If you haven’t noticed by now I’m totally enamored with John Mayer. His lyrics are so thought provoking. I recently wrote on Truth Tuesday about his song “Daughters” and how it discusses generational curses. Heavier Things is an album packed with so many emotional and thought provoking songs. It’s the album that made me a fan, and it’s the album I go back to when I feel life is treating me unkindly. On this week’s Truth Tuesday I’m going to talk about the song “Wheel”. It’s the last track on the album, and it’s the perfect way to end an album titled Heavier Things, because my friends, the song is heavy.
Recently, this song has meant a lot to me. I’m going through a transitional phase in life. Things and people are coming and going and some times it’s a little too much for me to handle. I’m a Libra and my Zodiac sign is a scale, because I, just like other Libras require BALANCE! I don’t like to live in the grey. I like to know where I stand with people and in situations. I also require balance in interactions. It’s no secret I LOVE ANTHONY! He’s literally my favorite person, but I can’t do life with just him. That’s not a balanced life. I need family and friends in my corner to help me thrive and tackle life.
Last week, I had a conversation with my favorite cousin, and from the conversation I immediately thought of the song “Wheel”. My favorite line of the song is, “you can’t love too much one part of it”. Being a Libra means I’m loyal, and if given the chance us Libras will love too much one part of something or someone. We see the potential in others that they don’t see in themselves. What that line in the song says to me is life is just like a wheel and it’s constantly moving. You can’t love one part too much, because you’ll miss out on something great. Yall want to know a truth? I’m loyal to a fault. Sometimes I focus on other’s needs or wants before mine. So, I have to keep in mind NOT to love too much one part of it. No one or anything is worth loving more than yourself.
Another thing John told me in this song is “people have the right to fly, and they will when it gets compromised”. I see that from two sides. First, if you ever feel compromised in a situation it’s perfectly fine to protect yourself and GO. Secondly, you might do something to someone and they feel compromised and you must find a way to be okay if they decide to GO. Remember “you won’t be the last to love them”. Yep, Uncle John told me that too! As a Libra, I’m diplomatic and a logical problem solver so naturally I don’t like to flee or have others flee. I like to talk it out (ask Anthony lol), but John has never steered me wrong, so I must be okay with the transition of the wheel and know that I won’t be the last (or only) to love someone or something.
Towards the end of the song Uncle John drops a BOMB on us! He says, “and if you never stop when you wave goodbye, you just might find if you give it time you will wave hello again. You just might wave hello again.” READ THAT AGAIN…LET IT SINK IN!!! Remember that the things, situations or people we struggle to let go of will come back around if we KEEP MOVING and continue to live life. Let me make myself clear, when God, The Universe or The Wheel removes something from your life be grateful and know that it was for a reason. What Uncle John is telling us is that if you keep evolving those types of feelings and vibes will come back to us. They will be delivered in a different vessel this time, but they will give us the same feels we were missing/lacking.
The song closes out with Uncle John giving us one more gem to take home. “I believe that my life’s gonna see the LOVE I give return to me”. After all is said and done if you do good and are good to others, trust me, it will eventually come back to you. That doesn’t mean The Wheel won’t grant you a few weird unbalanced transitional phases (ask me how I know), but it does mean if you can get through them the love you give will return to you.
No matter what phase of life you’re going through, remember to NEVER love too much one part of it, because life is just like a wheel it keeps on moving!
Until next time loves…
I loved this exposition on John Mayer’s song. Good food for thought š
Thanks!!!
Life is definitely like a wheel and moves a little too fast. Sometimes when so feel that I have fallen in love with what I have and I am enjoying it just so happens that it ends. And so I have learned to enjoy every piece and part of my life but also to remember that all good things must end.
Btw love that song also š
Yes, you feel me. And isn’t that song just great. Thanks for reading.
Wow! So many things I relate to: being a Libra, going through a transitional phase, also needing family and friends. When I 1st read the title I was intrigued to understand what it meant but I totally get it. Itās along the lines of too much of a good thing isnāt good.
