Mental Fragments

I just picked up my copy of John Mayer’s latest album Continuum. I pre-ordered it a few weeks ago and got a free poster and a shirt as a bonus =). It was released yesterday but only got the chance to pick it up this evening. As soon as I got home, I gave it a spin and listened to all the songs. At first listen I liked it right away. It met my expectations… simply good music. (I’m giving the record a second spin as I write this)

So what’s the deal with me and Mr. John Mayer? Well, aside from good tunes; I’m a sucker for poetic lyrics. What I like about him is that he writes introspectively. Many of his songs are about examining the inner struggles. And since I’m basically an introvert, I can relate to them.

Here are some of the lyrics from his new album:

No, I’m not the man I used to be lately
See, you met me at an interesting time
And if my past is any sign of your future
You should be warned before I let you inside.
[I Don't Trust Myself]

I’ll never know what makes this man
With all the love that his heart can stand
Dream of ways to throw it all away
[Gravity]

So scared of getting older
I’m only good at being young
So I play the numbers game
To find a way to say that life has just begun
[Stop This Train]

Some of us, We’re hardly ever here
The rest of us, we’re born to disappear
How do I stop myself from
Being just a number
How will I hold my head
To keep from going under

Down to the wire
I wanted water but
I’ll walk through the fire
If this is what it takes
To take me even higher
Then I’ll come through
Like I do
When the world keeps
Testing me, testing me,testing me

How did they find me here
What do they want from me
All of these vultures hiding
Right outside my door
I hear them whisperin
They’re tryin to ride it out
Cause they’ve never gone this long
Without a kill before

Down to the wire
I wanted water but
I’ll walk through the fire
If this is what it takes
To take me even higher
Then I’ll come through
Like I do
When the world keeps
Testing me, testing me, testing me

Wheels up
I got to leave this evening
Can’t seem to shake these vultures
Off of my trail
Power is made, by power being taken
So I keep on running
To protect my situation

Down to the wire
I wanted water but
I’ll walk through the fire
If this is what it takes
To take me even higher
Then I’ll come through
Like I do
When the world keeps
Testing me, testing me

Oooooooooooo
Oooooooooooo
Oooooooooooo
Oooooooooooo
Whatcha gonna do about it
Whatcha gonna do about it

Current Playlist:
Vultures - John Mayer
How to Save a Life - The Fray
Come Back Down - Lifehouse
Trouble Sleeping - Corinne Bailey Rae
First Single - The Format
Something’s Missing - John Mayer