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.
You're No One 'Til Someone Lets You Down
John Mayer Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Standin' a mess at my door
Well, it took you so long
But you finally found
You're no one 'til someone lets you down
You believed that all people are kind
And that you'd never mess with your mind
And she busted your crown
You're no one 'til someone lets you down
Yes, I've been told
That some people grow old
Without losing a part of their soul
But if that is true
I don't wish it on you
There's so much to adore in a heart that is blue
There's a light in your eyes that is pure
That you won't give away anymore
But just think of the things
We can talk about now
You're no one 'til someone lets you down
Yes, I have heard
There are some that avoid
All the pain that will come the fall
But if that's the case
It would surely erase
All the joy that you feel
When the hurt fades away
There's a heart ticket train on the way
Waitin' to take you away
Will you please keep in mind
When it pulls into town
You're no one 'til someone lets you down
You're no one 'til someone lets you down
You're no one 'til someone lets you down
The lyrics to John Mayer's song "You're No One 'Til Someone Lets You Down" speak about the universal human experience of disappointment and heartbreak. The opening lines refer to the singer's surprise at seeing someone they know and care about in a vulnerable state, standing in a mess at their door. They note that while it may have taken them a long time to get to this point, they have finally realized that they are not anyone until they have been let down by someone.
The chorus repeats the title and emphasizes the idea that it is only by experiencing the pain of betrayal or disappointment that one can truly understand themselves and grow as a person. The verse about the dangers of believing that all people are good and trustworthy adds to this theme, suggesting that it is essential to learn from one's mistakes and not be naive or overly trusting. The lines "There's so much to adore in a heart that is blue" offer a glimmer of hope that even when one is feeling low, there is beauty and strength to be found in their spirit.
The second verse explores the idea of avoiding pain and the potential cost of doing so. The singer suggests that while it may seem tempting to protect oneself from hurt, it would also mean giving up the joy and growth that come from weathering difficult experiences. The final lines of the song use a metaphor of a train arriving to take the singer away, but remind them that even as they move on from their disappointment, it will always be a part of their personal history.
Overall, the lyrics of "You're No One 'Til Someone Lets You Down" are a poignant and relatable exploration of the human condition, touching on themes of vulnerability, resilience, and the importance of embracing difficult experiences to fully understand oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
No, I've not seen you this way before
You're in a state of distress that I haven't seen in you before.
Standin' a mess at my door
You're standing here in a mess, at my door.
Well, it took you so long
It took you a long time to realize this truth.
But you finally found
But you've finally come to the realization.
You're no one 'til someone lets you down
Your worth is measured by how you overcome being let down.
You believed that all people are kind
You had a belief that all people are inherently good.
And that you'd never mess with your mind
And you thought you would never let anyone mess with your mind.
You gave her your trust
You put your trust in her.
And she busted your crown
But she let you down and hurt you deeply.
Yes, I've been told
I have heard that some people
That some people grow old
Maintain their innocence and purity as they age.
Without losing a part of their soul
Without losing a part of themselves that makes them who they are.
But if that is true
However, if that's true
I don't wish it on you
I don't want that for you.
There's so much to adore in a heart that is blue
There is still much to appreciate and admire in someone who has been hurt.
There's a light in your eyes that is pure
There is still a pure light in your eyes that shines through.
That you won't give away anymore
That you're more careful about sharing with others now.
But just think of the things
But consider
We can talk about now
The things we can talk about now that you've experienced being let down.
Yes, I have heard
I have also heard
There are some that avoid
There are some who try to avoid
All the pain that will come the fall
The pain that comes with falling and being let down.
But if that's the case
But if that's how they live their life
It would surely erase
They would miss out on
All the joy that you feel
The joy that you can experience
When the hurt fades away
After you've overcome the pain of being let down.
There's a heart ticket train on the way
There's a train that will take you on a journey of the heart.
Waitin' to take you away
Waiting for you to hop aboard.
