Mary Mary
Bruce Springsteen Lyrics


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I got seven pictures of Buddha
The prophet's on my tongue
Eleven angels of mercy
Sighin' over that black hole in the sun
My heart's dark but it's risin'
I'm pullin' all the faith I can see
From that black hole on the horizon
I hear your voice calling me

Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain
Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain, let it rain
Meet me at Mary's place, we're gonna have a party
Meet me at Mary's place, we're gonna have a party
Tell me how do we get this thing started
Meet me at Mary's place (meet me at Mary's place)

Familiar faces around me
Laughter fills the air
Your loving grace surrounds me
Everybody's here
Furniture's out on the front porch
Music's up loud
I dream of you in my arms
And I lose myself in the crowd

Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain
Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain, let it rain
Meet me at Mary's place, we're gonna have a party
Meet me at Mary's place, we're gonna have a party
Tell me how do you live broken-hearted
Meet me at Mary's place (meet me at Mary's place)

Meet me at Mary's place
Meet me at Mary's place
I got a picture of you in my locket
I keep it close to my heart
It's a light shining in my breast
Leading me through the dark
Seven days, seven candles
In my window lighting your way
Your favorite record's on the turntable
I drop the needle and pray (turn it up)
Band's countin' out midnight (turn it up)
Floor's rumblin' loud (turn it up)

Singer's callin' up daylight (turn it up)
And waitin' for that shout from the crowd (turn it up)
Waitin' for that shout from the crowd (turn it up)
Waitin' for that shout from the crowd (turn it up)
Waitin' for that shout from the crowd (turn it up)
Waitin' for that shout from the crowd (turn it up)
Waitin' for that shout from the crowd

Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up
Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up, turn it up

Meet me at Mary's place, we're gonna have a party
Meet me at Mary's place, we're gonna have a party
Tell me how do we get this thing started
Meet me at Mary's place, meet me at Mary's place
Come on, meet me at Mary's place, meet me at Mary's place, oh
Do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do do, meet me at Mary's place
Do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do do, meet me at Mary's place
Meet me at Mary's place
Meet me at Mary's place
Meet me at Mary's place
Meet me at Mary's place





Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain, let it rain, let it rain

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Bruce Springsteen's song Mary Mary paint the picture of a man who is struggling with his emotions and faith, but finding a way to rise above it all. He has seven pictures of Buddha and the prophet on his tongue, demonstrating that he is open to different spiritual paths. He also mentions eleven angels of mercy expressing his hope for forgiveness and redemption. He then goes on to describe a party at a place called Mary's, where he is surrounded by familiar faces and laughter. The furniture is out on the front porch, and the record player is playing his favorite song.


This song suggests that Mary's place is a place of solace and healing for the singer. It is a place where he can lose himself in the crowd, forget his troubles, and be with his loved ones. He is holding on to a picture of someone special, which is helping him find his way through the dark. The chorus encourages the rain to come, which acts as a metaphor for the singer's emotional turmoil. The lyrics urge him to come to Mary's place, where he can find peace, joy, and the will to move on. The song is an ode to the power of music and community to heal and bring people together.


Line by Line Meaning

I got seven pictures of Buddha
I have several images of Buddha that I hold dear to my heart.


The prophet's on my tongue
I feel a strong connection to a prophetic figure and his teachings.


Eleven angels of mercy
I believe that there are many benevolent and caring spirits watching over us.


Sighin' over that black hole in the sun
These spirits are concerned about a dark void or emptiness in our lives.


My heart's dark but it's risin'
Although my heart is heavy with burdens, I am beginning to feel hope and optimism.


I'm pullin' all the faith I can see
I am drawing upon every ounce of hope and belief that I can find.


From that black hole on the horizon
Despite the presence of negativity in my life, I am trying to stay focused on the future and what lies ahead.


I hear your voice calling me
Amidst all of this, I am comforted by the thought of someone whom I love and who loves me in return.


Meet me at Mary's place, we're gonna have a party
Let's celebrate life and all of its joys together.


Tell me how do we get this thing started
How can we begin to enjoy life and find happiness amidst all of the struggles and difficulties we face?


Familiar faces around me
I am surrounded by people whom I know and love.


Laughter fills the air
There is a sense of joy and positivity that permeates the atmosphere around me.


Your loving grace surrounds me
I feel the presence of someone I love and who loves me deeply, and this brings me comfort and peace.


Everybody's here
Everyone important in my life is gathered together to celebrate and enjoy one another's company.


Furniture's out on the front porch
We are opening up our lives to others and inviting them in to share in our happiness and our struggles.


Music's up loud
We are celebrating life with lively and exuberant music.


I dream of you in my arms
I am thinking of someone whom I love deeply and with whom I want to share my life.


And I lose myself in the crowd
I am able to let go of my worries and my fears and simply enjoy being around people whom I care about and who care about me.


I got a picture of you in my locket
I keep a photo of someone I deeply love and cherish with me at all times.


I keep it close to my heart
This person is always on my mind, and I hold their memory close to my heart.


It's a light shining in my breast
This person and their love for me gives me hope and a reason to keep going, even when times are tough.


Leading me through the dark
Their love and support helps guide me through times of uncertainty and turmoil.


Seven days, seven candles
I am keeping a steady and consistent flame, perhaps in remembrance or as a symbol of hope, by lighting a candle every day for seven days.


In my window lighting your way
I am lighting these candles in order to guide or honor someone whom I love and who is no longer with me.


Your favorite record's on the turntable
In order to honor someone whom I love, I am playing music that they enjoyed and associated with happy times.


I drop the needle and pray (turn it up)
As I listen to this music, I am hoping and praying that the person whom I love is listening and taking joy in it as well.


Band's countin' out midnight (turn it up)
The band is signaling the end of one day and the beginning of another, and I want to celebrate this moment with music and joy.


Floor's rumblin' loud (turn it up)
The music is so powerful and exuberant that it feels like the ground is trembling under our feet.


Singer's callin' up daylight (turn it up)
The singer is so talented and cheerful that it feels like they are summoning the light of a new day with their voice.


And waitin' for that shout from the crowd (turn it up)
We are all together, eagerly anticipating the moment when the singer will get us all to shout and sing together in unison.


Turn it up, turn it up, turn it up
We want the music to be as loud and joyful as possible.


Come on, meet me at Mary's place, meet me at Mary's place, oh
Let's all come together to celebrate and enjoy life.


Do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do do, meet me at Mary's place
The beat of this music has me excited and energized to get out and be with people.


Meet me at Mary's place
Let's all come together at this special location to celebrate and enjoy one another's company.


Let it rain, let it rain, let it rain, let it rain, let it rain
Even if it rains and life gets difficult, we will still persist and find joy in the journey.




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