If I Ever Get Around To Living
John Mayer · Born And Raised [2012]
If I ever get around to living
I'm gonna put my things away
In the drawers and in the closets
And there I'll stay, stay
If I ever get around to living
It's gonna be just like I dreamed
I'm gonna take the love I'm given
And set it free, free
If I ever get around to living
I'll take the end of every day
Tie it up to every morning
And sail away, away
Maybe it's all a dream I'm having at seventeen
I don't have tattoos
And very soon mother will be calling me
Saying, "Come upstairs, you got some work to do"
When you gonna wise up, boy?
When you gonna wise up, boy?
When you gonna wise up, boy?
When you gonna wise up, boy?
You are hiding in your mind
Working all the time
Trying to make it better than you got it
And you been spending all your time
Searching for a sign
That's never going to look the way you want it
I think you better wise up, boy
I think you better wise up, boy
I think you better wise up, boy
I think you better wise up, boy
I'm gonna put my things away
In the drawers and in the closets
And there I'll stay, stay
If I ever get around to living
It's gonna be just like I dreamed
I'm gonna take the love I'm given
And set it free, free
If I ever get around to living
I'll take the end of every day
Tie it up to every morning
And sail away, away
Maybe it's all a dream I'm having at seventeen
I don't have tattoos
And very soon mother will be calling me
Saying, "Come upstairs, you got some work to do"
When you gonna wise up, boy?
When you gonna wise up, boy?
When you gonna wise up, boy?
When you gonna wise up, boy?
You are hiding in your mind
Working all the time
Trying to make it better than you got it
And you been spending all your time
Searching for a sign
That's never going to look the way you want it
I think you better wise up, boy
I think you better wise up, boy
I think you better wise up, boy
I think you better wise up, boy
If I Ever Get Around To Living
John Mayer's "If I Ever Get Around To Living" serves as a reflective companion to his 2012 album, Born and Raised. The track exemplifies Mayer's signature blend of acoustic guitar and introspective lyricism, characteristic of his work during this period. Released following the success of his debut, the song continues his exploration of personal growth and the complexities of moving forward after significant life changes. Its melodic structure and vocal delivery place it firmly within the contemporary pop-rock and acoustic genres, resonating with listeners who appreciate thoughtful songwriting about resilience and self-discovery.