John Mayer - No Such Thing (Official HD Video)

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  • Official HD Video for "No Such Thing" by John Mayer
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    Chorus:
    I want to run through the halls of my high school
    I want to scream at the
    Top of my lungs
    I just found out there's no such thing as the real world
    Just a lie you've got to rise above
    #JohnMayer #NoSuchThing #OfficialHDVideo #Remastered
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  • @kingcam00745
    @kingcam00745 Před 11 měsíci +5

    I remember 2001, such a fun time

  • @Wolverich
    @Wolverich Před 2 lety +31

    CZcams is the closest thing we'll ever get to a time machine.

  • @brendachilvers7136
    @brendachilvers7136 Před 4 měsíci +46

    ‘All of our parents - they’re getting older , I wonder if they wished for anything better’. We did kids. We most certainly did 💜

  • @jkeel9946
    @jkeel9946 Před měsícem +7

    2024 here 😌

  • @acates1976
    @acates1976 Před 5 lety +1812

    I'm his age. I now have a teenager in High School. He doesn't quite fit in. Sometimes it's hard convincing him his best years are to come. I introduced him to this song, hoping it would help inspire him.

    • @brittanymichelle8618
      @brittanymichelle8618 Před 2 lety +200

      Tell your teenager this: “They laugh at me because I’m different. I laugh at them because they’re all the same.”

    • @minceraftfornite4334
      @minceraftfornite4334 Před 2 lety +73

      @@brittanymichelle8618 I doubt that will make him feel better

    • @chethakmp3
      @chethakmp3 Před 2 lety +11

      @@brittanymichelle8618 haha! :)

    • @chethakmp3
      @chethakmp3 Před 2 lety +13

      Good luck! :)

    • @allthatgirlcoronado
      @allthatgirlcoronado Před 2 lety +27

      His best years are to come, and when it passes. You’ll soon miss it. 😭

  • @osgoonline6920
    @osgoonline6920 Před 10 lety +4105

    I heard this song on the radio on my first day of high school and loved it. Today I'm listening to it because in a couple of hours I graduate from high school...

    • @tony4996
      @tony4996 Před 9 lety +97

      Congratulations on your achievement 😊👌

    • @brucek.evans-historian7028
      @brucek.evans-historian7028 Před 9 lety +51

      Great job Oscar! Keep at it, there is a whole lot more to do. :)

    • @tony4996
      @tony4996 Před 9 lety +38

      Lana v Relax your acting like your being deployed to Iraq or something lol
      Honestly it get ALO'T better if you MAKE it better
      If you don't like something, CHANGE it! Want more friends?! Make some and get out of your comfort zone and learn more about yourself and others
      Want to have better grades? Be more postive, motivated and determine while working hard and asking for help when you need to and you should surely pass with an A
      Basically life is what you make it
      Not liking something? Change it and make it better! That's life in general too, NOT just High School lol
      Be curious, learn and be yourself
      Best advice i can give you lol :]

    • @editboy23
      @editboy23 Před 9 lety +41

      Congrats Oscar!
      From a 42 year old dude, I can say without a doubt that "the best of me was hiding up my sleeve"
      Hopefully yours is too!

    • @osgoonline6920
      @osgoonline6920 Před 9 lety +64

      UPDATE: it's been 5 months, life is looking up, and I'm ready for what's to come :)

  • @jackwebster7013
    @jackwebster7013 Před rokem +202

    I'm 71 and I still love this song. Great lyrics.

    • @mikeberger1162
      @mikeberger1162 Před rokem +8

      Yeah I'm 67 and I totally understand what you're saying about this song thinking back throughout the years listening to this song remembering how I was in an exstreamly violent abusive relationship it took me years to break away run across country I'm doing better I know voluntary work with people in my same spot I was in I get happy for the knew times I love this song,

    • @faxmen09
      @faxmen09 Před 11 měsíci +8

      Yep, 70 and I enjoy the lyrics, guitar and the beat. It's a keeper.

    • @LazyboiYt.
      @LazyboiYt. Před 9 měsíci +1

      Nice

    • @terranceprather7968
      @terranceprather7968 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Wow

    • @macaryl95
      @macaryl95 Před 4 měsíci +2

      We taking this song to the grave boys

  • @y73
    @y73 Před 3 lety +1111

    This hits way different at 34 than it did when I was 15, in high school.

  • @fennec13
    @fennec13 Před 6 měsíci +5

    At 47 ( going on 48) and this song hits waay different every time the algorithm throws it up.
    it goes really fast folks, treasure each moment. We don't get anymore that what you were born with.

  • @gamepoy5056
    @gamepoy5056 Před 8 lety +78

    I would really enjoy this song if it didn't play at my work every 29-Goddamn-minutes.

  • @ZalmanKrause
    @ZalmanKrause Před 2 lety +330

    The chord changes in this song are so incredible.

