John Mayer - Why Georgia (Live)
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Lyrics:
I am driving up 85 in the
Kind of morning that lasts all afternoon
Just stuck inside the gloom
4 more exits to my apartment but
I am tempted to keep the car in drive
And leave it all behind
Cause I wonder sometimes
About the outcome
Of a still verdictless life
Am I living it right?
Am I living it right?
Am I living it right?
Why, why Georgia, why?
I rent a room and I fill the spaces with
Wood in places to make it feel like home
But all I feel's alone
It might be a quarter life crisis
Or just the stirring in my soul
Either way I wonder sometimes
About the outcome
Of a still verdictless life
Am I living it right?
Am I living it right?
Am I living it right?
Why, why Georgia, why?
So what, so I've got a smile on
But it's hiding the quiet superstitions in my head
Don't believe me
Don't believe me
When I say I've got it down
Everybody is just a stranger but
That's the danger in going my own way
I guess it's the price I have to pay
Still "everything happens for a reason"
Is no reason not to ask myself
If I am living it right
Am I living it right?
Am I living it right?
Why, tell me why
Why, why Georgia, why?
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this is the type of song you grow up listening to, then, years later you hear it again, recognizing the truth and beauty of its words.
@Music-ts6zj
Жыл бұрын
And why it so?
@jooson2826
Жыл бұрын
Then you realize he stole the vocal melody
@maxzapom
Жыл бұрын
@@jooson2826 from ?
@j.r.6142
3 ай бұрын
And that the pop songs actually had musical talent behind them...like neon too
Man, crazy yet nice to see how everyone’s just enjoying the music and experience without holding phones up
@dinak.2552
3 жыл бұрын
No kidding! There was none of that then. There were only lighters aflame during most of the concerts I went to, on my own @12 in later 80s, & into some of the 2000s. The phones are SO Distracting, ppl trying to tape things & whatnot, they get in the way of actually seeing the stage. It's like, Just watch the show, for everyone's sake!
@danjimmie0704
2 жыл бұрын
I wish they would ban phones at concerts like some artists do. I think Don Henley is one of them. I always say live in the moment, enjoy it! Cheers!!
@bhrinc20
Жыл бұрын
This concert was in 2003.... before the 1st Iphone. Phones have killed the concert experience of being in the moment.
@Leowulfs
11 ай бұрын
There were no phones you’d want to record a concert with you jamook.
@jessied1984
9 ай бұрын
@@bhrinc20Actually this concert was in September 2002 because I was there. But I agree how nice it was back then with no phones being held up for the entire concert!
To the young John. you made it man, you F*ckin made it.
The key to this song is the bass. Killer bass lines.
@vinhnghihuynh8907
2 жыл бұрын
The key is the whole thing. Everything of this song is so great
@johnamaro9207
2 жыл бұрын
Superb bassist skills
@RavinManiac
2 жыл бұрын
DeLa killed it!
@MajorCaliber
Жыл бұрын
Possibly had a wee bit to do with why he got hired for the tour? 😂 😉 😇
I was definitely at that concert. I was about 14 and my mom let my 17 year old sister and I drive up from our tiny town to Birmingham to see John Mayer. It was amazing. Little did I know that in less than ten years, this would be my theme song when I moved from my hometown to Atlanta. Though I'm sure it speaks to pretty much everyone in their early/mid 20s, but it makes me happy that I know what if feels like to drive up 85 and ask "why Georgia?"
@bhrinc20
3 күн бұрын
We need to ask ourselves from time to time "Am I Living It (Life) Right?" Sometimes you've got to say "What the Fuck? Make your move" Quote from Tom Cruise's Risky Business (1983). Watch it if you haven't. It's the 1st time I remember hearing WTF.
Something that makes me like John is even after so many awards and story to tell , he's still the same guy with the same simplicity when all started and unlike many artists , he did not sell himself , and continues to make music with feeling and not music of moment as many other artists.
