John Mayer - Drifting (Lyrics)

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  • @Kedawan24
    @Kedawan24 Рік тому +395

    I feel both haunted and loved by these lyrics. I hope everyone appreciates John as the generational talent he is.

    • @CaseMorton
      @CaseMorton  Рік тому +39

      His lyrics always find me at just the right phase of my life. This one really hits home

    • @jonathanturkmusic
      @jonathanturkmusic Рік тому +12

      It’s been great to see him grow as a person and artist since Room for Squares came out when I was in high school. Long live JM!

    • @CaseMorton
      @CaseMorton  Рік тому +11

      @@jonathanturkmusic he was my first concert and has been my favorite artist ever since.

    • @dragonballz2560
      @dragonballz2560 Рік тому +5

      I saw an interview Clapton gave, and called him a genius, and didn't know how good he really is. Quite the compliment.

    • @normapedro6938
      @normapedro6938 Рік тому +1

      Ele é o meu artista favorito,o John Mayer além de um gênio musical incrível ele sempre inovando e suas músicas e canções cada dia só melhoram só evoluem sempre falo que é um artista que está em outro nível canta e toca com alma é diferenciado, é um show a parte ,vem logo para o Brasil,seus fãs te aguardando!🎸🎵🎶🎵♥️😍🌟👏👏👏👏👏

  • @chrisgarbett3464
    @chrisgarbett3464 Рік тому +69

    This is the antithesis of Perfectly Lonely... and just so happens to be really catchy while it's at it

    • @JimmyH91
      @JimmyH91 Рік тому

      The antithesis of PL...and thank god for that.

  • @morbidellakika5984
    @morbidellakika5984 Рік тому +62

    ❤ Imagine living in the same era with John Mayer. What a blessing ❤

  • @MusicalMagpies
    @MusicalMagpies Рік тому +64

    Some songs you just have to listen to on repeat..this is one of those songs..❤

  • @RyanAnthony1987
    @RyanAnthony1987 Рік тому +52

    God this song is so good. Powerful lyrics, easy but catchy guitar riff. Release this on your next album plz John.

  • @luluward1172
    @luluward1172 Рік тому +83

    Thank you for sharing this clip with the lyrics! John Mayer has pretty much written his life in song and it's so beautiful. I cannot imagine having to grow up in the public eye as he has done. Who among us would want the world to watch us grow up? I'm seriously glad there were no cell phones when I was in my twenties. We all make mistakes growing up but don't have the added pressure of doing it while the whole world is watching. Mayer has grown into a man of integrity and honor with his talent intact.
    What an amazing singer/songwriter/guitarist he is! He shares these deeply personal emotions/thoughts with us, and I know it helps so many deal with their own anxiety. If nothing else, it makes one feel not quite so alone. He is a gift to us all! And I do hope that he finds his soul mate one day. He deserves to have that kind of love in his life. (I'm 63 years old and I feel very motherly toward him!) 🙂

    • @Kedawan24
      @Kedawan24 Рік тому +9

      Spot on, Lulu. John is a good man. Always has been.

  • @pingronquillo4859
    @pingronquillo4859 Рік тому +20

    Another beautiful sad song from John. Somebody hug him now.

  • @kimberlykairo
    @kimberlykairo Рік тому +16

    This new tune John has crafted has quickly become one of my favorites. I love the lyrics and the message they convey.

  • @concertvids34
    @concertvids34 Рік тому +61

    I love the evolution of the song even from Newark to Boston removing the pick. Love him road testing songs and letting them grow.

  • @bowlesguitar1605
    @bowlesguitar1605 Рік тому +26

    This song has potential to be a favorite of mine… this tour really is proving to be something special ❤️

  • @jacobcharles100
    @jacobcharles100 Рік тому +9

    What compelled this man to write so many deep songs....god given...dont blow it, man, dont blow it!!

  • @jennyrogers6126
    @jennyrogers6126 Рік тому +18

    Thank you for adding the lyrics. Heard this one in Atlanta Monday and it teared me up. Such a beautiful but heartbreaking song. I hope John finds the love he so longingly wants.

  • @jacksonturley3406
    @jacksonturley3406 Рік тому +9

    John is my all time favorite musician and this might be one of his best songs ever. Can’t wait for it be released

  • @thejacobwindsor
    @thejacobwindsor Рік тому +12

    God this song truly hits harder every time i hear it.

