“The rock candy’s melted; only diamonds now remain.”

This line in “Clarity” encapsulates “Heavier Things.” John Mayer has polished his craft and made distinctive changes in his style. Not only is he buff and tattooed, but the music has bulked up, too.

-Opposed to “Room for Squares,” where Mayer repeats similar guitar riffs on every song, the tracks on “Heavier Things” are, well, heavier. Trumpets, piano and violin add dimension to the melodies that were lacking in Mayer’s last album.

The inspirational “Bigger Than My Body” showcases Mayer’s vocal range and lyrical ability.

Mayer includes some personal philosophies in the track “Home Life.” He proclaims, “I can tell you this much/ I will marry just once/ and if it doesn’t work out/ give her half of my stuff.” Mayer’s opinion seems old-fashioned but is a respectable male stance.

Mayer also sings about the typical female dream of settling down with “the one.” It’s refreshing to hear a man glamorize domestic life.

In “Daughters,” female-glorifying lines, like “Boys would be gone without the warmth from a woman’s good, good heart,” are sure to make Mayer’s momma proud.

Mayer’s lyrics are nowhere near shallow. The same enlightened view of life and relationships that made him famous still shines through in “Heavier Things.”

This time, they just carry more weight.