@Instatoot
8 жыл бұрын
+Victor Carvalho Yeah, He's way too intelligent and self aware too do that. He has a higher level set of personal challenges to navigate very different than most of his peers. He's a rare phenomenon.
@victorcarvalho7972
8 жыл бұрын
+Taytay Agree =3
@pollosyaipen
8 жыл бұрын
You don't follow him very much then...
@victorcarvalho7972
8 жыл бұрын
***** Agree haha
@waterhead001
7 жыл бұрын
Never cared for him. He's still a douche?
I turn 40 in November and this song has been in rotation for me all year. I didn’t understand it then but it has so much meaning now. Am I living this shit right or is it time to drive off to something different? Im excited, nervous, scared and hopeful. Keep me lifted everyone.
5 Years ago I discovered this wonderful man. Changed my life got me through the good times, the bad, everything never felt so in touch with an artist than with John Mayer. Got to see him in Atlanta this year in August and when he started playing I just bursted out crying, never would have imagined going to a concert and doing that but that's the power of music. He inspired me to start my own youtube and I just made my first cover and nothing better than starting with one of his songs, and mark my words one day I'm gonna play with him I don't care how long it takes!....
@mervynnebarendse6748
2 жыл бұрын
I also play guitar and he has inspired me everyday I listen to him and good luck to u re playing with him
I remember when this song came out, I was approaching my 25th birthday and the lyrics "worried about the outcome of a still verdictless life" and "quarter-life crisis" really stuck out with me. At the time I had dropped out of college with less than a year left for my degree and I was just working and living a fruitless life. I think this song really got me to get my life in order (or at least an order I needed). I ended up joining the Army for 6 years. Now Im out of the Army and back in college
@iMischaa
4 жыл бұрын
And now?
@sanojks1
4 жыл бұрын
Yes we need to know!
@wilkytx
4 жыл бұрын
@@iMischaa I am now married and have a 3 year old son. I still reflect on this song and this crucial time of my life and how it affected me.
@sammitra
4 жыл бұрын
@@wilkytx congratulations on making it my dude!
He has so many versions of his songs. I bet that if you go and watch him live two nights in a row you get something else each night. Gotta love it. 😍
There are so many good lines there. I think my favorite is: Everybody is just a stranger but That's the danger in going my own way I guess it's the price I have to pay Still "everything happens for a reason"
@natasharandolph9302
8 жыл бұрын
Those are great lines.
@JacobMcCaslin
6 жыл бұрын
Lol. You missed the point of the last line. “Still ‘everything happens for a reason’ is no reason not to ask myself if I am living it right.”
@chiyochiyo_3334
5 жыл бұрын
Sameeeee
@waterhead001
4 жыл бұрын
The BHAM choir says yeah! WOOOOO!
@liz-gj1vz
4 жыл бұрын
my favorite line is _________
who's in quarantine rn listening to this in 2020?
@barbaraanderson9645
4 жыл бұрын
Me!
@douglasmourasss
4 жыл бұрын
🙋🏻♂️
@jamesrath25
4 жыл бұрын
ME ME ME AND LEARNING IT ON GUITAR
@sonalattapattu4402
4 жыл бұрын
@@jamesrath25SAMMMEEE HEREEE !
@cesarramirez6873
4 жыл бұрын
me
He danced while playing the difficult part of the riff😊...I just love this man!!
how can anyone not love john mayor he's amazing
mayer's soo gifted !! can't explain the amazing feeling of happiness that mayer's gives me.. :)
Best John Mayer song! Great guitarist and 5 star singing!
Favorite John Mayer song of all time...
@imabee2010
7 жыл бұрын
Me to girl the first time I saw way back in a day
@musicinmysoul77
6 жыл бұрын
Me too! I have the opening music notes tattooed on me!
@beenaatlee8020
3 жыл бұрын
✋
His voice is different here. He has come a long way. One of the best of this generation!
