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.
Garfield
Hail Mary Mallon Lyrics
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Diamond in the back
Gun-proof top
Ironside metal mouth
Kung-fu chop
One-way ticket
To a three-dog night
When there's six million ways
Carolina blue ruby
Sequence tar heel
Carrots, try the soup
Green Jesus car wheel
Tattoo of a scar
Half a sleeveless arm shield
Make yer girl wanna put 'em
On the glass like Garfield
(Verse 2: Aesop Rock)
Staring contest Go!
You win, I was never good at that
Always shook his head of any hooks attached
Spit that made us high for days
Drag a trail of slime and waste
Catch you outside quickie mart, the mini-mall, or time and space
I am too looped in systematic moving patterns
Meticulously plotted with miniature pewter dragons
The dark heart news penny any necromancy
On to plan B, panic and channel the nothin' Bambi
(Hook (Aesop Rock))
Key in the door when there's nobody home
Oven is on and there's mail in the box
Rockin the bus on a rotary phone
Something awry in the way of the walk
(Verse 3: Rob Sonic)
Landed in the smokey collat on the way to sturgess
Meltin' down the silver from chains and then makin' stirrups
Turn upon the news in a segment on wasted purpose
When it's death before dishonor
Words before trade insurance
Pygmy dart horse and poison place where the circle is
Wolf pack legions and heathens that breathe the virgin skins
Row bombers for Dora complete with permanent
Purple heart fastened to leaf of Adidas turtle tips
(Verse 4: Aesop Rock)
Oh wooden tangles
Wet like a hell-hole
So sick spiders tattoo it on the elbows
Death star rebuilt
Cozy inside the milk bar
Jukebox (...?)ing
For the tune to break the bell jar
Zero miss lifting
Split-screen, left side's friend died
Right side, a witch's crypt crypting (Gross)
I'm cranky like nobody understands me
White tee, dagger in the back, nothing fancy
(Hook)
(Verse 5: Rob Sonic)
Mayhem of mosaic Passaic river of guppy grief
Cause and effect to the timid limb of your hugging tree
Cut in a three-way divided amongst a rugby team
Who can either take or leave em
Or feed em game like it's Chuck E. Cheese
Really rotten doctor shocks of the all stars
Newspaper letters that'll end in his hallmarks
Stuck in traffic stoned
Stopped at the Walmart
While I beast
And then maul cops like Paul Blart
(Verse 6: Aesop Rock)
While I feast
Install bombs in doll parts
Pawn shops, stalwarts
(...?), broad swords
(...?) clocks, long darts
Shockin' on a sock drawer
Porn drawn arms
Jarred prawn hearts
I thrilled, killed, coked, and sold with raw matter
Milled, spilled guts, and drummed with Thor's hammer
Document the war of the department store's Santas
From the POD of cameras hid in the dog's antlers
(Hook)
The song Garfield by Hail Mary Mallon is filled with complex and abstract lyrics that require a deep understanding of the hip-hop culture to fully interpret them. In the first verse, Rob Sonic states that he has a diamond in the back, which refers to a Cadillac car. He also mentions a gun-proof top, iron mouth, kung fu chop, and one-way ticket, which all symbolize his toughness and resilience. He then goes on to talk about various things like the Carolina blue ruby, green Jesus car wheel, and a tattoo of a scar, all of which are strange and unconventional images.
In the second verse, Aesop Rock talks about being high for days, leaving trails of slime and waste, and catching people outside the quickie mart or mini-mall. He then mentions his systematic moving patterns, miniature pewter dragons, and dark heart news penny, which are all abstract concepts that are difficult to decipher. In the final verses, Rob Sonic talks about the Mayhem of mosaic Passaic river, cut in a three-way divided amongst a rugby team, the really rotten doctor shocks of the all-stars, and being stuck in traffic at Walmart while he mauls cops like Paul Blart. All of these lyrics are uniquely compelling and require close attention to understand.
Line by Line Meaning
Diamond in the back
A valuable possession
Gun-proof top
Protected from danger
Ironside metal mouth
Strong and resilient
Kung-fu chop
Ready to fight and defend oneself
One-way ticket
Committed to a course of action
To a three-dog night
Facing difficulties and hardships
When there's six million ways
Many possible options
To make these dogs bite
To provoke a reaction
Carolina blue ruby
A desirable item
Sequence tar heel
A patterned and identifiable item
Carrots, try the soup
A suggestion to try something new
Green Jesus car wheel
A sign of good fortune
Tattoo of a scar
A permanent reminder of past experiences
Half a sleeveless arm shield
A symbol of protection
Make yer girl wanna put 'em
To be attractive to others
On the glass like Garfield
To display oneself proudly
Staring contest Go!