    • @TGY21133
      @TGY21133 Před rokem +4

      right here ^^^^

    • @ronrobbins2737
      @ronrobbins2737 Před rokem +17

      Still his best song in my opinion, brilliant Songwriting/great unique vocal/great instrumentation!

    • @wendisukmadarmawan
      @wendisukmadarmawan Před rokem +3

      yes

    • @The_Alex_Murphy
      @The_Alex_Murphy Před rokem +10

      He took that Emaj9 and opened an entire new dimension

    • @tekestenegash120
      @tekestenegash120 Před 10 měsíci +5

      he is an amazing guitarist. the song gravity not the official version but him on concert that is awesome.

  • @paradice6470
    @paradice6470 Před 3 lety +417

    Here in 2020! All I remember is my mom singing this! She really loved it and so I love it.
    R.I.P mom 🌻

    • @muffinman1908
      @muffinman1908 Před 3 lety +11

      Condolences

    • @pacojerte3023
      @pacojerte3023 Před 3 lety +21

      Shes still singing....

    • @pacojerte3023
      @pacojerte3023 Před 3 lety +11

      My pops passed away...last october
      He really liked Credence Clearwater Revival.

    • @toro6811
      @toro6811 Před 3 lety +7

      Rip to momma bear 👏🏽❤️

    • @chethakmp3
      @chethakmp3 Před 2 lety +6

      wow! :) I hope you are better! :) take care! I love this song too! :)

  • @peytoncooper
    @peytoncooper Před 8 lety +2261

    Every time I hear this song I think of my childhood. Sucks how fast it went. But you got to appreciate every second of life.

    • @christiantasidaily
      @christiantasidaily Před 8 lety +35

      +Peyton Cooper Hey Peyton!! i literally just searched this song up because i was thinking of my childhood also! such good memories with no care in the world right! peace :)

    • @issacrodgers8240
      @issacrodgers8240 Před 8 lety +7

      so true

    • @lilmango7
      @lilmango7 Před 8 lety +21

      This is so funny, late night thinking of my childhood as well. Reminds me of when it was easy.

    • @indigol4197
      @indigol4197 Před 8 lety +9

      i feel you

    • @malcomhughes176
      @malcomhughes176 Před 7 lety +10

      I swear it does I remember riding the bus this song would make us all happy we would be so happy for no reason singing and all

  • @godswill4983
    @godswill4983 Před 6 lety +151

    I'm boutta graduate in like 2 hours and I have no idea where I'm headed in life. I'm just listening to this to assure myself that life ain't finna be that bad

    • @Mexsipuedoperez
      @Mexsipuedoperez Před 3 lety +11

      Hope you're having a nice life man

    • @alexxsanchez2720
      @alexxsanchez2720 Před 3 lety +6

      2 years later ..... hope your journey is great man.

    • @LifeBehindBars_2017
      @LifeBehindBars_2017 Před 3 lety +4

      bro i'm almost 40 and i only found myself (who and what i wanted to be) last year and what an amazing journey it has been. i dont think i can say i've lived my life to the fullest if i had found myself earlier. i have tried anything and everything. might not have loved everything and some were absolute mistakes but glad that i went there and tried it. take your time. life's not a race. take the time to be in the moment and to reflect and reminisce sometimes :)

    • @bobbywhiteman9421
      @bobbywhiteman9421 Před 2 lety

      Well,you will get a lot further in life if you work on your grammar n shit😁

    • @missbritt288
      @missbritt288 Před 2 lety +3

      you will be alright - God willing - Sending you love and light

  • @tomyfamily1
    @tomyfamily1 Před 3 lety +2

    I always play this song whenever I visit my hometown of Fayetteville NC. 71st high school c/o 2002. I miss those days.

  • @stark_tank9930
    @stark_tank9930 Před 2 měsíci +7

    I didn’t realize it but this song was released the week I graduated high school. I do remember listening to it throughout the summer before college in 2001. Then 9/11 hit only a few weeks of freshman year college. Crazy how time flies and seeing how much this world changed. Whoever you are live your life and love the ones who always supported you no matter what.

  • @thomasratel8114
    @thomasratel8114 Před 6 měsíci +3

    I am invincible as long as I'm alive

  • @ronsonnswandom5247
    @ronsonnswandom5247 Před 10 lety +647

    i love songs that celebrate life in general, not just loving someone

    • @BettyBr29
      @BettyBr29 Před 8 lety +17

      well said

    • @trinitylivingston1286
      @trinitylivingston1286 Před 5 lety +29

      Me too, this song is so perfect for life when you figure out the real meaning of it. (Live life the way you want to).

    • @amazingabby25
      @amazingabby25 Před 4 lety +7

      A lot of the songs on this album, isn’t just about love, it’s nice

    • @bluesyace9564
      @bluesyace9564 Před 4 lety +5

      John Mayer's lyrics are generally about life, love is a part of it and it comes along sometimes. Born and Raised is I think his lyrically best work.

    • @skylark521
      @skylark521 Před 4 lety +2

      John has a unique sound, instrumental and voice with distinct lyrics.