John Mayer you are an exceptionally talented musician, thanks for providing us with such great artists experiences! To John Mayer, everyone involved in the making of this video, the writing and recording of this song and anyone watching and listening I want to say God Bless you all and your families. Your Heavenly Father knows you and loves you all, Jesus is the Way to eternal life please please please all repent and follow Him. And when you have time I encourage you all to pray this prayer: 'Heavenly Father, what do you want to show me?" and then listen
His songs are changing my point of view! John is Amazing!
I love John Mayer's music and voice. It just dawned on me who he reminds me of. Back in the late 60's early 70's Donavon was huge. John's voice has a lot of the same qualites that Donavon's had. Wow that was a small epiphany! Hahaha love ya John.
@LarryBill233
Жыл бұрын
l agree with you, indeed John Mayer is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style, he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days.
Yessir! We all love you!❤
He is really talented.. I'm amazed at how his body is constantly moving yet he doesn't miss a beat in singing and playing guitar. I really liked his appearances on Chapelle Show
Usually I listen to metal and almost all of it's subgenres but this dude's just awesome :p
@DaddyFatherDad
6 жыл бұрын
I'm the same exact way. My music library is probably 80% metal but JM is the best and has introduced me to a lot of great shit!
@pirsalmanshah9555
5 жыл бұрын
9
@elijahfranksson775
5 жыл бұрын
Hanif Namdari why what? Is there a problem?
@desfefe
5 жыл бұрын
Its cause of his guitar playing.... Cant believe I would have ever listened to lyrics like his lol
@aaqib6177
4 жыл бұрын
Why, Why? Elias Tuccro, Why?
I have never felt so identified with a song,life isn't fair most of the time,and sometimes i feel like running away,but i hear this song and somehow i feel strong again. I Love you John,thanks for making deep and meaningful music
John Mayer IS FUCKING AWESOME
My favorite song for very personal reasons. Every time I hear it, it is like I am hearing it for the first time.
I once had a small tour with my band in japan and usually, this is the song we choose to play at the end in a acoustic format. The chorus speak so much to me. Few years later and i still playing music. Thanks John
That Quarter life Crisis Lyrics is just so good and relatable everytime you hear it
I remember this song on repeat in my own quarter life crisis. No idea what was to come, or where my oath would take me. I was so stressed about my future a d being able to support myself and my son. 25 and only halfway thru college, and working, and running my house on my own. It was hard!! But i made it through and finished college at 30 years old. I felt so behind my peers. But I found my calling (Corporate Recruiting) and making over 6 figures. Bought my own home. Had another son. Its going pretty good:)
He has so much energy and passion for his music in every single song. There never was and never will be a musician like JM.
heard this song in person in Washington DC 2022.02.23
Great John Mayer song - this is one of my very favorite songs of his! He has SO MANY - it is tough to choose the favorites! Great talent!
@LarryBill233
Жыл бұрын
l agree with you, indeed John Mayer is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style, he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days.
This ain't said enough, but the band he had at that time was pure gold for a young artist ! Those guys were fuckin' good !
2:45 has got to be the best feeling in the world. Gotta love John
just learned this tune, and I can honestly say he is one of my inspirations. Call me stupid, but man he is super talented. No matter what he does in his personal life, and what some people may think about him, he can make wonderful music, and he does it with great success. Go JM!
@itsaddy4404
2 жыл бұрын
11 years.. how are you man?
This is my first John Mayer song, still remember it was played in MTV channel back in year 2003
My favorite John Mayer song!! So much talent! Happy Birthday John!!!
Now that I'm almost 40, this song has taken on new meaning for me.
One of the most talented artists to date
i love when the audience are meant to sing that the camera zooms in on the ONE person there that doesnt do it
THE 1ST JOHN'S VIDEO I WATCHED AND I LOVE GUITAR EVEN MORE 3:11 IS THE BEST PART WHAT AN INSPIRATION,BRAVO JOHN
OMG!!! I’ve been looking for this song for over 10 years 😩 When I worked for CVS in 2003, they always played this song and I loved it the first time I heard it.
