No Such Thing

John Mayer

About No Such Thing

"No Such Thing" is the debut single of John Mayer. It was released in April 2002 as the lead single from his first album Room for Squares. Like many of the songs from Mayer's early musical career, the song was co-written with Clay Cook. The song has been used in episode 15 of the first season of Alias. It was Mayer's breakthrough hit, peaking at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, and becoming his highest-charting song until "Say" hit number 12 in 2007.


Year:
1999
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"Welcome to the real world", she said to me
Condescendingly
Take a seat
Take your life
Plot it out in black and white
Well I never lived the dreams of the prom kings
And the drama queens
I'd like to think the best of me
Is still hiding
Up my sleeve

They love to tell you
Stay inside the lines
But something's better
On the other side

I want to run through the halls of my high school
I want to scream at the
Top of my lungs
I just found out there's no such thing as the real world
Just a lie you've got to rise above

So the good boys and girls take the so called right track
Faded white hats
Grabbing credits and
Maybe transfers
They read all the books but they can't find the answers
And all of our parents
They're getting older
I wonder if they've wished for anything better
While in their memories
Tiny tragedies

They love to tell you
Stay inside the lines
But something's better
On the other side

I want to run through the halls of my high school
I want to scream at the
Top of my lungs
I just found out there's no such thing as the real world
Just a lie you've got to rise above

I am invincible
I am invincible
I am invincible
As long as I'm alive

I want to run through the halls of my high school
I want to scream at the
Top of my lungs
I just found out there's no such thing as the real world
Just a lie you've got to rise above

I just can't wait til my ten year reunion
I'm gonna bust down the double doors
And when I stand on these tables before you
You will know what all this time was for

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John Mayer

John Clayton Mayer ( /ˈmeɪ.ər/ MAY-ər; born October 16, 1977) is an American pop and blues rock musician, singer-songwriter, recording artist, and music producer. Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and raised in Fairfield, he attended Berklee College of Music in Boston. He moved to Atlanta in 1997, where he refined his skills and gained a following, and he now lives in New York City. His first two studio albums, Room for Squares and Heavier Things, did well commercially, achieving multi-platinum status. In 2003, he won a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Your Body Is a Wonderland." more »

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Written by: Douglas Clay Cook, John Clayton Mayer

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13 facts about this song

Release
"No Such Thing" was released on April 3, 2002, as part of John Mayer's debut album "Room for Squares."
Chart Performance
The song achieved ample success on the Billboard charts, peaking at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Collaboration
John Mayer wrote "No Such Thing" alongside veteran songsmith Clay Cook. The two wrote a number of songs together when they played in the band LoFi Masters.
Grammy Nomination
In 2003, the song earned Mayer his first Grammy nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
Message
"No Such Thing" is a motivational song that encourages people to follow their path instead of succumbing to societal pressures.
Popular Debut
The song is considered one of John Mayer's most popular debut singles and helped to establish him as a mainstream pop artist.
Lyrics Inspiration
The song's lyrics were inspired by Mayer's personal experiences of feeling out of place in high school and feeling rushed to choose a career path.
Song Genre
The song falls under the genre of pop rock and influences of contemporary folk are evident.
Music Video
The music video revisits Mayer's past as he goes back to his old high school and disrupts a graduation ceremony.
Live Performances
John Mayer often performs "No Such Thing" during his concerts and it is considered a fan favorite.
Multi-Platinum
The song received multi-platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by numerous artists and bands over the years due to its universal, poignant themes.
Album Success
The success of "No Such Thing" contributed significantly to the eventual triple-platinum status of the album "Room for Squares."

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