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.
What It Takes
Jason Mraz Lyrics
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It takes two floors to make a story
It takes an egg to make a hen
It takes a hen to make an egg
There is no end to what I'm saying
It takes a thought to make a word
And it takes some words to make an action
It takes some good to make it hurt
It takes some bad for satisfaction
Ah, la, la, la, life is wonderful
Ah, la, la, la, life goes full circle
Ah, la, la, la, life is wonderful
Ah, la, la, la
It takes a night to make it dawn
And it takes a day to make you yawn, brother
And it takes some old to make you young
It takes some cold to know the sun
It takes the one to have the other
And it takes no time to fall in love
But it takes you years to know what love is
And It takes some fears to make you trust
It takes those tears to make it rust
It takes the dust to have it polished, yeah
Ah, la, la, la, life is wonderful
Ah, la, la, la, life goes full circle
Ah, la, la, la, life is wonderful
Ah, la, la, la
It is so...
It takes some silence to make sound
And it takes a loss before you found me
And it takes a road to go nowhere
It takes a toll to make you care
It takes a hole to make a mountain
Ah, la, la, la, life is wonderful
Ah, la, la, la, life goes full circle
Ah, la, la, la, life is wonderful
Ah, la, la, la, life is meaningful
Ah, la, la, la, life is wonderful
Ah, la, la, la
It is so wonderful
It is so meaningful
It is so wonderful
It is meaningful
It is wonderful
It is meaningful
It goes full circle
Wonderful
Meaningful
Full circle
Wonderful
The lyrics of "What It Takes" by Jason Mraz reflect on the idea that the things in life that are worthwhile often require work, time, and hardship. The lyrics suggest that there is a process to everything in life, and that process is often necessary to achieve success, happiness, or love. The first verse speaks to the idea that even something as seemingly simple as building a crane requires effort, while the second verse explores the power of language and action. The third verse touches on the cyclical nature of life and the idea that joy and sorrow are interconnected. Finally, the chorus emphasizes the wonder and meaning of life.
Overall, the song suggests that it is important to appreciate the journey and the process, rather than just focusing on the end result. Rather than seeing challenges or hardships as obstacles, they should be viewed as necessary steps on the path to achieving success, love, or happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
It takes a crane to build a crane
It takes something big and powerful to create something equally as big and powerful
It takes two floors to make a story
The smallest components can come together to make something greater and more substantial
It takes an egg to make a hen
Things have to begin somewhere, and all achievements rely on the efforts and successes that precede them
It takes a hen to make an egg
The process of growth and development relies on different stages and components being completed in sequence
There is no end to what I'm saying
Life is full of complex, interrelated processes and actions that can sometimes be difficult to fully comprehend
It takes a thought to make a word
All meaningful actions and contributions start with thoughtful consideration and imagination
It takes some words to make an action
Ideas and intentions are only as good as the words and actions that follow them
It takes some work to make it work
Success requires dedicated effort, even to achieve something that already exists or seems simple
It takes some good to make it hurt
Growth, change, and improvement can be painful, but often necessary for progress
It takes some bad for satisfaction
We can learn and appreciate the good times more by experiencing hardship and adversity
Ah, la, la, la, life is wonderful
Life is full of surprises both good and bad, but ultimately, it is a gift to be celebrated and enjoyed
Ah, la, la, la, life goes full circle
Everything is interconnected and cyclical, with experiences and actions often coming full circle
It takes a night to make it dawn
Change and growth often occur gradually, and require long periods of time, patience, and waiting
And it takes a day to make you yawn, brother
Sometimes the most routine or mundane experiences can lead to greater appreciation and understanding of life's complexities
And it takes some old to make you young
Experience, knowledge, and wisdom are invaluable in understanding and appreciating life
It takes some cold to know the sun
Difficult times can highlight and amplify the importance and beauty of happier times
It takes the one to have the other
Opposites often define and depend on one another for existence and meaning
And it takes no time to fall in love
Sometimes the most powerful and transformative experiences come suddenly and without warning
