John Mayer - A Break In The Clouds Lyrics






[Verse:]
I met a man I didn't know that asked me how are you doing
Shoulda just said fine cause it's all he wanted to hear
But for reasons unknown in a sorrowful tone I said
Man it's been a hell of a year
And I don't really know where I'm going
And I might just be hanging around

[Chorus:]
And I don't really know where I'm going
And I might just be hanging around
If life's shades of gray
Then I guess you could say
That I've been waiting for a break in the clouds

[Verse:]
I went to go see some gypsy to tell me my future
But she asked for my photograph instead
As I walked through the cold with my fortune untold I said
Good luck trying to reach me when I'm dead

[Chorus:]
Cause I don't really know where I'm going
And I might just be hanging around
If life's shades of gray
Then I guess you could say
That I've been waiting on a break in the clouds
That I've been waiting for a break in the clouds

[Verse:]
I saw the love I used to know swallow me whole
On a day I was out of clean clothes
She sized me up and she said honey how is your head
I said you can't call me honey but honey heaven only knows

[Chorus:]
And I don't really know where I'm going
And I might just be hanging around
If life's shades of gray
Then I guess you could say
That I've been waiting for a break in the clouds

[Chorus/Outro:]
Bet your gonna be findin' a break in the clouds
No, no, no I don't know where I'm going
And I might might might just be hanging around
And if life shades of gray
Then I guess you could say
That I've been waiting for a break in the clouds





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  1. M.... ....

    Amazing ... Thanks

  2. g.... ....

    This was during such a hard time for him. So glad these shadow days are over. He's a freaking phoenix.

  3. R.... A....

    Please be on the search for everything!

  4. T.... G....

    Would Have Preferred This Track On Born And Raised Rather Than That Pop Track That Doesn't Fit The Record "Love Is A Verb". That Song Is The Only Flaw In The Album.

    T.... G....

    That Guy! Strongly disagree with that. I am a music major and I feel like that sound was great. Love the melody and the chord progression.

  5. T.... S....

    Similar melody to Walt Grace in some parts, probably why it got cut. I know he's mentioned a personal attachment to Walt Grace in the past

  6. L.... S....

    There's no 'year u finally get it'. Life is a continuum of moments in shade or sun. We just refuse to live in the moment, refusing to be grateful for those "breaks"

  7. L.... S....

    Humility meets brilliance

  8. J.... R....

    I wish there was a studio version of this song.. it's beautiful

  9. D.... S....

    this song is amazing

  10. K.... C....

    Please release on a future album.

  11. B.... ....

    genuinely so upset this didn't make it on Born and Raised man. Such a pretty song! 

  12. M.... K....

    I can't stand these shows where people are just standing around talking instead of listening to the amazing artist on stage. 

    M.... K....

    it's a suprise show at a hotel café...but i get ya. 

    M.... K....

    @Dr. H the greatest most legendary players dream of impromptu gigs where ppl act "normal". I'm sure he reveled in the casualness of this moment

    M.... K....

    Right. Like how he resets quickly at the beginning, which is acceptable

  13. N.... H....

    I wish this had made it in the album so people could hear how beautiful it is. So sad

  14. R.... I....

    wow this is amazing.

  15. N.... P....

    The falsetto gives me chills.

  16. T.... ....

    Ah, I really wish that this made the B&R record.

  17. A.... L....

    This is what born and raised was missing! The missing puzzle piece!

  18. t.... ....

    This would have been the best song on the album...lets make 2013 a cloudless year ; )

  19. j.... ....

    Can't imagine why this didnt make the record. Unless he's saving its simplicity just for the stage or for another album, idk. Amazing amazing simple and genius and emotional song.

  20. J.... R....

    "Man it's been a hell of a year" like he just takes the feelings I have and puts them out there. Can really relate to his songs. He's too good! You go JM

  21. N.... K....

    always a go to during the most challenging times

  22. U.... ....

    Born and Raised would have been so much better with this song on it.

  23. J.... G....

    To so many this song may be random and insignificant........this song changed my life....this song has been my life, and helped me through the worst era of my life....i pray for a professional version. THANK YOU JOHN...you always right my most confusing feelings to life.

  24. B.... J....

    This was my favorite song before AND after Battle Studies came out.

  25. P.... G....

    The fact this isn't on Born and Raised...
    Makes me very sad, indeed.

  26. 3.... ....

    This song, along with the new album, has some fanatastic song writing in it. Damn.

  27. B.... J....

    This was my favorite song when these vids came out. Of course it's the only one not on the album.

  28. A.... V....

    Ohh okay. yes, I understand, he's got so many beautiful unreleased songs, wich i always will be listening to. And I think Born & Raised will be amazing (what i've heard so far), without this song too.

