Who Says
Embracing Freedom: John Mayer's Who Says Challenges Conformity
Lyrics
One, two, and three
Expressing a countdown or the passage of time.
Who says I can't get stoned
Challenging societal norms or expectations related to using substances.
Turn off the lights and the telephone
Seeking solitude by disconnecting from external influences.
Me in my house alone
Being alone at home.
Who says I can't get stoned
Reaffirming the ability to make personal choices, even regarding substances.
Who says I can't be free
Questioning restrictions and expressing a desire for freedom.
From all of the things that I used to be
Desiring liberation from past constraints or identities.
Rewrite my history
Expressing a wish to redefine one's personal narrative.
Who says I can't be free
Reiterating the desire for freedom.
It's been a long night in New York city
Describing a prolonged night in New York City, suggesting a reflective or challenging experience.
It's been a long night in Baton Rouge
Highlighting another extended night, this time in Baton Rouge.
I don't remember you looking any better
Commenting on the subjective perception of someone's appearance.
But then again, I don't remember you
Acknowledging a lack of clear recollection about the person.
Who says I can't get stoned
Reiterating the theme of defying societal judgments about substance use.
Call up a girl that I used to know
Considering contacting a past acquaintance.
Fake love for an hour or so
Engaging in superficial or insincere affection for a brief period.
Who says I can't get stoned
Emphasizing the right to make personal choices about substances.
Who says I can't take time
Asserting the right to allocate time as desired.
Meet all the girls in the county line
Expressing a willingness to meet new people.
Wait on fate to send a sign
Waiting for fate or destiny to provide guidance.
Who says I can't take time
Reaffirming the ability to take time for oneself.
It's been a long night in New York city
Repeating the experience of a long night, this time in New York City.
It's been a long night in Austin too
Recalling a prolonged night in Austin.
I don't remember you looking any better
Reiterating the subjective perception of someone's appearance.
But then again I don't remember you
Admitting a lack of clear recollection about the person in Austin.
Who says I can't get stoned
Continuing to challenge societal norms regarding substance use.
Plan a trip to Japan alone
Contemplating a solo trip to Japan.
It doesn't matter if I even go
Indicating that the outcome of the trip is irrelevant.
Who says I can't get stoned
Reaffirming the right to make personal choices about substances.
It's been a long night in New York city
Repeating the experience of a long night in New York City.
It's been a long time since 22
Referring to a distant past, possibly at the age of 22.
I don't remember you looking any better
Reiterating the subjective perception of someone's appearance.
But then again I don't remember
Reiterating the lack of clear recollection about the person from the past.
Don't remember you
Stating a complete lack of memory about the individual from the past.
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