The only girl I've ever been in love with sent me this around 10 years ago. Said it always made her think of me. She got married last year....and I'm still here, scared she's forgotten about me.
In the bad things in life there’s always good. Where there is yin there is yang. Something great is coming your way. I can tell you’re an awesome dude by you’re music taste. Keep your head up bro!
John actually said that this song started off as a guitar practice thing where he actually tried to see how hard of a guitar thing he could play and sing over at the same time.
This used to be my and my boyfriend's song. He loves John and I'm so glad he introduced me to his music. This was the version of song he sent me, it's absolutely beautiful. We used to be in a long distance relationship but things never work out the way they should. So here I am, telling the world how much I love him and miss him because I can't tell him that.
I'm in the same boat. Back and fourth for years, deep deep love. I do like the comment below.. he just might be thinking of you when youre thinking of him. That comforts me..
He posted this randomly on his blog one night about a year and a half ago and he said it was only going to be up for a short moment. Luckily somebody grabbed it to post. On the blog he mentions the iPhone text in the background and how raw it was. But like I said, it was random. Take it for what it's worth.
Oh my gosh, I know exactly what you're talking about! I came across his blog when he posted this song and it's always been one of my favorite songs since then...
“Love, is really nothing but a dream that keeps waking me” I cant tell you how incredibly touching that line is. I’ve had dreams of finding the love of my life and when I wake up, it’s a disappointment to come back to reality.
@@charlescho it’s kinda of an abstract line, he’s just saying he wishes he was in her bed and not alone in his. But it’s a very poetic way of saying so. Like he wishes being in her bed could be as easy as flipping the mattress over. Idk, it’s up to interpretation… I just know the feeling it evokes is beautifully tragic
@@TheGuitarislove spot on interpretation brother. Mayer is certainly one the greatest song writers. His song, War of my life has been saving me from things, and I wish I could personally say thanks to John Mayer
this song is hard enough play on a technical level, but seriously how could anyone ever play this without just bawling in the middle of it? everyone has that someone they want so bad they'll go back on the things they believe. what a beautiful song.
It's one thing to play this song, it's nearly God-level to sing it at the same time. This song is why people (who aren't teenie-bopper types) have mad respect for John.
My sons, gave me my first John Mayer CD for Christmas before they Ghosted Me. I played it over and over until I could sing almost every word. “...for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” Amen
I find that I have more trouble with other songs, that are technically easier to play but have a different rhythm. This one just works for my body somehow :o
"Wired and I'm tired Think I'll sleep in my clothes on the floor Maybe this mattress will spin on its axis and find me on yours" Epic songwriting and poetry - trademark of Mayer's genius.
As if this song isn't powerful enough. It hurts now even more, because a girl I fell pretty hard for and I parted in November. We used to jam out to this in the car, she was the most beautiful person in the world in that moment.
if you really think about it the song is a parallel of love and mortality and how they have the same arc. in the same sense falling in love is being reborn and being in love is living and falling out of love is death. the song just so happens to be on the edge of death and the fight to stay alive or rather the fight to stay with the one you love. its definitely his most technical song and one of his most poetic
Lyrics: Young and full of running Tell me where is that taking me Just a great figure eight Or a tiny infinity Love is really nothing But a dream that keeps waking me For all of my trying We still end up dying How can it be Dont say a word just come over and lie here with me Cause I'm just about to set fire to everything I see I want you so bad I'll go back on the things I believe There I just said it, I'm scared you'll forget about me So young and full of running All the way to the edge of desire Steady my breathing Silently screaming I have to have you now Wired and I'm tired Think I'll sleep in my clothes on the floor And maybe this mattress will spin on its axis and find me on yours Don't say a word just come one and lie here with me Cause I'm just about to set fire to everything I see I want you bad I'll go back on things I believe There I just said it, I'm scared you'll forget about me Dont say a word just come over and lie here with me Cause I'm just about to set fire to everything I see I want you so bad I'll go back on the things I believe There I just said it, I'm scared you'll forget about me
This is a great song to learn because it also acts as a great exercise. On the one hand its a difficult riff to get down since its pretty involved with a few different techniques that go into it. On the other hand it is very good practice to learn this song and sing over because there is so much going on whilst singing. I am still currently working on it, give it a shot though. Very rewarding when you slowly start to get it down. John Mayer, you are one hell of an inspiration for me and I thank you for it!