  29. J.... G....

    yea i've heard all the previews. i don't mind if it doesn't make it to an album cut honestly, i still have it on my ipod and iphone so i'm set:)

  30. A.... V....

    I don't think so. If you search for ''Born and Raised album preview" you can hear a bit of all songs on the album. And ''if ever get around to living'''doesn't sound at all like this. it's a nice song I think, but it's a shame this song isn't on the album, I really like it!

  31. N.... ....

    i would... he NEVER recycles his music. he always starts his songs anew with a new album like a new chapter in his life

  32. J.... M....

    He's already working on his next record. I wouldn't be surprised if he put this and Everything You'll Ever Be on that record.

  33. K.... S....

    Really bummed out this song is not on the record, its probably my favorite lyrics wise from all of the new songs I've heard...Does iTunes sometimes include bonus tracks that are not announced beforehand?

  34. C.... H....

    i hope this is a bonus track):

  35. D.... L....

    12 people listen to nicki manaj

  36. J.... G....

    I wonder if this is "if I ever get around to living" on the new album. Has anyone heard a version of the song. maybe he just retitled it

  37. c.... y....

    @auroraa606 I KNOW! this song and "Everything You'll Ever Be" arent on it... both are sick... but then again, JM comes thru 99.9999% of the time

  38. a.... ....

    I'm so fucking bummed that this won't be on the record...

  39. S.... ....

    @pmgallant its true. I'm sad. maybe it's a re-title

  40. P.... G....

    According to Wikipedia, this won't be on his new album. I hope Wikipedia is wrong.

  41. H.... ....

    Love. nothing more, nothing less.

  42. j.... ....

    I wish this was gonna be on the album

  43. F.... ....

    A shame this isnt gonna be on Born and Raised

  44. J.... A....

    Damn i love when he shows his "projects" before they are out...

  45. B.... ....

    Born and Raised will be the best album of 2012. (depending on how MGMT's holds up though)

  46. T.... H....

    Good god he's fantastic. Very few musicians in today's world could just randomly decide to play up there all alone. That's some sick talent.

  47. D.... M....

    Only just realised who John Mayer looks like. It's Matt Dillon lol.

  48. B.... H....

    John needs mushrooms

  49. t.... ....

    People change. They grow older. Their sensibilities change, their perspectives change, their priorities change. Why would anyone expect or even want someone to make the same music over and over again? One of my favorite bands of all time, Incubus, sound radically different on every album, and you know what, not only do I respect it, I love them for it. "This John Mayer sucks" is not yet fait accompli. That being said, among his new material this song is my favorite.

  50. J.... ....

    Really like the song, really like the lyrics, really like the meaning behind them. John sings really good acoustically. This is John, stripped back and bare. At his most vulnerable and that vulnerability makes him a much more likeable performer. This is like John, 1st starting out and nobody knowing who he is and he's really playing to win over fans. Really nice to see.

  51. S.... S....

    I don't think I'd be able to drink coffee and watch him at the same time... I'd be paralyzed in awe.

  52. A.... E....

    it seems like he's singing, telling a story, and reciting a poem at the same time... so beautiful.

  53. i.... ....

    i HATE being swedish coming to this. sounds likely i will ever see this man i'm nearly obsessed of, live, right? or .......wait...

  54. t.... ....

    @violetskyye @paulsim26 plus more than anything else, you can't expect someone to crank out pop gold consistently forever. Maybe he's feeling mellower and is more inclined to write songs that aren't smash hit singles with sex appeal. Our favorite artists still need to be able to go down a more relaxed path if that's what they need. Be thankful for those first discs and let him kick some mellow moods.

  55. T.... C....

    I love JM and I love his music. I am rather worried though that most yong people these days don't get Dillan and JM seems to have reeeeeaaalllyyyy gone Dillon l8ly. the hair, the fedora, the suits, the facial hair, and the rhyme schemes. I will enjoy it as i always have, but beware your l8tes fad JM, not everyone is into it. but then again, JM is at the point in his career, at least financially, that it doesnt really matter. in that case, JM, if it gets you off, coodos mate, i'm lovin it :)

  56. s.... s....

    I Will Commit Suicide Just To Have This Song Played At My Funneral <3

  57. z.... ....

    I think after some of the stuff John Mayer has undergone, I was at the Nashville show where he started crying on stage, I feel he's making songs like these as a "recovery", I'm excited to see where these go, sure i miss the blues and electric stuff but I feel these songs will hold some truth that maybe John needs to hear for himself

  58. A.... L....

    @SJNieuw25 i agree with that!

  59. T.... M....

    taking on water should also be on the next album..!

  60. s.... ....

    Is this recorded after Battle Studies?
    If so, I really wish he puts this song on the next album! Great song!

  61. M.... J....

    I love how much passion he puts in his songs, love it.

  62. v.... ....

