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“Who Says” is the first single from Mayer’s fourth studio album, Battle Studies. It is an acoustic ode to the feeling of freedom from the stresses of life – an idea Mayer has previously addressed.

In regard to the controversial lyrics implying marijuana use, Mayer told Rolling Stone, “When I sing it, I do not think about marijuana — I think about walking around your house naked with a guitar. It’s about being in control of the pleasure in your life.”

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