John Mayer - Drifting (Lyrics)

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John Mayer performing his new song Drifting at The Prudential Center in Newark, NJ on March 11, 2023.
Footage by: ‪@lindzelles‬ & ‪@savingmemoryarchives‬
Drifting Lyrics:
Time and space and I’m out of place Don't recognise a single face By now I should've won the race But I haven't found a home Seems to me if you don't catch that vine And swing to the next treebranch in time Years add up and you fall behind And you're left to walk alone
For I’m drifting, I’m drifting and I’m drifting And I’m drifting and I’m drifting and I’m drifting
Meet a stranger, tag along Maybe smoke a cigarette all wrong Tell a story, sing a song Lay my head where it don't belong And somehow it occurs to me That out here on the deep blue sea There are other people drifting too Maybe someday baby I'll drift into you
Maybe someday baby I'll drift into you
Called my shrink the other day Forgot what I was going to say So I lied and said I lost my way 'Cause I couldn't let him down Put my leather jacket on To play the part of Bad Boy John The brokenhearted vagabond That wandered into town
'Cause I’m drifting, I’m drifting and I’m drifting Yeah I’m drifting and drifting and drifting
Meet a stranger, tag along Maybe smoke a cigarette all wrong Tell a story, sing a song Lay my head where it dont belong And somehow it occurs to me That out here on the deep blue sea There are other people drifting too Maybe someday baby I'll drift into you
Maybe someday baby I'll drift into you
Live for the moment 'til the moment is gone Lonesome is the road I've been travelling on I go where I want and I don't miss anyone 'Cause I’m drifting
Trying to write a story but I’m stuck on a page God it's been so long, can't remember my age I’m lost 'til the minute that I step on the stage 'Cause I’m drifting
And I’m drifting
Meet a stranger, tag along Maybe smoke a cigarette all wrong Tell a story, sing a song Lay my head where it don't belong And somehow it occurs to me That out here on the deep blue sea There are other people drifting too Maybe someday baby I'll drift into you
Maybe someday baby I'll drift into you
Maybe someday baby I'll drift into you

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@Kedawan24 Жыл бұрын

I feel both haunted and loved by these lyrics. I hope everyone appreciates John as the generational talent he is.

@CaseMorton Жыл бұрын

His lyrics always find me at just the right phase of my life. This one really hits home

@jonathanturkmusic Жыл бұрын

It’s been great to see him grow as a person and artist since Room for Squares came out when I was in high school. Long live JM!

@CaseMorton Жыл бұрын

@@jonathanturkmusic he was my first concert and has been my favorite artist ever since.

@dragonballz2560 Жыл бұрын

I saw an interview Clapton gave, and called him a genius, and didn't know how good he really is. Quite the compliment.

@normapedro6938 11 ай бұрын

Ele é o meu artista favorito,o John Mayer além de um gênio musical incrível ele sempre inovando e suas músicas e canções cada dia só melhoram só evoluem sempre falo que é um artista que está em outro nível canta e toca com alma é diferenciado, é um show a parte ,vem logo para o Brasil,seus fãs te aguardando!🎸🎵🎶🎵♥️😍🌟👏👏👏👏👏

@chrisgarbett3464 Жыл бұрын

This is the antithesis of Perfectly Lonely... and just so happens to be really catchy while it's at it

@JimmyH91 9 ай бұрын

The antithesis of PL...and thank god for that.

@morbidellakika5984 Жыл бұрын

❤ Imagine living in the same era with John Mayer. What a blessing ❤

@CaseMorton Жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more. Been with me through adolescence into adulthood

@marcoandreschmidt5859 9 ай бұрын

we are live witeness

@concertvids34 Жыл бұрын

I love the evolution of the song even from Newark to Boston removing the pick. Love him road testing songs and letting them grow.

@MusicalMagpies Жыл бұрын

Some songs you just have to listen to on repeat..this is one of those songs..❤

@RyanAnthony1987 Жыл бұрын

God this song is so good. Powerful lyrics, easy but catchy guitar riff. Release this on your next album plz John.

