Who Says
John Mayer feat. Taylor Swift Lyrics
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Who says I can't get stoned
Turn off the lights and the telephone
Me in my house alone
Who says I can't get stoned
Who says I can't be free
Rewrite my history
Who says I can't be free
It's been a long night in New York city
It's been a long night in Baton Rouge
I don't remember you looking any better
But then again, I don't remember you
Who says I can't get stoned
Call up a girl that I used to know
Fake love for an hour or so
Who says I can't get stoned
Who says I can't take time
Meet all the girls in the county line
Wait on fate to send a sign
Who says I can't take time
It's been a long night in New York city
It's been a long night in Austin too
I don't remember you looking any better
But then again I don't remember you
Who says I can't get stoned
Plan a trip to Japan alone
It doesn't matter if I even go
Who says I can't get stoned
It's been a long night in New York city
It's been a long time since 22
I don't remember you looking any better
But then again I don't remember
Don't remember you
John Mayer's song Who Says describes the feeling of freedom and liberation from societal expectations and norms. The lyrics suggest that the singer is tired of living up to other people's standards and desires the ability to do what he wants, even if it means getting stoned, being alone, or making impulsive decisions. He is determined to break free from his past and rewrite his history in a way that suits him best.
The line "It's been a long night in New York City / It's been a long night in Baton Rouge" suggests that the singer has been living his life running around, trying to achieve certain things or fulfill certain obligations. However, he is not happy or satisfied with the path that he is on. He wants to break free from these preconceived notions of what his life should be about and instead focus on his innermost desires.
The song is a reflection of the societal pressures that individuals often face and the urge to break away from them. The lyrics suggest that living a life that is true to oneself, despite the expectations of others, is the only way to find genuine happiness and freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Who says I can't get stoned
I have the right to relax and enjoy myself without judgement.
Turn off the lights and the telephone
Create an environment of peace and calm for myself.
Me in my house alone
I have the freedom to do what I want in my own space.
Who says I can't be free
I have the power to break free from my past and start anew.
From all of the things that I used to be
I can shed my old identities and pursue new paths for myself.
Rewrite my history
I have control over my own narrative and can change it as I please.
It's been a long night in New York city
I've been through a lot and I'm tired, but I keep going.
It's been a long night in Baton Rouge
I've also been through struggles in other places.
I don't remember you looking any better
I can't recall much about my past, including specific people.
But then again, I don't remember you
I'm not hung up on the past or any particular person.
Call up a girl that I used to know
I have the ability to revisit previous relationships on my terms.
Fake love for an hour or so
I can engage in temporary connections and embrace the present moment.
Who says I can't take time
I can prioritize myself and take the time for personal growth.
Meet all the girls in the county line
I can explore and interact with people from all walks of life.
Wait on fate to send a sign
I can trust the universe to reveal its plans for me in its own time.
Plan a trip to Japan alone
I can take risks and travel to far-off places on my own.
It doesn't matter if I even go
The journey is more important than the destination.
It's been a long time since 22
I'm older and wiser now, with new perspectives on life.
Don't remember you
I'm not defined by my past relationships, but by my own choices and experiences.
Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: John Mayer
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@justmeonthebeach
I was born in the arms of imaginary friends
Free to roam, made a home out of everywhere I've been
Then you come on crashing in
Like the realest thing
Tried my best to understand
All that your love can bring
Half of my heart's got a grip on the situation
Half of my heart takes time
Half of my heart's got the right mind to tell you
That I can't keep loving you
With half of my heart
I was made to believe I'd never love somebody else
Made a plan, stayed the man who can only love himself
Lonely was the song I sang
'Til the day you came
Showing me another way
And all that my love can bring
Half of my heart's got a grip on the situation
Half of my heart takes time
Half of my heart's got the right mind to tell you
That I can't keep loving you
With half of my heart
With half of my heart
Your faith is strong
But I can only fall short for so long
Down the road later on
You will hate that I never gave more to you
Than half of my heart
But I can't stop loving you
I can't stop loving you
I can't stop loving you
With half of my
Half of my heart
Half of my heart
Half of my heart's got a real good imagination
Half of my heart's got you
Half of my heart's got a right mind to tell you
That half of my heart won't do
Half of my heart is a shotgun wedding
To a bride with a paper ring
And half of my heart is the part of a man
Who's never truly loved anything
Half of my heart
@BrooksHuntley
I genuinely don't think people understand the simplistic brilliance in John Mayer's music. He isn't just a phenomenal guitar player/singer. He's seriously one of the most poetically intricate songwriters in generations. He's up there with the greats. Unfortunately, it'll probably take a long time for people to really appreciate that about him.
@user-eb8mi3xi5f
He is great..
@cosylife4936
Colin Huntley as if all the awards and success isn’t enough appreciation for one man lol
@vivandav67
Colin Huntley, yeeessss! 🎈😉
@deborahannfrederick60
Hot!
@emilyschultz2102
Well put. 100% agree!
@user-us7yg6tu9s
It was a problematic relationship but their voice sound SO GOOD together!
@swiftie-13-reputation
i knowww!!
@clauguem
exacto! pienso igual pero es raro a la vez
@JohnnyNada
Why was it?