  • @jnnovak02
    @jnnovak02 Рік тому +19

    heard this live in Chicago yesterday. such a powerful song that encapsulates a lot of emotions. it's really clear that when he was writing this, he was really lonely in some way - whether that's lonely, or longing for something, or both, I'm not sure. I can't wait for this to be released. it's a beautiful song.

  • @ghostfish6
    @ghostfish6 11 місяців тому +4

    Lyricswise probably the best John Mayer song imo. Can't wait for him to release studio version

  • @jonasthaudahljakobson6971
    @jonasthaudahljakobson6971 Рік тому +6

    Among so many fantastic songs and performances, this one is just a new top of the icecream. Wow, John Mayer!

  • @christophercheatwood1068
    @christophercheatwood1068 Рік тому +12

    Got the chance to hear this last night in Atlanta, couldn’t find it fast enough this morning to listen to again. Phenomenal show

  • @lizziesedits
    @lizziesedits Рік тому +14

    I went to his concert in Sacramento and this song was stuck in my head for DAYS so I’m so happy I found it!!!

    • @CaseMorton
      @CaseMorton  Рік тому +1

      It’s so good! Glad you found it too. What’s your favorite Mayer song?

    • @lizziesedits
      @lizziesedits Рік тому +3

      @@CaseMorton Slow dancing in a burning room for sure!! What’s yours??

  • @n.t.495
    @n.t.495 Рік тому +83

    This feels like the continuation of an old song he has called tracing. It has the same feeling of moving through life with everything feeling intangible and distant.

    • @stathipapadopoulos8692
      @stathipapadopoulos8692 Рік тому +10

      Can't thank you enough for this comment. Have listened to alot of John Mayer over the years but somehow missed Tracing. Absolutely brilliant. Cheers 🍻

    • @riccardospiazzi3162
      @riccardospiazzi3162 Рік тому +8

      Thought the same thing! Absolutely love tracing. Definitely hope at least this one gets a studio version tho!

    • @scotleslie6405
      @scotleslie6405 Рік тому +5

      It’s actually more like taking on water I think

    • @MrChristoferoful
      @MrChristoferoful Рік тому +2

      Agree, Tracing PT 2.

    • @Toto123412341995
      @Toto123412341995 Рік тому +1

      i was thinking the same!

  • @robertcorbin2749
    @robertcorbin2749 Рік тому +210

    This song is another excellent song by John. It's obvious he wrote this about himself. I hope he finds what he is looking for.

    • @dominikkurowski3145
      @dominikkurowski3145 Рік тому +8

      love.

    • @matguerra333
      @matguerra333 Рік тому +7

      what gave it away? That he refers to himself as Bad boy John. I can only hope no one else ever does this.

    • @MultiGamersYTNL
      @MultiGamersYTNL Рік тому +15

      ​@@matguerra333 If you've followed him long enough it's pretty obvious that he is ready to fall in love.

    • @TDrewCook
      @TDrewCook Рік тому +3

      Not sure if he will. I think he may have already lost his true love. Seems to me he won’t find it unless he’s lucky enough to get back whatever woman he’s singing about. At least that’s what I’m interpreting. Could always be wrong, obviously lol

    • @krystajung1441
      @krystajung1441 Рік тому +1

      Yes♥️

  • @will6176
    @will6176 Рік тому +3

    Can’t get enough of this one… makes me feel like I’m drifting w John … we’re driftin

  • @aaronlogan_music
    @aaronlogan_music 4 місяці тому +1

    'Trying to write a story but I'm stuck on a page.' What a great lyric.

  • @benjaminlongmire9131
    @benjaminlongmire9131 Рік тому +3

    can't get over how good this is! Thank you for posting

  • @benjaminlongmire9131
    @benjaminlongmire9131 Рік тому +4

    he's beautiful.. so talented

  • @MatthewHelpling
    @MatthewHelpling Рік тому +4

    And he knocks it out the park yet again.

  • @AnnekePellens
    @AnnekePellens Рік тому +4

    A remarkably honest song about yourself. I like it. 😊❤

  • @sooshiguy
    @sooshiguy Рік тому +8

    This song has been on my mind ever since I heard it live. Maybe the official audio will be released after his tour.

  • @marissamargueritelenon582
    @marissamargueritelenon582 Рік тому +6

    Heard this one tonight 🥹🤍 at the LA show and I fell in love. Thanks for sharing ✨

  • @Aegis90
    @Aegis90 Рік тому +7

    Oh, it hits home. Feel like the good ones are taken and the one i really wanted got away.

  • @SusanLewis-vb1fv
    @SusanLewis-vb1fv Рік тому +6

    Please release this song!!!! So I can play it over and over.

