Their name refers to Mary Mallon or "Typhoid Mary", the first known healthy carrier of typhoid fever in the United States, who infected 53 people with the disease as she continued to work as a cook while denying she had it.
In April 2011 a teaser was released on Rhymesayers Entertainment's Youtube channel entitled 'Are You Gonna Eat That?". The video had no further description and was in actuality a teaser for Hail Mary Mallon featuring the 3 members seated around a table. While Rob Sonic is stirring some noodles, Aesop exclaims "Are You Going To Eat That?", after which the 3 artists names are mentioned and the name of the group itself.
Breakdance Beach
Hail Mary Mallon Lyrics
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I know a place hid away from the streets
From the cops and the heat and the fake-ass beefs
Where the waves and the sand and the spraycans meet
Breakdance Beach?
BREAKDANCE BEACH!
(Aesop Rock):
By the A&P selling H and E
On a very slow day made his way to the sea
Fuck Playland
BREAKDANCE BEACH!
(Rob Sonic):
Boardwalk ordering a steak and cheese
Gotta wait and see if the maître d'
Put the eggplant Sammy on the same receipt
Leg pants peace?
BREAKDANCE BEACH!
(Aesop Rock):
Robot arms, caveman teeth
Argyle tracksuit, name-brand sneaks
(Rob Sonic):
Barfly bolted by the waistband brief
Eight cans deep in the same damn seat
Gucci frock on the space camp geek
Kick it, grape lady
"I can't breathe"
(Aesop Rock):
Might just start a breakdance fanzine
Great place for a skate ramp
BREAKDANCE BEACH!
(Hook)
(Rob Sonic):
Jambox shorts and the tapes and beats
Train-crash screech like a stray banshee
Dr. Zaius: No way man's free
And apes can't speak on
BREAKDANCE BEACH!
(Aesop Rock):
Um, yeah, we got a playpen breach
The assailant a well known Ray-Bans thief
Windmill on sand and a James Gang tee
Rain Man: Definitely
BREAKDANCE BEACH!
(Rob Sonic):
Take Francine cause you're lame, Stanley
Good morning, USA, do the snake, then freeze
(Aesop Rock):
Take a breaker out the park, he the Great Bambine
Make him party at the waterfront, Jay Gatsby
No lifeguard, get your fake tan bleached
Then join us for a monumental baked clam feast
(Rob Sonic):
Nathan's theme party, dames can't tease
And stay fancy on
BREAKDANCE BEACH!
(Hook)
The song "Breakdance Beach" by Hail Mary Mallon is a playful ode to a secret spot where misfits gather to escape the mundane and artificiality of daily life. The song opens with the hook by Aesop Rock mentioning a place hidden from the streets, free from the cops, the heat, and fake-ass beefs. It’s a place where spraycans meet the waves and the sand, and where one can find freedom and expression. The song features multiple verses depicting various characters and their stories. For instance, the verse by Aesop Rock tells the story of a man who works all morning trying to make ends meet; however, on a very slow day, he decides to head down to the sea, far away from Playland. Others, like Rob Sonic, order steak and cheese on the boardwalk and glance at the maître d', adding a playful touch to the verses.
Throughout the song, the lyrics are filled with witty wordplay and internal rhymes that play with the sonic effects of language. The chorus repeats the phrase Breakdance Beach, which serves as a mantra for the track. Overall, "Breakdance Beach" is a lighthearted celebration of life's oddities, creativity, and freedom as the misfits come together to dance, skate, and party in a secret spot without limits.
Line by Line Meaning
I know a place hid away from the streets
I am aware of a hidden location that is far from the hustle and bustle of city streets
From the cops and the heat and the fake-ass beefs
This place is free from the presence of law enforcement officials as well as the heat of the sun and the unnecessary conflicts between people
Where the waves and the sand and the spraycans meet
It is a place on a beach where the waves crash, the sand lies and people spray paint on walls
Breakdance Beach?
