Marlene
Four Star Mary Lyrics
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How many times have you been blamed
I'm tired of how they treat you
I'm tired of what they do to you
And I'm not gonna let them anymore
Marlene
Marlene
See these doors
Turn off those voices in you head
Cover your wrists, I know they've bled
I'm tired of all the teasing
I'm tired of what they say to you
And I won't let you feel this anymore
Marlene
Come with me
Marlene
Come on
Marlene
Come with me
Won't you step inside
Into a worls that's far away
We're gonna leave this all behind
Come on and run with me
Forever
Marlene
Come with me
Marlene
Come on
Marlene
Come with me
The song "Marlene" by Four Star Mary is a heart-wrenching ballad about a girl who is tired of the way she is treated by the world. The singer of the song is urging Marlene to come with her, to leave her troubles behind and start fresh in a world that is "far away". The song is filled with sadness and desperation as it describes the treatment of Marlene by people who blame her for things she may not have done. The line "turn off those voices in your head, cover your wrists, I know they've bled", reveals the singer's understanding of Marlene's mental state, likely due to the mistreatment she faces.
The song emphasizes the singer's determination to stand by Marlene in her struggles against the world. She is not going to let her be blamed or criticized anymore. Through this song, Four Star Mary has touched on the important subject of mental health and the stigma that surrounds it. It urges listeners to be empathic and supportive of those who are struggling with their mental health.
Line by Line Meaning
I shudder when I see you ashamed
I feel incredibly uncomfortable when I witness the shame you experience
How many times have you been blamed
The amount of times you've been blamed is unacceptable
I'm tired of how they treat you
I am exhausted and frustrated by the way you are treated
I'm tired of what they do to you
I am exhausted and frustrated by everything being done to you
And I'm not gonna let them anymore
I will no longer allow them to behave this way towards you
Marlene
I am addressing Marlene
See these doors
Open wide
Take note of these open doors
Turn off those voices in you head
Stop listening to the negative and harmful voices in your head
Cover your wrists, I know they've bled
You may have harmed yourself, but I am aware and supportive
I'm tired of all the teasing
I am bored and annoyed with all of the teasing you have to endure
I'm tired of what they say to you
I am exhausted and upset by the things they say to you
And I won't let you feel this anymore
I won't allow you to feel this pain any longer
Come with me
Please accompany me
Won't you step inside
Into a worls that's far away
Won't you come with me to a different, distant world?
We're gonna leave this all behind
We are going to abandon everything that is making you feel this way
Come on and run with me
Forever
Let's run together for all eternity
Marlene
I am still addressing Marlene
Come with me
Please accompany me
Marlene
I am still addressing Marlene
Come on
Please follow me
Marlene
I am still addressing Marlene
Come with me
Please accompany me
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