Will you please keep in mind
Please remember
When it pulls into town
When it arrives
You're no one 'til someone lets you down
You need to experience being let down to become someone of value.
You're no one 'til someone lets you down
Being let down is crucial to finding true worth and strength within yourself.
You're no one 'til someone lets you down
No one can truly become someone of true value unless and until they experience being let down and overcome it.
Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: JOHN CLAYTON MAYER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Onur Tek
No, I've not seen you this way before
Standin' a mess at my door
Well, it took you so long
But you finally found
You're no one 'til someone lets you down
You believed that all people are kind
And that you'd never mess with your mind
You gave her your trust
And she busted your crown
You're no one 'til someone lets you down
Yes, I've been told
That some people grow old
Without losing a part of their soul
But if that is true
I don't wish it on you
There's so much to adore in a heart that is blue
There's a light in your eyes that is pure
That you won't give away anymore
But just think of the things
We can talk about now
You're no one 'til someone lets you down
Yes, I have heard
There are some that avoid
All the pain that will come the fall
But if that's the case
It would surely erase
All the joy that you feel
When the hurt fades away
There's a heart ticket train on the way
Waitin' to take you away
Will you please keep in mind
When it pulls into town
You're no one 'til someone lets you down
You're no one 'til someone lets you down
You're no one 'til someone lets you down
Shin Tuấn Thành
No, I've not seen you this way before
Standin' a mess at my door
Well, it took you so long
But you finally found
You're no one 'til someone lets you down
You believed that all people are kind
And that you'd never mess with your mind
You gave her your trust
And she busted your crown
You're no one 'til someone lets you down
Yes, I've been told
That some people grow old
Without losing a part of their soul
But if that is true
I don't wish it on you
There's so much to adore in a heart that is blue
There's a light in your eyes that is pure
That you won't give away anymore
But just think of the things
We can talk about now
You're no one 'til someone lets you down
Yes, I have heard
There are some that avoid
All the pain that will come the fall
But if that's the case
It would surely erase
All the joy that you feel
When the hurt fades away
There's a heart ticket train on the way
Waitin' to take you away
Will you please keep in mind
When it pulls into town
You're no one 'til someone lets you down
You're no one 'til someone lets you down
You're no one 'til someone lets you down
GianlucaTidus
Sometimes you just re-listen to a song and find out all the meaning that was hidden behind it
AriEL Putra Marthen
So true👍👍
Chloe Rentie
I really adore the folky sound of this album.
Onur Tek
No, I've not seen you this way before
Standin' a mess at my door
Well, it took you so long
But you finally found
You're no one 'til someone lets you down
You believed that all people are kind
And that you'd never mess with your mind
You gave her your trust
And she busted your crown
You're no one 'til someone lets you down
Yes, I've been told
That some people grow old
Without losing a part of their soul
But if that is true
I don't wish it on you
There's so much to adore in a heart that is blue
There's a light in your eyes that is pure
That you won't give away anymore
But just think of the things
We can talk about now
You're no one 'til someone lets you down
Yes, I have heard
There are some that avoid
All the pain that will come the fall
But if that's the case
It would surely erase
All the joy that you feel
When the hurt fades away
There's a heart ticket train on the way
Waitin' to take you away
Will you please keep in mind
When it pulls into town
You're no one 'til someone lets you down
You're no one 'til someone lets you down
You're no one 'til someone lets you down
Cringy Stingy
Yes i also listened to the song
The Howler
I've been obsessed with this song for so long, I know now, John can lead to country and I will still follow him. Love Love Love his voice.
Dillan Taylor
You and me both. I love the post Battle Studies musical change
RockyandMaui
John is simply amazing at everything he does.
Claudia Dick
this song has the ability to make my day amazing or absolutely obliterate my heart. its definitely one of his most underrated works
Milena Siqueira
This is perfection!! I'm so in love with this song! Well done, Mr Mayer.