He's a legend,this song makes me so happy,love u john,still listening and will keep on
I am driving up 85 in the Kind of morning that Lasts all afternoon I'm just stuck inside the gloom Four more exits to My apartment but I am tempted to Keep the car in drive And leave it all behind 'Cause I wonder sometimes About the outcome Of a still verdictless life Am I living it right? Am I living it right? Am I living it right? Why, why Georgia why? I rent a room and I Fill the spaces with Wooden places to Make it feel like home But all I feel's alone It might be a quarter life crisis Or just a stirring in my soul Either way I wonder sometimes about the outcome Of a still verdictless life Am I living it right? Am I living it right? Am I living it right? Why, why Georgia why? So what so I've got a smile on But it's hiding the quiet superstitions in my head Don't believe me Don't believe me When I say I've got it down Everybody is Just a stranger but That's the danger in Going my own way I guess it's a price I have to pay Still "Everything happens For a reason" Is no reason not to ask myself If I'm living it right Am I living it right? Am I living it right? Why, tell me why Why, why Georgia why?
Dude's come in leaps and bounds when it comes to his looks and his sartorial style.
John Mayer's music is so good. this is one of my favorite songs. I loved the song when it first came out and was playing it often. now I am going back through the older songs I used to listen to and remembering why I loved them so much. this music is special
@LarryBill233
Жыл бұрын
l agree with you, indeed John Mayer is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style, he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days…
pants makers in the 90's: "these look a bit big" "ehh they'll grow into them"
@pro-seriesfabrication3810
3 жыл бұрын
These pants are like a watered down version of the JNCO and later Levi Pipes fad. Peak giant leg/throwback bell bottoms was just before this in 96-98
Mayer is the best in the world ever...
the words and music to this sing are so touching! After taking care of my parents for 16 years till I lost them both, all I can say is I hope I've lieved my life right!
@mervynnebarendse6748
2 жыл бұрын
You did u looked after the people that created you blessings to you from South africa
No cellphones nor cameras. Pure enjoyment!
I feel like this was one of those songs I would hear on the radio when I was younger and never knew what it was. It's got that eerie familiarity about it. But of course it's awesome. :D
So weird seeing a crowd without a bunch of phones in the air..
@zyeli8876
4 жыл бұрын
Addison0526 ok boomer
@jolkraeremeark6949
4 жыл бұрын
Kind of refreshing to see people actually enjoying the performance. Fast forward 10 years, now most are too concentrated on capturing video at a concert to appreciate the artists.
@Addison0526
4 жыл бұрын
@@jolkraeremeark6949 then most never even do anything with the video... such a waste of an experience
@jolkraeremeark6949
4 жыл бұрын
@@Addison0526 exactly! The virtually useless video captured on the phone is more important than the actual experience.
@liz-gj1vz
4 жыл бұрын
They post it on social medias they care more about saying they went then actually appreciating the show
green t-shirt and baggy jeans - what a true legend! my favourite JM song of all time
Watching this song and intending that one day I too will be performing in front of millions just like John and will be receiving their love, support and admiration....UNIVERSE..are you listening?
This is my favorite video of my favorite John Mayer song. I loved Inside Wants Out / Room for Squares, and I love hearing the stories from his rabid fans, of which I am one. Also, a shout out to LKG Guitar, if anyone wants to learn to play this. He's my main KZread source for learning how to play John Mayer songs.
John Mayer is 100% the best
@georgiajones1699
5 жыл бұрын
110%
over the years of playing with some of the best sessionists, imho THIS rhythm section was the best he ever had on stage..solid tones, tight, all business, no fluff
Good song. He is known as a pop artist, but i saw a guitar magazine article from like 2004 and he was labeled the 24th best strat player of all time. (strat = blues). That was 2004, he's even better now.