  • @craigmessenger1513
    @craigmessenger1513 Рік тому +7

    Can’t wait to see what he writes when he’s 70 and 80yo 🫠 would love to see how a 60 year John Mayer career plays out, and all the gems we’ll get to hear

  • @SticksAandstonesBozo
    @SticksAandstonesBozo Рік тому +7

    This album is gonna blow minds. He’s worked through it all. I’m the same age as him or very close to it so I understand exactly how he’s feeling with his overall idea of life. Get ready people.

  • @andyflattery
    @andyflattery Рік тому +18

    Tracing -> Homelife -> Waitin on the day -> Drifting

    • @codeman8185
      @codeman8185 Рік тому +12

      if these lyrics speak truth, john is really struggling to generate a life once lights turn off

    • @carolineclynes1
      @carolineclynes1 7 місяців тому

      Let's all send him our love, compassion and support, so he might give himself a break... then wake up to the world that loves him... and his 'person' can appear.
      Precious gentleman.
      We all need love to flourish.

  • @jennifervannoorloos9984
    @jennifervannoorloos9984 Рік тому +6

    I can't stop listening to this!

  • @carriestainbrook6921
    @carriestainbrook6921 Рік тому +7

    WOW Amazing song ...so happy John wrote and can share these beautuful lyrics with us .......I am in Love!

  • @auntiehorror1879
    @auntiehorror1879 Рік тому +17

    I'm maybe late to the party for this song, but damn, how good is this? the lyrics are pure perfection, even if this one is probably one of his most about himself, everybody can relate, I certainly see myself in some of the lyrics, I always loved his music but I felt that the last two albums were on the play safe for him, maybe because nowadays is hard being an artist and not get cancelled by fanatics but that's a long story to explain, but this, gosh, if the new album has lyrics like this It's gonna be a masterpiece, I really hope he has find the light to relove again writing perfect lyrics and making music.

  • @I_am_nooh
    @I_am_nooh Рік тому +6

    Beautiful!

  • @Naturita
    @Naturita Рік тому +18

    Thanks for adding the lyrics to this lyrical masterpiece 😍

    • @CaseMorton
      @CaseMorton  Рік тому +3

      You're welcome! Glad other people get to enjoy it with me

  • @pennikershner6336
    @pennikershner6336 Рік тому +3

    Incredible lyrics.... He's so gifted.

  • @pedrocardoso7732
    @pedrocardoso7732 Рік тому +10

    This is next level 💙

  • @nz7166
    @nz7166 Рік тому +1

    Ty for posting

  • @experiencewonder
    @experiencewonder Рік тому +16

    Thank you for adding lyrics! ❤

    • @CaseMorton
      @CaseMorton  Рік тому +5

      Love that you appreciate them as much as I do

    • @experiencewonder
      @experiencewonder Рік тому

      Question my videos got taken down for copyright? Have you gotten any notification on this?

  • @johnmontag
    @johnmontag 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for posting these songs man.

  • @MJay2310
    @MJay2310 Рік тому +1

    Incredible song. I hope he will drop it

  • @marina1288
    @marina1288 Рік тому +9

    Thank you so much for adding the lyrics (I didn't get the words before). I love love love this song❤

  • @payamj2318
    @payamj2318 Рік тому +2

    The studio version of this song when it comes out will absolutely crush us! 💕💕💕

  • @kkrkdr1234
    @kkrkdr1234 Рік тому +5

    Loved it!!

  • @GoodcoStudios
    @GoodcoStudios Рік тому +1

    This reminds me of his old song Tracing in a way. Thanks for sharing!

  • @charlesalexander1711
    @charlesalexander1711 Рік тому +11

    Sounds like a hit

  • @sunflowergirl_andrea
    @sunflowergirl_andrea Рік тому

    I ugly cried while he played this in Sacramento. Thank you for posting.

  • @mubblemann
    @mubblemann Рік тому +415

    No matter which concert you go to there's always a woman talking to her friend during every song.

    • @n.t.495
      @n.t.495 Рік тому +26

      Seriously, what is she talking about why is it over the whole song. Some of my favourite songs are recorded from the Hotel Cafe sessions in LA. There is just continuous talking from this one lady. I would love it someone could remove that part of the audio.

    • @steffanw15
      @steffanw15 Рік тому +6

      Didn’t notice this until I read this comment and now I can’t ignore it 🤣

    • @franmendoza9854
      @franmendoza9854 Рік тому +11

      Happened to me in Denver. The whole damn show the 2 women behind me wouldn’t shut up. It was SO distracting.