A challenge or competition
You win, I was never good at that
Acknowledging defeat or weakness
Always shook his head of any hooks attached
Avoiding traps or manipulations
Spit that made us high for days
A potent substance or experience
Drag a trail of slime and waste
Leaving a negative impact or legacy
Catch you outside quickie mart, the mini-mall, or time and space
Encountering someone unexpectedly
I am too looped in systematic moving patterns
Following a predictable routine
Meticulously plotted with miniature pewter dragons
Planning with precision and attention to detail
The dark heart news penny any necromancy
Negativity and death are everywhere
On to plan B, panic and channel the nothin' Bambi
Reacting to a setback with fear and uncertainty
Key in the door when there's nobody home
Feeling alone or isolated
Oven is on and there's mail in the box
Signs of life or habitation
Rockin the bus on a rotary phone
Nostalgia for a different time
Something awry in the way of the walk
An unsettling feeling or situation
Landed in the smokey collat on the way to sturgess
Arriving in a dangerous or undesirable place
Meltin' down the silver from chains and then makin' stirrups
Reusing or repurposing materials
Turn upon the news in a segment on wasted purpose
Feeling disillusioned or disheartened by societal issues
When it's death before dishonor
Being committed to one's values or beliefs
Words before trade insurance
Choosing one's words carefully
Pygmy dart horse and poison place where the circle is
Dangerous or suspicious surroundings
Wolf pack legions and heathens that breathe the virgin skins
Being surrounded by dangerous or predatory people
Row bombers for Dora complete with permanent
Making a serious commitment or sacrifice
Purple heart fastened to leaf of Adidas turtle tips
Honoring bravery or sacrifice
Oh wooden tangles
A confusing or difficult situation
Wet like a hell-hole
An uncomfortable or unpleasant environment
So sick spiders tattoo it on the elbows
Being deeply affected or disturbed by something
Death star rebuilt
Recovering or retaliating after a defeat or setback
Cozy inside the milk bar
Finding comfort or safety in an unexpected place
Jukebox (...?)ing
Listening to music to pass the time
For the tune to break the bell jar
Waiting for something to change a stagnant situation
Zero miss lifting
Struggling with weight or gravity
Split-screen, left side's friend died
Feeling divided or disconnected from others
Right side, a witch's crypt crypting (Gross)
Encountering something unexpected or disturbing
I'm cranky like nobody understands me
Feeling frustrated or misunderstood
White tee, dagger in the back, nothing fancy
Being practical and straightforward
Mayhem of mosaic Passaic river of guppy grief
A chaotic or overwhelming situation
Cause and effect to the timid limb of your hugging tree
Seeing the consequences of one's actions
Cut in a three-way divided amongst a rugby team
Sharing something equally with others
Who can either take or leave em
Being indifferent or apathetic towards something
Or feed em game like it's Chuck E. Cheese
Manipulating or exploiting others for one's own gain
Really rotten doctor shocks of the all stars
Experiencing something unpleasant or dangerous
Newspaper letters that'll end in his hallmarks
Seeing through deception or propaganda
Stuck in traffic stoned
Being bored or frustrated while waiting
Stopped at the Walmart
Encountering something familiar or mundane
While I beast
Acting aggressively or assertively
And then maul cops like Paul Blart
Causing trouble or chaos
Install bombs in doll parts
Being destructive or dangerous
Pawn shops, stalwarts
Encountering seedy or untrustworthy people
(...?), broad swords
Encountering something unexpected or unfamiliar
(...?) clocks, long darts
Experiencing a mix of familiar and unfamiliar elements
Shockin' on a sock drawer
Finding something surprising or unexpected
Porn drawn arms
Being surrounded by sexually charged content
Jarred prawn hearts
Encountering something unpleasant or unappetizing
I thrilled, killed, coked, and sold with raw matter
Being involved in illegal or dangerous activities
Milled, spilled guts, and drummed with Thor's hammer
Experiencing intense and violent situations
Document the war of the department store's Santas
Observing the absurdity or inanity of society
From the POD of cameras hid in the dog's antlers
Discovering hidden or unexpected information
Key in the door when there's nobody home
Feeling alone or isolated
Oven is on and there's mail in the box
Signs of life or habitation
Rockin the bus on a rotary phone
Nostalgia for a different time
Something awry in the way of the walk
An unsettling feeling or situation
Contributed by Allison G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bazooka Tooth
Rob Sonic is way too underrated.
Ty
So is Bazooka Tooth (the album)
Bazooka Tooth
@Ty yes, but also so am I.
palazzo1113
...Bobby Freedom, and this is 60 Minutes. Also, yes. He is.
Viscount Slappy
As opposed to just underrated enough
Ryan Tillotson
So is Aesop Rock, no one knows about the best rapper of all time
K1LLB0T
"Catch you outside the Kwik-E-Mart, the mini mall, or time and space." God damn Aes. 11 years later its still fire 🔥🔥🔥
NOTTYMOTTY
You expect him to just fizzle out? He just gunna keep honing his meliflous skills..i mean he rhymes using latin n some trax..dude is unfkntouchable. Like he is to vocabulary and rhyming,what bruce lee is to whippin ass..
Ben Kelly
@NOTTYMOTTYhe was talking about the line still being fire. Not the artist.
angridawg
This beat is like God's gift to us