Inspired by guitar pop from the 80's and indie bands from the 90's, The Mary Onettes were successful in releasing one EP with Sony/BMG before being dropped. Their sound has been likened to Echo & The Bunnymen, The Church, The Smiths, The Cure and The Jesus and Mary Chain.
The band were then picked up by the Swedish indie, Labrador, where they released their debut EP Lost. Their 10-track debut album The Mary Onettes was released in 2007, followed by 2009's effort, Islands.
In 2010, the Ekström brothers started a side project entitled Det Vackra Livet who record in their native Swedish language.
Pleasure Songs
The Mary Onettes Lyrics
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But I have another deal for you now
You say that you love it
But you know your heart has left it all
Did you forget it?
Or was it hard to realize the truth
Head in pain, from the search for something in your heart
My dream I never left it
I have another gift for you
Don't say that you will give it back
'Cause I've heard it in your pleasure songs
That I will turn to dust
Yeah I've seen it in your pleasure songs
'Cause I've heard it in your pleasure songs
That I will turn to dust
Yeah I've seen it in your pleasure songs
You say it's forever
But don't give in for something you can't leave
And give me something to forget
Ask your heart, it's something you should feel
Some fail, I know you left it
I have another gift for you
Don't say that you will give it back
'Cause I've heard it in your pleasure songs
That I will turn to dust
Yes I've seen it in your pleasure songs
'Cause I've heard it in your pleasure songs
That I will turn to dust
Yeah I've seen it in your pleasure songs
You only need me for your pleasure songs
That I will turn to dust
Yeah I've seen it in your pleasure songs
'Cause I've heard it in your pleasure songs
That I will turn to dust
Yeah I've seen it in your pleasure songs
The lyrics to The Mary Onettes's song "Pleasure Songs" are about a relationship that has lost its spark. The singer addresses their partner, who claims to still need and love them, but ultimately their heart has moved on. The singer offers their partner a new gift, but warns them not to hold onto something they can't truly commit to. The line "ask your heart, it's something you should feel" reinforces the idea that the heart knows what it wants and needs. Ultimately, the singer is aware that their partner only needs them for temporary pleasure, and that their relationship is doomed to fail.
Line by Line Meaning
You say that you need it
You claim that you require it
But I have another deal for you now
However, I have a different proposition to offer you presently
You say that you love it
You profess your affection for it
But you know your heart has left it all
But you are aware that your heart has abandoned it entirely
Did you forget it?
Did you misplace it from your memory?
Or was it hard to realize the truth
Or did you struggle to acknowledge the reality?
Head in pain, from the search for something in your heart
The quest for something in your heart has caused you emotional agony
My dream I never left it
I have not abandoned my vision
I have another gift for you
I possess a different offering for you
Don't say that you will give it back
Do not declare that you will return it
'Cause I've heard it in your pleasure songs
Because I have detected it in your self-indulgent music
That I will turn to dust
That I will eventually crumble to ash
Yeah I've seen it in your pleasure songs
Yes, I have observed it in your self-indulgent music
You say it's forever
You claim that it will last forever
But don't give in for something you can't leave
But do not succumb to something from which you cannot break free
And give me something to forget
And provide me with something to erase from my memory
Ask your heart, it's something you should feel
Consult your heart, as it is something you ought to experience
Some fail, I know you left it
Some individuals falter, and I recognize that you abandoned it
'Cause I've heard it in your pleasure songs
Because I have detected it in your self-indulgent music
'Cause I've heard it in your pleasure songs
Because I have detected it in your self-indulgent music
That I will turn to dust
That I will eventually crumble to ash
Yeah I've seen it in your pleasure songs
Yes, I have observed it in your self-indulgent music
You only need me for your pleasure songs
You solely require me for your self-indulgent music
That I will turn to dust
That I will eventually crumble to ash
Yeah I've seen it in your pleasure songs
Yes, I have observed it in your self-indulgent music
'Cause I've heard it in your pleasure songs
Because I have detected it in your self-indulgent music
That I will turn to dust
That I will eventually crumble to ash
Yeah I've seen it in your pleasure songs
Yes, I have observed it in your self-indulgent music
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Written by: PHILIP EKSTROM
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