  • @andrewmartin9469
    @andrewmartin9469 Před rokem +2

    Sat an iHop diner at 6am the other morning by myself. This came on while I was eating. It was so quiet. Hadn't heard it in years.

  • @pikachugirl5421
    @pikachugirl5421 Před 4 měsíci +2

    2024! Still ❤

  • @JamieDarren
    @JamieDarren Před 10 lety +115

    this was my shit in high school.

    • @jemstar752
      @jemstar752 Před 10 lety

      dont get me wrong buddy.. but never thought a black guy would listen to John Mayer's music :/

    • @JamieDarren
      @JamieDarren Před 10 lety +52

      i'm sure there are a lot of people of all races that love him. please try and forget skin color. that does not dictate who a person is.

    • @jemstar752
      @jemstar752 Před 10 lety +20

      of course not!! our skin color would never dictate our taste in music or who we are.. good thing we both agree that this song is THE shit tho XD

    • @JamieDarren
      @JamieDarren Před 10 lety +25

      lol *high five*

    • @3lGranGon
      @3lGranGon Před 10 lety +6

      jose mares I'm honestly not surprised. This might be taken as racist but some (I certainly don't) but Mayer's music is heavily based on genres listened mostly in it's essence by black people.
      Regardless, likes aren't defined by races.

  • @nandnitin
    @nandnitin Před 7 lety +318

    One of the best songs ever made.

  • @jorgie1415
    @jorgie1415 Před 4 lety +341

    Sounds like adults tried to intimidate John with of mention of the “real world” when he was a kid.
    “Put down that guitar. That guitar ain’t gonna get you anywhere when you’re older... when you hit the REAL WORLD.”
    Turns out there’s no such thing.

    • @trinitylivingston1286
      @trinitylivingston1286 Před 3 lety +20

      Honestly, sounds like my mom. Said that all the stuff I'm good at will just be hobbies, maybe or maybe not mom. My choice, not yours.

    • @OmegaLiar
      @OmegaLiar Před 3 lety +8

      Every artist will learn this if they decide to pursue what they were born with.
      John is one of the best and smartest artists out there.
      This is a beautiful song but it’s also a declaration of truth. One of my all time favorites

    • @naradabismark7792
      @naradabismark7792 Před 3 lety +4

      Specially the "I am invincible part"

    • @moniquewilliams7992
      @moniquewilliams7992 Před 3 lety +2

      Yes

    • @nusaindah81
      @nusaindah81 Před 3 měsíci

      Ouh, that's what it means tho 🤔
      Okay 👍🏽 thanks friend

  • @buckadillafilms
    @buckadillafilms Před rokem +8

    This song hits a little harder every year.

  • @brystonnn
    @brystonnn Před 7 lety +1515

    This is John's best song in my opinion

    • @89cjenk
      @89cjenk Před 6 lety +9

      First Name Last Name I agree

    • @willritter4076
      @willritter4076 Před 5 lety +17

      I'd be honored if some old-school John Mayer fans would check out my acoustic piano & vocal covers of CLARITY and LOVE SOON on my channel in tribute to the boss. Live acoustic with no digital editing. Thanks and peace.

    • @HushWayne
      @HushWayne Před 5 lety +34

      this and stop this train

    • @jaybottanxiety35
      @jaybottanxiety35 Před 5 lety +3

      It is

    • @hiraikotsuu4088
      @hiraikotsuu4088 Před 5 lety +27

      Have u heard new light?

  • @duffy5079
    @duffy5079 Před měsícem +4

    This is the best John Mayer tbh. Pure honesty and humility

  • @celinegarcia4158
    @celinegarcia4158 Před 8 měsíci +2

    I wanna scream at the TOP OF MY LUNGS!!!!! Its 2023 & JM just rocks this song. Amazzzing!

  • @andresr2447
    @andresr2447 Před rokem +3

    they love to tell you stay inside the lines, but somethings better on the other side. gets me all the time

  • @JustinGild
    @JustinGild Před 4 lety +334

    From a guitar/music student perspective, this a wonderful song for a beginner to study to start reaching for that intermediate level. Jazzy chords, tricky strumming, rhythmic hits, complex progressions...great stuff!

    • @homerg2724
      @homerg2724 Před 2 lety +1

      Please elaborate I’m at that level & would love to hear your insight, been playing for years (guitar /keyboard) I’ve learned to play some of his songs but this is one that I always have difficulty learning.