You can tell the year by his wide leg jeans
@alicehelder618
4 жыл бұрын
He’s still wearing them though
@TheBinoyVudi
3 жыл бұрын
My godd.. I saw this in India on vh1 in 2004 and went absolutely bonkers
@zollyclaman
3 жыл бұрын
And the airyness in his vocals
@bnice12
3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha...or just jeans bro. Our pants aren’t supposed to squeeze the cheese out of us.
@aveuch
3 жыл бұрын
It's like the rings on a tree 🌳
Man I really miss the music n art of early 2000s
Bucket list to see “The John Mayer” ❤️ from the Philippines 🇵🇭
John Mayer, John Mayer, John Mayer. I listen to him on my ipod so much and i NEVER get tired of listening to him. Why Georgia, Bigger than my body, Daughters, and so many more. i have listened to them a billion times, and i don't plan to stop
Great live version of this song!
this is my jam on high school and this songs keeps me out of stress at work
Let's put his personality aside. He is one hell of a musician. And gives one awesome concert. Airgo, he rocks. Long live John Mayer
Because i wonder sometimes, about the outcome
Always liked John Mayer but now I'm in love...don't know why or how it happened lol 😍😍
@LarryBill233
Жыл бұрын
l agree with you, indeed John Mayer is a great and talented artist who's songs never goes out of style, he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of beautiful days…
He puts so much effort and still some people don't enjoy is music and his work! I should have way more followers and subcribers! He deserves way more, and God bless him!
this song always makes me so freaking happy,,,John you're awesome!
I will never get sick of this song :)
0:15 I am driving up 85 in the kind of morning That lasts all afternoon, I'm just stuck inside the gloom Four more exits to my apartment But I am tempted to keep the car in drive and leave it all behind 'Cause I wonder sometimes about the outcome of a still verdict less life Am I living it right, am I living it right? Am I living it right Why, why Georgia, why? I rent a room and I fill the spaces with wood in places To make it feel like home but all I feel's alone It might be a quarter life crisis, just a stirrin' in my soul Either way I wonder sometimes about the outcome of a still verdict less life Am I living it right, am I living it right? Am I living it right? Why, why Georgia, why? So what, so I've got a smile on But it's hiding the quiet superstitions in my head Don't believe me, don't believe me when I say I've got it down Everybody's just a stranger but that's the danger in going my own way I guess it's a price I have to pay, still everything happens for a reason Is no reason not to ask myself if I'm living it right Am I living it right, am I living it right? Why tell me, why Why, why Georgia, why🎤🎶
Trump and the entire GOP probably listening to this right now
@princenelson4691
3 жыл бұрын
I totally agree
@15koll
3 жыл бұрын
It’s been 2 days and I’m still laughin
@jonathanlindsay2096
3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@willdru119
3 жыл бұрын
Even more relevant....
@beenaatlee8020
3 жыл бұрын
😁
Love this song!!! :) Love that he’s contemplating his life, it matters how we live!! God Bless!
Inspiring guitarist he is! Why cant more acoustic artist play in this style? theres so many liek secondhand guitar musicians out there with same sounds..
Back when we had no smartphones and we all knew how to be in and enjoy the moment!
"Why Georgia" I am driving up 85 in the Kind of morning that lasts all afternoon Just stuck inside the gloom 4 more exits to my apartment but I am tempted to keep the car in drive And leave it all behind Cause I wonder sometimes About the outcome Of a still verdictless life Am I living it right? Am I living it right? Am I living it right? Why, why Georgia, why? I rent a room and I fill the spaces with Wood in places to make it feel like home But all I feel's alone It might be a quarter life crisis Or just the stirring in my soul Either way I wonder sometimes About the outcome Of a still verdictless life Am I living it right? Am I living it right? Am I living it right? Why, why Georgia, why? So what, so I've got a smile on But it's hiding the quiet superstitions in my head Don't believe me Don't believe me When I say I've got it down Everybody is just a stranger but That's the danger in going my own way I guess it's the price I have to pay Still "everything happens for a reason" Is no reason not to ask myself If I am living it right Am I living it right? Am I living it right? Why, tell me why Why, why Georgia, why?
