Goodbye Mary
The BossHoss Lyrics
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And I'm sailing the seas, yeah
Mary just want you to know
Tomorrow I gotta go. to follow my way
I wish that I could stay but Mary
ref:
I'm married to the sea and the sky, yeah
I hear the calling my name, so goodbye,
yeah, yeah,
Goodbye Mary farewell
yeah, yeah
Goodbye Mary, I'm married to the sea.
Mary, I've been around the world
I've sailed the seven seas, oh yeah
Mary, a million miles away
Still thinking about you every day
Just wanna make you understand
Still wanna be your lovin'man but Mary
ref:
I'm married to the sea and the sky, yeah
I hear the calling my name, so goodbye,
yeah, yeah,
Goodbye Mary farewell
yeah, yeah
Goodbye Mary, I'm married to the sea.
So baby don't cry
It won't be our last goodbye, no no
I'll be thinking of you
No matter, what ever I will do
So give me a smile -
and I'll be back in a while
Oh Mary
ref:
I'm married to the sea and the sky, yeah
I hear the calling my name, so goodbye,
yeah, yeah,
Goodbye Mary farewell
yeah, yeah
Goodbye Mary, I'm married to the sea.
The BossHoss's song "Goodbye Mary" tells the story of a sailor man named Mary who has to leave his lover, Mary, behind to continue his journey on the seas. He expresses his strong commitment to his sailor lifestyle and reveals that he is "married to the sea and the sky" and that he cannot resist the call of the sea. Despite his deep and abiding love for Mary, he knows that he cannot stay with her as he is drawn to the nomadic lifestyle of a sailor.
Throughout the song, Mary's emotions are conveyed through the lyrics as she expresses her love and longing for the sailor man. She understands that he must leave and emphasizes that their parting is not the end. She wishes him the best and promises to wait for him until he returns. In essence, the song highlights the bittersweet nature of a love that is bound by the need for adventure and exploration.
The song's melody is upbeat and reflects the exciting and adventurous nature of the sailor lifestyle that Mary has embraced. The chorus is particularly memorable, with its repeated refrain of "Goodbye Mary farewell" that emphasizes the finality of Mary's departure. Overall, "Goodbye Mary" is a song that explores the complex emotions that arise from the intersection of love and adventure.
Line by Line Meaning
Mary, I'm a sailor man now.
I have taken to the sea as a sailor and left behind my old life, Mary.
And I'm sailing the seas, yeah
I am traveling across the oceans on my ship, Mary.
Mary just want you to know
I want to tell you something, Mary.
Tomorrow I gotta go. to follow my way
I have to leave tomorrow and follow my own path, Mary.
I wish that I could stay but Mary
I would like to stay with you, but I can't, and this is why I must leave, Mary.
Mary, I've been around the world
I have traveled all over the globe, Mary.
I've sailed the seven seas, oh yeah
I have sailed across all the major oceans of the world, Mary.
Mary, a million miles away
Although I am far away, I am still thinking about you, Mary.
Still thinking about you every day
My thoughts are with you every day, Mary.
Just wanna make you understand
I just want to make sure you realize, Mary.
Still wanna be your lovin'man but Mary
Although I still love you, Mary, I must fulfill my destiny and marry the sea.
So baby don't cry
Please do not cry, Mary.
It won't be our last goodbye, no no
This is not our final farewell, Mary.
I'll be thinking of you
You will be on my mind, Mary.
No matter, what ever I will do
Whatever I do or wherever I go, Mary, you will always be important to me.
So give me a smile -
Please smile for me, Mary.
and I'll be back in a while
I'll come back soon, Mary.
Goodbye Mary farewell
Farewell, Mary.
Goodbye Mary, I'm married to the sea.
Goodbye, Mary. I am obligated to the sea and therefore cannot stay.
Contributed by Makayla W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.