know that I will always be there for you, and that we will find strength and comfort in each other.
and if them rains should fall for sure with you i'll be
No matter what challenges or difficulties come our way, we will face them together, bravely and with determination.
ah because crazy is the forecast all week long
The unpredictability and intensity of life can be both challenging and exhilarating, and we are ready to embrace whatever comes our way.
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