John Mayer - Why anyone has to go (unrealeased song) 12/2/22

[@joegallacher6932]

I absolutely loved his Born and Raised, Paradise Valley, the search for everything (kinda) era but it’s good to have the old sounding John back. This sounds like it could’ve been on Battle Studies

[@BryceRogers_]

trueee !!!

[@huelerhuelin3334]

another average pop song, great

[@robbiecleighmarks3088]

Agreed

[@jusforjesus]

Born and raised is such a good album!

[@Pikkle_Sokks]

@@huelerhuelin3334 Who spit in your cereal?

[@ivanb8126]

Never dissapoints. Often these unreleased songs sound more intimate and are precious

[@eriktaira]

Why Anyone Has To Go (John Mayer) Why couldn’t God fill the world with a bunch of people and just leave it? instead of everybody grieving alone in their despair What is the purpose of this hurting? Why are the seasons always turning, tell me if love will always end for certain then why'd they put it there? Years gone by still can’t forget it tears will fall and drown you if you let it As long as I live I’m never gonna get it Why anyone has to go This girl I knew made me better we fall asleep and touch our feet together now I’m just trying to forget her to keep me moving on I should be happy that I knew her not the fact I now mean nothing to her it’s kind of crazy she’s a stranger and all her stuff is gone

[@LW-zi4rp]

thanks man! was looking for this comment. some corrections: seasons turning, tell me* love will always end* for certain not the fact I now mean nothing to her*

[@eriktaira]

@@LW-zi4rp thanks

[@ultimateuygur4419]

Thanks, Erik🙏🏼

[@failer091]

And all *her stuff is gone ....I think

[@eugeniasmither7009]

This is someone still addressing their grief in a way that we can all appreciate

[@talon3684]

Strong lyrics. He definitely needs to do this one on a new album.

[@Champzion]

Continuum vibes. Would love to see John perform a solo section over these chords.

[@leonardoleal5092]

Yes yes yes

[@zachtbh]

Feels more like battle study vibes

[@juandiegocontreras8392]

Old love vibes

[@phillipvocuong8831]

Exactly!

[@srijaljoshi3421]

Yep, almost same chord progression into the verse

[@EndlessGamer2047]

YESSSSSS

[@msmitty12392]

100%

[@bradcrosson9641]

I went from "That sounds just like Old Love but he changed the last chord" to "Easily one of the best songs he's ever written"

[@JoelyPera]

My God. Wow. My thoughts VERBATIM.

[@shaneblay7449]

wow I said the exact same thing lol

[@ianstorm13]

Great fucking analysis

[@ianstorm13]

But also that chord before the last one, the F/G

[@haggard101]

That second verse is heartbreaking yet beautiful.

[@kristnpmi2786]

The nervous playing with his hair before he sings it❤

[@harukoohinata]

I just love how he writes and sing from his raw emotion and let us in

[@christiancoblentz370]

dude if this is on the next album that would be sic, i’m so ready for his next album

[@wanabiyu8380]

Me too, i literally can't wait

[@miguelmarquez9435]

Def one of the best songwriters of our generation

[@iacavazzi]

Man, I don't get why 'pop' songs aren't thought of as great songs. This is as vulnerable & honest as you can be in a melody . That's what a great song does - it moves you & makes you feel - This simple tune & performance is an accomplishment on its own. I'd love the keyboard warriors to have the balls to bare their soul's story of grief, remorse & regret meanwhile they're here bagging on Mayer for what's not finished yet. 🤯 Why does the critic need to make it better Why can't they just enjoy the message I'd love to see anyone stand in front of a bunch of strangers and sing their story that's heartbreaking & doing it all while keeping it together - note for note and word for word the value is lost comparing it to any finished works . To that guy standing up there bleeding his soul - you're an artist's artist thank you for your tries because without you so many would be left without words from the inside .

[@Nick-kb2jc]

I can’t believe it’s already been a whole year and a half since SOB rock…like what the actual f**k. Time is crazy.

[@rockermanpre747]

Great song arrangment. A major clapton unplugged vibe a cool song.

