Hail Mary
Pomplamoose Lyrics
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Tell all our babies that daddy has gone to the moon.
My feet were sold to this winding road.
My feet were sold, baby, long ago.
Oh Mary I've left you a pile of dough.
Under the floor boards near Billy-Joel's radio.
Baby I love you, but there's no chance.
Baby I love you, but where's romance?
Little Rock, I'm on my way to San Jose,
Driving at 90 an hour. The Devil knows me.
Oh Mary I think of your eyes every day.
If I could see them I surely would not run away.
When we were young there was so much time.
When I was young there was so much time.
Little Rock, I'm on my way to San Jose,
Driving at 90 an hour. The Devil knows me.
My feet were sold to this winding road.
My feet were sold, baby, long ago.
Little Rock, I'm on my way to San Jose,
Little Rock, I'm on my way to San Jose,
Little Rock, I'm on my way to San Jose,
Driving at 90 an hour. The Devil knows me.
Oh Mary I'm not coming home too soon.
Oh Mary I'm not coming home too soon.
Oh Mary I'm not coming home too soon.
The lyrics of Pomplamoose's "Hail Mary" tell a story of a man who has left his partner, Mary, to pursue a life on the road. He tells Mary not to expect him back anytime soon, and to tell their children that "daddy has gone to the moon". Despite having left a "pile of dough" hidden under the floorboards for her, and professing that he loves her, he admits that there is "no chance" for them, and laments the lack of romance in their relationship. He thinks of her often, and wishes he could see her eyes, but acknowledges that he has already committed his feet to this winding road.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Mary I'm not coming home too soon.
I will not be returning home anytime soon, Mary.
Tell all our babies that daddy has gone to the moon.
Please inform our children that I have embarked on a faraway journey.
My feet were sold to this winding road.
The road has become my life and I am devoted to it.
My feet were sold, baby, long ago.
I have been a vagabond for a while now, and you shouldn't expect me to come back anytime soon.
Oh Mary I've left you a pile of dough.
I have saved up ample money for you, Mary.
Under the floor boards near Billy-Joel's radio.
I have hidden the money beneath the floorboards near Billy Joel's radio for safekeeping.
Baby I love you, but there's no chance.
I really care for you, but I cannot give up the thrill of the open road.
Baby I love you, but where's romance?
I love you, but my heart is not as passionate as it used to be.
Little Rock, I'm on my way to San Jose,
I am en route to San Jose from Little Rock.
Driving at 90 an hour. The Devil knows me.
I am traveling at an exhilarating pace and taking risky chances.
Oh Mary I think of your eyes every day.
I am haunted by the memory of your eyes, Mary.
If I could see them I surely would not run away.
I would be inclined to stay if I could bear witness to your eyes once again.
When we were young there was so much time.
We had an abundance of time in our youth, Mary.
Little Rock, I'm on my way to San Jose,
I am traveling from Little Rock to San Jose.
Driving at 90 an hour. The Devil knows me.
I am driving at a breakneck pace while the Devil watches over me.
My feet were sold to this winding road.
I have already dedicated my life to traveling this unpredictable road.
My feet were sold, baby, long ago.
I have been unbound by home and safety for a significant amount of time, darling.
Oh Mary I'm not coming home too soon.
I shall not be home for a while, Mary.
Oh Mary I'm not coming home too soon.
I will not return any time soon, Mary.
Oh Mary I'm not coming home too soon.
I am not planning on coming home for a substantial amount of time, Mary.
Contributed by Emma N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@NoraKischerBrowne
The awkward "oh we're clapping? okay we're not clapping anymore" and the lunch dishes on the piano bench just make the video part of this so much better. :)
@fredericgermay7776
Ah, I miss this version of Pomplamoose. Their current stuff is still quite nice, but I just love the soulfulness of this.
@krnxbuddha
Jacks probably just busy with patreon haha
@sherrynoff
their newest stuff is kinda like this, just a little more live
@sSereth
Agreed... it's a shame. I hope they start making more original work soon.
@qwertydeluxe
Still the most well-crafted, best Pomplamoose song. The weird lyrics, the grooving time signature, the slightly sinister ambience, the rich chord progression, the expert use of accordion…. I could go on. This was the first Pomplamoose song I ever heard and I’m still in love with it.
@eneedham789
Who’s here 15 years later? Long love Pomplamoose ❤️
@090doug
Nearly 11 years later and I still can't get enough of this song.
@SubwayS0ng
timeless jewel, i still listen to this early stuff frequently
@Pomplamoose
Hey there! Thanks for checking out our video. We weren't expecting to get featured...at all. So this is awesome. Oh, yeah, and as far as Feist is concerned...I'll let you guys argue about that one. -Nataly