Clarity

John Mayer

About Clarity

"Clarity" is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter John Mayer, lushly arranged with piano and drums provided, in part, by The Roots drummer, Questlove, and brass by two time Grammy winner, Roy Hargrove. It was the second single from Mayer's 2003 album Heavier Things.


Year:
2004
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I worry, I weigh three times my body
I worry, I throw my fear around
But this morning
There's a calm I can't explain
The rock candy's melted, only diamonds now remain, oh

By the time I recognize this moment
This moment will be gone
But I will bend the light pretending
That it somehow lingered on, well I got is oh

And I will wait to find
If this will last forever
And I will wait to find
If this will last forever
And I will pay no mind
When it won't and it won't because it can't
It just can't (It's not supposed to)

Was there a second of time I looked around?
Did I sail through or drop my anchor down?
Was anything enough to kiss the ground
And say I'm here now?
And she is here now, oh

So much wasted in the afternoon
So much sacred in the month of June
How 'bout you?

And I will wait to find
If this will last forever (yeah)
And I will wait to find
That it wont, and it won't and it won't
And I will pay no mind
Worried 'bout no rainy weather (yeah)
And I will waste no time
Remaining in our lives together

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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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11 facts about this song

Album Origin
"Clarity" is a song from John Mayer's second studio album called "Heavier Things." The album was released in 2003 under the Columbia Records label.
Song Position
It is the second track on the "Heavier Things" album and follows the first track, "Bigger than My Body."
Song Length
The length of the song "Clarity" is 4:28, making it one of the longer tracks on the album.
Genre Characteristics
It falls under the genre of pop and rock music.
Collaborating Artists
On this track, Mayer collaborated with other musicians as well. The song features Matt Chamberlain on drums, Pino Palladino on bass, Jamie Muhoberac on keyboards, and Lenny Castro on percussion.
Milestone
"Heavier Things," including the track "Clarity," helped John Mayer win his first Grammy for Song of the Year in 2005 for "Daughters," which is also included in this album.
Live Performances
"Clarity" became a fan-favorite during Mayer's live performances. Even though it wasn't released as a single, the song's live performances and audience receptions have made it one of Mayer's well-known tracks.
Songwriting
The song showcases Mayer's ability to create complexities in his lyrics, as it questions the understanding of one's feelings and when exactly joy begins.
Unique Technique
This song contains a mix of Mayer's signature guitar techniques and artistry in handling multiple genres that distinctly separates him from his contemporaries, including pop, blues, rock, and soul.
Influences
Mayer's influences for writing the song "Clarity" stem from a wide range of artists and styles. Jazz elements can be heard in the brass section, while the guitar work delivers his signature pop-rock sound.
Fan Interpretations
Many fans interpret "Clarity" as a song about self-reflection and the state of peace and understanding gained after a period of confusion or chaos.

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