For sure! I believe this was the inspiration for the song, actually. I've heard him say he wrote this just to see if he could play it while singing. haha
@@Ash-fm6ym I'm doing this too, and a key aspect is to listen to the song over and over, then slow it down and listen. Get the picking perfect first. Then, you can take one part of the song--in this one, that would be the starting riff on the 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th frets. Figure what he's singing there and try to replicate it on only that part while playing along with him. Do this for all the parts, and then try singing and playing without the video. For this particular song tho, the singing actually helps me get better timing on the guitar, even if I can just manage to hum it at the start
Mayer always has this knack of keeping his studio songs simple, so whenever he does it live or does a different version, its always a different version. And god fucking damn it no one version of any song is a let down.
There's a certain beauty to this version that I just can't explain. It sounds raw and filled with emotions. As a guitarist, I always pay attention to what John is doing on the guitar, and in this version, he changes the arrangements for several parts AND manages to change the singing rhythm/pacing as well. You can see it simply comes naturally to him, in the sense that he's able to do it with ease after so much practice in his life. Guy is a genius.
Here I am at 7:09 am on a Monday morning listening to this song with my eyes closed. Screaming internally about a boy who has no idea how much I want him. “I want you so bad I’ll go back on the things I believe”
I remember when I went through a heartbreak and this song especially helped me cope. All his music did, somehow his lyrics always found a way to play as a soundtrack to my life so far. Just a lyrical genius and the guitar...always makes me feel peacefully whole.
This song is purely brilliant. As are many of John's songs. I will always call him "The Generational Gap Bridge" b/c I and my teenage daughter connect with his music. John, don't ever stop making music! :)
watch me attempt it... It took me a while to be able to sing while playing.. like you said it's difficult. I see a lot of covers where guys can't sing and play at the same time. You are smart for recognizing the skill involved.
with enough practice u get muscle memory, not really that hard to sing and play anything if u practice enough. the guitar rift is fairly simplistic as well but w/e
I just recently found out about John's great song. I always listen to this to adjust my pain. Recently, I left the girl whom I love the most. I hope she does well in her life and has a beautiful life ahead of her. Thank you, John, for this amazing song. Maybe one day I could listen to it happily.
Y después de más de 10 anos.. volvemos para saber que está canción es oro puro... Simplemente una melodía tan profunda.. con un sonido totalmente coherente y una letra tan magnífica.. Simplemente una obra de arte total!.
God when the last chorus hits and he goes into falsetto and the end of the melody just makes me wish it made it into the studio version with multiple voices. And I also love that this is done a half step down in Ab it seems to really suit his voice as he doesn't have to go as high and Ab. This version is truly incredible.
most artists have lawyers for copyright protection, John has his two hands.
This is clever! To the top!
Sam Brobst well technically it’s his fingers... more specifically his thumbs
Best comment I've seen today!
John be like "Yeah good luck recreating that one"
Paul Davids: Hold my Dutch beer.....
The only girl I've ever been in love with sent me this around 10 years ago. Said it always made her think of me. She got married last year....and I'm still here, scared she's forgotten about me.
You'll get what you deserve buddy, don't lose faith in love ^^
Don’t lose faith bro, it’s gets better ❤️
In the bad things in life there’s always good. Where there is yin there is yang. Something great is coming your way. I can tell you’re an awesome dude by you’re music taste. Keep your head up bro!