[@zakaryheinemeyer4881]

I got some “old love” vibes

[@kristnpmi2786]

Hope this is on the next album and its not over produced..love the acoustic vibes

[@jusforjesus]

He is one of the best singer/songwriter/guitar players. Every album is amazing🙌🏻

[@francescofialdini660]

Hands down to one of the best artists of the 2000's...can't wait to hear this song recorded

[@HopeBetweenTheDreams]

This is one of the best songs 🎵 he's written in years IMHO ♡ Heartbreaking lil' diddy, though 💔

[@TTttt293]

Simplicity in chord changes + complexity in lyrical content.... Really appreciate this songwriting philosophy he started since the Born and Raised album

[@namredips1579]

That second verse tho. Just pure gold. Painful, but golden

[@ivurivurivur]

You ever hear a song that just pulls tears out of your eyes? This is that song for me.

[@Philwasheretwoyearsago]

i need this finished and in HQ ASAP.

[@backyardboys7369]

100% agree!!

[@Parallel34]

Love John Mayer. December 2007 @ the Nokia--one of my favorite concerts ever.

[@wanabiyu8380]

Everyone is saying that it kinda sounds to old love by Eric Clapton, but i just hear a little bit of it at the chorus w the chords progression but other than that, i think it sounds different

[@SerJollyGuy]

yeah, tottaly! Only at the very beggining, but then it's his own next hit

[@jefflevesque5316]

it's the acoustic pocket but that's it.

[@fransorsel2966]

That first part is literally only one chord that's different. Old love is Am7-Dm7-Gsus4-G and this is Am-Dm-G-C. He uses a different melody to get from the Dm to the G, and the progression overall feels a bit more 'whole', while Old Love feels 'longing'. It's the same rythm and only one chord difference. It's still a great song, and it's not worse because someone says it sounds like Old Love. Because it just sounds like Old Love.

[@wanabiyu8380]

@@fransorsel2966 i was just giving my opinion with my not musical trained ear so I'm sorry if I got it wrong but it's still how it sounds to me. I feel kinda bad you lol at my comment with me not being a musician though

[@fransorsel2966]

@@wanabiyu8380 Oh the 'lol' was not really the actual laughing what I meant. Sorry if you misunderstood that :). Also, no problem not being a musician, just saw your own pinned comment and felt I had to make clear why it sounds so similar to Old Love. With all that said, let's just enjoy the song and thanks for uploading this!

[@brevinbarnes1325]

This is going to be a masterpiece.

[@brendanmaher8267]

Devastating that this won’t make it onto the album

[@kellystorm6760]

Omg, sweetheart, amazing new song , I'm blown away . Thank you so much for your courage to share your heart . Incredible 😘😍

[@chasemcweiner]

moving, heartbreaking, beautiful, john makin me cry again

[@kimberlykairo]

I 've been listening to John's sweet new tune on KZbin loop! It has really born a ❤in my psyche that I am loving. 'Why anyone has to go' is a very touching concept to relate to. My heart continues to be broken along with this 'hurts like a John Mayer song' artist's. Truly A Creative Genius, Master, The Man and THE KING ❣💡🌟💎👑

[@failer091]

"And the one I love the most just said to me...a broken heart is all I'll ever be" damn Katy Perry

[@cjsmith8319]

That definitely feels like Clapton unplugged sound.

[@landocalrissian5180]

He stole the first half of the chord progression.

[@eduardoherkes]

@@landocalrissian5180 old love or we're you thinking an other song?

[@scottyschade]

Lyrics along the the same subject … love it John boy … long live EC

[@bhop2303]

@@landocalrissian5180stealing 2 chords is not a big deal. Look at all the songs released to this date. There are hundreds that have even the same chords….

[@gabrieladdison]

@@landocalrissian5180 hundreds of songs start with the same chords

[@HopeBetweenTheDreams]

Just gotta fangirl for a second & say that cocky lil hip shimmy still gets me every time, Johnny 💞 Also, I lost my Mom this year so this song felt like a personal lil hug. Thank you & I am so sorry for your loss of Bob 🙏 *writes this as if he will read it* 🤣

[@sophieoshaughnessy9469]

One time he did reply on you tube. Or at least his publicist did.

