Gravity
John Mayer Trio Lyrics
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And gravity wants to bring me down
Oh, I'll never known what makes this man
With all the love that his heart can stand
Dream of ways to throw it all away
Whoa, gravity is working against me
And gravity wants to bring me down
And can't sustain like one half could
It's wanting more that's gonna send me to my knees
Oh twice as much ain't twice as good
And can't sustain like one half could
It's wanting more that's gonna send me to my knees
Whoa, gravity, stay the hell away from me
Whoa, gravity has taken better men than me
Now how can that be?
Just keep me where the light is
Just keep me where the light is
Just keep me where the light is
Come on keep me where the light is
Come on keep me where, keep me where the light is.
John Mayer Trio's song "Gravity" explores the singer's internal struggles with staying grounded and not succumbing to the forces that pull him downward. He acknowledges that "gravity is working against me" and "wants to bring me down," but he is still unsure of what exactly compels him to "throw it all away" despite having "all the love that his heart can stand." Mayer amplifies this struggle by comparing the pursuit of more to a force that will "send me to my knees" and shows that "twice as much ain't twice as good" and does not "sustain like one half could." The repetition of the line "just keep me where the light is" toward the end of the lyrics is Mayer's plea to stay in a place of positivity and hope, away from the darkness that threatens to consume him.
Mayer has spoken about the inspiration behind "Gravity," revealing that it is a reflection of his battle with depression and anxiety. He has shared that he wrote the song after experiencing a panic attack and feeling like he was being pulled under by negative thoughts and emotions. In live performances, Mayer often tears up during the guitar solos and passionately belts out the final chorus, bringing the audience along on his emotional journey. "Gravity" has become one of Mayer's most beloved songs and has been covered by numerous artists, cementing its status as a classic in the American music canon.
Line by Line Meaning
Gravity is working against me
The challenges and obstacles of life are making it hard for me to move forward and achieve my goals.
And gravity wants to bring me down
These challenges can be so intense that they can make me feel overwhelmed and defeated.
Oh, I'll never known what makes this man
Despite my struggles, I still cannot fully understand the reasons behind my own actions.
With all the love that his heart can stand
Despite my flaws and errors, my heart is filled with love and passion, driving me forward.
Dream of ways to throw it all away
Despite all of this, sometimes I can't help but feel like giving up and throwing away everything I have worked for.
Oh twice as much ain't twice as good
Simply doing more or having more of something is not necessarily better or fulfilling.
And can't sustain like one half could
Having too much of something can actually be unsustainable and lead to negative consequences.
It's wanting more that's gonna send me to my knees
The insatiable desire for more, even when it is not necessary or healthy, can be crippling and cause me to feel helpless.
Whoa, gravity, stay the hell away from me
I am determined to resist the negative forces that bring me down and keep me from achieving my dreams.
Whoa, gravity has taken better men than me
I recognize that others before me have faced similar struggles and lost to them, but I am determined to not follow in their footsteps.
Now how can that be?
I am curious and intrigued by the idea that even those who seem strong and capable can succumb to the challenges of life.
Just keep me where the light is
Rather than succumbing to the darkness and giving up, I want to focus on the things that bring me joy and fulfillment, and stay in a positive, hopeful mindset.
Come on keep me where the light is
I am urging and pleading with myself to not give up, and to continue striving for my goals and happiness.
Come on keep me where, keep me where the light is.
Staying in a positive and hopeful mindset is crucial in order to overcome the difficulties and struggles of life, and I just want to stay where the light and positivity is.
Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: John Mayer
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