@luluward1172 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this clip with the lyrics! John Mayer has pretty much written his life in song and it's so beautiful. I cannot imagine having to grow up in the public eye as he has done. Who among us would want the world to watch us grow up? I'm seriously glad there were no cell phones when I was in my twenties. We all make mistakes growing up but don't have the added pressure of doing it while the whole world is watching. Mayer has grown into a man of integrity and honor with his talent intact. What an amazing singer/songwriter/guitarist he is! He shares these deeply personal emotions/thoughts with us, and I know it helps so many deal with their own anxiety. If nothing else, it makes one feel not quite so alone. He is a gift to us all! And I do hope that he finds his soul mate one day. He deserves to have that kind of love in his life. (I'm 63 years old and I feel very motherly toward him!) 🙂

@Kedawan24 Жыл бұрын

Spot on, Lulu. John is a good man. Always has been.

@pingronquillo4859 Жыл бұрын

Another beautiful sad song from John. Somebody hug him now.

@robertcorbin2749 Жыл бұрын

This song is another excellent song by John. It's obvious he wrote this about himself. I hope he finds what he is looking for.

@dominikkurowski3145 Жыл бұрын

love.

@matguerra333 Жыл бұрын

what gave it away? That he refers to himself as Bad boy John. I can only hope no one else ever does this.

@MultiGamersYTNL Жыл бұрын

@@matguerra333 If you've followed him long enough it's pretty obvious that he is ready to fall in love.

@TDrewCook Жыл бұрын

Not sure if he will. I think he may have already lost his true love. Seems to me he won’t find it unless he’s lucky enough to get back whatever woman he’s singing about. At least that’s what I’m interpreting. Could always be wrong, obviously lol

@krystajung1441 Жыл бұрын

Yes♥️

@kimberlykairo Жыл бұрын

This new tune John has crafted has quickly become one of my favorites. I love the lyrics and the message they convey.

@bowlesguitar1605 Жыл бұрын

This song has potential to be a favorite of mine… this tour really is proving to be something special ❤️

@thejacobwindsor Жыл бұрын

God this song truly hits harder every time i hear it.

@John_Kealiinohomoku Жыл бұрын

Feels like the concept of “taking on water” love that one. Wish he finished it and played it

@mubblemann Жыл бұрын

No matter which concert you go to there's always a woman talking to her friend during every song.

@n.t.495 Жыл бұрын

Seriously, what is she talking about why is it over the whole song. Some of my favourite songs are recorded from the Hotel Cafe sessions in LA. There is just continuous talking from this one lady. I would love it someone could remove that part of the audio.

@steffanw15 Жыл бұрын

Didn’t notice this until I read this comment and now I can’t ignore it 🤣

@franmendoza9854 Жыл бұрын

Happened to me in Denver. The whole damn show the 2 women behind me wouldn’t shut up. It was SO distracting.

@mellowyellowmom7631 Жыл бұрын

Not to sound like an old fogie, but people used to be polite to each other and to the performers. I feel bad that these talkers are clueless to how rude they are being. It shows a terrible lack of respect, or education.

@savsongs1306 Жыл бұрын

seriously, we had to shut a couple of them up at the Boston show.....imagine talking while John Mayer is playing, how shallow......

@jacobcharles100 Жыл бұрын

What compelled this man to write so many deep songs....god given...dont blow it, man, dont blow it!!

@christophercheatwood1068 Жыл бұрын

Got the chance to hear this last night in Atlanta, couldn’t find it fast enough this morning to listen to again. Phenomenal show

@jacksonturley3406 Жыл бұрын

John is my all time favorite musician and this might be one of his best songs ever. Can’t wait for it be released

@jnnovak02 Жыл бұрын

heard this live in Chicago yesterday. such a powerful song that encapsulates a lot of emotions. it's really clear that when he was writing this, he was really lonely in some way - whether that's lonely, or longing for something, or both, I'm not sure. I can't wait for this to be released. it's a beautiful song.

