Who Did You Think I Was
John Mayer Trio Lyrics


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I got half a smile and zero shame,
I got a reflection with a different name.
Got a brand new blues that I can't explain.
Who did you think I was?

In the morning when the day begins
I'm makin' my mind but change it back again.
I am a shifter of the shape I'm in.
Who did you think I was?

[Chorus]
You've got my number but I always new the score.
Who did you think I was?

Am I the one who plays the quiet songs?
Is he the one who turns the ladies on?
Will I keep shinein' 'till my light is gone?
Who did you think I was?

[Chorus]

Here is a line that you won't understand,
I'm half of a boy but I'm twice the man,
Carry the weight of the world in the palm of my hand.




Who did you think I was?
Who did you think I was?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Who Did You Think I Was" by John Mayer Trio are a reflection of Mayer's inner desire to be seen for who he truly is. The opening lines of "I got half a smile and zero shame, I got a reflection with a different name" suggest that the persona he is projecting may not be his true self. He is essentially questioning whether his audience perceives him differently from who he really is. The subsequent lines that state "Got a brand new blues that I can't explain, Who did you think I was?" calls into question whether his audience truly understands him and his music.


The song then transitions into the morning hours with the lyrics "In the morning when the day begins, I'm makin' my mind but change it back again. I am a shifter of the shape I'm in, Who did you think I was?" This suggests that he is a complex individual and that the audience may not fully understand him. The chorus, "You've got my number but I always knew the score, Who did you think I was?" reinforces this sentiment.


The final verse, "Here is a line that you won't understand, I'm half of a boy but I'm twice the man, Carry the weight of the world in the palm of my hand, Who did you think I was?" highlights Mayer's vulnerability and his ability to handle the weight that comes with his fame. Overall, "Who Did You Think I Was" is a thought-provoking song that invites the audience to question whether they truly understand the artist and his work.


Line by Line Meaning

I got half a smile and zero shame,
I am confident and I care little what others think of me.


I got a reflection with a different name.
I embody different personas depending on the situation, but they all make up who I am.


Got a brand new blues that I can't explain.
I have newfound emotions that I cannot easily express or articulate.


Who did you think I was?
I am curious about how I am perceived by others and if their expectations match my true self.


In the morning when the day begins I'm makin' my mind but change it back again.
I am indecisive and struggle with forming concrete opinions or plans.


I am a shifter of the shape I'm in.
I adapt to my surroundings or circumstances to achieve my desired outcome.


You've got my number but I always knew the score.
Others may think they have me figured out, but I know the truth about myself and am not easily fooled.


Am I the one who plays the quiet songs? Is he the one who turns the ladies on?
I have different sides to me, some softer and introspective, while others are more outgoing and charismatic.


Will I keep shinin' 'till my light is gone?
I hope to continue making an impact on the world and living up to my potential until the end of my life.


Here is a line that you won't understand, I'm half of a boy but I'm twice the man,
I have both youthful and mature aspects to my personality, making me a complex and layered individual.


Carry the weight of the world in the palm of my hand.
I feel responsible for the world and all its problems, but in my own way, I am doing what I can to make a difference.


Who did you think I was?
I am still curious about how others see me, and I am aware that this may change over time due to my different personas and my personal growth.




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Written by: JOHN CLAYTON MAYER

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I got half a smile and zero shame
I got a reflection with a different name
Got a brand new blues I cant explain
Who did you think I was

Every mornin when the day begins
I make up my mind but change it back again
Im a shifter of the shape Im in
Who did you think I was

You got my number but I always knew the score
Who did you think I was

Is he the one who plays the quiet songs
Is He the one who turns the ladies on
Will I keep shinin til my light is gone
Who did you think I was

You got my number but I always knew the score
Who did you think I was

Here is a line that you wont understand
Im half of the boy but im twice the man
Carry the weight of the world in the palm of my hand
Who did you think I was



Nava Cevallos Isaac Gonzalo

I got half a smile and zero shame,
I got a reflection with a different name.
Got a brand new blues that I can't explain.
Who did you think I was?
In the morning when the day begins
I'm makin' my mind but change it back again.
I am a shifter of the shape I'm in.
Who did you think I was?
You've got my number but I always new the score.
Who did you think I was?
Am I the one who plays the quiet songs?
Is he the one who turns the ladies on?
Will I keep shinein' 'till my light is gone?
Who did you think I was?
You've got my number but I always new the score.
Who did you think I was?
Here is a line that you won't understand,
I'm half of a boy but I'm twice the man,
Carry the weight of the world in the palm of my hand.
Who did you think I was?
Who did you think I was?



All comments from YouTube:

Pedro Simões

Lets all agree that Steve Jordan is an absolute beast

Eric Gordon

Musical director on lightning in a bottle that's got to tell you something

TORSPOMEDIA

yes.

metalcavy33

The trio is the best Mayer form of all time. World class musicians

Stephen Mosedale

Think Keef & Chuck would agree with that as well as he is a Hell of a Musician 🤩

James A. House

It's a tie between him and Carter Buford

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William Bejar

0:24 I'll never find a drummer who has this will to hit it with this feeling!!!

Ryan N

You can do that with a wood rim snare. With a steel rim you go through a lot of sticks… lol that shit gets expensive

G M

At first I was like what? Then I was like woah damn your absolutely right

Giacomo Lazzerini

I love when they stopped at 3:00 like the show was over, but then killed it again with that Hendrix tribute (The actual song is Power To Love). Absolute stunner

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