Their music features minimalistic sounds and driving beats combined with various organic instrumentation - from autoharps and ukuleles to harpsichords and dulcimers. Seyrat's breathy, soft, French-accented vocals combine hauntingly with Driscoll's in both English and French.
Their single Earthquake was released out in 2012 via their own label Caveman Arts Society.
Mary Jane's Last Dance
Freedom Fry Lyrics
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Had a good-lookin′ mama who never was around
But she grew up tall and she grew up right
With them Indiana boys on them Indiana nights
Well, she moved down here at the age of eighteen
She blew the boys away, was more than they'd seen
I was introduced and we both started groovin′
Keep movin' on"
Last dance with Mary Jane, one more time to kill the pain
I feel summer creepin′ in and I′m tired of this town again
Well, I don't know, but I′ve been told
You never slow down, you never grow old
I'm tired of screwin′ up, tired of going down
Tired of myself, tired of this town
Oh, my my, oh, hell yes
Honey, put on that party dress
Buy me a drink, sing me a song
Take me as I come 'cause I can′t stay long
Last dance with Mary Jane, one more time to kill the pain
I feel summer creepin' in and I'm tired of this town again
There′s pigeons down on Market Square
She′s standin' in her underwear
Lookin′ down from a hotel room
Nightfall will be comin' soon
Oh, my my, oh, hell yes.
You got to put on that party dress
It was too cold to cry when I woke up alone
I hit my last number and walked to the road
Last dance with Mary Jane, one more time to kill the pain
I feel summer creepin′ in and I'm tired of this town again
The lyrics to Freedom Fry's song "Mary Jane's Last Dance" describe the story of a woman who grew up in an Indiana town with an absent mother. Despite this, she grew to be a strong and alluring woman who was desired by many men. The singer of the song meets her at the age of 18 and they grow close, but Mary Jane ultimately tells him she has to keep moving on. The chorus repeats the phrase "last dance with Mary Jane" as a way to signify the final moment they have together before moving on. The verses that follow showcase the singer's feelings of being tired and stuck in his current town, looking for something new.
The lyrics paint a picture of a fleeting and bittersweet romance. The line "last dance with Mary Jane, one more time to kill the pain" suggests that the relationship may have been built on unhealthy coping mechanisms rather than genuine love. The symbolism of the pigeons and the hotel room hint at a sense of confinement and emotional detachment. The chorus's repetition conveys a sense of finality and urgency, emphasizing the importance of the fleeting moment they have together.
Overall, "Mary Jane's Last Dance" is a melancholic rock song that speaks to the desire for something more and the inevitability of change. It invokes a sense of nostalgia for past experiences and a longing for something new and exciting.
Line by Line Meaning
She grew up in an Indiana town
Mary Jane spent her childhood in a small Indiana town.
Had a good-lookin' mama who never was around
Mary Jane's mother was attractive but frequently absent from her life.
But she grew up tall and she grew up right
With them Indiana boys on them Indiana nights
Despite her mother's absence, Mary Jane grew up with the boys in Indiana and became a strong, confident woman.
Well, she moved down here at the age of eighteen
She blew the boys away, was more than they'd seen
I was introduced and we both started groovin'
She said, 'I dig you baby, but I got to keep movin' on
Keep movin' on'
Mary Jane left Indiana at 18 and amazed the local men with her beauty. The singer met her, they hit it off, but Mary Jane knew she couldn't stay.
Last dance with Mary Jane, one more time to kill the pain
I feel summer creepin' in and I'm tired of this town again
The singer and Mary Jane are dancing one last time before she leaves town for good, as he reminisces about the coming of summer and how he's grown tired of the place.
Well, I don't know, but I've been told
You never slow down, you never grow old
I'm tired of screwin' up, tired of going down
Tired of myself, tired of this town
The singer acknowledges that he's getting older but is tired of making mistakes and of being stuck in a dead-end town.
Oh, my my, oh, hell yes
Honey, put on that party dress
Buy me a drink, sing me a song
Take me as I come 'cause I can't stay long
As they dance, the singer tells Mary Jane to put on her best dress, buy him a drink, and sing him a song. He knows that their time together is fleeting.
There's pigeons down on Market Square
She's standin' in her underwear
Lookin' down from a hotel room
Nightfall will be comin' soon
The singer and Mary Jane are gazing out a hotel window in Market Square, watching the pigeons below and noting that the night will soon be upon them.
You got to put on that party dress
It was too cold to cry when I woke up alone
I hit my last number and walked to the road
The singer implores Mary Jane once again to put on her party dress. He then laments the fact that he woke up alone and proceeds to hit his last number and leave town.
Last dance with Mary Jane, one more time to kill the pain
I feel summer creepin' in and I'm tired of this town again
The final line reiterates the previous chorus of the song, as the singer prepares to leave the town and Mary Jane behind.
Writer(s): Thomas Earl Petty
Contributed by Sydney O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@thefellowshipreforged8901
This is one of the coolest music videos I have ever seen.
@freedomfrymusic
Thank you so much!!
@ronstewart2871
Freedom Fry is an amazing duo. Their sound is unquestionably unique and possibly one of the all time best musically harmonious duos of recent times. The music business has changed so much now however, I believe it makes it hard for singers of even this quality to make a decent living.
@dangoldbach6570
Not surprised how well francais integrates into this song, it is a spectacularly fun language in hip-hop too, just butter for the ears syllabically when put to a phat groove! J'adore!!
@gulnihalgumusay1844
hi! we love the music, can you please post the lyrics, too?
@whitespyder9
This is great! Finally a cover that's not trying to copy the original EXACTLY (and missing the mark) and instead doing something unique.
@mountfool
this is pure gold. Loving the original and loving this!
@ludmilapachecobezerra369
You guys are great, i just loved this version! Kisses from Brazil! <3
@MrCharlieBay
You guys are making some of my favorite covers of the last few years... wonderful work!
@freedomfrymusic
Thanks!! x