it's just a different culture. probably is Japan. The audiences are usually very reserved there, but then the applause is immense. They are just a very polite and attentive audience.
"Wordplay" I've been all around the world I've been a new sensation But it doesn't really matter In this generation The sophomore slump is an uphill battle And someone said that ain't my scene 'Cause they need a new song Like a new religion Music for the television I can't do the long division Someone do the math For the record label puts me on the shelf up in the freezer Got to find another way to live the life of leisure So I drop my top Mix and I mingle Is everybody ready for the single and it goes... [Chorus] Ha La La La La Now listen closer to the verse I lay (Ha La La La La) It's all about the wordplay (Ha La La La Love) The wonderful thing it does Because, because I am the wizard of ooh's and ah's and fa-la-la's Yeah the Mister A to Z They say I'm all about the wordplay When it's time to get ill I got your remedy For those who don't remember me Well let me introduce you to my style I try to keep a jumble And the lyrics never mumble When the music's makin' people tongue-tied You want a new song Like a new religion Music for the television I can't do the long division Someone do the math For the people write me off like I'm a one-hit wonder Gotta find another way to keep from goin' under Pull out the stops Got your attention I guess it's time again for me to mention The wordplay [chorus] Ha La La La La Now listen closer to the verse I lay (Ha La La La La) It's all about the wordplay (Ha La La La Love) The wonderful thing it does Because, because I am the wizard of ooh's and ah's and fa-la-la's Yeah the Mister A to Z They say I'm all about the wordplay I built a bridge across the stream my consciousness It always seems to be a flowin' But I don't know which way my brain is goin' Oh the ryhmin' and the timin' Keeps the melodies inside me And they're comin' Till I'm running out of air Are you prepared to take a dive into the deep end of my head Are you listening to a single word I've said Ha La La La La Listen closer to the words I say Ha La La La La I'm stickin' to the wordplay Ha La La La Love The wonderful thing it does Because, because I am the wizard of ooh's and ah's and fa-la-la's Yeah the Mister A to Z They say I'm all about the wordplay Ha La La La La I'm all about the wordplay Ha La La La La Stickin' with the wordplay Ha La La La Love I love the wonderful thing it does Because, because The ooh's and ah's and fa-la-la's fall back in love For the Mister A to Z they say Is all about the wordplay
This is the music i like to obsesively listen to in stressfull traffic. I'm going to buy all his albums and pray he finds Romania on the map and drop by sometime soon :)
heh the first bit took some easing into.. but darn.. from the first chorus onwards.. it just took off. one of the few remaining musicians in the industry who actually enjoys music in that easy going way. if he was born during the era of the beatles... it would have been him who defined music today :)
@guitarzrokk i can imagine you think that but really to me he just looks like hes having alot of fun. which is something i dont easily say about a live artist.
its easy. i only know the intro and the first verse, but is something like Em- G- Am, 3 times. intro. the verse is the same thing, but repeating the Am Chord
@nickelbatx I recommend showing respect to Americans as an example to encourage Americans to try to reach such a level of respect while still maintaining the freedom of expression.
Okay, I've watched several of the songs performed at this performance, and I still don't get it. Why is there a garden gnome sitting there? It cracks me up every time it gets in the camera. Does anyone know why the little old guy was part of the performance? Great songs, by the way.
Last night I just had a great insight when driving home from a party with friends. I was listening to this song and all of a sudden I heard him saying: I'm the wizard of the Oohs and aahs... well the oohs and aahs are logical cuz he sings em alot.but has anyone every thought it might be the Wizard of Oz :D like the movie.. Comment your thoughts!!
Actually, I was wondering about this, becase I've seen him 10 or 11 times in the last few years and I've yet to see him play this song, which is kinda sad because I really like it. Especially considering the one on the Sunrise show in that Australian TV clip on there, in which it actually sounds phenomenal... He actually seems to struggle with it more than other songs which he seems to effortlessly breeze through like some kind of God. I'd be interested to know though :)
he is my man.. he only cares about friends and music, no money, one of a kind soul
The vocal control he has is absolutely insane. He never needs a stepper note to hit another note. He’s always just right where he needs to be.
y'know, there's not a hell of a lot of artists that sound better live than in the studio.
jason really is a diamond in the rough.
Dear Jason Mraz.
Never change,
You're the only pure artist left in the world
XoXo Your fans
Acoustic artists like Jason Mraz are just as good, if not, better in live shows than the album, unlike other pop artists.
One of the most original things I've seen in a long time
This performance was a gift to the world!
it's 100% natural, no studio effect, no fake...just amazing!
Naalala mo ba yung mga panahong nakaupo ka sa computershop 10 pesos per hour open time tapos soundtrip dito sa youtube na walang ads.