Bruh you need to move now bro
Why didn't you get with her?
"Maybe this mattress will spin on its axis and find me on yours" I can't deal with how good this is.
My favorite lyric from the song.
@@jeanwheeler3969 I totally agree! Lyrically the most beautiful sentence I have heard!
You spoke my heart bro! ❤️
Most beautiful line from this song.
Ludwig JungslŠtt a long distance relationship, he misses her, he wants to be with her, he can only say maybe they will get to be together.
@@rexlowery8517 no it’s about a breakup
John actually said that this song started off as a guitar practice thing where he actually tried to see how hard of a guitar thing he could play and sing over at the same time.
true legend!
Sweet child o mine started the same way too
I believe it. I think a lot of artists “discover” something they like by just messing around or practicing.
I tried playing and singing this at the same time, it's way to fucking hard. I mean the guitar is fine but singing along is just too fkn hard
I have tried time and time again and my brain just can’t process singing this as I play it
I still find it amazing that sounds like this can be made by just one person and a guitar. So much talent.
Seriously.
So much hard work! That said, this riff is super fun to play!
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exactly!
Bieber's new stuff isn't too easy, I get asked to teach it when giving lessons, usually guys asking to play for girls.
Bieber
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Siaw Siaw Dance Studio accurate
This used to be my and my boyfriend's song. He loves John and I'm so glad he introduced me to his music. This was the version of song he sent me, it's absolutely beautiful.
We used to be in a long distance relationship but things never work out the way they should. So here I am, telling the world how much I love him and miss him because I can't tell him that.
love, he might be thinking the same as you....
I'm in the same boat. Back and fourth for years, deep deep love. I do like the comment below.. he just might be thinking of you when youre thinking of him. That comforts me..
I felt my heart crying a little bit after reading this comment. :'(
he from the Philippines?
I feel you
That moment when pauses and says “scared you’ll forget about me”. Just augh. Perfectly sums up quite a bit of my life
oh god it that part made me cry so hard... life can be so tough, but i'm happy to hear that there other people feeling that same shitty feeling...
I was so scared about she forgetting about me that when she did (cheating on me) I became free, I am not scared at all
Who were you again..?
Crushing...I get it..
He posted this randomly on his blog one night about a year and a half ago and he said it was only going to be up for a short moment. Luckily somebody grabbed it to post. On the blog he mentions the iPhone text in the background and how raw it was. But like I said, it was random. Take it for what it's worth.
Oh my gosh, I know exactly what you're talking about! I came across his blog when he posted this song and it's always been one of my favorite songs since then...
For the rest of the days that i have on earth, i will never forget this song. What a sound.
I listen to this song constantly. I loooove it!
Same here...it really is a part of me
exactly my feelings and thoughts abt this song
4:33 that chord change is just perfect
“Love, is really nothing but a dream that keeps waking me” I cant tell you how incredibly touching that line is. I’ve had dreams of finding the love of my life and when I wake up, it’s a disappointment to come back to reality.
"Maybe this mattress will spin on its axis and find me on yours." Come on, who would write a line like that. That is pure artistry and genius.
Only John could
I never understood this line. Could you explain?
@@charlescho it’s kinda of an abstract line, he’s just saying he wishes he was in her bed and not alone in his. But it’s a very poetic way of saying so. Like he wishes being in her bed could be as easy as flipping the mattress over. Idk, it’s up to interpretation… I just know the feeling it evokes is beautifully tragic
@@TheGuitarislove spot on interpretation brother. Mayer is certainly one the greatest song writers. His song, War of my life has been saving me from things, and I wish I could personally say thanks to John Mayer
Played this at an open mic last night. some woman went "yes", my work was done :)
at :22 listen closely and his phone goes off haha. I think thats really cool that it makes it even more personal
for you to even be able to hear that is insanely impressive
he said that the most perfect takes are the ones that get interrupted thats why he didn't stop when his phone went off. Boy was it perfect.
