In 2003, he won the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for the 2002 single "Your Body Is a Wonderland" from the album Room for Squares.
In February 2005, he was awarded the Song of the Year Grammy for his song Daughters, which he composed while in the shower, from the album Heavier Things. In winning the award, he beat out such contenders as Alicia Keys, and Kanye West. He dedicated this award to his grandmother, Annie Hoffman, who died in May 2004. He also won Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, for which Elvis Costello, Prince and Seal were also nominated. In 2007, John won 2 Grammys, one for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, for the song "Waiting On The World To Change," and also Best Pop Vocal Album for his album Continuum.
To date, Mayer has toured with many groups, including Maroon 5, Guster, Counting Crows, The Wallflowers, Teitur, Ben Folds, and Sheryl Crow.
In 2004, Mayer worked with hip hop artist and producer Kanye West, appearing both on Go and Kanye West's Bittersweet (released in the summer of 2007 as an iTunes pre-order bonus track to the album Graduation) and received praise from rap heavyweights like Jay-Z and Nelly. When asked about his ubiquitous presence in the hip hop community, he said, "It's not music out there right now. That's why, to me, hip-hop is where rock used to be."
It was around this time that he began hinting at a change in his musical interests, announcing that he was "closing up shop on acoustic sensitivity." In 2005, he began a string of collaborations with various blues artists, including Buddy Guy, BB King, Eric Clapton and jazz artist John Scofield. He also toured with the legendary jazz pianist Herbie Hancock, which included a show at the Bonnaroo Music Festival in Manchester, Tennessee.
Although Mayer has maintained a reputation for being a sensitive singer-songwriter, he is also an accomplished guitarist influenced by the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Freddie King and B.B. King. In this regard, he has released an album with his band The John Mayer Trio Try!, which features a blues-rock style reminiscent of Jimi Hendrix.
In September 2006, Mayer released his third studio album, Continuum. The album, written and produced exclusively by Mayer (with the help of Steve Jordan from the John Mayer Trio) is a culmination of Mayer's growth as an artist and continues with the blues-rock style that he began to flirt with on Try!.
Also notable is John Mayer's various adaptations in style. He always maintained a blues tone, he introduced a rockier edge. However, in Continuum, he adopts a calmer genre, returning to his previous styles.
On November 17, 2009, Mayer's fourth studio album, Battle Studies, was released and debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart. The album consists of 11 tracks with a total time of 45 minutes. The first single from the album, "Who Says", was released on September 24, 2009 in advance of album, and was followed on October 19 by the single "Heartbreak Warfare" and the single "Half of My Heart" released on June 21, 2010. Despite the album's commercial success, critics were mixed with their praise; while some reviews were glowing, calling it his "most adventurous", others called the album "safe" and noted that "Mayer the singer-songwriter and Mayer the man about town sometimes seem disconnected, like they don't even belong in the same body.
Following his recovery from vocal surgery, Mayer returned to the studio. On June 18, 2013, Mayer announced from his Facebook page that his sixth album, Paradise Valley, would be released on August 13, 2013. On the same day, he released a lyric video for the new album's first single, "Paper Doll", on his YouTube page. The release date was later changed to August 20, 2013. "Who You Love" featuring Katy Perry followed as the album's third single and a music video was released on December 17, 2013 for the song. The album, which also includes a collaboration with Frank Ocean, was met with positive reviews from music critics. Mayer embarked on a tour, his first in three years, in support of Born and Raised and Paradise Valley. The American leg of the tour ran from July to December 2013 with Interscope recording artist Phillip Phillips serving as support act. The tour will visit Australia in April 2014.
Perfectly Lonely
John Mayer Lyrics
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But I spread it thin
Falling in her arms and out again
I made a bad name for my game 'round town
Tore out my heart and shut it down
Nothing to do
Nowhere to be
Nothing to do
No one but me
And that's all I need
I'm perfectly lonely
I'm perfectly lonely
I'm perfectly lonely
Yeah
Cause I don't belong to anyone
And nobody belongs to me
I see my friends around from time to time
When the ladies let us slip away
And when they ask me how I'm doing with mine
This is always what I say
Nothing to do
Nowhere to be
A simple little kind of free
Nothing to do
No one to be
Is it really hard to see?
