Mary is my bright red star
She caught the train to work in the morning when she got up
And then she'd call me up, just to wake me up
But she's alright
She's alright

Mary is my bright red star
She likes to look at the pink sky just before the day turns dark
And then she'd call me up, just to wind me up
But she's alright
She's alright

Mary is my bright red star
She wears a hat in the sun, pink nails and her bleach blond locks
And then she'd call me up, so we could meet up
But she's alright
She's alright

Mary is my bright red star
We just talk into the night about nothing in particular
And then she'd hang me up, until she'd wake me up
But she's alright
She's alright
She's alright
She's alright

Overall Meaning

In the song "Bright Red Star" by Stereophonics, the singer is expressing his affection for a woman named Mary. He describes her as his "bright red star" - a shining light in his life. Mary is someone who takes the train to work in the morning, but still takes the time to call the singer just to wake him up. She is also someone who enjoys looking at the pink sky just before it turns dark. Even though she sometimes calls the singer just to wind him up, he reassures himself that she is alright.

Throughout the song, the singer describes Mary's appearance and their conversations. Mary wears a hat in the sun and has pink nails and bleach blond locks. They have conversations that go on into the night, talking about nothing in particular. The song portrays Mary as a positive force in the singer's life and someone he deeply cares for. Overall, "Bright Red Star" is a song about appreciation for someone special and the joy they bring.

Line by Line Meaning

Mary is my bright red star
Mary is the center of my attention and brings brightness to my life.

She caught the train to work in the morning when she got up
Mary is responsible and goes to work early in the morning.

And then she'd call me up, just to wake me up
Mary cares about me and wants to make sure I wake up on time.

But she's alright
Mary is doing well and is okay.

She likes to look at the pink sky just before the day turns dark
Mary enjoys the beauty of the sunset and takes time to appreciate it.

And then she'd call me up, just to wind me up
Mary likes to tease me and make me laugh.

She wears a hat in the sun, pink nails and her bleach blond locks
Mary takes care of her appearance and looks stylish.

And then she'd call me up, so we could meet up
Mary wants to spend time with me and make plans to see each other.

We just talk into the night about nothing in particular
Mary and I enjoy each other's company and don't need a specific topic to have a good conversation.

And then she'd hang me up, until she'd wake me up
Mary likes to have the last word and playfully ends our conversations.

But she's alright
Mary is still doing well and is okay.

She's alright
Mary is doing great and is okay.

She's alright
Mary is still doing well and is okay.

She's alright
Mary is doing great and is okay.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Kelly Jones

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Comments from YouTube:

@marycarter3261

4y↑11

My husband passed away the 7th of February. This is the song he wants played at his funeral. 😢. He used to sing it to me and play the guitar 😢

@amyburnett9100

4y↑2

Just put this song on to listen to it again. Had never heard it until Lee's funeral and I see your comment Mary. It's a lovely song. Love and miss you Lee x x

@number3stunner118

3y↑1

Sorry about your husband.

@jordanrusskol

you're doing amazing Mary😊

@frankiefrench7325

So sorry 😢. This song is an emotional one to say the least . 👊🏻👊🏻

@frankiefrench7325

1y↑1

Kelly kills me man , been a fan of him since the beginning and I think he’s so underrated! He’s got a knack of script writing that captivates you . King Kelly