I'd like this comment... but it's at exactly 22 thumbs up
***** in an article he says it was his iphone
A similar thing happened on 30 Seconds to Mars' "Alibi". Someone was washing the dishes during the recording. Love love love these kinds of things.
Such a painfully beautiful song
this song is hard enough play on a technical level, but seriously how could anyone ever play this without just bawling in the middle of it? everyone has that someone they want so bad they'll go back on the things they believe. what a beautiful song.
It's one thing to play this song, it's nearly God-level to sing it at the same time. This song is why people (who aren't teenie-bopper types) have mad respect for John.
And he also created it!
tf is a teenie-bopper how old ARE you
What is tf?
My sons, gave me my first John Mayer CD for Christmas before they Ghosted Me. I played it over and over until I could sing almost every word. “...for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” Amen
Praying for reconciliation.
@@lucpereira1521 Thank You and Mucho Graditude. Gracious, Mercie. xxoo Means so much to me.
I think 30 years down the line whatever happens in my life I would probably be back here listening to this version.
64 people tried to play and sing it.
but failed completely
This is exhausting on your fretting hand with how he immediately ends every note.
Few more failed, it's 132 now
Max Lachance palm muting is the technique he uses. You don’t have to kill every note.
Those 64 people liked your comments
You only understand just how difficult this is to play and sing, if you have tried to play guitar or are a guitar player.
Im neither but I completely appreciate how beautiful it sounds. :)
its extra hard for me just to play cause my hands are small haha
I find that I have more trouble with other songs, that are technically easier to play but have a different rhythm. This one just works for my body somehow :o
MUCH harder on acoustic than electric tbh
this is one of the easier songs by mayer.. Neon is the toughest.
this song is so hearbreaking. I love the acoustic/slow versions rather than the rushed version.
that last “I’m scared you’ll forget about me” is haunting
"Wired and I'm tired
Think I'll sleep in my clothes on the floor
Maybe this mattress will spin on its axis and find me on yours"
Epic songwriting and poetry - trademark of Mayer's genius.
As if this song isn't powerful enough. It hurts now even more, because a girl I fell pretty hard for and I parted in November. We used to jam out to this in the car, she was the most beautiful person in the world in that moment.
Stay strong my dude
Thank you good man , i will take that into consideration thank you so much
Be in love dont fall in love
if you really think about it the song is a parallel of love and mortality and how they have the same arc. in the same sense falling in love is being reborn and being in love is living and falling out of love is death. the song just so happens to be on the edge of death and the fight to stay alive or rather the fight to stay with the one you love.
its definitely his most technical song and one of his most poetic
John should really release an unplugged album!
Iknow it's been 10 years but he did XD it's on spotify
which one is it@@jonsnow3300
Lyrics:
Young and full of running
Tell me where is that taking me
Just a great figure eight
Or a tiny infinity
Love is really nothing
But a dream that keeps waking me
For all of my trying
We still end up dying
How can it be
Dont say a word just come over and lie here with me
Cause I'm just about to set fire to everything I see
I want you so bad I'll go back on the things I believe
There I just said it, I'm scared you'll forget about me
So young and full of running
All the way to the edge of desire
Steady my breathing
Silently screaming
I have to have you now
Wired and I'm tired
Think I'll sleep in my clothes on the floor
And maybe this mattress will spin on its axis
and find me on yours
Don't say a word just come one and lie here with me
Cause I'm just about to set fire to everything I see
I want you bad I'll go back on things I believe
There I just said it, I'm scared you'll forget about me
Dont say a word just come over and lie here with me
Cause I'm just about to set fire to everything I see
I want you so bad I'll go back on the things I believe
There I just said it, I'm scared you'll forget about me
Can't decide which version of this song I like more ._. seems like I could listen to both of them all day.
honetly, I like this one better.
