The three were subsequently joined by Steve LaFolette (bass & vocals), Pat Noel (keyboards & guitar), Steve St. Cin (drums), and Ana Pitchon, who toured as Beulah in 1998, before recording When Your Heartstrings Break. Bill Evans (keyboards) then joined the band to play live. Steve St. Cin left the band to be replaced by Danny Sullivan, before The Coast is Never Clear was released in 2000. Bill Evans and Steve LaFolette then left, to be replaced by Pat Abernathy and Eli Crews respectively. Beulah went on to record 2003's Yoko, then toured North America and Europe before a goodbye show on August 5th 2004, in New York.
A DVD, A Good Band is Easy to Kill was released in 2005 and features documentary footage from Beulah's 2003 tour.
Mary
Beulah Lyrics
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Mary
She takes me so far away
Mary really makes my day
Me and her connect in a passionate way
She's there when I need her
I will never leave her
Mary really makes my day
Me and her connect in a passionate way
In a passionate way yeah
Rise Inna Di morning when I get a cup of tea
Best believe I got Mary sitting right next to me
Always need her Inna the vicinity
She grow Inna the hills and she's a natural Beauty
how love her sweet of aroma
Her perfume is is why I love when she come over
She free me up and take the burdens of my shoulder
I watch her grow from she was young and now she is older
and she takes me so far away
Mary really makes my day
Me and her connect in a passionate way
In a passionate way yeah..
She is there when I need her
I will never leave her
No, because she takes me so far away
Mary really makes my day
Me and her connect in a passionate way
Hmm.. in a passionate way yeah..
Mary eases the mind and her love is like a medicine
I need her all the time I know
Mary inspires, Mary's got the vibes that the massive requires
The massive desires, ehh!
When she is gone, I lose my mind
When she comes she brings the sunshine
She takes me so far away
Mary really makes my day
Me and her connect in a passionate way
She is there when I need her
I will never leave her
No, because she takes me so far away
Mary really makes my day
Me and her connect in a passionate way
Hmm.. in a passionate way (way)
Hear again
Rise Inna the morning when I get a cup of tea
Best believe I got Mary sitting right next to me
Always need her Inna the vicinity
She grow Inna the hills and she is a natural Beauty
Oh, how I love her sweet of aroma
Her perfume is is why I love when she come over
She free me up and take the burdens of my shoulder
I watch her grow from she was young and now she is older
And she takes me so far away
Mary really makes my day
Me and her connect in a passionate way
She's there when I need her
I will never leave her
No, because she takes me so far away
Mary really makes my day
Me and her connect in a passionate way
Hmm.. in a passionate way (way)
In a passionate way
In a passionate way
The song "Mary" by Beulah is a love letter of sorts to a woman named Mary, who is actually a personification of marijuana. The lyrics describe the euphoric feelings the singer experiences when using the drug and the strong emotional connection he feels to it. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song: "She takes me so far away, Mary really makes my day. Me and her connect in a passionate way." The singer goes on to describe how Mary eases his mind and inspires him, and how he will never leave her because of how she takes him to another world.
The repetition of the phrase "in a passionate way" emphasizes the deep emotions and physical sensations that Mary brings up in the singer, highlighting how being high is not just a physical act, but also an emotional one. And while the lyrics are somewhat veiled, they contain a clear message that marijuana has a positive impact on the singer's life, and that he would not want to give it up. Overall, "Mary" is an ode to the highs and personal connections that marijuana can bring into one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
She takes me so far away
Mary helps me escape from reality.
Mary really makes my day
I am happiest when I am with Mary.
Me and her connect in a passionate way
There is a deep emotional and physical connection between Mary and me.
She's there when I need her
Mary is always available to comfort me when I am in need.
I will never leave her
I am committed to staying with Mary forever.
In a passionate way yeah
Our connection is intense and fulfilling.
Best believe I got Mary sitting right next to me
I always have Mary by my side as a source of comfort.
Always need her Inna the vicinity
I rely on Mary's presence to make me feel safe and secure.
She grow Inna the hills and she's a natural Beauty
Mary is a beautiful and natural creation that grows in the hills.
Her perfume is is why I love when she come over
I am drawn to Mary's scent and find it comforting.
She free me up and take the burdens of my shoulder
Mary helps me let go of my worries and troubles.
I watch her grow from she was young and now she is older
I have known Mary for a long time and have seen her grow and develop.
Mary eases the mind and her love is like a medicine
Mary has a calming effect on me and her love is healing.
Mary inspires, Mary's got the vibes that the massive requires
Mary is a source of inspiration and has the energy and vibe that many people seek.
When she is gone, I lose my mind
I feel lost and incomplete without Mary.
When she comes she brings the sunshine
Mary brightens up my day and makes everything better.
In a passionate way (way)
Our connection is intense and fulfilling.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANNA REBECCA KRANTZ, BEULAH GARSIDE
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