Born and Raised
Born and Raised

John Mayer - Born and Raised Lyrics

Ever felt like you're playing hide and seek with your own life? Well, John Mayer's lyrically paints a picture of that existential tug-of-war in this track. Our man reflects on past missteps, as if auditioning for "The Ghosts of Unresolved Identity." He’s… Read more

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May 22, 2012
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Born and Raised Lyrics

Now and then I pace my place
I can't retrace how I got here
I cheat and lie to check my fates
It's slightly harder than last year

Then all at once it gets hard to take
It gets hard to fake what I won't be
'Cause one of these days I'll be born and raised
And it's such a waste to grow up lonely

I still have dreams, they're not the same
They don't fly as high as they used to
I saw my friend, he's in my head
And he said, "You don't remember me, do you?"

Then all at once it gets hard to take
It gets hard to fake what I won't be
'Cause one of these days I'll be born and raised
And it's such a waste to grow up lonely

I still got time, I still got faith
I call on both of my brothers
I got a mom, I got a dad
But they do not have each other

So line on up, take your place
And show your face to the morning
'Cause one of these days you'll be born and raised
And it all comes on without warning

Writer(s): JOHN MAYER
Copyright(s): Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
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What is the Meaning of Born and Raised?

Ever felt like you're playing hide and seek with your own life? Well, John Mayer's lyrically paints a picture of that existential tug-of-war in this track. Our man reflects on past missteps, as if auditioning for "The Ghosts of Unresolved Identity." He’s wrestling with growing pains, late-night epiphanies, and those pesky dreams that won’t quite soar anymore. Mayer's melody tugs at the chords of time, family, and that one buddy you sort of remember but mostly don’t. This is an ode to the journey of self-discovery, dotted with nostalgic pit stops and the awkward realization that adulthood doesn't come with a manual. Spoiler alert: Growing up can feel like a cosmic surprise party—complete with a cake loaded with bittersweet layers.

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