@sooshiguy Жыл бұрын

This song has been on my mind ever since I heard it live. Maybe the official audio will be released after his tour.

@Aegis90 Жыл бұрын

Oh, it hits home. Feel like the good ones are taken and the one i really wanted got away.

@jennyrogers6126 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for adding the lyrics. Heard this one in Atlanta Monday and it teared me up. Such a beautiful but heartbreaking song. I hope John finds the love he so longingly wants.

@n.t.495 Жыл бұрын

This feels like the continuation of an old song he has called tracing. It has the same feeling of moving through life with everything feeling intangible and distant.

@stathipapadopoulos8692 Жыл бұрын

Can't thank you enough for this comment. Have listened to alot of John Mayer over the years but somehow missed Tracing. Absolutely brilliant. Cheers 🍻

@riccardospiazzi3162 Жыл бұрын

Thought the same thing! Absolutely love tracing. Definitely hope at least this one gets a studio version tho!

@scotleslie6405 Жыл бұрын

It’s actually more like taking on water I think

@MrChristoferoful Жыл бұрын

Agree, Tracing PT 2.

@Toto123412341995 Жыл бұрын

i was thinking the same!

@auntiehorror1879 11 ай бұрын

I'm maybe late to the party for this song, but damn, how good is this? the lyrics are pure perfection, even if this one is probably one of his most about himself, everybody can relate, I certainly see myself in some of the lyrics, I always loved his music but I felt that the last two albums were on the play safe for him, maybe because nowadays is hard being an artist and not get cancelled by fanatics but that's a long story to explain, but this, gosh, if the new album has lyrics like this It's gonna be a masterpiece, I really hope he has find the light to relove again writing perfect lyrics and making music.

@lu_lenardt Жыл бұрын

Hello to all the 40+ lonely souls who are also drifting and drifting and drifting...

@jonasthaudahljakobson6971 Жыл бұрын

Among so many fantastic songs and performances, this one is just a new top of the icecream. Wow, John Mayer!

@lizziesedits Жыл бұрын

I went to his concert in Sacramento and this song was stuck in my head for DAYS so I’m so happy I found it!!!

@CaseMorton Жыл бұрын

It’s so good! Glad you found it too. What’s your favorite Mayer song?

@lizziesedits Жыл бұрын

@@CaseMorton Slow dancing in a burning room for sure!! What’s yours??

@will6176 11 ай бұрын

Can’t get enough of this one… makes me feel like I’m drifting w John … we’re driftin

@craigmessenger1513 Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see what he writes when he’s 70 and 80yo 🫠 would love to see how a 60 year John Mayer career plays out, and all the gems we’ll get to hear

@andyflattery Жыл бұрын

Tracing -> Homelife -> Waitin on the day -> Drifting

@codeman8185 Жыл бұрын

if these lyrics speak truth, john is really struggling to generate a life once lights turn off

@carolineclynes1 2 ай бұрын

Let's all send him our love, compassion and support, so he might give himself a break... then wake up to the world that loves him... and his 'person' can appear. Precious gentleman. We all need love to flourish.

@SticksAandstonesBozo Жыл бұрын

This album is gonna blow minds. He’s worked through it all. I’m the same age as him or very close to it so I understand exactly how he’s feeling with his overall idea of life. Get ready people.

@MatthewHelpling Жыл бұрын

And he knocks it out the park yet again.

@HelloConnect22 2 ай бұрын

so good john mayer .... !!!! we can all melt drifting

@SusanLewis-vb1fv Жыл бұрын

Please release this song!!!! So I can play it over and over.

@Naturita Жыл бұрын

Thanks for adding the lyrics to this lyrical masterpiece 😍

@CaseMorton Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Glad other people get to enjoy it with me

@ghostfish6 6 ай бұрын

Lyricswise probably the best John Mayer song imo. Can't wait for him to release studio version

@johnmontag 4 күн бұрын

Thanks for posting these songs man.

@carriestainbrook6921 Жыл бұрын

WOW Amazing song ...so happy John wrote and can share these beautuful lyrics with us .......I am in Love!

