Who Says
John Mayer
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Who says I can't get stoned Turn off the lights and the telephone Me in my house alone Who says I can't get stoned Who says I can't be free From all of the things that I used to be Rewrite my history Who says I can't be free It's been a long night in New York city It's been a long night in Baton Rouge I don't remember you looking any better But then again I don't remember you Who says I can't get stoned Call up a girl that I used to know Fake love for an hour or so Who says I can't get stoned Who says I can't take time Meet all the girls in the county line Wait on fate to send a sign Who says I can't take time It's been a long night in New York city It's been a long night in Austin too I don't remember you looking any better But then again I don't remember you Who says I can't get stoned Plan a trip to Japan alone Doesn't matter if I even go Who says I can't get stoned It's been a long night in New York city It's been a long time since 22 I don't remember you looking any better But then again I don't remember, don't remember you
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"Who Says" is a John Mayer song released in 2009, as the first single from his fourth studio album, “Battle Studies.”
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Nominated AwardsThis album, which includes "Who Says," was nominated for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical, at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2011.
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Chart Success"Who Says" reached number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of Mayer's most commercially successful songs.
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Song Meaning"Who Says" is known for its philosophical lyrics, in which Mayer challenges societal expectations and preconceived notions about life.
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Acoustic ArrangementUnlike most other Mayer's songs, "Who Says" is primarily driven by acoustic guitar, giving it a folksy, more) intimate quality.
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Live PerformancesMayer often performs the song during his live concerts and it has continued to be a fan favorite.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Who Says" features various shots of Mayer wandering around New York City at night, reflecting the song's wandering, contemplative nature.
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Controversial LyricsThe song stirred some controversy due to its casual reference to marijuana use in the opening line, "Who says I can't get stoned?"
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Positive ReceptionThe song was generally well-received by critics, with many praising its introspective lyrics and Mayer's emotive vocal performance.
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Cultural ReferencesThe emotional and existential themes of "Who Says" have led to it being referenced in various cultural discussions and literary works about modern life and societal pressures.
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