Tuesday Tunes: Jason Mraz

This week's Tuesday Tune is courtesy of Jason Mraz. Mraz has graced pop music listeners with several feel-good, catchy hits in recent years, and "I'm Yours" follows in the footsteps of his earlier releases. The tune is reminiscent of Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's "Somewhere Over The Rainbow/What A Wonderful World" medley with its delicate, breezy guitar accompaniment and uplifting, poetic lyrics. Mraz maintains a jazzy, honest purity in all his songs, and he turns the simple melody of "I'm Yours" into a current, relevant hit with his dynamic interpretation. Each time I listen to Mraz's version of his own song, I find myself singing it in my head for the next few hours, sometimes the next few days. I like the message that the song relays: Life is too short to worry about its complications. Instead, we are better served by simplifying our situations and loving those around us. It is only by fully giving ourselves to others that we gain anything valuable in return. Listen. Love. Live.