@charlesalexander1711 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a hit

@benjaminlongmire9131 Жыл бұрын

can't get over how good this is! Thank you for posting

@pedrocardoso7732 Жыл бұрын

This is next level 💙

@user-zj8ih1hu1r 9 ай бұрын

A remarkably honest song about yourself. I like it. 😊❤

@staceycornelius8220 4 күн бұрын

Love this man.

@payamj2318 10 ай бұрын

The studio version of this song when it comes out will absolutely crush us! 💕💕💕

@jennifervannoorloos9984 Жыл бұрын

I can't stop listening to this!

@jennifervannoorloos9984 Жыл бұрын

I hope he does it in Cleveland!

@marina1288 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for adding the lyrics (I didn't get the words before). I love love love this song❤

@m.omoyeri Жыл бұрын

Definitely a gem!!~ can’t wait to listen to this song in rl 🥺 Its a song that really hits me deeply 🤧 its giving that sad yet lovely feeling at the same time 😢 much love for John Mayer 🫶🏼

@marissamargueritelenon582 Жыл бұрын

Heard this one tonight 🥹🤍 at the LA show and I fell in love. Thanks for sharing ✨

@MaryPerez-lj2ub Жыл бұрын

Same! Souinded even better at LA show.

@marissamargueritelenon582 Жыл бұрын

@@MaryPerez-lj2ub I know!!! Take meee backkkk 💓💓💓

@experiencewonder Жыл бұрын

Thank you for adding lyrics! ❤

@CaseMorton Жыл бұрын

Love that you appreciate them as much as I do

@experiencewonder Жыл бұрын

Question my videos got taken down for copyright? Have you gotten any notification on this?

@benjaminlongmire9131 Жыл бұрын

he's beautiful.. so talented

@matguerra333 Жыл бұрын

that Reverb FX pedal on his vocal was SICK.

@matguerra333 Жыл бұрын

@1:18 ish

@CaseMorton Жыл бұрын

@@matguerra333 love that reverb part! This youtuber is trying to figure out what it is kzfaq.info/get/bejne/opyXoNaUyafHYJc.html

@I_am_nooh Жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@pennikershner6336 Жыл бұрын

Incredible lyrics.... He's so gifted.

@arkanwisam9059 Жыл бұрын

This is absolutely incredible - sounds like the next stuff is going to be amazing

@kkrkdr1234 Жыл бұрын

Loved it!!

@GoodcoStudios Жыл бұрын

This reminds me of his old song Tracing in a way. Thanks for sharing!

@johaneschen5714 Жыл бұрын

Maybe love has its patience where if you mess it up enough times you wont ever see it again

@baraaahmad7738 Жыл бұрын

This is the antithesis to "Assassin"

@jerrychiemeke7525 Жыл бұрын

Full circle

@SrinivasanChakravarthy Жыл бұрын

Pretty much relatable

@Hoangnguyen-juana Жыл бұрын

Many people talk about how talented this song is, but nobody talks about how sad it is

@jr33zy57 3 ай бұрын

God i hope this comes out

@MJay2310 7 ай бұрын

Incredible song. I hope he will drop it

@tori1655 Жыл бұрын

After this Great Successfull Acustic Concert Tour 🎊 we do believe you really would long for and NEED a good slack period of nice drifting. What a capacity of hard work and creativity you are showing.. both touring a tight program while creating, producing and delivering the nicest songs!! Drifting is so ALIVE, playful.. with a nice flow and a VIBE of feelgood to it. 🍀 Congrats💐

@nicolef4531 Жыл бұрын

Omg this song is amazing !!

@nz7166 Жыл бұрын

Ty for posting

@matt88jones Жыл бұрын

Heard this song tonight in LA. I am changed.

@krystajung1441 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this and the lyrics🙏❤️

@Ryanshandra Жыл бұрын

Good song!

@sunflowergirl_andrea Жыл бұрын

I ugly cried while he played this in Sacramento. Thank you for posting.