These two.. oh god.
This song is how I came to know Jason Mraz, and it's my favorite song still! These days I'm fascinated in "I'm Yours," too.
the more I hear, the more I like!!!!! ah la,la,la,la, he's all about the wordplay!!!!!! Love it!!! Smiley music!!!
After 12 years, I finally gave this video a like. Music only been getting worse, or maybe I'm just getting older lol
Jason's mrazing, yes... but what about Mr. Toca? Toca Rivera is the mrazingly perfect complement to Jason and he's totally layin' it down here!!
yeah! that hair flip too! ❤
perfect pair of singers
The word play is great, but his voice is phenomenal!
Because good music is universal
this is my favourite song! i know almost all of the lyrics (allthough i cant sing) and just ADORE jason mraz! and you gotta love Toca! go bongos!
lalalalalalalalaaaa jason is wonderful
how does he come up with these songs! freakin genius and soooo talented guy!
it's just a different culture. probably is Japan. The audiences are usually very reserved there, but then the applause is immense. They are just a very polite and attentive audience.
"Wordplay"
I've been all around the world
I've been a new sensation
But it doesn't really matter
In this generation
The sophomore slump is an uphill battle
And someone said that ain't my scene
'Cause they need a new song
Like a new religion
Music for the television
I can't do the long division
Someone do the math
For the record label puts me on the shelf up in the freezer
Got to find another way to live the life of leisure
So I drop my top
Mix and I mingle
Is everybody ready for the single and it goes...
[Chorus]
Ha La La La La
Now listen closer to the verse I lay
(Ha La La La La)
It's all about the wordplay
(Ha La La La Love)
The wonderful thing it does
Because, because
I am the wizard of ooh's and ah's and fa-la-la's
Yeah the Mister A to Z
They say I'm all about the wordplay
When it's time to get ill I got your remedy
For those who don't remember me
Well let me introduce you to my style
I try to keep a jumble
And the lyrics never mumble
When the music's makin' people tongue-tied
You want a new song
Like a new religion
Music for the television
I can't do the long division
Someone do the math
For the people write me off like I'm a one-hit wonder
Gotta find another way to keep from goin' under
Pull out the stops
Got your attention
I guess it's time again for me to mention
The wordplay
[chorus]
Ha La La La La
Now listen closer to the verse I lay
(Ha La La La La)
It's all about the wordplay
(Ha La La La Love)
The wonderful thing it does
Because, because
I am the wizard of ooh's and ah's and fa-la-la's
Yeah the Mister A to Z
They say I'm all about the wordplay
I built a bridge across the stream my consciousness
It always seems to be a flowin'
But I don't know which way my brain is goin'
Oh the ryhmin' and the timin'
Keeps the melodies inside me
And they're comin'
Till I'm running out of air
Are you prepared to take a dive into the deep end of my head
Are you listening to a single word I've said
Ha La La La La
Listen closer to the words I say
Ha La La La La
I'm stickin' to the wordplay
Ha La La La Love
The wonderful thing it does
Because, because
I am the wizard of ooh's and ah's and fa-la-la's
Yeah the Mister A to Z
They say I'm all about the wordplay
Ha La La La La
I'm all about the wordplay
Ha La La La La
Stickin' with the wordplay
Ha La La La Love
I love the wonderful thing it does
Because, because
The ooh's and ah's and fa-la-la's fall back in love
For the Mister A to Z they say
Is all about the wordplay
This is the music i like to obsesively listen to in stressfull traffic. I'm going to buy all his albums and pray he finds Romania on the map and drop by sometime soon :)
@MrAdoboyful
Only because he doesn't sing slow like all pop singers, doesn't make him rap
he is just singing fast.
5 thousand stars , awesome singer
such an underated musician
outstanding.
Man this guy is smooth, amazing talent
i am absolutley in LOVE with his music
Nice song .
i like toca. he rocks
VERY NICE! JASON MRAZ IS SOOO GOOD and MR. TOCA TOO! GREAT JOB! LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH!
awesooooome. best arstistt
their harmony ❤ makes my cheeks hurt. so good!
Mraz is my favorite singer,and the "wordplay" I really love it
i got to see him live in germany.
( with ingrid michaelson )
and if god strikes me dead tomorrow,
i'm dying with a smile on my face : )
because i am the wizard of ooo's and aa's and falala'a yer the mr. A-Z they say im all about the wordplay XD his music is so fun to sing :)
@Flamezz7 he doesn't play this song at concerts anymore coz its too hard to play live.
oh he's very mush great!
Man. how can i describe how well he sang. its just aussum!!
