People who know how to understand and listen to his albums, will agree that each of his albums are all masterpieces. Each with different character and color of lyrics and creativity.
agreed, at first I was a bit weirded out by Born and Raised being too county-ish, but with a couple of listens I came to love it, and the last album as well
I too was turned off by how country-ish BnR was but after going through a similar crash through life I understood why that album was made. Its a masterpiece and easily his best writing.
I'm so glad B&R is getting recognized more, it's been my favorite album of his ever since I heard it. Don't get me wrong, I love pretty much everything he's done as well, (Continuum/WTLI are FANTASTIC) but I just feel like there's a depth and honesty to Born and Raised that really got to me.
Michael Jenkins I was very lucky to get tickets. I'll tell you the story:D So he planned a concert on the 22th. Sold out in 3 min -> didn't have the change to get tickets. THEN HE PLANNED ANOTHER ONE the 23th. sold out in 3 mins -> couldn't get any tickets. THEN HE DEDICED TO PLAN ANOTHER CONCERT on the 24th. sold out in 3min, couldn't get any tickets.... But then my girlfriend at the time came up with like 4 tickets and we went with 2 friends of her and us. We broke up but I'm her forever grateful for that!
casper van helvoirt Just curious about where he played three shows on three consecutive nights... that STILL all sold out. That sounds like a Justin Bieber situation.
John said in one of his IG Lives that this song was about his very first girlfriend he met in church that he instantly fell in love at first sight. How sweet 💕
He posted a video on Instagram talking about the inspiration for this song, about his 1st girlfriend at 15 and the only girlfriend he had before he became famous. He looked her up recently, and found her on Facebook, now married with family. He said he even cried then. His story made me think about my first real girlfriend in college, whom I had lost touch with. For me, it's about nostalgia, about what might have been, but it's all part of the maturity process. His music makes me feel less alone about some things, like we all share common human experiences.
+Brandon Tran I personally dont think it's better than Born and raised. They're quite simillar musically, but I think that with born and raised he portrayed his feelings the best way possible. Born and raised lyrics are way more elaborated. But that's just my opinion :)
I’ve learned to play a lot of his songs, and I’ve been listening to Mayer for like 15 years. He puts so much into each performance, like he’s releasing the song for the first time.
Appreciating JM's artistry in 2022! Time stands still for this man. His storytelling skills are speaking as loudly as ever in this sweet little tune where he displays love through the eyes of a 15 year old boy. He leaves a lot to the imagination. So the listener can pretty much fill in the blanks with their own variations, since we all pretty much have one of these to relate to during our own 'wonder years.' This relatability creates the magic of this song's special appeal. JM, you are undeniably A Genius, A Master, The Man and THE KING ❣💡🌟💎👑
Absolutely love this song. Paradise Valley is a masterpiece. It is just crafted so beautifully from start to finish. I can't listen to one song without listening to all of them. I never recommend one song. I recommend the entire album because it's that good.
I think John is at his peak right now. He came a long way from writing chick flick songs like “Your body is a wonderland” to something so meaningfull and permanent like this tune. Good artist will always progress, but I think only the few reach the level on which he is now. God bless him, may there be much more good music in him still to come.
Is it just me or is his finger picking/slap thingy better then the original fingerpicking on the album? :) I absolutely LOVE picking/slap, really gives the song more rhythm :)
I've been writing a series of youtube lessons on that technique. John does it better than anyone else out there, though it seems the hay day of this kind of playing was between Squares and Heavier Things. That was truly a great time...
Tapping his sneaker added to the song! I just absolutely love his tremendous talent: from his beautiful & poetic lyrics, to his guitar-jamm skills, to his amazing singing! And good-looking to top it all off! 💓💕😍
Dear Marie, tell me what it was I used to be? Dear Marie, tell me what it was I used to be? And if you’re further up the road Can you show me what I still can’t see? Remember me, I’m the boy you used to love When we were fifteen Remember me, I’m the boy you used to love When we were fifteen Now I wonder what you think When you see me on the magazine From time to time I go looking for your photograph online From time to time I go looking for your photograph online Some county judge in Ohio is all I ever find [Outro] Dear Marie, tell me do you still believe in me? Dear Marie, tell me do you still believe in me? Well I’ve got my dream, but you’ve got a family Yeah I’ve got that dream, but you’ve got yourself a family Yeah I’ve got that dream, but I guess it got away from me
Been there looking for info/photos on line for first ever girlfriend who lived in Michigan and me from London,England on holiday with my parents,her name was Marty,....ahh sweet memories, I was 15 then now I’m 64.
