Bigger Than My Body
John Mayer · Heavier Things
This is a call to a colorblind
This is an IOU
IÂ’m stranded behind the horizon line
Tied up in something true
Yes I'm grounded
I got my wings clipped
I'm surrounded by all this pavement
Guess I'll circle
While I'm waiting for my fuse to dry
Someday I'll fly
Someday I'll soar
Someday I'll be so damn much more
'Cause I'm bigger than my body gives me credit for
Why is it not the time?
What is there more to learn?
Shed this skin I've been tripping in
And I've never quite returned
Yes I'm grounded
I got my wings clipped
I'm surrounded by all this pavement
Guess I'll circle
While I'm waiting for my fuse to dry
Someday I'll fly
Someday I'll soar
Someday I'll be so damn much more
'Cause I'm bigger than my body gives me credit for
'Cause I'm bigger than my body now
Maybe I'll tangle in a power lines
And it might be over in a secondÂ’s time
But I'll gladly go down in a flame
If the flame's what it takes to remember my name
To remember my name now
Yes I'm grounded
I got my wings clipped
I'm surrounded by all this pavement
Guess I'll circle
While I'm waiting for my fuse to dry
waiting for my fuse to dry
Someday I'll fly
Someday I'll soar
Someday I'll be so damn much more
'Cause I'm bigger than my body
Bigger than my body
Bigger than my body now
This is an IOU
IÂ’m stranded behind the horizon line
Tied up in something true
Yes I'm grounded
I got my wings clipped
I'm surrounded by all this pavement
Guess I'll circle
While I'm waiting for my fuse to dry
Someday I'll fly
Someday I'll soar
Someday I'll be so damn much more
'Cause I'm bigger than my body gives me credit for
Why is it not the time?
What is there more to learn?
Shed this skin I've been tripping in
And I've never quite returned
Yes I'm grounded
I got my wings clipped
I'm surrounded by all this pavement
Guess I'll circle
While I'm waiting for my fuse to dry
Someday I'll fly
Someday I'll soar
Someday I'll be so damn much more
'Cause I'm bigger than my body gives me credit for
'Cause I'm bigger than my body now
Maybe I'll tangle in a power lines
And it might be over in a secondÂ’s time
But I'll gladly go down in a flame
If the flame's what it takes to remember my name
To remember my name now
Yes I'm grounded
I got my wings clipped
I'm surrounded by all this pavement
Guess I'll circle
While I'm waiting for my fuse to dry
waiting for my fuse to dry
Someday I'll fly
Someday I'll soar
Someday I'll be so damn much more
'Cause I'm bigger than my body
Bigger than my body
Bigger than my body now
Bigger Than My Body
Bigger Than My Body stands as a defining track from John Mayer's 2004 album Heavier Things, marking a pivotal moment in his transition from blues-inflected rock to a more polished, radio-friendly sound. The song showcases Mayer's signature guitar work and introspective songwriting, exploring themes of emotional weight and personal growth that characterize this era of his discography. As part of a record that solidified his commercial success, the track highlights his ability to blend acoustic sensitivity with electric energy. This recording remains a staple in his live performances, reflecting the enduring appeal of his early 2000s output and his continued influence on contemporary singer-songwriters.