[@BambinoPinguino]

Great song! I can't wait to hear what comes next for JM's career.

[@RR448]

Cant wait til hes married with a kid❤he deserves love

[@krishmangat3224]

the progression is like 'Old Love' by Eric Clapton

[@leche1971]

Ohhhhhh Johnnie Boy! You're READY TO BE A STAR! ⭐ ✨

[@cherangelo2756]

And a damn good question only from my perspective..I wanna live forever!!!!

[@brookecurtis9843]

I hope he adds lots of layers musically to this because it really deserves it 💙

[@tHeXeKuter]

this is going to be wild when it comes out

[@tranphuc8274]

the lyric always make me hurt

[@elijordan8899]

Song is a vibe he’s gotta release it!

[@joker57]

Getting back to that continuum sound !!

[@ABLACKMAMBAWINNING]

Release it John! 🎸👏👏👏

[@wanabiyu8380]

I think he would

[@kaelinjoel9328]

Man, this dude gets flack from so people for so many things, but, hot dang, can this man write a beautiful song.

[@waynekhan3439]

OMJM. Great Guitar.

[@acceptances]

Holy crap. That’s songwriting as good as it’s been done. New bar.

[@IFenderFatStrat]

3 year anniversary of my Moms passing so this definitely hit me. Looking forward to the full song, sounds like it’s gonna be one of my favorites. I hope he releases a few at a time again

[@wilfredscherpenzeel8764]

Beautiful, exactly describes how I felt on a couple of occasions in my life

[@GeordLord7]

John I hope the you that sees this video loves that you did it because no one is perfect and your vulnerability is beautiful.

[@HopeBetweenTheDreams]

Amen 🙏

[@carlandrew-catv5253]

Just pure genius as always

[@BryceRogers_]

I need this song right now

[@Telebision]

Continuum 2 1. Simple Song 2. 3. 4. I Just Remember That (I Didn’t Care) (feat. Chris Stapleton 5. The You I Miss 6. Drifting 7. In The Neighborhood 8. Why Anyone Has to Go 9. 10. In Your Atmosphere

[@AlexG-sc2vl]

My god, it is incredible

[@Welcome2whereverUR]

I love how John always dresses like he's Billy Peltzer from Gremlins.

[@thelonewolf8333]

Gotta see this guy live sometime

[@shaunpontsler9484]

I am glad that my wife and I got to see him live. It was awesome

[@laurahastings3140]

Unleash those unreleased...Mr.💝

[@Francescogarramone]

old love

[@taraolivier3883]

i’m in love

[@wanabiyu8380]

Same lol

[@francescabottoming]

I’ve always thought John was mad under-rated. ❤

[@Gemmashowtail]

Yeesss!! Love this. Thank you for posting ❤

[@elftower907]

so beautiful

[@TheQuesoJC]

Bring back Confident edgey risky john, just this time dont go too far (and fall off the edge)

[@VanPete87]

Feels a little like guitar changes/ melody inspired by Old Love, voice melody inspired by Angel from Montgomery.

[@valeriebs1]

Cant w8 for the record version, and the live post record that he will improvise and make 200% better

[@wanabiyu8380]

Lol so true

[@johnny-yi2oi]

Katy Perry sure did a number on him.

[@carterwatson1949]

john is sooo good!!!

[@charmone6102]

this is so good he needs to release it now.

[@annavictoria29]

Damn this is so good I love it

[@yajushchaturvedi]

Almost thought it's gonna be Clapton's old love!

[@elizabethpeatfield6086]

That has to be laid down, beautiful, and spoke to me... in my most humble opinion, not cuz anyone asked but anywaayysss: I think if you do end up recording this song; you should, at least do 1 version just like this: simple, clean & wonderful and I'll never understand why anyone has to go either... I've had a lot of shocking, yet not that shocking losses in my life over the past few years... not even including the one's we ALL eventually face: Grandma's, Grandpa's and Great Aunts and the like, I feel like when we are real young, "we" are all so; eager to grow up, that we tend to forget that everyone around us is growing older too... food for thought 🤔

[@backyardboys7369]

omg this is sooooooooooo good!!!!!!!!!!