But it takes you years to know what love is
To truly understand and appreciate such experiences and emotions, we must invest time, effort, and intention to develop and mature
And It takes some fears to make you trust
To truly trust others and ourselves, we must overcome and acknowledge our anxieties, uncertainties, and doubts
It takes those tears to make it rust
Emotional vulnerability and expression can be difficult and uncomfortable, but are necessary for growth and healing
It takes the dust to have it polished, yeah
Challenges and imperfections ultimately give us opportunities to learn and improve, leading to greater success and satisfaction
It takes some silence to make sound
Inspiration often comes from periods of reflection, solitude, and introspection
And it takes a loss before you found me
Sometimes the most difficult and tragic events lead us to greater growth, purpose, and connection to others
And it takes a road to go nowhere
Life presents us with many opportunities, experiences, and paths to take, some of which may not seem to offer immediate value or significance
It takes a toll to make you care
Only through challenging and difficult life experiences can we learn to truly care and empathize with others
It takes a hole to make a mountain
Small, incremental steps and contributions can build to create remarkable and meaningful achievements
Ah, la, la, la, life is meaningful
Ultimately, life is a journey of growth, discovery, and fulfillment, despite its challenges and setbacks
It is so wonderful
Life is truly remarkable and worth celebrating, despite its flaws and hardships
It is so meaningful
Beyond mere enjoyment and pleasure, life holds deep significance and meaning that can be discovered through intentional engagement and reflection
It goes full circle
Life's ups and downs, twists and turns, and varied experiences are all part of a larger, interconnected narrative that ultimately leads to fulfillment and understanding
Wonderful
Life is full of beauty, wonder, and awe that can inspire and uplift us even during hard times
Meaningful
Life holds deep purpose, significance, and value that can be discovered through life experience and intentional growth
Full circle
Ultimately, life presents us with constant opportunities for growth, learning, and fulfillment that ultimately create a complete journey or story
Contributed by Aubrey K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@amyra98
It takes a crane to build a crane
It takes two floors to make a story
It takes an egg to make a hen
It takes a hen to make an egg
There is no end to what I'm saying
It takes a thought to make a word
And it takes some words to make an action
It takes some work to make it work
It takes some good to make it hurt
It takes some bad for satisfaction
La la la la la la la life is wonderful
Ah la la la la la la life goes full circle
Ah la la la la la la life is wonderful
Al la la la la
It takes a night to make it dawn
And it takes a day to make you yawn brother
And it takes some old to make you young
It takes some cold to know the sun
It takes the one to have the other
And it takes no time to fall in love
But it takes you years to know what love is
It takes some fears to make you trust
It takes those tears to make it rust
It takes the dust to have it polished
Ha la la la la la la life is wonderful
Ah la la la la la la life goes full circle
Ah la la la la la la life is so full of
Ah la la la la la la life is so rough
Ah la la la la la la life is wonderful
Ah la la la la la la life goes full circle
Ah la la la la la la life is our love
Ah la la la la la
It takes some silence to make sound
It takes a loss before you found it
And it takes a road to go nowhere
It takes a toll to make you care
It takes a hole to make a mountain
Ah la la la la la la life is wonderful
Ah la la la la la la life goes full circle
Ha la la la la la life is wonderful
Ha la la la la la life is meaningful
Ha la la la la la life is wonderful
Ha la la la la la life it is...so... wonderful
It is so meaningful
It is so wonderful
It is meaningful
It is wonderful
It is meaningful
It goes full circle
Wonderful
Meaningful
Full circle
Wonderful
@lounakanelos514
2024 anyone ????
@banderslav3124
Always
@smukika
Yes, Always!!!
@wildernessrick9278
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@tamaraguguchevska8994
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@steelc0re593
🎉yes🎉
@alexanderblake3569
One of the best songs ever written. I’ve never seen so much without my eyes.
@KalbiKing
It takes some silence to make sound. When the music drops I get chills every time. Beautiful song.
@coz2006ster
I cry every time I hear this song, we take this life for granted and it's shameful. I appreciate artist like Jason to remind me that Life IS Wonderful. Thank you from the bottom of heart!! God Bless you
@buraaslolita9857
Same here