@kickistange4879 Жыл бұрын

Very Beautiful Videos and Music. John Mayer ❤💞💕🥰😘💖😎💥🌞🌹🌷🥀🌺🦋🐞♥️🙏♥️🤜🤛🤘🤘👌 Have a wonderful Friday and Saturday and Sunday and new Weekend too Babe.

@smeyer9507 Жыл бұрын

BEAUTIFUL MELODIC LYRICS, (AWESOME THOUGHT PROCESS, WITH GENTLE MUSIC...DRIFTING...LOVE IT.

@Mernicer Жыл бұрын

Nice song ❤️ God bless 🙏❤️

@savingmemoryarchives Жыл бұрын

But it lives on here !

@dougules Жыл бұрын

Such a good song. It's such a tease to play it at concerts with no sign of a studio version in sight, though.

@NancySanborn-qq2kr 4 ай бұрын

I love ❤️ this man jm

@sennakwee7412 Жыл бұрын

Does this song remind anyone else of blues run the game?

@angeloramirez1249 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful. Raw

@gerardobrito1209 Жыл бұрын

Don't ask me why, but it reminds me of my sweet lord.

@erikadelacruz9765 10 ай бұрын

I wish I’d be able to hear this song live. Still waiting for his tour in Asia

@1m2a3t4t5 7 ай бұрын

So b&r paradise valley. This video blew my mind!

@j.a.osorio2005 Жыл бұрын

His latest stuff has been pretty honest and sad.

@xavierg5523 Жыл бұрын

I could see this being a B-side to wild blue

@teachervy Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤

@jenjohnson1747 4 ай бұрын

beautiful...very autobiographical for John with all the touring he's been doing

@petrapesic8216 Жыл бұрын

🤩

@stevedasleeve 11 ай бұрын

Wow wow wow... that's all I got... wow.

@sherriewalder611 9 ай бұрын

Nice job putting this together! XOXO & Blessings

@_GandalfTheGrey_ Жыл бұрын

The people who pay to see a show and incessantly talk the entire time and giggle at each other…I will never understand.

@smeyer9507 Жыл бұрын

I can tell you Johnny, I may be driftin' too. Seems like my whole life long, And I'm gettin' to weak now to keep holdin' on...... But for right now, I'm drifting' too. Tell me what it takes to drift onto someone like you. I don't like drifting' alone... how 'bout you? I got me a nice stable home, on dry groun' Got me some grown babies, an' tiny ones too... but now I got nothin left to do, so just might be a drifter like you. Tides they come and they may go...and they may take you down the row... but I just keep Driftin' an' I still don't like driftin' all alone...

@smokesgtp Жыл бұрын

Unbelievable. I prefer the plectrum version

@TURBONATION Жыл бұрын

me too john what car do you drive? i love drifting

@hardin8399 Жыл бұрын

Is this new song will be in his next abum or what? This is so good!

@conorflynn9015 Жыл бұрын

I think it might be “Tell a story *in* a song”

@CaseMorton Жыл бұрын

ah I think you're right!

@Kedawan24 Жыл бұрын

Heard “tell” on the first time, and “sing” at the end.

@conorflynn9015 Жыл бұрын

@@Kedawan24 Ah yes me too. Was mainly listening to the first chorus when I made that comment

@fredgrave2153 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if the lyric is “smoke a cigarette all alone,” as opposed to “all wrong.” Either way, great song and thanks for the lyric video.

@someafternoonwhiskey Жыл бұрын

Yeah that’s what I thought - how do you smoke a cigarette wrong 😂

@makuenarose736 Жыл бұрын

I think it speaks to the idea of not fitting in, hes trying to impress strangers by attempting to smoke eventhough he doesn't and he's not doing it right

@asdisciple18 Жыл бұрын

Saw him last night in Sacramento. This song was so powerful and I think I was most blown away by Edge of Desire. He created such a powerful moment of feeling and inspiration with two hands, an acoustic guitar and his voice...and an incredible light display. Only thing that would've made it better is if people shut their holes and listened.