    • @JustinGild
      @JustinGild Před 2 lety +33

      @@homerg2724 There’s generally three reasons why something is tricky to play. One is the obvious it’s fast or precise…technically hard to play. This song doesn’t really fall into that category. Next is a difficult rhythm…this song definitely has a lot going rhythmically. Syncopated strumming and hits and it goes to half time at one point. What’s most difficult about the song is the form…it has a lot of chords and if you don’t understand their function they will almost seem random. You’re in E but then it goes to Emin, then to F#7, the chorus starts on Amin, and if you don’t know the role of each chord it it’s enough to make your head spin. What I mean by chord function is the number system is I major, vi min, II maj, etc. Here in Nashville we write them with regular numbers and not Roman numerals but i digress! The chorus is A min D7 Emaj or iv bVII I. For us music school geeks( and John was certainly one of them) that’s known as a back door ii V, a cadence often seen in jazz tunes. As soon as we hear the chorus we know the flavor of the cadence and the exactly what those chords are. Every part of the song has a recognizable chord progression if you you understand theoretically what’s going on. If you don’t get the theory it will require lots of memorization on top of the tricky rhythm…making it really hard to play.
      I’ve been teaching over 20 years now(damn it can’t really be that long!). Let me know if you’d like to do a lesson…we could break down all the chords, analyze them etc!

    • @reesecup3ify
      @reesecup3ify Před 2 lety +6

      Wth are you talking about? This is an extremely difficult song, way beyond intermediate. No beginner could even attempt something like this. The chord progression is very complicated and the rhythm is tricky. I bet you can't play it.

    • @JustinGild
      @JustinGild Před 2 lety +2

      @@reesecup3ify I’m actually the wrong person to challenge. How much do you want to bet? I’d bet 100k if you’re willing…I know you won’t so I’ll send you a video anyway. Don’t assume just because someone is posting on the internet that they don’t know what they’re doing.
      We clearly have a different definition of what beginner, intermediate, etc is but I’ll admit I was probably wrong and that it’s closer to advanced. Most importantly it’s a great song for an aspiring student.
      I’ll still take that bet if you want.

    • @dr.deptrai
      @dr.deptrai Před rokem +1

      Correct! This is one of my first songs as a beginner. To be fair, it was the strumming, palm muting, and tough chords that got me. Its not hard… but their are several gaps you need to fill. Squirrelly user is a absolutely incorrect. If you could read a tab, know basic chords, and basic strumming, this is easily attainable.

  • @lukekandel5155
    @lukekandel5155 Před rokem +5

    Just graduated!!!!!

  • @NoremakSeggob
    @NoremakSeggob Před 3 lety +26

    Followed John Mayor's advice and ran through the halls of my highschool screaming "there's no such thing as the real world!"
    Now I'm in a mental hospital. Thanks JOHN.

  • @krysiacruz23
    @krysiacruz23 Před 2 dny

    This song speaks the truth but still a good oldie

  • @thehecter52
    @thehecter52 Před 3 lety +7

    "I am invincible as long as I'm alive"
    Good stuff man. John Mayer is also hot af

  • @jpowell180
    @jpowell180 Před 10 lety +79

    So much truth in this song....please, kids, don't let your teachers, etc, limit you...the best of you is truly still up your sleeve (I say this as a 46-y/o fart!).

    • @jennmarie4969
      @jennmarie4969 Před 10 lety +4

      Thank you :)

    • @ahhwe-any7434
      @ahhwe-any7434 Před 5 lety +1

      "they love to tell you to stay inside the lines"____ :/. I still remember when I wrote the paper. And that teacher editor said ," you never ask an adult why." Bish, what? What world do you even come from the youth can't even ask why anymore? I'd insert a why song here but I forgot it :/

    • @BigDaddy-zi3op
      @BigDaddy-zi3op Před 5 lety

      lol

    • @lorettalynndavis9695
      @lorettalynndavis9695 Před 5 lety +1

      Aww, are you still a good guy or are you tainted by the world? have you given up.

    • @ahhwe-any7434
      @ahhwe-any7434 Před 5 lety +1

      @@lorettalynndavis9695 oh 🤷🤔 complex question. You got me on that... I came here for the song didn't i?!

  • @dre1011000
    @dre1011000 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Still love this song.

  • @jonipass1314
    @jonipass1314 Před rokem +33

    Honestly one of the best songs ever written.

    • @larrybill2661
      @larrybill2661 Před rokem

      Hello Joni how are you doing hopefully you are doing good??

  • @MiztaDray22
    @MiztaDray22 Před 10 lety +6

    They read all the books but they can't find the asnwers....Loved this song since the first time I heard it, best post 9/11 song! Really lifted people back then

  • @caimanaraujo479
    @caimanaraujo479 Před 6 měsíci +17

    This song plays everyday at my work, and helped me go through tough work related anxiety.

  • @marisorange6337
    @marisorange6337 Před 2 dny +1

    I agree,this iz one of his best.
    .I love his life hearing it match so many scenarrios in mine!!

  • @audofit
    @audofit Před 3 lety +8

    I wonder if John Mayer ever went to his 10-year reunion.

  • @Bronxlady1
    @Bronxlady1 Před 8 lety +644

    I remember in college my professor telling the class..."in the real world bla, bla bla." I was like what the hell is he talking about? Then John says "I just found out there's no such thing as the real world, just some lies you have to rise above." Thanks John!

