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.
Unfold
Jason Mraz Lyrics
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Arms close to my side
I'm fighting tides of an ocean's undertow
And I figure I might not make it
And I'm taking empty
But seldom keeping
And the words retreat breathing histories into stories untold
And I unfold.
My hands are high
And I'm holding out, holding up
Because I figure that I just might make it
And I'm waking empty but seldom sleeping
And the words repeat breathing histories into stories untold
And I unfold.
Quality is what you see now in the corner of your eye.
Don't be surprised if you hear the bells ring
They form from the sky and they sound bong, bong, bong
And I'm holding up because I figure that I just make it.
And I'm waking empty but seldom sleeping
And the words repeat breathing histories into stories untold
And I unfold.
The lyrics of "Unfold" by Jason Mraz can be interpreted as a metaphorical representation of the struggles of life. The singer feels overwhelmed by the challenges that life throws at him, symbolized by the ocean's undertow, making it difficult for him to keep his head above the water. Despite this, he still tries to hold on and fights to survive, seen in the lines "My hands are high and I'm holding out, holding up, Because I figure I just might make it."
The repetition of the phrase "And I unfold" at the end of each verse represents the singer's ability to grow and adapt to the challenges he faces. The words he utters retreat, and as they do, they breathe histories into stories he has never told. This is his way of taking the experiences he has had and transforming them into something valuable, telling his story to those around him.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of discovering one's worth, which can be seen in the line "Quality is what you see now in the corner of your eye." The singer is saying that he may not have recognized his own worth before, but now it is becoming clear to him. The song ends on an optimistic note; he's made it through his struggles, and he's still standing.
Line by Line Meaning
Hands in line
My hands are positioned parallel to each other.
Arms close to my side
My arms are firmly pressed against my torso.
I'm fighting tides of an ocean's undertow
I'm struggling against the powerful force of an ocean's current that tries to pull me under.
And I figure I might not make it
I am aware that there's a chance I might not survive or reach my destination.
And I'm taking empty But seldom keeping
I often don't have much to gain but I keep going nevertheless.
And the words retreat breathing histories into stories untold
I remember past events and experiences and turn them into untold stories.
And I unfold.
I unveil the stories that I have kept hidden inside my mind.
My hands are high And I'm holding out, holding up
I'm raising my hands up and keeping them steady and strong.
Because I figure that I just might make it
I have hope and belief that I can accomplish what I set out to do.
And I'm waking empty but seldom sleeping
I am often tired and drained but I rarely get sound sleep.
And the words repeat breathing histories into stories untold
The stories in my mind repeatedly reoccur and reveal secrets never shared before.
And I unfold.
I keep revealing my uncovered stories.
Quality is what you see now in the corner of your eye.
What’s becoming more apparent is the quality that is hidden, but now being noticed.
Don't be surprised if you hear the bells ring
Expect the unexpected, as there’s something good coming ahead.
They form from the sky and they sound bong, bong, bong
The sound of bells originate from the heavens to signal a good event coming.
And I'm holding up because I figure that I just make it.
I will remain strong because I know it will be successful.
And I'm waking empty but seldom sleeping
Once again, through the struggle of being tired all the time, I'm still doing it daily to be successful.
And the words repeat breathing histories into stories untold
As the stories that haven’t been told yet repeatedly pop up in my mind.
And I unfold.
I will continue to uncover the memories I’ve kept hidden all this time.
Lyrics © Word Collections Publishing
Written by: Jason Mraz
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@ridwanmuhammad998
"Unfold"
Hands in Line
Arms close to my side
I'm fighting tides
Of an ocean's undertow
And I figure that I might not make it
I'm taking empty but seldom speaking
And the words retreat
Yeah, they breath in histories
Still at ease
And the story's untold
And my arms unfold
My hands are high
And I'm holding on, I'm holding out
And I figure that I
Figure that I just might make it
And I'm waking empty but seldom sleeping
And the words repeat breathing histories
Into stories untold but I unfold
See now quality is what you see now
In the corner of your eye
And don't be surprised
If you hear the bells ring
As they form from the sky
They sound bong, bong, bong, bong, ba da
Yea yea bong, bong, bong,bong ba da yea, yea
And I'm always holding on
And I'm already holding out
Said I'm holding out your side
And I'm holding out this time
Cause I figure that I, and I figure that I
Just might make it and I'm
Waking empty but seldom sleeping
And the words repeat breathin histories untold
But I unfold
@TrailBolt
I feel like no one gives him a chance. I love Jason, and I'm pretty sure all of his fans feel the same way you do. His music is beautiful and true. I've gone through all kinds of music phases, but Jason Mraz is always my favorite artist/celebrity/human being ever. He is so down to earth.
@farisyanuarsyah2186
I Agree
@filipesouza8247
Eu tbm te amo meu amor vem ser minha.v
@PauLyns
Same here ❤
@Thatchastrength
Same ❤❤ I always come back to him since I was 14
@shuhari
THE BEST UNFOLD LIVE VERSION EVER.
@amymiller8964
This is Jason’s best song and what a fantastic version. I’m cooking dinner and dancing around the kitchen. Food is going going to the best. Sprinkled with some Jason.
@amymiller8964
And he’s playing a ukulele! This is best song.
@septyanwariftanto2198
2023 and still the best song in my ears.
@JollyJoesus
I swear how is it that I completely love Jason and his music so much! I always ask people who their favorite artists are and noone ever seems to share the deep connection and respect that J Mraz fans have with him! I swear I he takes me on a journey with shiz like this! Freakin incredible!