I'm perfectly lonely
I'm perfectly lonely
I'm perfectly lonely
Yeah
Cause I don't belong to anyone
And nobody belongs to me
And this is not to say
There never comes a day
I'll take my chances and start again
And when I look behind
On all my younger times
I have to thank the wrongs
That led me to a love so strong
I'm perfectly lonely
I'm perfectly lonely
I'm perfectly lonely
Yeah
Cause I don't belong to anyone
And nobody belongs to me
That's the way
That's the way
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That I want it
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That I want it
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In the song Perfectly Lonely, John Mayer sings about his contentment with being alone. He talks about how he once had love but spread it too thin and ended up alone, but he is perfectly okay with that. He reminisces about the times he sees his friends and their significant others, but reassures them that he is perfectly happy being alone with nothing to do and no one to be. Mayer also acknowledges that while there may come a day when he takes his chances and starts again, for now, he is content with his solitary lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
Had a little love
I had a relationship, but it wasn't very substantial.
But I spread it thin
I didn't give my all to the relationship, and it suffered because of it.
Falling in her arms and out again
I had a pattern of getting close to someone and then pulling away shortly after.
I made a bad name for my game 'round town
My reputation suffered because I couldn't commit to anyone.
Tore out my heart and shut it down
I became emotionally closed off and avoided relationships altogether.
Nothing to do
I don't have any plans or responsibilities.
Nowhere to be
I don't have a particular place to go or any obligations to fulfill.
A simple little kind of free
I enjoy the simplicity of having no commitments and being able to do what I want.
No one but me
I'm not relying on anyone else for my happiness.
And that's all I need
Being alone is fulfilling for me right now.
I'm perfectly lonely
I feel content in my solitude.
Cause I don't belong to anyone
I am not in a relationship or beholden to anyone else's expectations.
And nobody belongs to me
I am not in a relationship, and no one is relying on me for anything.
I see my friends around from time to time
I have social connections, but I don't see them very often.
When the ladies let us slip away
When our romantic partners allow us to have time with our friends.
And when they ask me how I'm doing with mine
When they ask about my relationship status.
This is always what I say
I always tell them that I'm content being alone.
Is it really hard to see?
I don't understand why people think being alone is a bad thing.
And this is not to say there never comes a day
I'm not saying that I'll never be in a relationship.
I'll take my chances and start again
If the opportunity arises, I'll try to connect with someone again.
And when I look behind on all my younger times
When I reflect on my past relationships and experiences.
I have to thank the wrongs that led me to a love so strong
I appreciate the mistakes I've made because they've led me to growth and a stronger understanding of what I want in a relationship.
That's the way that I want it
I am happy with my current lifestyle and don't feel the need to change anything.
Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: JOHN MAYER
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@titisnur7370
John Mayer lyrics are the truth, they make me feel easy within myself. he knows the right words, that connect to us all.
What john mayer wants to convey in this song is "It's nothing wrong with enjoying yourself, before you enjoy being around someone else"
This song is suitable to be heard by people who are alone, or not in a relationship
The song Perfectly Lonely was part of John Mayer's 2009 album Battle Studies.
On this album, John Mayer successfully won several hits, and one of them was the song Perfectly Lonely.
John Clayton Mayer or better known as John Mayer, was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States, October 16, 1977, then debuted with his first album in 2001, with the title Room for squares.
@mpachhakchhuak8470
PERFECTLY LONELY LYRICS
Had a little love
But I spread it thin
Falling in her arms and out again
I made a bad name for my game 'round town
Tore out my heart and shut it down Nothing to do
Nowhere to be
A simple little a kind of free
Nothing to do
No one but me
And that's all I need
I'm perfectly lonely
I'm perfectly lonely
I'm perfectly lonely
Yeah Cause I don't belong to anyone And nobody belongs to me
I see my friends around from time to time
When the ladies let us slip away
And when they ask me how I'm doing with mine
This is always what I say
Nothing to do
Nowhere to be
A simple little kind of free
Nothing to do
No one to be
Is it really hard to see?
