Jason Thomas Mraz (born June 23, 1977 in Mechanicsville, Virginia) is a Gra… Read Full Bio ↴Jason Thomas Mraz (born June 23, 1977 in Mechanicsville, Virginia) is a Grammy-winning American singer-songwriter. Mraz’s stylistic influences include reggae, pop, rock, folk, jazz, and hip hop.

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.

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Yeah, I may go through this life never knowing who I am
Or why I'm here, or why I'm doing what I'm doing
I guess I'll just go with whatever my name is
And take for word everything I've learned from my father
And my father's father

And they were making it up, making it all up
What else can we do?

Yeah, we're making it up, we're making it all up
It's the only way to get through
'Cause life's so hard but life's alright
Because I'm here with you tonight
Making it up, making it all up

Some people think the world revolves around them
And their beautiful child
Some people like to pile things up around them
And surround themselves with a beautiful lie

Yeah, we're making it up, we're making it all up
What else can we do?
Yeah, we're making it up, we're making it all up
It's the only way to get through
'Cause life's so hard but life's alright
Because I'm here with you tonight
Making it up, making it all up

And there's more to this life
More than what you see
And it's true what they say
That life is but a dream
So row your boat gently
Gently down that stream
And keep dreaming your dream

And keep making it up, making it all up
What else can we do?
Yeah, we're making it up, we're making it all up
It's the only way to get through
'Cause life's so hard but life's alright

Because I'm here with you tonight
Making it up, making it all up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jason Mraz's song "Up" speak about the struggles that people face in their lives, and the ways in which they cope with them. The chorus of the song speaks about "making it all up," and how it is the only way to get through life. The verses of the song explore the different ways in which people deal with the challenges they face.

The first verse features the line "I may go through this life never knowing who I am," which speaks to a sense of uncertainty and may reflect the singer's own personal struggles with self-identity. The line "And they were making it up, making it all up/What else can we do?" is a reference to the fact that people often have to improvise in order to overcome obstacles. The second verse speaks to people's tendency to create a narrative or myth around their lives in order to cope with their struggles.

Overall, the song is a poignant reminder that life is unpredictable and sometimes difficult, but that it is possible to find meaning and connection through the act of improvising and making the best of what we have.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, I may go through this life never knowing who I am
I might never find my true identity or the purpose of my existence throughout my lifetime.

Or why I'm here, or why I'm doing what I'm doing
I may never comprehend why I'm living, or working on the things I'm doing at the moment.

I guess I'll just go with whatever my name is
I'll have to stick with the name I've been given, even if I can't figure out anything else in my life.

And take for word everything I've learned from my father
I'll rely on everything my father had taught me, throughout my life.

And my father's father
I'll also keep in mind the lessons passed down by my ancestors, through my father's lineage.

And they were making it up, making it all up
My forefathers had no exact clue and were also making things up like me, while dealing with their lives.

What else can we do?
What other choice do we have, but to try and live our lives as best we can?

Some people think the world revolves around them
A few people believe that the entire universe functions according to their desires, dreams, & plans.

And their beautiful child
These people consider their offspring to be extraordinary, special, and off-limits from life's many struggles.

Some people like to pile things up around them
Certain individuals collect objects to amass personal value around them, while ignoring their emotional needs.

And surround themselves with a beautiful lie
These people like to believe a lie that they've created, and they build their lives around an incomplete fantasy world that seems perfect to them.

And there's more to this life
Life is far more complex and rich than what we can currently understand or appreciate.

More than what you see
There is an underlying reality that is hidden from our eyes, beyond what we can visualize on the surface.

And it's true what they say
The statement that the existence we experience is nothing but a dream held by our perceptions is certainly valid.

That life is but a dream
The concept that the world is an illusion and nothing more than a dream dreamt by us is valid.

So row your boat gently
We must navigate our way through life, and gently deal with the events we encounter every day.

Gently down that stream
In a peaceful way, we must move forward with the flow of life, accepting what comes our way.

And keep dreaming your dream
As we move through life, we must continue to dream and pursue our goals, without ever giving up.

It's the only way to get through
Making things up or interpreting life in our preferred ways is the only way to survive the world we live in.

'Cause life's so hard but life's alright
Life is tough to handle, but still bearable because of the people around us and the moments we cherish.

Because I'm here with you tonight
Being with someone we love and cherish in our lives makes everything better, at least for a while.

Making it up, making it all up
Just like our ancestors who faced the same situation even though we are uncertain about our future, we are making things up as we go along.

Lyrics © ME GUSTA MUSIC
Written by: Bob Schneider, Jason Mraz

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