@@schnelltv1956 He surprised me on how honest he is with these things that some people are having a tough time to talk about... Thank you for his video from Instagram.
@@danielacic1774 Yea me too really, but i find it awesome when hes so transparent about everything. I wasnt actually expecting a reply on such an old comment but there you go, youre welcome btw :)
Dear Marie, tell me what it was I used to be Dear Marie, tell me what it was I used to be And if you're further up the road can you show me what I still can't see Remember me, I'm the boy you used to love when we were fifteen Remember me, I'm the boy you used to love when we were fifteen Now I wonder what you think when you see me on the magazine From time to time, I go looking for your photograph online From time to time, I go looking for your photograph online Some county judge in Ohio is all I ever find Dear Marie, tell me do you still believe in me Dear Marie, tell me do you still believe in me Yeah I've got my dream but you've got family Yeah I've got my dream but you've got family Yeah I've got my dream but I guess it got away from me
A classical guitar is an acoustic guitar. What do you mean? It’s a steel strung acoustic rather than nylon if that’s what you mean. It is plugged in & amplified by the pickup so technically speaking your hearing an electric guitar rather than a true acoustic guitar.
@@svensvensson6705 Yes, seem to remember he only performed on this show... He was interviewed as guest some years earlier, guess you already found it: ruclips.net/video/A3S652ts-9M/видео.html ruclips.net/video/urAfkYHlt_U/видео.html
"I got my dream, but you got a family."
Damn! :(
and some have lost their dream and have a family
Amol Khade many people give away their dreams for his not planned baby
And I don't get to have neither
Dear Katy...
Tbf its on him for not having a family by now, he's the one that kept jumping from one supermodel to another
People who know how to understand and listen to his albums, will agree that each of his albums are all masterpieces. Each with different character and color of lyrics and creativity.
agreed, at first I was a bit weirded out by Born and Raised being too county-ish, but with a couple of listens I came to love it, and the last album as well
I too was turned off by how country-ish BnR was but after going through a similar crash through life I understood why that album was made. Its a masterpiece and easily his best writing.
I agree with everyone about B&R. I still think Paradise Valley is his weakest effort, but it's not a bad album.
I'm so glad B&R is getting recognized more, it's been my favorite album of his ever since I heard it. Don't get me wrong, I love pretty much everything he's done as well, (Continuum/WTLI are FANTASTIC) but I just feel like there's a depth and honesty to Born and Raised that really got to me.
well said.
My dream is to see him live,favorite musician.
I went to his concert last year's october. I can assure you that was the best night I can remember.
I am sure it was, the sad thing is he always comes to my state and I always miss him. I will soon!
Michael Jenkins I was very lucky to get tickets. I'll tell you the story:D
So he planned a concert on the 22th. Sold out in 3 min -> didn't have the change to get tickets. THEN HE PLANNED ANOTHER ONE the 23th. sold out in 3 mins -> couldn't get any tickets. THEN HE DEDICED TO PLAN ANOTHER CONCERT on the 24th. sold out in 3min, couldn't get any tickets.... But then my girlfriend at the time came up with like 4 tickets and we went with 2 friends of her and us. We broke up but I'm her forever grateful for that!
casper van helvoirt Just curious about where he played three shows on three consecutive nights... that STILL all sold out. That sounds like a Justin Bieber situation.
Bradley Smith Amsterdam bro
John said in one of his IG Lives that this song was about his very first girlfriend he met in church that he instantly fell in love at first sight. How sweet 💕
Ok
To love and lost, this song captures how that lingering memory can pop up in your mind from time to time.
Breaks my heart for him. For me. For humanity
He posted a video on Instagram talking about the inspiration for this song, about his 1st girlfriend at 15 and the only girlfriend he had before he became famous. He looked her up recently, and found her on Facebook, now married with family. He said he even cried then. His story made me think about my first real girlfriend in college, whom I had lost touch with. For me, it's about nostalgia, about what might have been, but it's all part of the maturity process. His music makes me feel less alone about some things, like we all share common human experiences.
@hectorortega8487 sure! and its about choices, like, you can't handle everything, we have to pick only one thing at time, and maybe waste the others.
I think Paradise Valley is one of his best albums
+Jose P. Borges Definitely better than Born and Raised!
+Brandon Tran I personally dont think it's better than Born and raised. They're quite simillar musically, but I think that with born and raised he portrayed his feelings the best way possible. Born and raised lyrics are way more elaborated. But that's just my opinion :)
santisvander Good point. Now that I really think about it, I enjoyed both equally.
+Jose P. Borges All of his albums are one of his best
+SnarkyDrax noup, battle studies was pretty bad (my opinion)..
