Their music is heavy and very solid, also very gentle, also very soft, these kinds of the arrangements were easily found in the bands of years 70, a world that the listener has a feeling that we returned to the past. You can bet, AKACIA is certainly one of the most enjoyable bands that I will have ever the pleasure to listen to. Excellent and highly recommendable to all progressive rock fans.
Mary
Akacia Lyrics
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Oh Martha, oh Martha, Martha don't you moan
For though they pursue you, they never will catch you
The horse and the rider are sinking like a stone
For Pharaoh's army, hook line and sinker
Are drowning in the sea
The torn temple veil, the invitation for you and for me
'Til we're bringing in the sheeves
Look to the day, when he will wipe away all of our tears
Oh Mary, don't you weep
Oh Mary, dear mother, or Mary don't you weep
Oh Mary, dear Magdalene, Mary don't you moan
For though the grave holds Him, it never could keep Him
He's died, now He's rising, now ascending to His throne
The ancient of days provides the grain for the harvest
'Til we're bringing in the sheeves
Look to the day, when he will wipe away all of our tears
Oh Mary, don't you weep
Oh Mary, Oh Mary, Oh Mary don't you weep
Oh Martha, oh Martha, Martha don't you moan
For though they pursue you, they never will catch you
The horse and the rider are sinking like a stone
The lyrics of Akacia's song Mary carry a message of hope and comfort to the listener. The song addresses Mary and Martha, two biblical figures known for their faith and devotion to Jesus. The first verse says, "Oh Mary, Oh Mary, Oh Mary don't you weep / Oh Martha, oh Martha, Martha don't you moan / For though they pursue you, they never will catch you / The horse and the rider are sinking like a stone." The lyrics here are referencing the story of the Exodus from the Bible, where God parted the Red Sea for the Israelites to escape the pursuing army of Pharaoh. This passage provides hope to the listener, that no matter what threatens to harm them, they will be protected.
The second verse continues the theme of hope through the story of Jesus' resurrection. "Oh Mary, dear mother, or Mary don't you weep / Oh Mary, dear Magdalene, Mary don't you moan / For though the grave holds Him, it never could keep Him / He's died, now He's rising, now ascending to His throne." The lyrics reference the story of Jesus' death and resurrection, declaring that death cannot hold Him and that He reigns.
Overall, Akacia's song Mary is a powerful reminder of God's protection and sovereignty in the face of adversity. The biblical references provide a strong foundation for the message of hope carried throughout the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Mary, Oh Mary, Oh Mary don't you weep
Addressing Mary, urging her not to cry or be sad
Oh Martha, oh Martha, Martha don't you moan
Addressing Martha (another biblical figure), urging her not to mourn
For though they pursue you, they never will catch you
Assuring Mary and Martha that no matter how hard they are trying, their enemies will not succeed in capturing them
The horse and the rider are sinking like a stone
The enemies chasing Mary and Martha are destined to fail and fall like a sinking stone
For Pharaoh's army, hook line and sinker
Referring to the biblical story of Pharaoh's army that drowned in the Red Sea when trying to capture the Israelites
Are drowning in the sea
The fate of Pharaoh's army was to drown in the sea, due to their relentless pursuit of the Israelites
The torn temple veil, the invitation for you and for me
A reference to the veil being torn in two when Jesus died on the cross, indicating that access to God was now open to everyone
The ancient of days provides the grain for the harvest
God, who is referred to as 'the ancient of days', is the one who provides for our sustenance and growth
'Til we're bringing in the sheeves
Until the time of the final harvest, when everyone will be gathered in and accounted for
Look to the day, when he will wipe away all of our tears
A reference to the end times, when God will comfort and console his people by wiping away all their tears and pain
Oh Mary, dear mother, or Mary don't you weep
Same as the first line - invoking Mary and urging her not to cry
Oh Mary, dear Magdalene, Mary don't you moan
Referring to Mary Magdalene, another biblical figure, and urging her not to mourn
For though the grave holds Him, it never could keep Him
A reference to Jesus being crucified and placed in a tomb, but ultimately rising from the dead and ascending to heaven
He's died, now He's rising, now ascending to His throne
The victorious ascent of Jesus to his throne in heaven, having overcome death and sin
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KIM GORDON, LEE M. RANALDO, STEVEN JAY SHELLEY, THURSTON JOSEPH MOORE
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