    • @michaelangulo6145
      @michaelangulo6145 Před 6 lety +15

      Bronxlady1 you make your real world.

    • @STMARTIN009
      @STMARTIN009 Před 5 lety +8

      Work hard.Play harder.

    • @thelegendkillersshittyduff1335
      @thelegendkillersshittyduff1335 Před 5 lety +4

      And you went too college what a waste of money ur poor parents had too spent

    • @honorebarera8171
      @honorebarera8171 Před 5 lety

      @Honest Peter very deep

    • @AxeKick80
      @AxeKick80 Před 4 lety +11

      “In the real world bla bla bla”
      “Oh you mean in the forests maybe, hunting and gathering in nature?”
      “No, I mean the real world...the artificial construct of civilization we built over that nonsense.”
      “Ah...right...”

  • @jrrubio1041
    @jrrubio1041 Před 7 lety +34

    THIS SONG SHOULD HAVE MORE THAN 500MIL VIEWS WHO ELSE AGGRES

    • @fotis_.__4819
      @fotis_.__4819 Před 5 lety +6

      It should, But little kids prefer to listen to god's dissapointments like cardi B.

    • @fannytorres1781
      @fannytorres1781 Před 2 lety

      @@fotis_.__4819 ikr!!!

  • @MalteBroberg
    @MalteBroberg Před 3 lety +155

    Graduating in a week, i’m actually gonna perform this song at the very end of the ceremony!
    It’s gonna be great!!!

  • @2011paramedic
    @2011paramedic Před 2 lety

    John Mayer A San Francisco Based Musician

  • @kakashisensei9258
    @kakashisensei9258 Před 7 lety +730

    Am I the only one that searched "I wanna scream at the top of my lungs" in order to find this song.

  • @JajuanLogan
    @JajuanLogan Před 4 lety +68

    Hardcore rap fan here just listening to one of my favorite songs of all time John Mayer is that guy 👍🏽

    • @johnnypraze2923
      @johnnypraze2923 Před rokem +2

      Remember.. he's also really good friends with Dave Chappelle!

  • @kenulsh1379
    @kenulsh1379 Před 5 měsíci +1

    This dude is a diamond

  • @nocoastljared598
    @nocoastljared598 Před 3 lety +2

    This song aged like fine wine.

  • @MrTungtarung
    @MrTungtarung Před 9 lety +429

    chords progression is so freaking incredible!!

    • @TheSmithSkateboards
      @TheSmithSkateboards Před 8 lety +33

      +MrTungtarung Yeah music book of Room For Squares damn near fell into my lap recently, and as a novice theorist, I gotta say he's damn good, I may not care much for his music but I respect him, and his musical ability.

    • @WS3RD
      @WS3RD Před 8 lety +31

      +MrTungtarung This is one of the best all-around pure pop songs in the last 25 years. I'm glad you hear it too! Chords are amazing.

    • @mohhingman
      @mohhingman Před 7 lety +26

      indeed. one of the few "rock" musicians injecting interesting extended intervals in their music. He particularly likes the 9th interval, which provides a soulful tone compared to basic major/minor chords. also there's some 11th and 13th interval chords too. too classy

    • @dharmabumguy1
      @dharmabumguy1 Před 5 lety +3

      @@TheSmithSkateboards you like it... dont lie to yourself

    • @TheSmithSkateboards
      @TheSmithSkateboards Před 5 lety +6

      @@dharmabumguy1 Honestly as my taste in music has evolved, yes I do now.

  • @LONEWOLF..314-S-T-L
    @LONEWOLF..314-S-T-L Před rokem +4

    THIS IS MY SHIT ... 👍🏾💯

  • @moonlightfitz
    @moonlightfitz Před 2 lety +2

    I can’t wait for my 10th year reunion😄

  • @user-zd5yt1kx5u
    @user-zd5yt1kx5u Před měsícem +1

    Love , teenage 🎉🎉😊 i'm 42.

  • @Conmon115
    @Conmon115 Před 3 lety +14

    I’m here to remember the 2000’s.

  • @TheCoxcast
    @TheCoxcast Před 7 lety +493

    as a high school senior, these lyrics hit hard fr

    • @phant0m0th_
      @phant0m0th_ Před 5 lety +25

      I was in 1st grade when this came out and hoped it would be played as my graduation song. That didn't happen when I walked on stage of course...because it was 11 years later. But I did play it that morning while I was getting ready to go to the ceremony ( in 2012 ) ☺☺

    • @svasianfilipiname6603
      @svasianfilipiname6603 Před 5 lety +7

      This was out when I graduated in '02

    • @beszt95
      @beszt95 Před 4 lety +6

      I'll miss high school somewhat but right now I just can't wait to be done with it. Class of 2020. This song brings me back to 7th grade when I first heard it and loved it

    • @spsouthside9
      @spsouthside9 Před 4 lety

      Me too.

    • @spsouthside9
      @spsouthside9 Před 4 lety

      I feel the same way.

