Another song by the dazzlingly talented John Mayer. Say is such a beautiful, melancholy song with, really, the only message that matters in this life. Lest we are left with regret, it’s best to just say what need to say. I don’t think I need to say much more about the voice of John Mayer. He is one of my favorites for all the reasons. I wrote about him in last year’s countdown, and the sentiment remains the same: 'Mayer is one of my favorite artists to emerge from this shitty new millennium. Along with a voice like a male angel, he is a brilliant musician.' Sidebar: This hearkens to another intense, classic cautionary ballad from 1989, the year my father was diagnosed with cancer, The Living Years by Mike + The Mechanics. Talk about songs being released exactly when I need to hear them; re: Who Knew by P!nk in 2006. I don’t think I even have to speak more about the lyrics of this song. Just listen to it. Don’t have regrets; tell them you love them, and do it now.
From the historical writing archive. Original date: December 19, 2018. Recovered from local source material; editorial review is still in progress.