The best part when start after that badass drummer.
Man, great rendition..
lol. Still coming back to this after all these years! And yes, that's not a drummer lol.
Brilliant! Wow! I'm in love!
Bery nice song!!!...i love this guy!
at 3:20 when he had a spadfa even that sounded gud n like he meant it. bloody great singer. and toca is a mad dog
I love the part..laaaaaaaaaaaaalalala..so cool..i love Jasonnnn...
tendency for recital in college was use to branding together with the landowner but I still not receive the memo
he never plays this song at concerts... so these people were lucky
he is one of the only artists who actually sound better live and he has such a playful manner that makes it a lot better too. He's amazing
@stiffysteffy this is how a crowd should act with such an immaculate artist
I love Jason Mraz!!! He's AWESOME!!! :-) :-)
That was an amazing preformance :)
great song. love it
Jason Mraz ably.Hello from Kazakhstan
I adore this audience.
Simply amazing
I know I won't be able to sing this song properly ever in my whole life, btu I love it! :D
므라즈 형이야 알았지만 흑형 바이브 너무좋다
OMG I LOVE THAT GNOME!!!
Love his voice =]
who else thinks that the tamborine(or whatever instrument that is) guy is awesome? :D
heh the first bit took some easing into.. but darn.. from the first chorus onwards.. it just took off. one of the few remaining musicians in the industry who actually enjoys music in that easy going way. if he was born during the era of the beatles... it would have been him who defined music today :)
damn… Mr. Toca's voice is amazing, too!
I LOVE YOU JASON MRAZ!!!
i love Jason!
Yeah!
i love it....
you said it man!
His lyrics and inspiration got better. You just have to wait.
he was going to perform for some organisation for world peace or sumtin, and he decided to do a small show at first, I read something like that
@guitarzrokk i can imagine you think that but really to me he just looks like hes having alot of fun.
which is something i dont easily say about a live artist.
when i first saw and hear his music video on MTV asia I SAD DAMN THIS GUY IS SO GOOD!
Correction: Only 2 young pure artists left. Ed Sheeran and Jason Mraz.
There's people like Chris Thile, Andy Shauf, and Noah Gundersen
Even when you commented this four years ago, Jason Mraz was not young.
Mr. A to Z is not young anymore
Toca Rivera I believe is the percussionist . He rocks!
@jazzomattic its Korea.
its easy. i only know the intro and the first verse, but is something like Em- G- Am, 3 times. intro. the verse is the same thing, but repeating the Am Chord
3:02 I like this mmm--dap part so much
So sick. Counting down the days until he comes to Boston!
any one know what kind of acoustic that is?? taylor??
Perfeitamente adorável
He's still a genious for most of the singers ;)
I´m in love with Jason Mraz ♥_♥ P.E.R.F.E.C.T.
whos the back-up guy??? i always see him with jason????
the big guy has a nice voice
He is SOOO Amazing, can they tell what he is saying?
the name of the song have to be jason and toca rivera
OMG! I can't stop listening to his music even though I need to go to the hospital to visit a friend lol..
Amazing!!
the greatest (:
theres parts in this song that take u places like the desert and it has high parts and slow parts bbrilliant
thanks for sharing your opinion to :)
I don't always listen to the crap music at work.. but when I do, this song is the shit.
@nickelbatx I recommend showing respect to Americans as an example to encourage Americans to try to reach such a level of respect while still maintaining the freedom of expression.
yeah that's true! i really love music, i will try my best to give and share real music like jason, :D
Okay, I've watched several of the songs performed at this performance, and I still don't get it. Why is there a garden gnome sitting there? It cracks me up every time it gets in the camera. Does anyone know why the little old guy was part of the performance?
Great songs, by the way.
I think they just know how to be respectful...
Last night I just had a great insight when driving home from a party with friends.
I was listening to this song and all of a sudden I heard him saying:
I'm the wizard of the Oohs and aahs... well the oohs and aahs are logical cuz he sings em alot.but has anyone every thought it might be the Wizard of Oz :D like the movie..
Comment your thoughts!!
He actually sings that
love you 2
i can finally sing this song. except for the bridge. still can't do it one breath....
@TheMetalcrypt I mean it's both. It's his unique style. He's not exactly rapping or singing. He's mrazing.
Actually, I was wondering about this, becase I've seen him 10 or 11 times in the last few years and I've yet to see him play this song, which is kinda sad because I really like it. Especially considering the one on the Sunrise show in that Australian TV clip on there, in which it actually sounds phenomenal...
He actually seems to struggle with it more than other songs which he seems to effortlessly breeze through like some kind of God.
I'd be interested to know though :)
2:06 gave me goose bumps. its just too good