  • @johnhancock2914
    @johnhancock2914 Před 2 lety +1

    IM SHOCKED THIS SONG HAS ONLY 15 MILLION VIEWS??

  • @acejack33
    @acejack33 Před 2 lety +3

    It’s June of 2005, I’m a junior in high school, full of teenage angst, stressing about finals, got acne and stressing about life after high school going into my final year of high school.
    I don’t have a car yet, and mom is giving me a ride to school. We pull into a coffee shop parking lot, and she runs in to order some drinks. This song comes on the radio. Im in the moment, thinking about adulthood, responsibilities, life after high school and just life in general. Life is good, and I didn’t realize just how good I had it, as most kids that age don’t. It’s the last REAL and Authentic time I spend with my mom. She didn’t physically die or anything, but when you’re a dependent, things are different. So in a way that part of her is just a memory. Just like the moments of childhood.
    If you’re still in high school and reading this, as a 34 year old now, enjoy every moment you have. Those 4, short years go by you fast! You blink, and it’s over. Make the most of it while you have it.

  • @greyfox921
    @greyfox921 Před 4 lety +676

    Anyone listening during Covid 19 pandemic

  • @ForAeons12
    @ForAeons12 Před 9 lety +486

    I remember being 6 years old when this song released. My brother and I shared a room and we always left the radio on at night. We were on summer vacation and would challenge each other to stay up all night. This song would come on constantly and I never become tired of it. Now it's a piece of my childhood and is full of so much nostalgia... I still love John Mayer and his music.

    • @priscillanottelling9698
      @priscillanottelling9698 Před 8 lety +14

      This is weird but I did the same thing. Fell asleep every night with the radio down on low and this song would always come on when I was little. So relaxing and brings back the best memories.

    • @ZoeAlexa11
      @ZoeAlexa11 Před 8 lety +3

      faraeons12 I would also fall asleep to the radio when I was little (lol I still do oops its relaxing)

    • @kevinbrown8591
      @kevinbrown8591 Před 8 lety +3

      +Priscilla McQueen Me three!

    • @Icyfashion_
      @Icyfashion_ Před 8 lety +7

      dude you're like 13 😂

    • @LillyPotter2
      @LillyPotter2 Před 8 lety +5

      +Theo Boyd more like 21. I think it was 2001 or 2002 when this song was released :)

  • @markbarnes6806
    @markbarnes6806 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Bass player totally moves this song along. Kudos.

  • @slothy1243
    @slothy1243 Před 2 lety +252

    I’m 25 and I used to hear this song, your body is a wonderland, and daughters all the time when I was 6 years old on the radio. So glad I discovered John’s music again. So much nostalgia and even his newer music is super good too. Dude never disappoints me.

    • @gabrieladdison
      @gabrieladdison Před 2 lety +1

      Awesome 🔥 I’m a new fan, I heard some of his songs when I was younger also, now I’ve listened to every album by him 😳😂

    • @harpsgalore6584
      @harpsgalore6584 Před 2 lety +2

      John Mayer just released Last Train Home in the past month. John Mayer is the Eric Clapton of our generation. If you listen to Last Train Home that song sounds a decade older than No such thing. John Mayer is kicking off the early 1990's reboot/retro in this decade.

    • @moonlightfitz
      @moonlightfitz Před 2 lety +2

      Same but I’m now 26😭. Time flies…

    • @griffinmaxwell789
      @griffinmaxwell789 Před 2 lety +1

      Almost 24 now. Felt the same way after rediscovering his music back in 2018

    • @ReflectingonReflection
      @ReflectingonReflection Před 2 lety

      FORREAL!!!! Pure nostalgia

  • @InJeansWords
    @InJeansWords Před 10 lety +81

    Been looking for this gem for a while now. At first I asked myself "could this one be it?" then internal tears of joy were shed.

  • @user-us8xo8cu8e
    @user-us8xo8cu8e Před 11 měsíci +1

    This is mine and my wife's favorite song.

  • @DelPiero2004
    @DelPiero2004 Před rokem

    To all of those that were in high school when this song was released like me I'd like to say....."20 year reunion"

  • @cozmikdrip1859
    @cozmikdrip1859 Před 2 lety +39

    This is the ultimate inspirational song when transitioning from high school/teenage years into young adulthood. All 17/18 year olds should listen. When ur older this song will bring hella memories 💯

  • @scientifico
    @scientifico Před 9 lety +68

    Why do I love this song? Because as a grown ass man, i still remember the come what may fearlessness of this moment in youth. Who wasn't unformed and still discovering the best of ourselves? Who wasn't still waiting for the amazing to happen? So this is why I'm reminded of Steely Dan, Beastie boys, chaka khan and all the great songs of a faraway youth. The tunes were with me as I found the best moments. Moments I couldn't even imagine in high school but desired more than that girl in chemistry, The beauty in chorus. I knew i would show them eventually.