Dear John,
Thank you for making sense of the emotions we find difficult to understand at times.
Sincerely yours,
Everyone.
One of the most honest, vulnerable performances John Mayer has given. Love this one.
One of the few artists who nails a live performance better than the studio version
The first time I heard this, it made me cry. The song is beautiful but the way he sings it is just an added touch.
That little smile at the end, after he sings '..but I guess it got away from me', that's what a beautiful memory looks like to me.
“You were the boy that I loved when I was 15” touching and tender.
So emotional. I’ve never heard this before. “ I got my dream but you got a family”! I guess we can’t have it all in this life. 🌀
John Mayer, I love every bit of lyric in this song. I do dear for someone who is far ahead and wonder if she is still believe in me
The most complete musician in the whole world
I’ve learned to play a lot of his songs, and I’ve been listening to Mayer for like 15 years. He puts so much into each performance, like he’s releasing the song for the first time.
This is one of the best music....
Appreciating JM's artistry in 2022! Time stands still for this man. His storytelling skills are speaking as loudly as ever in this sweet little tune where he displays love through the eyes of a 15 year old boy. He leaves a lot to the imagination. So the listener can pretty much fill in the blanks with their own variations, since we all pretty much have one of these to relate to during our own 'wonder years.' This relatability creates the magic of this song's special appeal. JM, you are undeniably A Genius, A Master, The Man and THE KING ❣💡🌟💎👑
Tears, literal tears. A beautiful song.
Absolutely love this song. Paradise Valley is a masterpiece. It is just crafted so beautifully from start to finish. I can't listen to one song without listening to all of them. I never recommend one song. I recommend the entire album because it's that good.
I honestly wonder all of the time what it’s like for people who used to date these huge celebrities or were childhood best friends with them.
I think John is at his peak right now. He came a long way from writing chick flick songs like “Your body is a wonderland” to something so meaningfull and permanent like this tune. Good artist will always progress, but I think only the few reach the level on which he is now.
God bless him, may there be much more good music in him still to come.
yknow he was writing a lot of cool stuff with depth at that time too. just check out "3x5" or "83" on that same album - Room for Squares.
Beautiful.
Is it just me or is his finger picking/slap thingy better then the original fingerpicking on the album? :) I absolutely LOVE picking/slap, really gives the song more rhythm :)
I agree, in this version its more of a stop this train/heart of life technique rather than just fingerpicking.
It's more of a Chet Atkins style
I've been writing a series of youtube lessons on that technique. John does it better than anyone else out there, though it seems the hay day of this kind of playing was between Squares and Heavier Things. That was truly a great time...
Jon Michael Swift Don't forget Who Says!
Samuel Mackegård
and Heart of Life + Stop This Train
"Some county judge in Ohio is all I ever find" lol😂😂😂
Good one.
Bat Man saw him play this in Ohio, he got a kick out of it too
So never mind... he adds that live, lol
@@jasonfernandez665 I think John was trying to find his Marie but could only find a judge from Ohio with the same name
@@jasonfernandez665 I know Jason. Thanks anyway for tagging me
One of my favorites from John Mayer. I'm learning how to sing to play along but I've changed a few words to be my own.
Loooove this track. Love watching his music mature.
this song makes me so emotional
ALL the records of John are great... Such a fabulous artist but how can i explain what can't be explained... LOVE U JOHN
Tapping his sneaker added to the song! I just absolutely love his tremendous talent: from his beautiful & poetic lyrics, to his guitar-jamm skills, to his amazing singing! And good-looking to top it all off! 💓💕😍
from time to time i go looking for your photograph online..
Hmmmm..We see you.peace
Dear Marie, tell me what it was I used to be?
Dear Marie, tell me what it was I used to be?
And if you’re further up the road
Can you show me what I still can’t see?
Remember me, I’m the boy you used to love
When we were fifteen
Remember me, I’m the boy you used to love
When we were fifteen
Now I wonder what you think
When you see me on the magazine
From time to time
I go looking for your photograph online
From time to time
I go looking for your photograph online
Some county judge in Ohio is all I ever find
[Outro]
Dear Marie, tell me do you still believe in me?
Dear Marie, tell me do you still believe in me?
Well I’ve got my dream, but you’ve got a family
Yeah I’ve got that dream, but you’ve got yourself a family
Yeah I’ve got that dream, but I guess it got away from me
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What a voice!!!
This song is so much sadder without the “ooh ooh ooh ooh’s”
She was my dream
Been there looking for info/photos on line for first ever girlfriend who lived in Michigan and me from London,England on holiday with my parents,her name was Marty,....ahh sweet memories, I was 15 then now I’m 64.
