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.
King Cone
Hail Mary Mallon Lyrics
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We don't really know which way the wind blow
At the state fair won a stuffed reindeer
We don't really know why we came here
At the drive in checking if his fly zipped
We don't really know what 'get a life' is
At the trade show looking at the lame-os
We don't know we're in the same boat
I dip dive skinned alive
Pinned open
Split wide petting zoo a piggy trichinosis
Tricky-tricky scattering over divine terror
Pride of the dilemma Eye of the chimera
Wide world slam dance to the gambit, bam bam
Hands of abandon
Temperament of Ram Man
Disillusion with you and your man's mans mans
Behind doors your porridge and Tim Tam slams
I was in a scramble posturing along side bogeymen
Green teeth chewing on his hoodie strings
Maybe wound tighter than I should have been - probably
A mannerism born of Christmas Shopping at the Dollar Tree
Act important get sorted behind aJollibee
Promised land blue collars hopping on piranha plants
Whether blood from a stone or tapenade from an olive branch
Hail Mary mallon do the monster mash!
In a Pinto, nose on the window
We don't really know which way the wind blow
At the state fair won a stuffed reindeer
We don't really know why we came here
At the drive in checking if his fly zipped
We don't really know what 'get a life' is
At the trade show looking at the lame-os
We don't know we're in the same boat
I dive dip, hide bank slips in my own pillow
Do wild shit like crank sticks from an orange pinto
Two live clicks north of the only chance
To get a day's worth of supper and peyote plant
Slowly open cans of the tribal mix
From the Hollywood shuffle to the viral vid
Going spiral ham on a transit cop
And turn his piglets in the Plymouth into planet rock
Burn his image and then singe him to the canyon walls
Limb from limb him while the women rip his Danskins off
Get the digits and the tickets to the army ball and
All of this is why we're listening to Mardi Gras
'Cause I zy, bitch, you know alligator
And brought the whole fucking swamp to the Mallon kegger
And we drowning later, in a well with models
But if not, Plan B is we yelp in brothels
In a Pinto, nose on the window
We don't really know which way the wind blow
At the state fair won a stuffed reindeer
We don't really know why we came here
At the drive in checking if his fly zipped
We don't really know what 'get a life' is
At the trade show looking at the lame-os
We don't know we're in the same boat
Wick wack jobs with slapshot; swing and a miss
It's brick slippers in a sinking abyss, drink it in
Half-ape spit money in a mass grave
As Bobby illustrates on the following splash page
Hibernating with an iron maiden
In the USA label naval island waving
To the rescue planes, pocket flare for drama
With a volleyball bestie and a fendi wallet
Whole milk, honeycombs, bloody eyes, runny nose
Maybe guilty of collusion with a couple cutty folk
Money or a gummy bear, succumbing to a puppeteer
Penny for your lost cool (up in here) up in here
Cover ears, cussing here, tamper with the buccaneers
Mary's in the mirror near the towels where the nun appears
Aes, more rude than troop sorties
And more feud than a room with the two Coreys
I dip dive, I dip dive
I dive dip, I dive dip
Dip, dive, dip, dive
Hail Mary Mallon
The lyrics of "King Cone" by Hail Mary Mallon describe a wild and bizarre adventure without a clear purpose or direction, but with a sense of camaraderie and unity between the characters. The first verse sets the scene, with the characters riding in a Pinto with the singer's nose pressed against the window, unsure of where they're headed. They reminisce about winning a stuffed reindeer at the state fair and checking if someone's fly is zipped at a drive-in. The chorus emphasizes the idea that they don't know what they're doing or where they're going, but they're doing it together.
The second verse is more abstract and surreal, describing violent and nonsensical acts like petting zoo animals with trichinosis and scattering over divine terror. There are references to Christmas shopping at the Dollar Tree, Jollibee, and piranha plants from Super Mario Bros. The chorus repeats, indicating that this surreal adventure is still directionless but shared.
The third verse has even more odd and violent imagery, like turning a transit cop's car into "planet rock" and ripping his Danskin shorts off, which hints at the absurdity of authority figures. The final line of "And we drowning later, in a well with models / But if not, Plan B is we yelp in brothels" implies a willingness to go to extremes without any real plan or goal. The chorus repeats for the final time, tying the song together with the theme of uncertain but united wanderlust.