  • @Calibeachgtl1024
    @Calibeachgtl1024 Před 8 měsíci

    1999 used to listen to this all the time when I was 22 , not a care in the world, drivin all over the bay area. Sucks being 46 now

  • @Lil.Taco.4
    @Lil.Taco.4 Před rokem +1

    Many think that just because Im Gen Z it means ai listen to rap but in reality I usually like to listen to this type of music

  • @LONEWOLF..314-S-T-L
    @LONEWOLF..314-S-T-L Před rokem +3

    I EMBRACE BEIN A FUCKIN N.E.R.D .. 👍🏾💯🌄

  • @lixiaoming89
    @lixiaoming89 Před 7 lety +273

    the bassssss is sooooo goooooooooood

    • @WilsonP49
      @WilsonP49 Před 7 lety +17

      lixiaoming89 One of the best bass pieces I ever heard: powerful, penetrating and complex.

    • @vitorwelte
      @vitorwelte Před 7 lety +1

      vlw mano obrigado

    • @kvnboudreaux
      @kvnboudreaux Před 7 lety +2

      lixiaoming89 oh yea I love this bass line was just talking not how I love it? Glad you like it too

    • @parkerwalters1204
      @parkerwalters1204 Před 6 lety +2

      Definitely

    • @Detroit2Va
      @Detroit2Va Před 4 lety

      if you haven't heard this yet here you go czcams.com/video/ZdmFomFvl8Q/video.html

  • @omneyamarie2457
    @omneyamarie2457 Před 2 lety +2

    If you're listening to this song in 2021, you're a legend

  • @johnhancock2914
    @johnhancock2914 Před 2 lety +1

    This is the song that made john mayor famous

  • @sergiovazquez8599
    @sergiovazquez8599 Před 11 měsíci +4

    I've been looking for this song about 20 YEARS!

  • @fernanda4107
    @fernanda4107 Před 7 lety +26

    ugh his old songs will never get old

  • @htetoolwin2323
    @htetoolwin2323 Před 2 lety +1

    listening in 2022, part of my life is John's songs

  • @cardflopper3307
    @cardflopper3307 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I'm gonna bust down the double doors!

  • @jsghfmxopqazlfr5520
    @jsghfmxopqazlfr5520 Před 10 lety +128

    John Mayer's best song without a doubt. The lyrics are so freakin' cool.

    • @joshuakaecker3545
      @joshuakaecker3545 Před 9 lety +8

      i agree and the lyrics in this piece speak truth

    • @savedbygrace2280
      @savedbygrace2280 Před 4 lety +5

      Agreed. I also love his song 'Daughters'

    • @TreDay444
      @TreDay444 Před 4 lety +3

      Deeper truth in this song that a lot of people still don't understand

  • @yumi-ry5ck
    @yumi-ry5ck Před 4 lety +4

    THE UNDERRATED ARTISTS ARE MY ABSOLUTE HEROES

  • @thepat2974
    @thepat2974 Před 9 měsíci

    This is one of those songs that makes you go "Damn! I wish I wrote that"

  • @easy8325
    @easy8325 Před 3 lety +1

    2002 was a great year for music 🏌🏿‍♂️

  • @OkieTradez
    @OkieTradez Před rokem +6

    i was 12 when this hit the radio.. the nostalgia..

  • @tphillips1990
    @tphillips1990 Před 10 lety +55

    OMG...I heard this yesterday and it was like bumping into an old friend from middle school. There's nothing better than finding long forgotten songs I grew up listening to.

  • @tylersharp1377
    @tylersharp1377 Před 5 měsíci +2

    This dude's body count is legendary! 😁😎🤘

  • @etell4673
    @etell4673 Před 3 lety +1

    I just found out there’s so such thing as a real world. Just a lie you got to rise above......

  • @zoopylove2937
    @zoopylove2937 Před 4 lety +5

    This song made me cry senior year 2002. Now in 2020. I still think the real world is a lie, but I haven't risen above all the way yet.
    Edit: class of 2002 where are you at?

  • @email123123ful
    @email123123ful Před 10 lety +469

    John mayer is underrated

    • @candyqueenify
      @candyqueenify Před 9 lety +26

      No he isnt.....hes on the radio constantly.....news flash...

    • @BeauJasonWard
      @BeauJasonWard Před 7 lety +8

      Studman Longnuts he is definitely not garbage, born and raised is really good

    • @VickyK_42
      @VickyK_42 Před 7 lety +7

      Studman Longnuts Not entirely sure what you're talking about, dude. I just saw JM in Philly last week and he was fantastic. Go and see him live once. His life performances have absolutely no justice on his songs recorded in studio.

    • @nashpadilla2795
      @nashpadilla2795 Před 7 lety +3

      Vicky K yes!!! I was there as well.. I honestly started crying when he sang Why Georgia... He's fucking amazing.

    • @VickyK_42
      @VickyK_42 Před 7 lety +2

      Nash Padilla I lost it during Slow Dancing. That sounds so cliche because everyone loves that song. But that song has such significance to me because I've been in that situation so it is close to my heart. He's unreal. I'm still in shock and awe from the concert. Cannot wait to see him again.

