Mary
Supergrass Lyrics
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I like to shock her on a basis daily
I like to push you over into my stream
I like to point out that her teeth are green
I tell you stories that you won't understand
I'll have you eating from the palm of my hand
I'm gonna push you further into my dream
The back of every head hold something obscene
Ah ay ya ya
Ah ay ya ya
I get the feeling you're not ordinary
I got a head like falling masonry
I'll cut your strings, ah yes, a puppet machine
I watch you drop and fall apart at the seams
I meant to get you; let there be no doubt
You want to try and get your teeth knocked out
I'm gonna push you further into my dream
The back of every head holds something obscene
Ah ay ya ya
Ah ay ya ya
Ah ay ya ya
Ah ay ya ya
Ah ay ya ya
Ay ya ya
The lyrics to Supergrass's song "Mary" showcase a level of twisted obsession with a girl named Mary. The singer likes to shock Mary on a daily basis, and he enjoys pushing her into his own dream world. His obsession with Mary is shown in lines like "I'm gonna push you further into my dream, the back of every head hold something obscene" and "I get the feeling you're not ordinary, I got a head like falling masonry."
The singer describes himself as a puppet master, capable of cutting Mary's strings and making her fall apart at the seams. He seems to enjoy his power over her, as he encourages her to eat out of the palm of his hand, implying that she is under his control. The line "I tell you stories that you won't understand" suggests that he also manipulates her mentally, keeping her in a state of confusion and perhaps even fear.
Overall, the lyrics of "Mary" suggest a dark and unsettling portrayal of obsession and control. The singer's distorted view of his relationship with Mary is undoubtedly unhealthy and perhaps even dangerous.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a girl and her name is Mary
I have a girlfriend named Mary
I like to shock her on a basis daily
I enjoy surprising her every day
I like to push you over into my stream
I like to influence and control you
I like to point out that her teeth are green
I like to criticize Mary's appearance
I tell you stories that you won't understand
I share stories that are beyond your understanding
I'll have you eating from the palm of my hand
I'll have complete power over you
I'm gonna push you further into my dream
I'm going to make you a part of my vision
The back of every head hold something obscene
Everyone has dark thoughts and secrets
I get the feeling you're not ordinary
I think you're different from everyone else
I got a head like falling masonry
My mind is unstable and fragile
I'll cut your strings, ah yes, a puppet machine
I'll break your control over me
I watch you drop and fall apart at the seams
I observe your downfall and destruction
I meant to get you; let there be no doubt
I intended to capture and control you
You want to try and get your teeth knocked out
You want to challenge me and suffer the consequences
Ah ay ya ya
An expression of emotion, similar to ‘oh yeah’.
Ay ya ya
An expression of emotion, similar to ‘oh yeah’.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GARETH COOMBES, ROBERT COOMBES, DANIEL GOFFEY, MICHAEL QUINN
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@ffairchildd
Everyone knows Supergrass - Alright but this is my most fave Supergrass song.
@ekschiz
I mean... fuck... the baseline on this song is phenomenal and the guitar riff is fantastic, and u add that piano.... holy sheesh... what an underrated song... it's utterly masterful song writing...bass line*
@frangonzalez9184
👏👏👏👏👍😍
@wouterdeheus3626
Fudge?🤣
Wgy not just say fuck, nobody is telling you to censor yourself.
@crismorgan6756
play it at 0.75 speed. it's even darker
@lowlowseesee
your baseline was a bass line lol
@markcollings9173
Queen's of the Stone Age... Say thank you
@babyrne78
Rob added so much to the band with the electric organ. Very underrated member. Changed their sound really.
@iain2080
Of all of them though he seems to purposely avoid the spotlight. You're dead on though, he could do funky parts but he'd also drop atmospheric parts that always put me in mind of Richard Wright from Pink Floyd
@numsig
@@iain2080 with maybe the exception of Danny, they ALL try to avoid the spotlight. Not many tabloids scoops about these boys, only a trail of classic tunes!