So so talented. Don't be sad anymore I'm here when you need me. Bx
Excellent version, pure sound setup!
Nailed it! Sounds as good as the record
so good man, so good
very nice quality video, thanks for uploading :)
What if Marie was there.
Cora Vogelsang` oh, no, she probably just saw his picture in the magazine LOL
Doesn't matter. Cause she has a family
That right hand technique doe
I love this song
Lovely 😊 song 🎶
Lovely performance, John. Love it
Wonderful lyrics
I love this song 😇
impeccable timing
How this doesn’t have a million I’ll never know
Amazing song.
Just imagine having this song dedicated to you
Kevin(The Boyz) recommended this song for the winter. I can't help but wonder if he relates to the lyrics. What a wonderful and emotional song.
His voice is aging very well! Wow like johnny cash
First time I heard this song was live in Copenhagen.
We're all your family John!
Marie is his first girlfriend that he met in church ;)
MarieBeauty Life how do you know??
@@danielacic1774 he said it on his Instagram show called current mood
@@danielacic1774 ruclips.net/video/ixFgB6Vgghw/видео.html&ab_channel=JohnMayerUSA
@@schnelltv1956 He surprised me on how honest he is with these things that some people are having a tough time to talk about...
Thank you for his video from Instagram.
@@danielacic1774 Yea me too really, but i find it awesome when hes so transparent about everything. I wasnt actually expecting a reply on such an old comment but there you go, youre welcome btw :)
Лично живу жизнь, о которой он поёт здесь . Джон. Спасибо за откровения !
Honest John can make anyone emo😢💖
Love it
歌ってる時の表情がますますセクシーになってる。
Chanson magnifique dans un album vraiment réussi.
Is he throwing in a flat 5 on that d chord? In the verse mainly
JOHN! You cannot just decide to not play the last strumming part of this song!!
raw emotion
Dear marie count me in
Just Imagine. Imagine being Marie.
♥️♥️♥️
💕
🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Anyone know what brand of guitar that is ? Couldn’t make out the headstock
martin stagecoach
Cheers mate
Dear Marie, tell me what it was I used to be
Dear Marie, tell me what it was I used to be
And if you're further up the road can you show me what I still can't see
Remember me, I'm the boy you used to love when we were fifteen
Remember me, I'm the boy you used to love when we were fifteen
Now I wonder what you think when you see me on the magazine
From time to time, I go looking for your photograph online
From time to time, I go looking for your photograph online
Some county judge in Ohio is all I ever find
Dear Marie, tell me do you still believe in me
Dear Marie, tell me do you still believe in me
Yeah I've got my dream but you've got family
Yeah I've got my dream but you've got family
Yeah I've got my dream but I guess it got away from me
Maravilhoso em todo o poder da palavra !
everyone can relate to this song
Oh I thought this was going to be him singing the Townes VanZandt song Marie.
Essa musica com uma dose de ypioca
♡
In my case, he got his dream...and his family too....I gat nothing...c'est la vie
No family in the way he means it (wife, kids)
that jumbo fuckin neck though!! jesus!!
What kind of a guitar is that??
Mr8bitgamer it’s a Martin 0042SC Stagecoach
Marie types of biscuit . I had it and it's very yummy like ur music 😂😊
Dazzling
Anyone knows the guitar model?
martin stagecoach
Its 8 grand lolol
❤️
me in the future!
Anybody think this is just a revised version of his hotel bathroom song?
I wonder who the real Marie is
Is that a classical guitar or an acoustic guitar?
Facundo Pereiro acoustic
A classical guitar is an acoustic guitar. What do you mean? It’s a steel strung acoustic rather than nylon if that’s what you mean. It is plugged in & amplified by the pickup so technically speaking your hearing an electric guitar rather than a true acoustic guitar.
This song was written for his first girlfriend Marie. Who was there for him even before his fame & success. That makes it heart touching song.
Where is this from?
Norwegian talkshow, "Skavlan"
@@JanEivindRognas But I can't find the interview. Is because he only performed on the show.
@@svensvensson6705 Yes, seem to remember he only performed on this show... He was interviewed as guest some years earlier, guess you already found it:
ruclips.net/video/A3S652ts-9M/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/urAfkYHlt_U/видео.html
Sounds like a Paul Simon tune :)
"Dear Katy. I got my dream but you got a family"
He's on a talkshow stage.
OK
😍😍😍😍😍
Dear Giea..
2006 I heard his for first time, never regretted being his fan till now
Very EddieVedder-esque :)
Mediasbajas es Nicholas wallace
this song about Phoenix Marie :p
The only difference being when you look up for her photographs online, you won't find a judge.