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.
Smock
Hail Mary Mallon Lyrics
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Middle fingers to the shingles and vein
Divide skies with the bringers of rain (people are strange)
Like a paranoid species on the eve of decay
Arrange some beacons in a sequence of remedial shapes
I might
{Rob Sonic}
Sold too many feeders to farmers instead of buying one
Highest rung tooth pick splintered into your sinus lung(?)
Cue tip? (I'm good) no, you're just dying young
{Aesop Rock}
God when he box
Long arm outlined
Laws allocating Mallon by the alpines
Stat, jowl line choppin up his wonder years
Dretherscope(?) forever undiscovered here (want air?)
{Rob Sonic}
For the rabbit ears at
Your rival's house
Smoke ring roped to the wing
Of that'll spiral down
Devil work, metal merchants, and muffler thieves
Luggage wrapped to your parts
And his heart's in his dungarees
{Chorus}
Over the city, under cement
Over the counter, under the lens
Over the limit, under arrest
Over the bra, under the dress
{Rob Sonic}
Down beat
These ugly ducks get their grease flock
Hand job buyers
And bikers to get their grease smock
Freak watch tigers
Guygers to get the sketch pad
Drew em' by the underlings fumbling with their guest pass
{Aesop Rock}
I don't touch faith
Ye drown clutched unto thine flood gate
Peace out cupcake (sup?)
Some(?) believers run your codes and bonus features
A frogger in the traffic from a lair of lotus eaters
{Rob Sonic}
New heights with the two knight armada
The callous part challenge malt two flights and charter
March a flag, parking bag
Been a bit since we struck gold
See me by the (...?) while travel trust grove (want smoke?)
{Aesop Rock}
Eight clams, noodle biters, at a fox hole
Document his bait and swap, heist job gonzo
Sound proof hoodie, hounds tooth ox b(...?)
Spotted robbin' gobstoppers out the odd Costco
{Chorus}
Over the bridge, under the tent
Over the budget, under the rent
Overexposed, under-assessed
Over the phone, under her breath
{Aesop Rock}
Four to sky, fortified eye sores
In a chorus line of pea soup and glorified gore
Dole out punishment, barkin' mad
Tattoo brains on bricks, arts and crafts
{Rob Sonic}
Behind the pines sold kitty clutch and (...?) jars
Mommy got her muscles out, muscled out at the (...?)
Ouija board seance, crayons that match your cheeky scar
Caught two years prior when wired down at the Tiki bar
{Aesop Rock}
Hello, I'm reaching
Beat the plain clothes and keep the J-lo, genie
Mutilated school faced halo breezy
On the last known payphone breathing (want feeling?)
{Rob Sonic}
In the bag where we skip rock, choppy tied saddle
Apocalypse chocolate chips on the sloppy side
Not kicked, occupied
Lock lipped, habberdash
Buried X treasure
Better drunk, bury (...?)
{Chorus}
Over the river, under the fence
Over the TV, under again
Over the moon, under your bed
Over the weekend, under your ex
The lyrics of Hail Mary Mallon's song "Smock" are filled with metaphorical language that paints a picture of a world on the brink of decay. Aesop Rock and Rob Sonic use vivid imagery to describe a society that is living on the edge of oblivion. The song begins with Aesop Rock expressing his frustration with the world by using the metaphor of middle fingers to the shingles and vein. He then goes on to describe the people as a paranoid species on the eve of decay. Rob Sonic adds to this by talking about the medicine that people are taking to keep themselves going, but how they are selling too many pills instead of taking care of themselves.
The chorus talks about the different ways people try to escape from their problems, with lines like "over the bridge, under the tent" and "over the limit, under arrest." The verses highlight the ways people try to cope with their lives, from "freak watch tigers" to "sound proof hoodie." These are all ways people try to escape their world and forget their problems, without actually solving them.
Line by Line Meaning
Middle fingers to the shingles and vein
I'm showing my defiance towards society
Divide skies with the bringers of rain (people are strange)
I'm pointing out the odd behavior of people and their impact on nature
Like a paranoid species on the eve of decay
People are acting like fearful animals, anticipating the end
Arrange some beacons in a sequence of remedial shapes
We need to come up with solutions to the problems we face
I might
I'm considering taking action
For your medicine little pills on the drying tongue
You rely on medication to deal with your problems
Sold too many feeders to farmers instead of buying one
You gave away too much and didn't focus on your own needs
Highest rung tooth pick splintered into your sinus lung(?)
You made the wrong choice and it's affecting your health
Cue tip? (I'm good) no, you're just dying young
You're in denial about your situation, but it's not going to end well
God when he box
A reference to the power and control exerted by those in authority
Long arm outlined
The impact of that power is reaching far and wide
Laws allocating Mallon by the alpines
The laws are being used to target a specific group of people
Stat, jowl line chopping up his wonder years
The impact of these laws is destroying someone's youth and potential
Dretherscope(?) forever undiscovered here (want air?)
