John Mayer – Vultures

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Some of us, we're hardly ever here
The rest of us, we're born to disappear
How do I stop myself from
Being just a number?
How will I hold my head
To keep from going under?

[Chorus]
Down to the wire
I wanted water, but
I'll walk through the fire
If this is what it takes
To take me even higher
Then I'll come through
Like I do
When the world keeps
Testing me, testing me, testing me

How did they find me here?
What do they want from me?
All of these vultures hiding
Right outside my door
I hear them whisperin'
They're tryin' to ride it out
They've never gone this long
Without a kill before

[Chorus]

Wheels up
I got to leave this evening
Can't seem to shake these vultures
Off of my trail
Power is made by power being taken
So I keep on running
To protect my situation

[Chorus]

Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
What'cha gonna do about it?
What'cha gonna do about it?
What'cha gonna do about it?
Don't give up, give up, give up
Don't give up, give up, give up
Don't give up, give up, give up

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Track duration: 04:11

"Vultures" as written by Mayer/palladino/jordan

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, BUG MUSIC

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    General Comment:in my opinion, the vultures represent the paparazzi, story reveals his views about them and what they want
    Flag reemukeon December 10, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:this song is about a killer.. a serial killer and all the vultures are like those things police put around a body in a murder case, and his like running away, fooling averyone jaja :P i see this like that, dunno.

    totally loooove JM!
    Flag postcardson July 01, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:Ever since I heard this song about 3 years ago I've always thought it was about the paparazzi and how they want a story on his high profile relationships.
    Flag whoabroitslindaon June 16, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:I think he's talking about escaping from the alluring traps of the Illuminati. So many celebrities have fallen prey by force or persuasion to join. So many (Jay-Z, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Madonna, and etc.) Start to looks notice occult symbolism in their songs and videos. Open up your eyes people! Some have died standing up against them. I think he's (John) is one of them. One of the ones who isn't falling for their tricks. Jesus will win. Satan your time is short and I hope you are tormented for eternity in the Lake of Fire!
    Flagged cazares82on June 01, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:I think this song is about the people who are wishing and waiting for you to mess up. They bring you down, they feed on your failures and losses. This song is about going with what you're given and making the best of it, and when "the vultures", also known as the people trying to bring you down and strike you out, try to get to you, that is when you should use their negativity to build yourself up stronger and make success out of your struggles.
    Flag Kierstyon April 21, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:I think it's about temptation and the tricks it plays. "They've never gone this long without a kill before" suggests the vultures are the constant reminders of his body's dependency (could be drug addiction, sex, ice cream, anything really). His body is used to taking pleasure in one of those things, so it automatically tells him he needs it.

    BUT, as described in the chorus, John's determined to not give in, willing to give up his body in order to reach higher goals in life. What a hero. Very basic symbolism, but also very powerful.

    Flag Quadrophenicon June 18, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:this is my favorite song on Continuum

    I think it's about the fear of going onstage and performing. The vultures represent doubt and apathy that will over come him if he doesn't keep moving and playing. The chorus backs this idea up.
    Flag michaelcovelon April 23, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:i heard the same thing as jalouse. In a blog he said it's about where he gets his confidence. it's hard to put into those terms but that's straight from the writer!
    Flag loveallon February 19, 2009   Link
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    General Comment:doesnt anyone think this song is about getting high??
    i mean come on, he doesnt drink, that means one thing. HE SMOKES! duhh.
    Flag BLSZWCZon March 13, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:i think its about the music industry..
    Flag gardengroveon February 22, 2008   Link

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