About 10 years ago, my friend and I discovered one a great album from an unknown artist more or less our age. we were hmm.. 20 then, I think and he’d be about 24 or so.
His words were just like a fireplace in winter – warm and cozy. it melts you and makes you go hmmm.. His guitar playing, like nothing we’ve heard of . It always feels like he’s just right beside you, wooing you until your knees were soft and weak and your heart’s beating like a drum.
From then on – I was a fan. He wasn’t so cute. Hah! he actually looked a little dorky – but his music was enough to make up for that.
Few years later, I see clips about him on TV. nothing much. I see he’s been labeled a douchebag – whether or not it’s true, I can’t really say. I won’t judge.
Then I started seeing / following him on Twitter, his blog on tumblr and his blog from his official site.
This guy’s got sense. He’s the kind of guy you actually want to spend an afternoon with, just talking – about ANYTHING and he may or may not be right, but he’s mentally and intellectually stimulating. He makes you think, he makes you wonder, he makes you smile. At least he does that to me when I read his blogs.
Sometimes he makes sense. sometimes he writes as if he’s the only one meant to understand what he just wrote. Sometimes he leaves you with something to think about. Sometimes he makes ME fall in love – with him. As if listening to his music wasn’t enough.
He’s a little crazy – I saw some crazy pictures (remember that umm thong/bikini — what was that?!). some videos – after some serious sports announcements, he decided to do something very similar. He knows how to have fun without having to be such a douche – despite all reports and claims that he is.
I actually don’t think he’s a douche. I think he’s a very sensible and fun and true person. he doesn’t hide who he is. He knows his place in society and he knows when or when NOT to use his status to his advantage. I think he’s grounded enough to know what’s right and what’s wrong. and grounded enough to know that he has to STAY grounded if he wants to continually succeed.
sure he’s said words that some people though offensive enough to warrant about a week or a month’s worth of tabloid news – but to most people, it’s forgivable – hell! even forgettable.
Then again – who cares what I think. All I wanted to write was …
Happy Birthday, Mr. John Clayton Mayer. Damn glad you came into this world and decided to pick that guitar instead of some clarinet. Glad to know you’re still able to teach and make good music.
I wish you well – your health, especially. I wish you more years and more wonderful music (to be made). I wish you leave (not soon!!!) as a legend.
I doubt you’ll get to read this but what the heck. It’s the thought that really counts.
Looking forward to Born and Raised – I’ll wait for it whenever and wait for your return to the Philippines (or maybe i’ll fly to the nearest concert/tour? haha!)
You’re a legend to a lot of your fans. you are loved, you are blessed.
you have a big heart , but you don’t ever flaunt it. you know what you’ve been given and know it’s your duty to use it to help and bless other people. Continue what you’re doing.
Lots of love and respect, John.
Yours,
Hazel