Yes, glad you could relate fellow Libra! ā¤
Wow! So many things I relate to: being a Libra, going through a transitional phase, also needing family and friends. When I 1st read the title I was intrigued to understand what it meant but I totally get it. Itās along the lines of too much of a good thing isnāt good.
Yes, glad you could relate fellow Libra! ā¤
You know, I have never actually sat down and listened to a John Mayer song in full, I mean I’ve heard Daughters, but I guess I never really paid attention! Now I’m off to listen!
Girl!!! Pick an album and press play. His lyrics will have you on your feelings lol.
You know, I have never actually sat down and listened to a John Mayer song in full, I mean I’ve heard Daughters, but I guess I never really paid attention! Now I’m off to listen!
My husband Loves John Mayer as a musician. He’s a great guitarist. I haven’t listened to his songs. It seems like he says meaningful words. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for reading
My husband Loves John Mayer as a musician. He’s a great guitarist. I haven’t listened to his songs. It seems like he says meaningful words. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for reading
I used to be a huge John Mayer fan. Like huge. He has said some things outside of his lyrics that I don’t really love, but I still have him as a favorite on the sirius/XM thing in the car. Hard to let him go – he can sing and his lyrics are the truth.
I know exactly what you’re talking about. The day the Rolling Stone interview came out he had a concert in Nashville. I sat for hours trying to decide if I should still go. Trust me I feel you. Thanks for reading!
The new album is okay but the older stuff is better to me
I used to be a huge John Mayer fan. Like huge. He has said some things outside of his lyrics that I don’t really love, but I still have him as a favorite on the sirius/XM thing in the car. Hard to let him go – he can sing and his lyrics are the truth.
I know exactly what you’re talking about. The day the Rolling Stone interview came out he had a concert in Nashville. I sat for hours trying to decide if I should still go. Trust me I feel you. Thanks for reading!
Yes, you feel me. And isn’t that song just great. Thanks for reading.
The new album is okay but the older stuff is better to me
John Mayer is so good. I have not heard his latest but I definitely want to check it out especially that song Daughters.
John Mayer is so good. I have not heard his latest but I definitely want to check it out especially that song Daughters.
My husband listens to him now that I think about it !!! But I just wanna say your outfit caught my eye and what made me wanna read this ! Just to throw that out there !! š
Head to toe Goodwill. Whole outfit was $10. The skirt was real leather from Wilson’s and the duster was Ralph Lauren so yeah Goodwill was a definite come up for your girl lol.
My husband listens to him now that I think about it !!! But I just wanna say your outfit caught my eye and what made me wanna read this ! Just to throw that out there !! š
Head to toe Goodwill. Whole outfit was $10. The skirt was real leather from Wilson’s and the duster was Ralph Lauren so yeah Goodwill was a definite come up for your girl lol.
I haven’t heard John Mayer’s song but what I love most is “the things, situations or people we struggle to let go of will come back around if we KEEP MOVING and continue to live life.” That for me is a big picture life Lesson! Thanks for sharing.
Glad you were able to connect. Thanks so much for reading.
I haven’t heard John Mayer’s song but what I love most is “the things, situations or people we struggle to let go of will come back around if we KEEP MOVING and continue to live life.” That for me is a big picture life Lesson! Thanks for sharing.
Glad you were able to connect. Thanks so much for reading.
I’m a libra so like you a balanced life is where I thrive the best. Life isn’t set up that way so I have to work a bit harder to find my sweet spot.
You’re so right, we thrive when we’re balanced.
Powerful lyrics that I can certainly use right now. Going through a transitional period so I appreciate the reminder!
I’m right there with you ā¤
Powerful lyrics that I can certainly use right now. Going through a transitional period so I appreciate the reminder!
I’m right there with you ā¤
You’re so right, we thrive when we’re balanced.