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Jason Mraz - Song for a Friend Lyrics

Song details
TitleSong for a Friend
ArtistJason Mraz
AlbumMr. A-Z [2005], Track 12
GenrePop, Rock
Duration08:10
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Song lyrics
well you're magic he said
but don't let it all go to your head
cause i bet if you all had it all figured out
then you'd never get out of bed
well no doubt
of all the things that I've read what he wrote me
is now sounding like the man i was hoping
to be
I keep on keeping it real
cause it keeps getting easier he'll see
he's the reason that i'm laughing
even if there's no one else
he said you've got to love, yourself

he said you shouldn't mumble when you speak
but keep your tongue up in your cheek
and if you stumble on to something better
remember that it's humble that you seek
you've got all the skill you need,
individuality
you've got something
call it gumption
call it anything you want
because when you play the fool now
you're only fooling everyone else
you're learning to love, yourself

yes you are...
yes you...you...you

and there's no price to pay
when you give and what you take,
that's why it's easy to thank you
you...you
you...you...you

let's say take a break from our day
and gettin back to the old garage
because life's too short anyway
but at least it's better than average
as long as you got me
and i got you
you know we got a lot to go around
i'll be your friend
your other brother
another love to come and comfort you
and i'll keep reminding
if it's the only thing i ever do
i will always love you
you...you...you
you...
It's true I love it's true
It's you I love it's you I love it's you it's you I love
It's true I love it's true I love it's true it's you I love
It's you I love it's you I love it's you it's you I love you I do
It's you I love
It's you I love it's you I love it's you it's you I love
It's true I love it's true I love it's true it's you I love
It's you I love it's you I love it's you it's you I love you I do
I'm in love in love in love
I'm in love in love in love
It's you I love its you
It's you I love I love I love
It's you I love I love I love
It's you I love I love I love Oh...

[instrumental interlude]

[choir]
climb up over the top
survey the state of the soul
you've got to find out for yourself
whether or not you're truly tryin
why not give it a shot
shake it take control
inevitably wind up
findin for yourself all the strengths
you have inside still risin'
X3

[jason]
climb up over the top
survey the state of the soul
you've got to find out for yourself
whether or not you're truly tryin
why not give it a shot
shake it, take control
and inevitably wind up
findin for yourself all the strengths
that you have inside of you
submitted by Lauren on 30-04-2005
corrected by Kylie, justsingin723 on 23-08-2005


13 comments 

 Song comments
  01-04-2012 00:09 audiophile14 
audiophile14
 
2 posts
JM has such a positive attitude, I actually like his songs best that are not necessarily radio hits in favor of the songs with a message. Personally I think he has great things to say, I hope many people can be inspired by his music. Even his facial expressions, body language and the way he interacts with people in his videos exude his positive nature. I also love how he riffs all the time, he is very creative!
  17-03-2012 01:09 Dark_Hawk 
Dark_Hawk
 
517 posts
I can't say it enough... Everything he writes/sings is awesome
  25-06-2010 03:17 azainos93 
azainos93
 
22 posts
Jason Mraz is a genius.

this song is one of the greates songs ever written, it gives you that special feeling...

LOVE IT
  04-11-2009 20:29 idanosh6 
idanosh6
 
2,883 posts
Wow, Jason is just amazing from A-Z
  11-09-2009 16:05 summerobsession 
summerobsession
 
2 posts
This song is incredible. No words can even describe it, it just makes you feel so good about yourself and its so uplifting. I can't stress enough how talented Jason Mraz really is and I wish that the whole world would be able to experience the same things I've felt through listening to his songs. He is such an underrated genius!
  29-09-2007 14:25 Marr 
Marr
 
55 posts
long but good
  08-07-2007 11:54 Cutie_91 
Cutie_91
 
3 posts
I basically loove this song, or I love all of Jason Mraz songs U get that lovely feeling when u hear on this song.. 3
  09-03-2007 23:06 Forever4 
Forever4
 
324 posts
Aah its just great
  17-11-2006 21:08 ch3v4li3r 
ch3v4li3r
 
11 posts
This song is like so awesome...

Can't really say if it's my favorite... 'cause every Jason's song are unbelivable !
  25-06-2006 08:17 mr_brightside84 
mr_brightside84
 
4 posts
yep; wait till the choir sings; I love this song anyway. I love the way Jason utters the words ("get back to the old garage") and this choir at the end... lovely.... oh, and the lyrics!! Love to my friends!!
  06-04-2006 02:35 obsesedwithjmac 
obsesedwithjmac
 
28 posts
haha

i was afraid that would happen to somebody

i was listening to the song for the first time late at night, and for the few quiet seconds, i was like "is the song over?" and then right when i'm about to fall asleep, i hear this BLAST of drums and then the choir...

i love how jason arranged this song.
and he's great singing it live...

JASON MRAZ IS A GOD.
  07-12-2005 17:06 platniumstatus1 
platniumstatus1
 
23 posts
This song is so amazing. I hate it took me so long to appreciate it! I've had the CD for over five months and I just noticed the choir part and that's the best part of the song!
  22-11-2005 03:57 cuz_im_so_cal 
cuz_im_so_cal
 
2 posts
i love this song. i find it to be one of his deeper ones, and its just really uplifting without being all cutesy... idk. love it.


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