Through the use of many cords and melodies John Mayer composed an impactful song to the world that would draw people in to listen and take action. “Waiting on the world to change” since it was released in 2006 still to this day is widely recognized for its deep message Mayer was trying to deliver out to people. Just like “Waiting on the world to change” Mayer has many songs on his album that was released in 2006 “Continuum” that would rise up in the charts and make him the known artist he is today. John Mayer as a child was always very involved with music learned how to play several instruments by the inspiration of others. Mayer loved music, especially blues as can be heard from all his songs in which they all share a melancholic tune. As a young man in high school one of his first gigs was at a local blues bar with a band he had been currently been a part of. Although he only played guitar at the time Mayer was still songwriting. He learned how to write after being hospitalized at the age of 17 with a mental issue even though his illness was destroying his body his creativity kept flowing allowing him to find his newfound passion, songwriting. All these action leading to his first debut of his album in 2001 “Room for Squares” in which he would receive Grammy nominations for the song “Your body is a wonderland” and the public eye would be drawn towards Mayer. After this Mayer would release many albums and singles that would lead to the fame he has today. In my opinion, John Mayer’s music is one of a kind and truly beautiful all holding a deep message leaving for the listener to interpret in however which way they feel.
Furthermore, out of all of Mayer’s accomplishments “Waiting on the world to change” from the album “Continuum” is one of his best works. This song has a slow tempo like most of his songs on the “Continuum” album. Also, in this song the beats are long to keep up with the theme of a steady pace. Through this song john Mayer is promoting a message to the youth him included to take action and stop waiting for people (the government) to make changes in this world for us. Meaning if we don't like the way any new law is set or we are waiting to get our voices heard we should stand up and speak out. “Now we see everything that's going wrong with the world and those who lead it we just feel like we don't have the means to rise above and beat it.” In this verse Mayer is challenging the listeners to make a change in our world instead of passing on the torch of responsibility to someone else and watch them make the change we should be the ones to do so. In this song Mayer constant use of repetition with the words “waiting, standing, [and] change” are all ways to promote to the listeners that we all are being lazy as a whole implying that one day we will be the future. “One day our generation will rule the population” one day we will be the governors, senators, mayors in these leading positions in order for us to achieve what we want and stood see the change we believe in we have to “[stop] waiting on the world to change” and be the change. As an artist people put you on a pedestal making you look perfect. But in this song John Mayer challenges the idea that he is not like everyone else when he is just like us. By repeating words like “we” and “our” including himself in this battle.
Additionally, Mayer with this song touches the hearts and emotions of listeners. “To bring our neighbors home from war they would have never missed a Christmas no more ribbons on their door” Mayer in this verse is toughing the lives of those who have family in the war or people who know of someone serving this country. By doing so Mayer brings out people emotions through this song so they have some connection through the song and can relate with others through there sorrow and hurt.
All in all, Mayer wrote this song to motivate people stand up for what they believe in and not wait for others to take action. Still today his message through this song is so relevant with all the global issues we are experiencing today. Especially with the next presidential election coming up next year, if you want your voice to get heard go out and vote! John Mayer’s lyrics after hearing this song make me want to be an active part in my community and better the world around me as it should for others. With this being said don't sit around “waiting on the world to change” and be the change!

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""Waiting On The World To Change" Lyrics." JOHN MAYER LYRICS. Web. 10 Dec. 2015.