    • @mellowyellowmom7631
      @mellowyellowmom7631 Рік тому +10

      Not to sound like an old fogie, but people used to be polite to each other and to the performers. I feel bad that these talkers are clueless to how rude they are being. It shows a terrible lack of respect, or education.

    • @savsongs1306
      @savsongs1306 Рік тому +8

      seriously, we had to shut a couple of them up at the Boston show.....imagine talking while John Mayer is playing, how shallow......

  • @John_Kealiinohomoku
    @John_Kealiinohomoku Рік тому +12

    Feels like the concept of “taking on water” love that one. Wish he finished it and played it

  • @staceycornelius8220
    @staceycornelius8220 5 місяців тому

    Love this man.

  • @SrinivasanChakravarthy
    @SrinivasanChakravarthy Рік тому +5

    Pretty much relatable

  • @nicolef4531
    @nicolef4531 Рік тому +1

    Omg this song is amazing !!

  • @tori1655
    @tori1655 Рік тому +1

    After this Great Successfull Acustic Concert Tour 🎊 we do believe you really would long for and NEED a good slack period of nice drifting.
    What a capacity of hard work and creativity you are showing.. both touring a tight program while creating, producing and delivering the nicest songs!!
    Drifting is so ALIVE, playful.. with a nice flow and a VIBE of feelgood to it. 🍀 Congrats💐

  • @kickistange4879
    @kickistange4879 Рік тому

    Very Beautiful Videos and Music. John Mayer ❤💞💕🥰😘💖😎💥🌞🌹🌷🥀🌺🦋🐞♥️🙏♥️🤜🤛🤘🤘👌 Have a wonderful Friday and Saturday and Sunday and new Weekend too Babe.

  • @arkanwisam9059
    @arkanwisam9059 Рік тому +3

    This is absolutely incredible - sounds like the next stuff is going to be amazing

  • @angeloramirez1249
    @angeloramirez1249 Рік тому

    Beautiful. Raw

  • @Lolli8x8
    @Lolli8x8 Місяць тому +1

    Maybe someday baby ❤

  • @lu_lenardt
    @lu_lenardt Рік тому +12

    Hello to all the 40+ lonely souls who are also drifting and drifting and drifting...

  • @RyanSciandraOfficial
    @RyanSciandraOfficial Рік тому +2

    Good song!

  • @sherriewalder611
    @sherriewalder611 Рік тому

    Nice job putting this together! XOXO & Blessings

  • @krystajung1441
    @krystajung1441 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for sharing this and the lyrics🙏❤️

  • @m.omoyeri
    @m.omoyeri Рік тому +3

    Definitely a gem!!~ can’t wait to listen to this song in rl 🥺 Its a song that really hits me deeply 🤧 its giving that sad yet lovely feeling at the same time 😢 much love for John Mayer 🫶🏼

  • @matguerra333
    @matguerra333 Рік тому +11

    that Reverb FX pedal on his vocal was SICK.

    • @matguerra333
      @matguerra333 Рік тому +5

      @1:18 ish

    • @CaseMorton
      @CaseMorton  Рік тому +1

      @@matguerra333 love that reverb part! This youtuber is trying to figure out what it is ua-cam.com/video/l6gmscdAc0c/v-deo.html

  • @smeyer9507
    @smeyer9507 Рік тому

    BEAUTIFUL MELODIC LYRICS, (AWESOME THOUGHT PROCESS, WITH GENTLE MUSIC...DRIFTING...LOVE IT.

  • @baraaahmad7738
    @baraaahmad7738 Рік тому +6

    This is the antithesis to "Assassin"

  • @LisaHam-d5i
    @LisaHam-d5i 4 місяці тому

    This just put me at ease ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @1m2a3t4t5
    @1m2a3t4t5 Рік тому

    So b&r paradise valley. This video blew my mind!

  • @jr33zy57
    @jr33zy57 9 місяців тому +2

    God i hope this comes out

  • @matt88jones
    @matt88jones Рік тому +1

    Heard this song tonight in LA. I am changed.

  • @erikadelacruz9765
    @erikadelacruz9765 Рік тому

    I wish I’d be able to hear this song live. Still waiting for his tour in Asia

  • @Mernicer
    @Mernicer Рік тому +1

    Nice song ❤️ God bless 🙏❤️

  • @dougules
    @dougules Рік тому +1

    Such a good song. It's such a tease to play it at concerts with no sign of a studio version in sight, though.

