John Mayer has written some really interesting music and some really interesting lyrics. This song’s lyrics struck me particularly, since they reminded me so much of my Freshamn and Sophomore years in high school. As you may have guessed, I was one of those awkward, nerdy kids who had a hard time figuring out what to say/do in front of girls. As a result, I spent many a lonely Friday night feeling sorry for myself while sitting at home, or hanging with my other guy friends, who were just as nerdy and awkward as I was. This song, if it would have been out back then, would have been our anthem.

Staying home alone on a Friday
Flat on the floor looking back
On old love
Or lack thereof
After all the crushes are faded
And all my wishful thinking was wrong
I’m jaded
I hate it

I’m tired of being alone
So hurry up and get here
So tired of being alone
So hurry up and get here
Get here

See what I mean? Download a legal copy of the song right here.

–Pete