The true impact of these laws is hidden and people need to be made aware of it
For the rabbit ears at
This line is cut off in the lyrics and its meaning is unclear
Your rival's house
You're competing with someone and trying to outdo them
Smoke ring roped to the wing
You're using smoke and mirrors to deceive others
Of that'll spiral down
Your actions are going to lead to negative consequences
Devil work, metal merchants, and muffler thieves
A reference to illegal and immoral activities
Luggage wrapped to your parts
You're carrying around baggage and it's weighing you down
And his heart's in his dungarees
This line is cut off in the lyrics and its meaning is unclear
Over the city, under cement
We're surrounded by concrete and urban development, which can be suffocating
Over the counter, under the lens
We're being scrutinized and monitored, even in everyday transactions
Over the limit, under arrest
Breaking the rules can have serious consequences
Over the bra, under the dress
There's more to people than meets the eye
Down beat
A negative tone is being set
These ugly ducks get their grease flock
People who don't fit in are being ostracized
Hand job buyers
People who exploit others for their own pleasure
And bikers to get their grease smock
This line is cut off in the lyrics and its meaning is unclear
Freak watch tigers
People who enjoy observing unusual behavior
Guygers to get the sketch pad
This line is cut off in the lyrics and its meaning is unclear
Drew em' by the underlings fumbling with their guest pass
The creative work is being done by those who aren't in power
I don't touch faith
I'm not a believer in religion
Ye drown clutched unto thine flood gate
You're suffering and it's overwhelming
Peace out cupcake (sup?)
A sarcastic and dismissive response to someone else's pleas for peace or comfort
Some(?) believers run your codes and bonus features
People who rely on religion are being controlled by its rules and regulations
A frogger in the traffic from a lair of lotus eaters
Someone who's stuck and unable to move forward
New heights with the two knight armada
A reference to going to great lengths to achieve something
The callous part challenge malt two flights and charter
There are obstacles to overcome in order to succeed
March a flag, parking bag
This line is cut off in the lyrics and its meaning is unclear
Been a bit since we struck gold
It's been a while since we've achieved success or found something valuable
See me by the (...?) while travel trust grove (want smoke?)
This line is unclear and its meaning is uncertain
Eight clams, noodle biters, at a fox hole
People are taking risks and being resourceful to survive
Document his bait and swap, heist job gonzo
Illegal activities are taking place
Sound proof hoodie, hounds tooth ox b(...?)
This line is unclear and its meaning is uncertain
Spotted robbin' gobstoppers out the odd Costco
Someone is stealing candy from a store
Over the bridge, under the tent
There are different levels and layers to everything
Over the budget, under the rent
Financial concerns are affecting daily life
Overexposed, under-assessed
We're being inundated with information, but it's not all useful or accurate
Over the phone, under her breath
Something is being said quietly, possibly out of fear or anxiety
Four to sky, fortified eye sores
People are looking up and noticing the damage being done to the environment
In a chorus line of pea soup and glorified gore
These sights are creating a sickening and overwhelming experience
Dole out punishment, barkin' mad
Those in authority are wielding their power in a cruel and irrational way
Tattoo brains on bricks, arts and crafts
A reference to the lasting impact of experiences on the human psyche
Behind the pines sold kitty clutch and (...?) jars
Illegal activities are taking place in secret
Mommy got her muscles out, muscled out at the (...?)
This line is unclear and its meaning is uncertain
Ouija board seance, crayons that match your cheeky scar
A reference to the supernatural, and the power of memories and experiences
Caught two years prior when wired down at the Tiki bar
Someone was caught doing something illegal in the past
Hello, I'm reaching
I'm trying to connect with someone or something
Beat the plain clothes and keep the J-lo, genie
A reference to defeating the mundane and finding something magical
Mutilated school faced halo breezy
This line is unclear and its meaning is uncertain
On the last known payphone breathing (want feeling?)
Someone is struggling and needs emotional support
In the bag where we skip rock, choppy tied saddle
A reference to trying to keep things together and navigate through difficult times
Apocalypse chocolate chips on the sloppy side
This line is unclear and its meaning is uncertain
Not kicked, occupied
Something is being used or taken
Lock lipped, habberdash
This line is unclear and its meaning is uncertain
Buried X treasure
Something valuable is hidden or kept secret
Better drunk, bury (...?)
This line is cut off in the lyrics and its meaning is unclear
Over the river, under the fence
We're navigating through obstacles and challenges
Over the TV, under again
The media and entertainment are influential but also flawed
Over the moon, under your bed
There are things that we desire and things we fear
Over the weekend, under your ex
This line is a play on words and its meaning is ambiguous
Contributed by Vivian S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@imyourhuckleberry8095
Both albums by the Mallon Boys are top shelf for my taste. Still in constant rotation in 2023. Been waiting for the 3rd. Don't even care if it doesn't measure up. Aes Rock and Bobby Sonic can do no wrong by me.
@liftcontrol8453
and Latrinalia was dope af too....still, need more!!!
@JuanVerduzco
These two emcees play off each other so well and the beats are experimental yet innovative. "Are You Gonna Eat That?" is my new favorite album of the year.
@MRGENERATIONADD
hey just to tell everyone whos complaining about the sound, its a dual mono audio setup, which means aesop spits in your left ear while Rob hawks freshness in your right so put your headphones on for a truly 4/20 experience. Thumbs up so people can see.
@mr.vincentvangoghiii5557
Aesop the god...and don't sleep on rob this is dope
@circa79er
this is the dopest, raw hip-hop video i've seen in a minute. hardcore aesop fan, but rob is spittin on this joint!
@Dr_Strangelove702
Bobby freedom got chops
@GabrielDiaz-zn2po
man, i stiLL dig this jam ^_^ ... and yes they are LyricaLLy Geniuses Â
@BennyMedicinaLAC
I fucking love this shit....this is hip hop.
@OneTwentyMN
This is the best idea I've seen for recording since putting the mic in the shower. Track is doper than East Coast dope.