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.
WATER
Jason Mraz Lyrics
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Hold tight, it's gonna get hard to breathe (Hold tight baby)
Never never let you drown, even if we're going down
Hey oh, never let go of me
When I'm sinking
Loose lips sink ships that's what someone told me
But this boat will stay afloat for as long as you hold me
But the fact I came back to remind you I love ya
And if that's not enough, well I can one up ya
I pinky promise touch thumbs I'll never make you suffer
And all I ask in return is some reciprocation
I'll be your oxygen when you're running out of patience
So take a deep breath, and hold it tight
My heart is yours just reassure me that you'll hold it right
Don't be offended, I'm just the cautious type
To always be around and hold you down and never under, like
Hey oh, never let go of me (Never let go)
Hold tight, it's gonna get hard to breathe (Hold tight baby, hold tight)
Never never let you drown (never), even if we're going down (Going down)
Hey oh, never let go of me
When I'm sinking
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh
This is my message in a bottle, I hope that you receive it
If it washes up at your feet then open it and read it
To whom it may concern, insert your name here
It's destiny that we were both born in the same year
Three months apart, but on the same sphere
Staring at the sun, inhaling the same air
This type of love we got, they'll never get it
I'll be the Leo DiCaprio to your Kate Winslet
Sometimes I panic but I never take it for granted
I'll hold you 'til my lips turn blue like Jack in Titanic
And if I lose my grip, then just promise me this
You'll keep my love in a locket and always rock it, like
Hey oh, never let go of me (Never let go, never let go)
Hold tight, it's gonna get hard to breathe (Hold tight mama, hold tight)
Never never let you drown (never), even if we're going down (Going down)
Hey oh, never let go of me
When I'm sinking
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh
There's times where like
We find it hard
To hold on to something
That was never meant to be held onto
But you let it go
If it comes back it was meant to be
If not, just let it be, c'mon
Hey oh, never let go of me (Never let go, never let go)
Hold tight, it's gonna get hard to breathe (Hold tight mama, hold tight)
Never never let you drown (never), even if we're going down (Going down)
Hey oh, never let go of me
When I'm sinking
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh
The song Water by Jason Mraz is a love song about holding onto a relationship through thick and thin. The lyrics are a message to his significant other that he will always be there for her, even in difficult times. The song opens with a plea to never let go of one another, promising to stay together even when things get tough. This is followed by a line about keeping the boat afloat, saying that as long as she holds onto him, they will stay together. He then reminds her of their past struggles and how he has always come back to her to reaffirm his love.
The chorus repeats the message to hold onto each other, promising never to let the other one drown, no matter what happens. The bridge is a message in a bottle, hoping that she receives it and reads it. It talks about their destiny, being born in the same year and being meant to be together. He declares his love for her and compares their love to that of Leo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in the movie Titanic. The final verse is a reminder that sometimes we have to let go of things that were not meant to be, but if they are meant to be, they will come back.
Overall, Water is a beautiful love song about holding onto love through the good and bad times. The message is one of commitment and reassurance, promising to always be there for each other no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey oh, never let go of me
I want you to hold onto me forever, and never let go of me, no matter how hard things get.
Hold tight, it's gonna get hard to breathe
Even though things may get difficult, we need to hold each other close and keep holding on.
Never never let you drown, even if we're going down
I won't ever let you drown or sink, even if we are facing tough times together.
When I'm sinking
When I'm going through a tough time or sinking, please be there for me and hold me up.
Loose lips sink ships that's what someone told me
I've been warned against revealing too much information, because the wrong words could lead to a catastrophic situation.
But this boat will stay afloat for as long as you hold me
As long as you are there holding me close, we can overcome any obstacles and stay together through rough waters.
We been through rough water anytime it was tougher
We have faced tough times before, and we will face tough times in the future. But I know we can do anything together.
But the fact I came back to remind you I love ya
I want you to know how much I love you, and even though things may get tough, I will always come back to you.
And if that's not enough, well I can one up ya
If my love isn't enough, I will do more to show you how much I care and love you.
I pinky promise touch thumbs I'll never make you suffer
I promise to never make you go through pain or suffering. I will always be there for you and help you through tough times.
And all I ask in return is some reciprocation
All I ask is that you also love and care for me in the same way that I love and care for you.
I'll be your oxygen when you're running out of patience
Whenever you feel like your patience is running out or you can't do something, I will be there to support you and help you get through it.
So take a deep breath, and hold it tight
Take a deep breath and hold onto me tightly, as we navigate through life's challenges and difficult moments.
My heart is yours just reassure me that you'll hold it right
I have given you my heart, and I trust that you will take good care of it and hold onto it in the right way.
Don't be offended, I'm just the cautious type
I may be cautious or overprotective at times, but it's only because I care deeply for you and want to make sure you're safe.
To always be around and hold you down and never under, like
I will always be there for you, to support you and lift you up when you need it. I will never bring you down or make you feel bad.
This is my message in a bottle, I hope that you receive it
This song is my message to you, and I hope that these words reach you and remind you how much I love and care for you.
If it washes up at your feet then open it and read it
If you hear this song and these words come to you, please listen to them and understand how much you mean to me.
To whom it may concern, insert your name here
This message is for you, whoever you are. I hope that it reaches you and makes you feel loved.
It's destiny that we were both born in the same year
I believe that it was fate that brought us together, and that we were meant to meet and fall in love.
Three months apart, but on the same sphere
Even though we were born a few months apart, we are both on this earth and connected through our love.
Staring at the sun, inhaling the same air
We share the same world and can gaze at the same sun and breathe the same air, no matter where we are.
This type of love we got, they'll never get it
Our love is unique and special, and others may not understand it or experience it in the same way that we do.
I'll be the Leo DiCaprio to your Kate Winslet
I will always be there for you, just like Leo was always there for Kate in the movie Titanic.
Sometimes I panic but I never take it for granted
I may get scared or anxious about our relationship, but I never take it for granted and always appreciate the love we share.
I'll hold you 'til my lips turn blue like Jack in Titanic
I will always hold you close and tight, even if it means putting myself in danger or discomfort. I love you that much.
And if I lose my grip, then just promise me this
If I ever lose my way or can't hold onto you anymore, please promise me that you will remember how much I loved you and take care of yourself.
You'll keep my love in a locket and always rock it, like
Even if I am not present, I hope that you will always keep my love close to your heart and cherish it forever.
There's times where like
Sometimes in life,
We find it hard
It can be difficult
To hold on to something
To hold onto something we care about
That was never meant to be held onto
That may have not been meant to be held onto forever
But you let it go
But eventually, we have to let it go
If it comes back it was meant to be
If it returns to us, it was meant to be
If not, just let it be, c'mon
If not, we need to accept it and move on.
Oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh, oh
This is a repeated melody in the song, punctuating the message of love and holding on through difficult times.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: TRAVIS MCCOY, BENJAMIN LEVIN, DANIEL OMELIO, ANMAR MALIK
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