Jason Mraz 'I Won't Give Up' review

Jason Mraz is known for his witty lyrics, amazing melodies and inspiration songs. Mraz is not afraid to break the mold that pop artists are placed into. With the release of his new single, "I Won't Give Up," Mraz not only creates an unforgettable melody but the lyrics he writes create a love story that inspires. The song feels like Mraz sat down with his guitar and just let this performance create itself organically. The melody and lyrics seem effortless.

Mraz keeps the melody simple, as he does with most of his music, but the simplicity of the instruments only highlight the heartfelt, honest lyrics that Mraz presents to the audience. The lyrics tell the story of a man who will not give up on his love. Mraz writes, "Even the stars they burn, some even fall to the earth, but we got a lot to learn, God knows we are worth it, No I won't give up."

When Mraz reaches the chorus he pushes his vocal ranges and the emotion in the song is felt in every note of Mraz's performance.

The song heads in a different direction after the first chorus, Mraz goes back to his famous fast paced lyrical, wordplay ability and the change in pace suits the song. It is as if the subject of the song is finding strength in his own words and is truly believing that he will not give up this fight. Mraz is then joined by many backing vocalists and his vocal ability is complimented with the full range chorus.

The song is simple, the emotion is true and Mraz proves that his play on words and his lyrical masterpieces are here to stay. Three days in 2012, Mraz already has released an unforgettable song for the new year.