  • @LeighAnnaReyes-wn6os
    @LeighAnnaReyes-wn6os Před 23 dny

    I'm Leigh Anna Reyes'. I've always loved his music, and it's great. I love him too, ever so much. He sings and plays the guitar great.

  • @jeremiehorcine9455
    @jeremiehorcine9455 Před 23 dny

    Woow! Nostalgic high school days John Mayer songs very special

  • @Kedawan24
    @Kedawan24 Před 3 lety +15

    I’ll never forget the moment I heard this on the radio in 2002. I was hooked and had to figure out who sang it.
    I’d never heard anything like it. The bridge. The lyrics. The clear jazz influences.
    Almost 20 years later, I’m proud to say I have seven John Mayer concerts to my name.

  • @pleasure.93
    @pleasure.93 Před 3 lety +88

    [Verse 1]
    "Welcome to the real world", she said to me
    Condescendingly
    Take a seat
    Take your life
    Plot it out in black and white
    Well I never lived the dreams of the prom kings
    And the drama queens
    I'd like to think the best of me
    Is still hiding
    Up my sleeve
    [Pre-Chorus]
    They love to tell you
    Stay inside the lines
    But something's better
    On the other side
    [Chorus]
    I want to run through the halls of my high school
    I want to scream at the
    Top of my lungs
    I just found out there's no such thing as the real world
    Just a lie you've got to rise above
    [Verse 2]
    So the good boys and girls take the so called right track
    Faded white hats
    Grabbing credits and
    Maybe transfers
    They read all the books but they can't find the answers
    And all of our parents
    They're getting older
    I wonder if they've wished for anything better
    While in their memories
    Tiny tragedies
    [Pre-Chorus]
    They love to tell you
    Stay inside the lines
    But something's better
    On the other side
    [Chorus]
    I want to run through the halls of my high school
    I want to scream at the
    Top of my lungs
    I just found out there's no such thing as the real world
    Just a lie you've got to rise above
    [Bridge]
    I am invincible
    I am invincible
    I am invincible
    As long as I'm alive
    [Chorus]
    I want to run through the halls of my high school
    I want to scream at the
    Top of my lungs
    I just found out there's no such thing as the real world
    Just a lie you've got to rise above
    [Outro]
    I just can't wait til my ten year reunion
    I'm going to bust down the double doors
    And when I stand on these tables before you
    You will know what all this time was for

    • @MB-xc6kv
      @MB-xc6kv Před 2 lety +3

      Thx for this...I sang to the top of my lungs!

    • @flannelsmurf8579
      @flannelsmurf8579 Před 2 lety +3

      Dude, you just saved my life-
      I just started a college class that asked for this info. Thank you!

    • @rheahayes3149
      @rheahayes3149 Před 2 lety +1

      THANK YOU FOR THE LYRICS❣️CHEERS FROM CANADA❤️🇨🇦

  • @nivram6100
    @nivram6100 Před rokem

    2023 . Thank you John. :)

  • @tanyasmith5828
    @tanyasmith5828 Před 3 lety

    I really miss the old days so much. I was young happy free. What great times this was. Lol.

  • @FLBiii
    @FLBiii Před 10 lety +11

    John is one of my biggest inspirations and this song is my childhood haha. He's the one who inspired me to start playing guitar and street performing in Philadelphia. I'm going to audition for The Voice in two days, and it would mean so much to me if you would check out my most recent cover and let me know what you think! My friends and family don't really know that I sing and play, so I would love any feedback I can get... still trying to decide an audition song!
    Keep singing, playing, smiling, and laughing everyone! :D

  • @arielcoca3083
    @arielcoca3083 Před 3 lety +10

    This may be the greatest song ever made, I am invincible!

  • @shasha-muse6054
    @shasha-muse6054 Před měsícem

    The tone of that bass.......lordy!!!!😮

  • @pipzgutz
    @pipzgutz Před rokem +1

    Just 16M views in 13 yrs? This video deserves more views.

  • @TonyGrand79
    @TonyGrand79 Před 2 lety +3

    I remember the first time hearing this song. Driving at 4am after work in Dallas in 2002, with the DJ saying he was like Dave Matthew's. He was way off and way wrong.

  • @chang82
    @chang82 Před 4 lety +69

    This song is inspiring! I still get emotional hearing it. No such thing came out my first year of college and it was also the year I became a comitted christian. Lyrics were so freeing!

  • @somebodysomebody7067
    @somebodysomebody7067 Před 2 lety +1

    "...while in their memories
    ..tiny tragedies...."

  • @lakersmagic5
    @lakersmagic5 Před rokem

    Thank you smallville for making my childhood dope

  • @dave_blanketchip
    @dave_blanketchip Před 2 lety +4

    wow youtube really let me have it when i searched "yelling R at the top of my lungs"