[@sophieoshaughnessy9469]

Can’t wait til the album comes out!

[@wanabiyu8380]

Me too!

[@Thesushiboii]

I did an interpretation of this on my channel. I can’t wait for the full thing though. Been a fan since I was a kid.

[@josiahgold]

I should be happy that I knew her.. and not the fact I now mean nothing to her.. fuck.

[@iamryan_inBits]

Looove where this is headed

[@mrlance727]

That move @1:47 damn it boy soul!

[@RR448]

I can't wait for him to finish and release this

[@64ccd]

The intro sounds like Old Love by Clapton. But yeah, I think this could be a cool song. What I'd really like to hear though is that little thing he played in the back of a Land Rover last year.

[@piotrhabel2540]

I felt the same about Old Love...

[@viktorceder4985]

That’s a full song called A Simple Song if I recall correctly

[@jakecarrollcc]

He’s said that “a simple song” is a song that he is “going to keep”. Meaning it’s just for him and not to be released, but never know!

[@64ccd]

@@jakecarrollcc Alright, that's cool. Where did he say that?

[@64ccd]

@@viktorceder4985 Yeah, that what the video is called anyway. I meant I thought it would be cool to hear that like fully developed, with a band and all.

[@michaelshearer3559]

That's a good tune.

[@JohnCroweSongwriting]

This is so good

[@JamalsNotGay]

Woah, he is playing the OMJM here! I don't think I've ever seen him play that instrument live.

[@francescabottoming]

I know this isn’t the video for it but the bear stunt was always top notch too.

[@christopher4842]

God damnit, John.

[@Jamminyea]

i want to record covers of all the unreleased songs of his on youtube and just make a JM cover album.

[@wanabiyu8380]

Plz i need this

[@HopeBetweenTheDreams]

@@wanabiyu8380 ikr???

[@uriahheep5665]

The man has a lot of soul.

[@joeygzemski8732]

Need this released

[@christopherlouismusic187]

Continuum feels

[@JoeyVaracalli]

Agree I hope we get another one like that

[@tubingforever]

Put down the crack pipe. This is the opposite of Continuum vibes.

[@skylerdohr2205]

Agree, my first thought was Belief specifically.

[@chaseandhisguitars]

I was there! It was a surprise to go on my birthday, in a way it felt like the song was a gift even though I know thats silly haha

[@leilagomulka5690]

A work in progress. Is the best.

[@harshitrawat4645]

Woah!!

[@area859]

Old Love by Clapton..who mayer is a fan of ...just a little change and now it's his new song

[@jefflevesque5316]

The only thing that's from Old Love is the acoustic pocket. Clearly a different progression and melody. Flesh this out John. Go crazy...live horns. I hear a Str...errrrr Silver Sky wailing over the top.

[@katielypassos7448]

I still haven't given up hope that someday he'll finally record Same Time Last Year 🥲

[@wanabiyu8380]

Omg what's that one? Did u find it on KZbin?

[@katielypassos7448]

@@wanabiyu8380 yeah! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYLddWWrgKZnfs0

[@ShawnS14]

Major Clapton vibes here.

[@davidberry3851]

Perhaps the absence of them is actually a protection for you. Everything happens for a reason. Trust

[@tanyyya.aaa1]

This is my video! Saw it on Reddit.

[@wanabiyu8380]

Hiii! Do u mean u r the one who posted it on Instagram? Bc if so, i gave u credit in the description :)

[@tanyyya.aaa1]

@@wanabiyu8380 Yes and thank you! Appreciate it

[@prideinbattle101]

My Grandad passed away on the day of my Gran’s funeral on Monday. This song is a reminder that I am not on my own. Thank you John.

[@Ry_Valz]

"Waiting on a world To Change" kinda feels