He makes me feel so much better when I'm sad... Oh he's pure magic 🖤
It has all the potential to be a classic if it isn't already.
@1:32 the girl is pissed about the girl jamming out in front of her.
@6tss
8 жыл бұрын
lmao thanks
@6tss
8 жыл бұрын
+KOBE BRYANT lmfao 😂😂😂
@justinepaul5473
7 жыл бұрын
Maybe it's her girlfriend just got jealous, lmao
@lvl3472
5 жыл бұрын
cause they were prolly abnoxious and drunk and she did look SALTY AS FUCK -good catch- !
@lvl3472
4 жыл бұрын
she bogarted the joint thats why
This is like heroin for the ears. John Mayer is perhaps good friends with God.. so much talent in one man is plain unfair. Super song writing + insane guitar skills + ill fitting trousers make him look like a true champion. And 1:28.. WOW!!!
prime era of John Mayer
The song that introduced 'quarter life crisis' to the world! Take a bow, John Mayer! 🙌🏻
"ladies and gentlemen the B-Ham choir" hahaha xP
@deebawahid3041
3 жыл бұрын
Hahahah
i'm 24 now and i'm right there where mayer was, same age, with the same heavvy quarter life crisis
I love all of his music.
Maybe John Mayer’s best song ever
Anyone in May 2019 here?
My name is Georgia :D
@reemamajumdar
9 жыл бұрын
Georgia Wright why then, Georgia :D
@arunkumar-mb3tp
5 жыл бұрын
Why Georgia why 😛😛
@hafizaliff7329
5 жыл бұрын
;-)
@goodalltv6951
5 жыл бұрын
Love you
@JohnDeclaro14
5 жыл бұрын
@@goodalltv6951 woah take it easy
The first John Mayer's song I've learned 10 years ago... So cool ! U know that kind of composition that sound really complete with just one guitar Slappy Percussive guitar cool harmony and cool voice Great recette here.. Very Great
Is there something weird wit a straight 19yr old boy sitting at home 11:30 pm listening to John Mayer I think not :p
don't you just love the freemasons 33 on his shirt. anyway john is a grate singer
@HunterJs2
7 жыл бұрын
simon hendriks Maybe it's just a shirt with that number because I've seen shirts with random numbers forever.
@georgiajones1699
5 жыл бұрын
Jesus Christ was 33
@georgiajones1699
5 жыл бұрын
What does 33 mean to Free Masonry ?
@georgiajones1699
5 жыл бұрын
When you Say that John is a grate singer iz THAT Sarcasm OR TypoFever??
@georgiajones1699
5 жыл бұрын
Freemasons - where do you find free masons bcz 'round here there's not a 1 of them that will work for Free .
better with the "portable" intro... "fold me up, take me out, i'm portable"
@user-ce6ry8eh2r
4 жыл бұрын
Totally agree
Brings a smile to my face. Thanks for sharing❤😉
@antoinettepierce3330
Жыл бұрын
I just love him so much! There's something about the way his neck expands while he's playing the guitar that really gets me?!? I mean I literally love everything about him, he's so talented. ❤️ Watching him strum it 😋
@antoinettepierce3330
Жыл бұрын
Over and over again 🌹
You are my inspiration John
Is anyone watching this in 2019?
+Reggae Fan If you think Good Ole Days is better than what John has written, you haven't heard enough of him. Check out "Neon" and his cover or Jimi Hendrix's "Bold As Love." John has a whole nother level of diversity and musicianship in his guitar playing. I agree, Doherty has a much fuller voice, but his guitar skills simply can't match what John can do. They have different styles, so in my opinion, you can't say that either one's music is "better."
room for squares & continuum album is still the best
I got this DVD (Any Given Thursday) 5 months ago , every week i'm watching this again :) Such a great DVD :))
Music for Passion not Fashion