Have It All – English Lyrics

• By: Jason Mraz
• Album: Know.

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the inspiring story behind Jason Mraz's hit song, 'Have It All,' born from a Buddhist monk's blessing and filled with wishes for happiness and success. Learn about the song's creation, meaning, and the positive message it shares, and how it blends reggae-pop influences with heartfelt lyrics to create an uplifting anthem.

[English]

May you have auspiciousness and causes of success

May you have the confidence to always do your best

May it take no effort in your being generous

Sharing what you can, nothing more, nothing less

May you know the meaning of the word happiness

May you always lead from the beating in your chest

May you be treated like an esteemed guest

May you get to rest, may you catch your breath

And may the best of your todays be the worst of your tomorrows

Whoa-oh

May the road less paved be the road that you follow

Whoa-oh

Well here's to the hearts that you're gonna break

Here's to the lives that you're gonna change

Here's to the infinite possible ways to love you

I want you to have it

Here's to the good times we're gonna have

You don't need money, you've got a free pass

Here's to the fact that I'll be sad without you

I want you to have it all

All (all)

I want you to have it all (have it all)

I want you to have it (have it all)

I want you to have it all (have it all)

May you be as fascinating as the slap bracelet

May you keep the chaos and the clutter off your desk

May you have unquestionable health and less stress

Having no possessions, though immeasurable wealth

May you get a gold star on your next test

May your educated guesses always be correct

And may you win prizes, shining like diamonds

May you really own it each moment to the next

May the best of your todays be the worst of your tomorrows

Whoa-oh

May the road less paved be the road that you follow

Whoa-oh

Well, here's to the hearts that you're gonna break

Here's to the lives that you're gonna change

Here's to the infinite possible ways to love you

I want you to have it

Here's to the good times we're gonna have

You don't need money, you've got a free pass

Here's to the fact that I'll be sad without you

I want you to have it all

All (all)

I want you to have it all (have it all)

I want you to have it (have it all)

I want you to have it all (have it all)

Oh-oh, I want you to have it all

All you can imagine, oh-oh

No matter what your path is

If you believe it, then anything can happen

Go, go, go, raise your glasses

Go, go, go, you can have it all

I toast you

Here's to the hearts that you're gonna break

Here's to the lives that you're gonna change

Here's to the infinite possible ways to love you

I want you to have it

Here's to the good times we're gonna have

You don't need money, you've got a free pass

Here's to the fact that I'll be sad without you

I want you to have it all

All (all)

I want you to have it all (have it all)

I want you to have it (have it all)

I want you to have it all (have it all)

I want you to have it (all)

Here's to the good times we're gonna have (I want you to have it all)

Here's to you always making me laugh (I want you to have it all)

Here's to the fact that I'll be sad without you (I want you to have it all)

I want you to have it all

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
confidence /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dəns/ B1	noun - a feeling of self‑assurance arising from one's abilities or qualities
generous /ˈdʒen.ər.əs/ B2	adjective - willing to give or share more than is usual or expected
happiness /ˈhæp.i.nəs/ B1	noun - the state of being happy; contentment
esteemed /ɪˈstiːmd/ C1	adjective - highly respected and admired
infinite /ˈɪn.fɪ.nət/ C1	adjective - without limits or end; endless
possible /ˈpɒs.ɪ.bl/ B1	adjective - able to be done or achieved
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep affection or strong feeling of attachment verb - to feel deep affection for someone or something
wealth /wɛlθ/ B2	noun - an abundance of valuable possessions or money
health /hɛlθ/ A2	noun - the condition of being free from illness or injury
stress /strɛs/ B1	noun - mental or emotional tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances
gold /ɡoʊld/ A2	noun - a yellow precious metal used for coins, jewelry, etc. adjective - made of or resembling gold
star /stɑːr/ A1	noun - a luminous point in the night sky; a celebrated person
guess /ɡɛs/ B1	verb - to form an opinion or answer without sufficient information noun - an opinion or answer formed without enough evidence
shining /ˈʃaɪ.nɪŋ/ B2	verb (present participle) - to emit light; to be bright or radiant adjective - giving out or reflecting light; bright
diamonds /ˈdaɪ.məndz/ B2	noun (plural) - precious stones made of carbon, known for brilliance and hardness
believe /bɪˈliːv/ B1	verb - to accept something as true; to have confidence in
happen /ˈhæp.ən/ B1	verb - to take place; to occur
toast /toʊst/ B2	verb - to raise a glass and drink in honor of someone or something noun - a short speech expressing good wishes while raising a glass

Key Grammar Structures

• May you have auspiciousness and causes of success

  ➔ Subjunctive Mood

  ➔ The verb 'have' is in the subjunctive mood, used to express wishes or desires. Here, 'may you have' is a polite way to wish someone success.

• May it take no effort in your being generous

  ➔ Subjunctive Mood with 'May'

  ➔ The phrase 'may it take' uses the subjunctive mood with 'may' to express a wish that being generous requires no effort.

• Sharing what you can, nothing more, nothing less

  ➔ Gerund

  ➔ The word 'sharing' is a gerund, functioning as a noun to describe the action of giving or distributing.

• May you know the meaning of the word happiness

  ➔ Subjunctive Mood

  ➔ The verb 'know' is in the subjunctive mood, expressing a wish that the person understands happiness.

• May the road less paved be the road that you follow

  ➔ Subjunctive Mood with 'May'

  ➔ The phrase 'may the road' uses the subjunctive mood with 'may' to express a wish that the less traveled road is the one followed.

• Here's to the hearts that you're gonna break

  ➔ Future Tense with 'Gonna'

  ➔ The phrase 'you're gonna break' uses the informal future tense with 'gonna' to indicate a future action.

• Here's to the infinite possible ways to love you

  ➔ Adjective + Noun

  ➔ The phrase 'infinite possible ways' uses an adjective 'infinite' to modify the noun 'ways', describing the limitless possibilities.

• No matter what your path is, if you believe it, then anything can happen

  ➔ Conditional Sentence

  ➔ The sentence uses a conditional structure with 'no matter what' and 'if...then' to express that belief leads to possibilities.