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.
might as well dance
Jason Mraz Lyrics
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And dreaming of your smile
I can't stop reading into ya
Love, oh yeah, you're the best book I read in a while
I don't just read you for the articles
I read you 'til my heart is full
You keep my heart a-beatin'
You're keeping me from sleeping
We got nothing to lose
Might as well hold hands
Might as well
Yeah, we're already fools
So we might as well dance
Oh, put your loving arms around me once more
And we'll go crashing into folks on the dance floor
And you can walk all over my shoes if you want to
We got nothing to lose
Might as well take off our pants, and jacket
Yeah, we're already fools
So we might as well dance (come on)
Soon this song will be over
We'll have to say goodnight
Don't you want some closure
Before we turn out the light?
Honey, think of your heart
Yeah, the heart's too heavy to slow
Partly 'cause it's running the show
Partly 'cause the beat is connected to the feeling
And I've got the sweetest crush on you, baby, let's go
We've got nothing to lose
Might as well hold hands
Yeah, we're already fools
So we might as well dance
We got nothing prove
Might as well take off our pants, and jacket
Yeah, we're already fools
So we might as well dance
Yeah, we're already fools
So we might as well dance
In "Might As Well Dance," Jason Mraz expresses his infatuation with someone and how he cannot help but constantly think about them. He compares this person to a book, saying that he reads them not just for the surface level, but until his heart is completely full. The lyrics suggest that Mraz feels like he has nothing to lose when it comes to this person, so he encourages them to dance with him and let loose. He argues that they're already seen as foolish for being so infatuated with one another, so they might as well enjoy the moment and dance together. The song ends with Mraz pleading for them to enjoy this time together before the night ends.
Overall, "Might As Well Dance" is a song that encourages people to let go of their inhibitions and enjoy the moment with someone they are truly captivated by. Mraz's lyrics are upbeat, celebratory, and unapologetic. It's a reminder that sometimes it's worth being a little foolish if it means enjoying something you truly love.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't stop thinking about you
I am constantly thinking about you and cannot stop
And dreaming of your smile
I often have dreams about you and your smile
I can't stop reading into ya
I find myself analyzing everything about you
Love, oh yeah, you're the best book I read in a while
You are the best thing that has happened to me in a long time
I don't just read you for the articles
I don't just love you for superficial reasons
I read you 'til my heart is full
I love you until my heart is completely filled with love
You keep my heart a-beatin'
You make my heart feel alive
You're keeping me from sleeping
I can't sleep because I am thinking about you
The only one I'm cheating is me if I don't take control
If I don't take action and make a move, I am cheating myself out of a chance with you
We got nothing to lose
We have nothing to lose by taking a chance on each other
Might as well hold hands
We might as well hold hands and take a leap of faith
Yeah, we're already fools
We are already foolish for not taking action, so we might as well be foolish for love
So we might as well dance
We should take a chance and dance together, as a symbol of our love
Oh, put your loving arms around me once more
Show me your love by embracing me
And we'll go crashing into folks on the dance floor
Let's dance with wild abandon and not worry about what others might think
And you can walk all over my shoes if you want to
I am willing to let you step all over me if that means being close to you
Soon this song will be over
This love may not last forever
We'll have to say goodnight
We will eventually have to part ways
Don't you want some closure
Don't you want to have a clear ending to our relationship
Before we turn out the light?
Before we say goodbye, let's have a special moment together
Honey, think of your heart
Consider what your heart truly desires
Yeah, the heart's too heavy to slow
The heart is too powerful to resist
Partly 'cause it's running the show
Because the heart controls our emotions and desires
Partly 'cause the beat is connected to the feeling
Because our physical heart's beat is connected to our emotional feelings
And I've got the sweetest crush on you, baby, let's go
I have a strong and sweet attraction to you, let's take a chance on each other
We got nothing prove
We have nothing to prove to anyone else
Might as well take off our pants, and jacket
We might as well take off our outer layers and be vulnerable with each other
Yeah, we're already fools
We are already in a foolish situation, so we might as well be vulnerable and open with each other
So we might as well dance
We should embrace our love and dance together as a symbol of our commitment and affection
Yeah, we're already fools
We are already foolish for not taking action, so we might as well be foolish for love
So we might as well dance
Let's dance together and take a chance on our love
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jason Mraz
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