Please don’t think less of me for writing about John Mayer. He kind of grosses me out, but I don’t dislike his music. One exception is that Daughters song. And Waiting on the World to Change. And Your Body is a Wonderland, because it makes me think of Jennifer Love Hewitt’s boobs. Anyway, whatever your taste in music may be, you can’t deny that he has talent.

I clearly remember the moment that John Mayer got to me and tugged at my heartstrings. I was waiting in the car for my sister, and The Heart of Life came on. I found myself listening to the lyrics, really listening. Before I could stop myself, I was crying like a mofo. And I wasn’t even having a bad day!

I hate to see you cry
Laying there in that position
There’s things you need to hear
So turn off your tears and listen

Pain throws you heart to the ground
Love turns the whole thing around
No, it won’t all go the way, it should
But I know the heart of life is good

You know it’s nothing new
Bad news never had good timing
But then the circle of your friends
Will defend the silver lining

Pain throws your heart to the ground
Love turns the whole thing around
No, it won’t all go the way, it should
But I know the heart of life is good

It’s a simple song with a good message. It lifts me up whether I need a boost or not. It’s a nice surprise whenever it pops up on iPod shuffle, like it did today and thus triggered my desire to blog about it. It’s best consumed in moderation. I don’t want it to go all Why, Georgia, Why on me. And, listen. At least I didn’t tattoo the lyrics on my arm.