Is this the same location as Breakdance Beach?
BREAKDANCE BEACH!
Yes, this is Breakdance Beach - a place where people come to breakdance.
Work all morn tryna make ends meet
I have been working all morning to make enough money to survive
By the A&P selling H and E
I sell food and other necessities in a store called A&P
On a very slow day made his way to the sea
When the business was slow, he went to the seashore
Fuck Playland
I don't want to go to Playland!
Boardwalk ordering a steak and cheese
I am ordering some food on the boardwalk, specifically a steak and cheese sandwich.
Gotta wait and see if the maître d'
I need to wait and see if the person in charge of seating me will be available
Put the eggplant Sammy on the same receipt
I want to have my eggplant sandwich on the same receipt as my steak and cheese
Leg pants peace?
Do you agree with my choice of pants?
Robot arms, caveman teeth
I have a robotic arm and teeth similar to those of a caveman
Argyle tracksuit, name-brand sneaks
I am wearing an argyle tracksuit and expensive shoes from a famous brand
Barfly bolted by the waistband brief
A regular customer at the bar quickly buttoned up their pants after using the restroom
Eight cans deep in the same damn seat
They had drank eight cans of beer while sitting in the same seat
Gucci frock on the space camp geek
Someone wearing Gucci clothing is hanging out with a person who is interested in space and science fiction
Kick it, grape lady
Let's hang out, lady with the grape container
"I can't breathe"
The person may be struggling to breathe
Might just start a breakdance fanzine
I am thinking of starting a magazine that is focused on breakdancing
Great place for a skate ramp
This location would be perfect for building a skateboarding ramp
Um, yeah, we got a playpen breach
We may have a situation where a child has gotten out of their playpen
The assailant a well known Ray-Bans thief
Somebody wearing Ray-Ban sunglasses is believed to be responsible for this incident
Windmill on sand and a James Gang tee
Someone is performing a breakdancing move called the 'windmill' while wearing a t-shirt with the name of the James Gang on it
Rain Man: Definitely
It is highly likely that someone with Autism Spectrum Disorder is present
Take Francine cause you're lame, Stanley
You can take Francine as your dance partner because you're not cool enough to dance with anyone else.
Good morning, USA, do the snake, then freeze
Let's start the morning by doing a dance move called 'the snake' and then freeze in your current position.
Take a breaker out the park, he the Great Bambine
Let's invite a talented breakdancer to join us from the park - he is similar to the legendary baseball player Babe Ruth.
Make him party at the waterfront, Jay Gatsby
Let's have the party at the waterfront, like the character Jay Gatsby from The Great Gatsby would do.
No lifeguard, get your fake tan bleached
There is no lifeguard present, so you should consider getting a lighter fake tan
Then join us for a monumental baked clam feast
Afterward, let's come together and have an incredibly delicious baked clam dinner
Nathan's theme party, dames can't tease
We're having a party based on Nathan's, a popular restaurant chain. Women can't tease us at this party.
And stay fancy on
We will still maintain our level of sophistication at Breakdance Beach
Contributed by Skyler G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@eccodreams
This is the most strikingly "2011 underground hip hop" song and video to ever exist, and that makes it perfect.
@jblen
This has significantly less views than I thought it did.
@NearoC
Yeah I'm surprised- even a soundcloud mashup of this has more likes than this video- less plays, but even that's reasonably close.
@musclehank6067
@@NearoC j
@kevinsmith5360
@@NearoC I only know of this song from soundcloud
@NearoC
@@kevinsmith5360 Yeah I feel you, I've definitely heard mashups way more than the original, and also first.
Same goes for every Hail Mary Mallon song I know of actually
@CHAJIHAD25
It's a damn shame..
@RemixExtender
Everything's greenscreened at Breakdance Beach.
@howarddenaven5165
reminds me of NSP, definitely
@remainOne2C
Thank you Captain obvious.