Jason Mraz quotes

[Writing songs] is no different than explaining to somebody what you dreamed last night: No one ever gives you crap for what you dreamed last night. "I was laying in my bed, and all of a sudden a stallion jumped on my bed and the next thing I know I was in Mars but it looked like my kitchen"... That's kind of what I do with my songs, write them in a dream-like manner. It's up to people to swallow it however they want. (Jason Mraz)
They come to have a party for themselves, and we're kind of a house band for their party. View quote
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Music is a weapon in the war against unhappiness. View quote
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There's a certain feeling of giving, a certain feeling of generosity in love songs. When you sing a song of love, you're actually giving something to yourself, too. You're singing and casting these affirmations of love out into the universe. View quote
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When all of us are acknowledged as the human equals that we really are, there will be no space left for bullying. It will no longer be wrong to choose one thing over another. View quote
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I've also been on a pretty strict plant-based diet for 4 months now – feeling stronger, fitter, healthier and more productive. I ride longer distances on my bike, can do more pull-ups than ever, and my brain seems to have a larger capacity for new projects, problem solving, songwriting, and fielding random questions. My health and strength make me a better performer and all that combined gives me more confidence to go out in the world and shine my light. It also makes me a lot better in bed. ... For those curious or concerned about a plant-based diet, check out the film Forks Over Knives. It's a life changer. You can get all the protein you need from greens, quinoa, and hemp seed. View quote
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I'm trying to be more of a gentleman. View quote
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I'm totally into new age and self-help books. I used to work in a bookstore and that's the section they gave me, and I got way into it. I just loved the power of positive thinking, letting yourself go. View quote
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You come to realize that only one person can tell you what's expected of you, and that's you. View quote
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Whenever I encounter a challenge in my life, I use the experience to learn and grow. I rise above all limitations. View quote
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My goal is to show everyone that they, too, can do what they love to do. (Jason Mraz)
Our shows are packed with laughter and light-hearted songs to lift the listener from their everyday life. We encourage the audience to participate in any way. View quote
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Traveling has a major impact on what I do, cause all over the world I'm meeting all kinds of people. And relationships is the second major impact that I have. I just enjoy the variety that the world has to offer. View quote
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Songs always get better after you start playing them live. View quote
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I'm not a virtuoso on an instrument. You know, I'm not always singing in pitch. I laugh sometimes my way through the shows, but I'm an honest songwriter who's always tried to bring the audience with me on my journey in hopes that they see their own lives reflected in the work. View quote
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But that guitar is the perfect companion to the human voice. You rest it against your gut, against your heart, and when you strum it the vibrations go outwards for all to hear, but the vibration also hits you on your body. View quote
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My parents were always very supportive and accepting. They even shared my curiosity for life, or perhaps I theirs. View quote
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When I sit down to write a song, I really want the message of healing to thrive and transcend all ages. View quote
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I want to be surrounded by women, I want to be snuggled and cuddled and pampered. View quote
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If I'm in a relationship, that girl gets showered with letters from the road. I pour my heart into it. View quote
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What I'd love to do is work with kids in the U.S. to raise their awareness and encourage them to be global citizens. We're all connected these days; we can listen to the same music as kids all around the world and share our ideas. (Jason Mraz)
I meet people every single day who have heard the music and incorporated it into their lives. I feel like I have a tribe all around the world. View quote
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By the end of the writing process, which is about 80 songs per album, I look at the material and think, what's going to make a difference in someone's life. View quote
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The more I travel around the world, the more I see people want the same thing - to be happy. We wouldn't be in a monetary system if we didn't have to work, so if my music can contribute to happiness, then that's my main responsibility. View quote
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Two halves don't make a whole. Two wholes make a whole. In my relationship, I was giving myself away to make the relationship better, but in actuality, wasn't doing better by doing that. I became less of a man. View quote
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