    @lax20attack Thanks. :) Well, I guess John should say thanks, not me. Hahaha.

  63. B.... J....

    Chords are E6 A8 D10 then A6 D8 G10 then E4 A6 D8

  64. S.... F....

    ok this has to be the most perfect song ive ever heard.

  65. B.... J....

    Favorite new song...Last record it was "War of my Life'...

  66. B.... J....

    PaulSim26...I dont even know what you said but YOU'RE WRONG!! :)

  67. M.... R....

    these hater comments are stupid. john has no obligation to anyone to play any specific style of music. if you dont like his new direction then dont listen to it. dont buy the cd when it comes out and dont buy a ticket when he tours to support it. but i can guarantee you it'll still sell a million plus copies and he'll still be selling out arenas. if your a john mayer fan then understand that this is what he has to say right now. if you dont want to listen then just dont

  68. s.... ....

    this is amazing.

  69. J.... G....

    @paulsim26 you know when I first listened to heavier things back in the day, I completely hated it. It took me a few tries to fall in love with it. Try that. It might work. Plus like violetskyye said, this was in a very early stage. His songs have so many layers of music when he's done.

  70. v.... ....

    I love that there are such spirited discussions on my videos about John and his music. :)

  71. s.... ....

    @paulsim26 people change. and when the artist changes the music does ur just going to have to live with that. and i think this new sound is genius. and ya i hope theres some blues on the album to haha

  72. T.... ....

    @tonehunter27 Friends, Lovers, or Nothing is the same chord progression as The Hurt

  73. v.... ....

    @paulsim26 Don't forget these are the songs in their very early stages, and with no production, so I wouldn't judge the direction he is going completely by these videos. I personally like the songs, but I'm sure they all evolve over time.

  74. A.... N....

    I can really feel that John's going through some mid life crisis, I might be wrong but, he song sings how he feels lyrically.

    God bless John

  75. Y.... N....

    @ohyescesc I'm fine with you not liking his new stuff. But he's not your guitar teacher, don't let your respect for him fade just because he plays easier songs. It doesn't have to be hard to play to be great.

  76. o.... ....

    i sorta agree with @paulsim26 im not a big fan of his new acoustic stuff. dont get me wrong i love john. he has impacted me in so many ways. im just not feeling his new stuff. as a guitarist i look to him to provide me songs to learn that are hard and so i can develop a sound that is like his but at the same time as my own. I just dont see how i can gain anything musical from these new songs

  77. B.... ....

    @21slovenia Tis what I hear. I hope to god it's the truth!!! But alas, I can't help feeling that it's too good to be true.

  78. T.... J....

    I swear, if this somehow doesn't make it on Born and Raised; I will attack Columbia Records with thousands of water balloons. This song is gold, pure gold.

  79. R.... ....

    This Is the 5th time I've played this song, and after I get out of the shower, I'm going to play it 5 more times. Until I listen to it tomorrow during breakfast lol. I love john mayer.

  80. a.... ....

    Can't wait to watch these songs evolve. Already sounding amazing. This style is so soulfull and raw. Absoulutely brilliant!

  81. M.... J....

    I think this suits John mayer more with his style,he is able to express his emotions in songs like this.

  82. S.... D....

    Hey Paulsim? You are so among the minority!! His new stuff is nothing short of amazing. This is the true heart of John Mayer and I'm so glad he found this place in his soul! Your comment shows your ignorance! Go away troll!

  83. j.... ....

    awesome

  84. T.... ....

    this song reminds me of "The Hurt"...

  85. S.... G....

    dude i am so happy right now

  86. A.... ....

    this song is OK, nothing great IMO...maybe it will grow on me

  87. d.... ....

    Did you know that genius spelt backwards = John Mayer

  88. K.... R....

    I LOVE HIM! I hear his new CD is being released in October! <3

  89. s.... ....

    please at least shave!!!

  90. I.... C....

    I really hope that he finally makes an acoustic album!! This is incredibly awesome!

  91. K.... P....

    These songs are not meant to be hits..There are meant to be intimate and full of soul..

  92. t.... ....

    His next album better be one disc acoustics and one disc electrics.

  93. g.... r....

    that bass line he is playing is super dope.very existent chord progression

  94. g.... r....

    that bass line he is playing is super dope

  95. M.... ....

    praying for a folk album...love blues but i think he has to play what he feels in his heart and those songs seem to come from there :)

  96. t.... ....

    I've gotta say, I'm a huge fan of Mayer's blues, but with Battle Studies, and seeing stuff like this, I'm incredibly excited to see the direction his musical career will go, since it basically has only just begun.

  97. k.... ....

    @pau6114 i agree to disagree.

  98. J.... G....

    @oliverandm very true, when i heard some of the songs on battle studies compared to when he was playing it at local venues, it sounds completly different. its something he does really well