Remedy (I Won't Worry)

Jason Mraz

About Remedy (I Won't Worry)

"The Remedy (I Won't Worry)" is the debut single released by American singer-songwriter Jason Mraz from his debut album Waiting for My Rocket to Come in 2002. The song is about a good friend of Jason's, Charlie Mingroni, being struck with cancer and how it changed Jason's outlook on life. Occasionally, while performing this song during his shows, Jason would include a singalong with the audience to Oasis's "Wonderwall." This song was his first top-forty hit, reaching number 15 on the US Billboard Hot 100. He would not have a second until 2008's "I'm Yours." Outside the United States, the song reached number 32 in New Zealand and became a minor hit in Australia, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. 


Year:
2003
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Well I saw fireworks from the freeway
And behind closed eyes I cannot make them go away
'cause you were born on the 4th of July (freedom ring)
Well something on the surface it stings
I said something on the surface
Well it kinda makes me nervous
To say that you deserve this
And what kind of God would serve this
We would cure this dirty old disease
Well, if you gots the poison
I gots the remedy

The remedy is the experience
This is the dangerous liaison (I says)
The comedy is that it's serious
This is a strange enough new play on words
I say the tragedy is how you're gonna spend
The rest of your nights with the light on
So shine the light on all of your friends
Well it all amounts to nothing in the end

And I won't worry my life away
Hey hey hey, oh oh
I won't worry my life away
Hey hey hey, oh oh

Well I heard 2 men talking on the radio
In a cross-fire kind of new reality show
Uncovering the ways to plan the next big attack
Well they were counting down the ways to stab a brother in the Be right back after this
The unavoidable kiss
With the minty fresh death breath is sure to outlast this catastrophe
Dance with me
Well if you gots the poison, I gots the remedy

The remedy is the experience
This is the dangerous liaison (I says)
The comedy is that it's serious
This is a strange enough new play on words
I say the tragedy is how you're gonna spend
The rest of your nights with the light on
So shine the light on all of your friends
Well it all amounts to nothing in the end

And I won't worry my life away
Hey hey hey, oh oh
I won't worry my life away
Hey hey hey, oh oh

When I fall in love, I take my time
There's no need to hurry when I'm making up my mind
You can turn off the sun, but I'm still gonna shine
And I'll tell you why
Because

The remedy is the experience
This is the dangerous liaison (I says)
The comedy is that it's serious
This is a strange enough new play on words
I say the tragedy is how you're gonna spend
The rest of your nights with the light on
So shine the light on all of your friends
Well it all amounts to nothing in the end

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Jason Mraz

Jason Thomas Mraz ( /məˈræz/; born June 23, 1977) is an American singer-songwriter. Mraz first came to prominence on the San Diego coffee house scene in 2000. At one of these coffee houses, Mraz met percussionist Toca Rivera and released Live at Java Joe's. He released his debut album, Waiting for My Rocket to Come, which contained the hit single "The Remedy (I Won't Worry)", in 2002, but it was not until the release of his second album, Mr. A-Z, in 2005, that Mraz achieved major commercial success. The album peaked at number five on the Billboard 200 and sold over 100,000 copies in the US. In 2008, Mraz released his third studio album, We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things. The album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 and was a commercial success worl… more »

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Written by: Lauren Christy, Graham Edwards, Scott Spock, Jason Mraz

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10 facts about this song

Release and Achievement
"Remedy (I Won't Worry)" was released in 2002 as a leading single for Jason Mraz's debut studio album, "Waiting for My Rocket to Come." It was Mraz's first top 15 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
Song Origin
The song was first conceived when Mraz learned that a close friend was diagnosed with cancer. It was meant to console and uplift his friend during a challenging time.
Music Arrangement
The song's upbeat melody stands in stark contrast to its serious lyrics, which was part of Mraz's strategy to create uplifting music with meaningful content.
Acclaim
"Remedy (I Won't Worry)" was praised by critics for its catchy chorus and Mraz's unique vocal delivery. It established him as a promising new talent in the pop music scene.
Writer's Contribution
The song was co-written by music producer and writer, Chris Keup, who is known for his collaborations with a variety of artists.
Video Content
The music video for "Remedy (I Won't Worry)" shows Mraz singing and playing the guitar on an animated psychedelic background, reflecting the song's upbeat and energetic tone.
Longevity
Despite being released over a decade ago, "Remedy (I Won't Worry)" remains one of Jason Mraz's most popular songs and is frequently included in his live performances.
Rankings
It peaked at No. 3 on Billboard's Adult Pop Songs chart in 2003, and at No. 15 on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart.
Awards and Nominations
Although "Remedy (I Won't Worry)" wasn't directly nominated for any award, it significantly contributed to the popularity of the album "Waiting for My Rocket to Come," which was certified platinum.
Legacy
The song established Jason Mraz’s career and set the tone for his subsequent releases. Its success also helped to put Mraz on the map as a talented singer-songwriter in the pop genre.

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