  • @NancySanborn-qq2kr
    @NancySanborn-qq2kr 9 місяців тому

    I love ❤️ this man jm

  • @johaneschen5714
    @johaneschen5714 Рік тому +7

    Maybe love has its patience where if you mess it up enough times you wont ever see it again

  • @stevedasleeve
    @stevedasleeve Рік тому

    Wow wow wow... that's all I got... wow.

  • @Hoangnguyen-juana
    @Hoangnguyen-juana Рік тому +4

    Many people talk about how talented this song is, but nobody talks about how sad it is

  • @jenjohnson1747
    @jenjohnson1747 10 місяців тому

    beautiful...very autobiographical for John with all the touring he's been doing

  • @savingmemoryarchives
    @savingmemoryarchives Рік тому +2

    But it lives on here !

  • @hardin8399
    @hardin8399 Рік тому +3

    Is this new song will be in his next abum or what? This is so good!

  • @smeyer9507
    @smeyer9507 Рік тому +2

    I can tell you Johnny, I may be driftin' too.
    Seems like my whole life long,
    And I'm gettin' to weak now to keep holdin' on......
    But for right now, I'm drifting' too.
    Tell me what it takes to drift onto someone like you.
    I don't like drifting' alone... how 'bout you?
    I got me a nice stable home, on dry groun'
    Got me some grown babies, an' tiny ones too...
    but now I got nothin left to do, so just might be a drifter like you.
    Tides they come and they may go...and they may take you down the row...
    but I just keep Driftin' an' I still don't like driftin' all alone...

  • @sennaspeed69
    @sennaspeed69 Рік тому +3

    me too john what car do you drive? i love drifting

  • @xavierg5523
    @xavierg5523 Рік тому +4

    I could see this being a B-side to wild blue

  • @gerardobrito1209
    @gerardobrito1209 Рік тому +3

    Don't ask me why, but it reminds me of my sweet lord.

  • @sennakwee
    @sennakwee Рік тому +3

    Does this song remind anyone else of blues run the game?

  • @lama4963
    @lama4963 Місяць тому

    Wow 😔🤍

  • @j.a.osorio2005
    @j.a.osorio2005 Рік тому +5

    His latest stuff has been pretty honest and sad.

  • @asdisciple18
    @asdisciple18 Рік тому +3

    Saw him last night in Sacramento. This song was so powerful and I think I was most blown away by Edge of Desire. He created such a powerful moment of feeling and inspiration with two hands, an acoustic guitar and his voice...and an incredible light display. Only thing that would've made it better is if people shut their holes and listened.

  • @smokesgtp
    @smokesgtp Рік тому +8

    Unbelievable. I prefer the plectrum version

  • @_GandalfTheGrey_
    @_GandalfTheGrey_ Рік тому +2

    The people who pay to see a show and incessantly talk the entire time and giggle at each other…I will never understand.

  • @teachervy
    @teachervy Рік тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @savingmemoryarchives
    @savingmemoryarchives Рік тому +2

    Savingmemoryarchives! Thank you

  • @KimRobieson
    @KimRobieson 3 місяці тому

    He must be lonely😢❤God Blesses😊

  • @petrapesic8216
    @petrapesic8216 Рік тому

    🤩

  • @conorflynn9015
    @conorflynn9015 Рік тому +7

    I think it might be “Tell a story *in* a song”

    • @CaseMorton
      @CaseMorton  Рік тому +1

      ah I think you're right!

    • @Kedawan24
      @Kedawan24 Рік тому +1

      Heard “tell” on the first time, and “sing” at the end.

    • @conorflynn9015
      @conorflynn9015 Рік тому +1

      @@Kedawan24 Ah yes me too. Was mainly listening to the first chorus when I made that comment

  • @fredgrave2153
    @fredgrave2153 Рік тому +5

    I wonder if the lyric is “smoke a cigarette all alone,” as opposed to “all wrong.” Either way, great song and thanks for the lyric video.

    • @someafternoonwhiskey
      @someafternoonwhiskey Рік тому +2

      Yeah that’s what I thought - how do you smoke a cigarette wrong 😂

    • @makuenarose736
      @makuenarose736 Рік тому +3

      I think it speaks to the idea of not fitting in, hes trying to impress strangers by attempting to smoke eventhough he doesn't and he's not doing it right

  • @nicholasjodway13
    @nicholasjodway13 Рік тому +2

    Can you send me this video file? Please. Via email. Can't stop listening this this video...will be converting into a MP3.