I'm perfectly lonely
I'm perfectly lonely
I'm perfectly lonely
Yeah Cause I don't belong to anyone And nobody belongs to me
And this is not to say
There never comes a day I'll take my chances and start again
And when I look behind
On all my younger times I have to thank the wrongs
That led me to a love so strong
I'm perfectly lonely
I'm perfectly lonely
I'm perfectly lonely
Yeah Cause I don't belong to anyone And nobody belongs to me
That's the way
That's the way
That's the way
That I want it
@nevermindla7870
Perfectly Lonely
John Mayer
Had a little love
But I spread it thin
Falling in her arms and out again
I made a bad name for my game 'round town
Tore out my heart and shut it down
Nothing to do
Nowhere to be
A simple little a kind of free
Nothing to do
No one but me
And that's all I need
I'm perfectly lonely
I'm perfectly lonely
I'm perfectly lonely
Yeah
Cause I don't belong to anyone
And nobody belongs to me
I see my friends around from time to time
When the ladies let us slip away
And when they ask me how I'm doing with mine
This is always what I say
Nothing to do
Nowhere to be
A simple little kind of free
Nothing to do
No one to be
Is it really hard to see?
I'm perfectly lonely
I'm perfectly lonely
I'm perfectly lonely
Yeah
Cause I don't belong to anyone
And nobody belongs to me
And this is not to say
There never comes a day
I'll take my chances and start again
And when I look behind
On all my younger times
I have to thank the wrongs
That led me to a love so strong
I'm perfectly lonely
I'm perfectly lonely
I'm perfectly lonely
Yeah
Cause I don't belong to anyone
And nobody belongs to me
That's the way
That's the way
That's the way
That I want it
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That's the way
That I want it
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That I want it
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That I want it
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@uwlandari
Had a little love
But I spread it thin
Falling in her arms and out again
I made a bad name for my game 'round town
Tore out my heart and shut it down
Nothing to do
Nowhere to be
A simple little a kind of free
Nothing to do
No one but me
And that's all I need
I'm perfectly lonely
I'm perfectly lonely
I'm perfectly lonely
Yeah
Cause I don't belong to anyone
And nobody belongs to me
I see my friends around from time to time
When the ladies let us slip away
And when they ask me how I'm doing with mine
This is always what I say
Nothing to do
Nowhere to be
A simple little kind of free
Nothing to do
No one to be
Is it really hard to see?
I'm perfectly lonely
I'm perfectly lonely
I'm perfectly lonely
Yeah
Cause I don't belong to anyone
And nobody belongs to me
And this is not to say
There never comes a day
I'll take my chances and start again
And when I look behind
On all my younger times
I have to thank the wrongs
That led me to a love so strong
I'm perfectly lonely
I'm perfectly lonely
I'm perfectly lonely
Yeah
Cause I don't belong to anyone
And nobody belongs to me
That's the way
That's the way
That's the way
That I want it
@JordenTually
Still one of my favorite songs to date
@zenidaoctivana3687
Okay John, thanks for reminding me that this masterpiece exists.
@exzisd
When I saw the title I was wondering if it was a new version or a new song. This is an under-appreciated cut. 'Who Says' was definitely my favorite cut from Battle Studies.
@villager5647
iya sama sama sayangku cintaku gergajiku 😍
@muhammadhisyam8086
Oh ini ya definisi dari a face to call home teh
@shemtov3929
If it is a masterpiece in your opinion, how did u forgot it?
@dimasadi9852
halo ugh tea
@EP591
Battle Studies was the album that introduced me and made me fall in love with John Mayer. Continuum is a classic amongst classics but this albums holds a special place.
@tiraraa
So am I
@JamesKovacic
That’s funny because I think Battle Studies is probably one of his weaker albums, especially coming off the creative peak that was Continuum. Still has some great songs, though, including this one