Well. I guess I like this one a tad bit more! :)
0:22 you can hear his iphone beep in the background. what a badass
This is a great song to learn because it also acts as a great exercise. On the one hand its a difficult riff to get down since its pretty involved with a few different techniques that go into it. On the other hand it is very good practice to learn this song and sing over because there is so much going on whilst singing. I am still currently working on it, give it a shot though. Very rewarding when you slowly start to get it down. John Mayer, you are one hell of an inspiration for me and I thank you for it!
For sure! I believe this was the inspiration for the song, actually. I've heard him say he wrote this just to see if he could play it while singing. haha
How are you singing this? I mean what's your process to sing complicated pieces along with complicated guitar
@@Ash-fm6ym I'm doing this too, and a key aspect is to listen to the song over and over, then slow it down and listen. Get the picking perfect first. Then, you can take one part of the song--in this one, that would be the starting riff on the 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th frets. Figure what he's singing there and try to replicate it on only that part while playing along with him. Do this for all the parts, and then try singing and playing without the video. For this particular song tho, the singing actually helps me get better timing on the guitar, even if I can just manage to hum it at the start
Mayer always has this knack of keeping his studio songs simple, so whenever he does it live or does a different version, its always a different version. And god fucking damn it no one version of any song is a let down.
There's a certain beauty to this version that I just can't explain. It sounds raw and filled with emotions. As a guitarist, I always pay attention to what John is doing on the guitar, and in this version, he changes the arrangements for several parts AND manages to change the singing rhythm/pacing as well. You can see it simply comes naturally to him, in the sense that he's able to do it with ease after so much practice in his life. Guy is a genius.
This recording is so incredibly raw and sincere. You can hear the emotion in his voice and in the very essence of his playing. Gorgeous
one of the most beautiful songs ever, especially this version
this song makes me remember what love feels like
2019 still perfection 👍🏻👂🏻👌🏻
B-Swift Gaming 2020, America is a trash fire and this is my safe haven
been said many ways in the comments but from dylan to bruce to 1975 to even ray charles, this is one of the best songs ever written.
One of the greatest songs of all time
That last "i'm scared you forget about me".... It breaks my heart everytime
Here I am at 7:09 am on a Monday morning listening to this song with my eyes closed. Screaming internally about a boy who has no idea how much I want him.
“I want you so bad I’ll go back on the things I believe”
I remember when I went through a heartbreak and this song especially helped me cope. All his music did, somehow his lyrics always found a way to play as a soundtrack to my life so far. Just a lyrical genius and the guitar...always makes me feel peacefully whole.
Young and full of running
Tell me where's that taking me?
Just a great figure eight or a tiny infinity
Love is really nothing
But a dream that keeps waking me
For all of my trying
We still end up dying
How can it be?
Don't say a word, just come over and lie here with me
'Cause I'm just about to set fire to everything I see
I want you so bad I'll go back on the things I believe
There I just said it, I'm scared you'll forget about me
So young and full of running, all the way to the edge of desire
Steady my breathing, silently screaming,
"I have to have you now"
Wired and I'm tired
Think I'll sleep in my clothes on the floor
Maybe this mattress will spin on its axis and find me on yours
Don't say a word, just come over and lie here with me
'Cause I'm just about to set fire to everything I see
I want you so bad I'll go back on the things I believe
There I just said it, I'm scared you'll forget about me
Don't say a word, just come over and lie here with me
'Cause I'm just about to set fire to everything I see
I want you so bad I'll go back on the things I believe
There I just said it, I'm scared you'll forget about me
Songwriters: John Mayer
Edge of Desire lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reach Music Publishing
What a beautiful version!!! Sounds better than the CD record!
My fav song ....so amazing. John Mayer is a genius.
This song is purely brilliant. As are many of John's songs. I will always call him "The Generational Gap Bridge" b/c I and my teenage daughter connect with his music. John, don't ever stop making music! :)
Damn what that man can do with just his voice and guitar. Love his acoustic stuff.
