Everyone enjoys a versatile musician. One who has no need to heavily rely on studio touch-ups to climb the ladder of success. Let’s face it— a raw, solid voice is one that simply cannot be overlooked. Who can we turn to when our new generation loses focus on the simplicity of music? Who has the potential to change our perspective of life, with just a few lines of a song. One singer/songwriter in particular defies the odds by testing the waters of many genres; from soul, to pop, to blues and classic rock without fear of a sinking reputation or millions of disappointed fans. If you’re like me, you’ll listen to his music and immediately catch feelings. This is a tribute to the extremely talented John Mayer, included with quoted song lyrics based on personal preference. John Mayer, if you just so happen to be reading this, may your poetic lyrics and swift rhythm take listeners to a whole different world.
1) “Daughters”
I know a girl
She puts the color inside of my world
But she’s just like a maze
Where all of the walls continually change
2) “XO” (Beyonce cover)
Nobody sees what we see
They’re just hopelessly gazing
Baby take me
Before they turn the lights out
3) “Slow Dancing in a Burning Room”
It’s not a silly little moment
It’s not the storm before the calm
This is the deep and dying breath of
This love that we’ve been working on
4) “Vultures”
Some of us, we’re hardly ever here
The rest of us, we’re born to disappear
How do I stop myself from being just a number?
How will I hold my head up to keep from going under?
5) “The Heart of Life”
Pain throws your heart to the ground
Love turns the whole thing around
No it wont all go the way it should
But I know the heart of life is good
6) “Shadow Days”
Now I’m right here, and I’m right now
And I’m open, knowing somehow
That my shadow days are over
My shadow days are over now
It could be the strumming of his acoustic guitar, or the high-power harmonies among the rest of his band. Either way, John Mayer’s expressive choice in lyrics combined with the passion in his voice makes for a notorious crowd-pleaser. As a huge fan of his work, I’m incredibly excited for what his future in the music industry may hold.
“They say stay in the lines, but there’s always something better on the other side.” –John Mayer