Line by Line Meaning
In a Pinto, nose on the window
Riding in a car with my face pressed against the glass
We don't really know which way the wind blow
Uncertainty in life, not sure what direction we're headed
At the state fair won a stuffed reindeer
Won a prize at a carnival, but unsure of why we even played the game
We don't really know why we came here
Lack of clarity in life, questioning our purpose
At the drive in checking if his fly zipped
Obsessing over small details, possibly due to feelings of inadequacy
We don't really know what 'get a life' is
Unsure of what it means to live a fulfilling life
At the trade show looking at the lame-os
Feeling out of place and unimpressed by those around us
We don't know we're in the same boat
Not realizing that we share similar struggles and feelings with others
I dip dive skinned alive
Taking risks and exposing vulnerabilities
Pinned open
Being completely exposed and vulnerable
Split wide petting zoo a piggy trichinosis
Getting dangerously close to something that can harm us
Tricky-tricky scattering over divine terror
Feeling conflicted and uncertain about our beliefs or morals
Pride of the dilemma Eye of the chimera
Struggling with a difficult decision and feeling like a monster for considering all options
Wide world slam dance to the gambit, bam bam
Navigating life's challenges and taking them head-on
Hands of abandon
Feeling helpless and without direction
Temperament of Ram Man
Having a stubborn or bullish personality
Disillusion with you and your man's mans mans
Distrust or resentment towards others, particularly those in positions of power
Behind doors your porridge and Tim Tam slams
Hiding personal struggles or insecurities while projecting an image of perfection
I was in a scramble posturing along side bogeymen
Feeling intimidated or threatened by those around us
Green teeth chewing on his hoodie strings
Being disgusted by someone's appearance or behavior
Maybe wound tighter than I should have been - probably
Feeling uptight or anxious about something that may not be worth it
A mannerism born of Christmas Shopping at the Dollar Tree
Habits or behaviors that stem from mundane, everyday experiences
Act important get sorted behind aJollibee
Putting on a facade of importance or status, only to blend in with the rest
Promised land blue collars hopping on piranha plants
Working-class individuals taking dangerous or harmful risks in order to succeed or get ahead
Whether blood from a stone or tapenade from an olive branch
Trying to extract something that is difficult or impossible to obtain
Hail Mary mallon do the monster mash!
Embracing life's challenges and living each moment to the fullest
I dive dip, hide bank slips in my own pillow
Keeping secrets and protecting oneself financially
Do wild shit like crank sticks from an orange pinto
Engaging in reckless behavior or taking unnecessary risks
Two live clicks north of the only chance
Being so close to success or happiness, but still not quite there
To get a day's worth of supper and peyote plant
Sustaining oneself through unconventional means
Slowly open cans of the tribal mix
Exploring new experiences or cultures cautiously
From the Hollywood shuffle to the viral vid
From the superficial, manufactured world to the raw authenticity of the internet
Going spiral ham on a transit cop
Acting out or rebelling against authority
And turn his piglets in the Plymouth into planet rock
Causing chaos or disruption and changing the status quo
Burn his image and then singe him to the canyon walls
Destroying someone's reputation or image
Limb from limb him while the women rip his Danskins off
Physical violence or aggression towards someone, particularly by a group
Get the digits and the tickets to the army ball and
Trying to impress or win over someone through material possessions or status
All of this is why we're listening to Mardi Gras
Turning to distractions or vices to cope with life's struggles or disappointments
'Cause I zy, bitch, you know alligator
Boasting or exaggerating one's abilities or accomplishments
And brought the whole fucking swamp to the Mallon kegger
Bringing together people from different walks of life to celebrate
And we drowning later, in a well with models
Drowning in excess or indulgence, often at the cost of true connection or fulfillment
But if not, Plan B is we yelp in brothels
Resorting to desperate measures or temporary solutions
Wick wack jobs with slapshot; swing and a miss
Attempting something with vigor, but ultimately failing or striking out
It's brick slippers in a sinking abyss, drink it in
Allowing oneself to succumb to a doomed situation
Half-ape spit money in a mass grave
People making foolish or reckless decisions with money, often leading to negative consequences
As Bobby illustrates on the following splash page
Referencing a comic book or graphic novel to convey a point
Hibernating with an iron maiden
Closing oneself off from the world and isolating
In the USA label naval island waving
Feeling like an outcast or not fitting in with national expectations
To the rescue planes, pocket flare for drama
Seeking attention or validation through dramatic or exaggerated actions
With a volleyball bestie and a fendi wallet
Being surrounded by superficial, materialistic things and people
Whole milk, honeycombs, bloody eyes, runny nose
Possible references to poverty, sickness, or other hardships
Maybe guilty of collusion with a couple cutty folk
Involved in illegal or unethical activity with shady people
Money or a gummy bear, succumbing to a puppeteer
Being controlled or manipulated by external factors, whether it be money or something trivial like candy
Penny for your lost cool (up in here) up in here
Asking for an explanation or reason behind someone's irrational behavior
Cover ears, cussing here, tamper with the buccaneers
Acting out or rebelling against authority figures, often in a disrespectful or vulgar manner
Mary's in the mirror near the towels where the nun appears
A cryptic or mysterious line that could have multiple interpretations
Aes, more rude than troop sorties
Being brash or unapologetically honest to the point of rudeness
And more feud than a room with the two Coreys
Having a tendency to create or engage in conflicts with others
I dip dive, I dip dive
Continuing to take risks and explore despite uncertainty or fear
I dive dip, I dive dip
Continuing to take risks and explore despite uncertainty or fear
Dip, dive, dip, dive
Chant-like repetition emphasizing a willingness to continue to explore and take risks
Hail Mary Mallon
A reference to the group, possibly an exclamation of support or admiration for their approach to life
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