This is absolute great guitar work and to sing while playing it is just amazing. Listen to it over and over and over again. Thank You!
watch me attempt it... It took me a while to be able to sing while playing.. like you said it's difficult. I see a lot of covers where guys can't sing and play at the same time. You are smart for recognizing the skill involved.
with enough practice u get muscle memory, not really that hard to sing and play anything if u practice enough. the guitar rift is fairly simplistic as well but w/e
Blazed IV XX you have no idea what you’re talking about
I've been thinking the same thing recently! I'm 25 and I finally feel like my generation has it's guitar icon.
greatest love song ever written
wow...just wow....the feel while playing this song......not just playing and interpreting....but transmitting the emotions to the listener....
I just recently found out about John's great song.
I always listen to this to adjust my pain.
Recently, I left the girl whom I love the most.
I hope she does well in her life and has a beautiful life ahead of her.
Thank you, John, for this amazing song. Maybe one day I could listen to it happily.
can't cope!
I love this man so much!!!
what a soulful edge of desire version ♡
His voice is a masterpiece
Y después de más de 10 anos.. volvemos para saber que está canción es oro puro...
Simplemente una melodía tan profunda.. con un sonido totalmente coherente y una letra tan magnífica..
Simplemente una obra de arte total!.
Beautiful... brings me back to so many wonderful memories
I love him... I just CAN'T get tired of his voice... It's perfect.
This is just fantastic!!!
just blew me away.....he is amazing....loved it...thanks John....
You can just feel the emotion. So beautiful.
This song makes me believe in true love
A fantastic version!!!
This is probably one of the only songs that make me tear up before the singer starts. Incredible melody and lyrics
Oh , this song is just , i dont have words ! Thank You John for helping me through rough times with you beautiful music !
beautiful. The song is beautiful.
I love this. Beautiful. x
Uma das melhores canções dele!
i have goosebumps. john's amazing=)
So, so beautiful.
By the time you create a guitar piece like that you've already mastered guitar to a high degree. Respect to John Mayer as a guitar player
Most amazing acoustic. I hang onto every word. ♥️♥️♥️
Sick version! Love it
the guitar sounds bring back old memories
such a depth in his music.. i can listen my hole life.. and it never gets old, it just brings back memories.. im so thankful for this music
God when the last chorus hits and he goes into falsetto and the end of the melody just makes me wish it made it into the studio version with multiple voices. And I also love that this is done a half step down in Ab it seems to really suit his voice as he doesn't have to go as high and Ab. This version is truly incredible.
perfect! love him, love the song!!! OMG
This is the most painfully beautifully thing I could ever listen to.
Great sound!!!!!!!!!!
I remember hearing this on his tumblr. This made me fall in love with the song.
So beautiful :o This is real music .
this song is so deep..i can feel the emotion in every word..such an intelligent song..
OH. MY. GOD. So beautiful and full of emotion... What a poet!!
This is so awesome.
Wonderful !
John Mayer is a living ledgend. I am one eargasm away from getting a tattoo of him
this is one of the most beautiful things i've ever heard.
I love this version so much 😭😭😭
Incredible guitar skills. I hope to play like this one day!!
this version of this song.. it jus makes lyf worth livin.. jus.. pure clarity
Whenever I feel sad I just listen to this, and it somehow manages to soothe me. Nothing else can.
John Mayer sizzles this tune in every way possible. A to Z. I love it. Love him
This is one of my favorite songs by him. It is my favorite on that album and this version I really like...he is so talented. Love him
The music on this song is beyond simple and perfect
Too beautiful for words...my favorite song off the Battle Studies album!
Always loved the guitar riffs on this song….it’s just hypnotic.
WOW how this touches my heart and soul.
Not only the riffs are beautiful, but also the amazing the lyrics
So impossible to play; so impossible to stop listening to. This song. 💕