1. JLS (Jack the Lad … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists under the name JLS:
1. JLS (Jack the Lad Swing), an English boy band
2. JLS (Jodio Loco Sucio), a Dominican rock band
1. JLS (an initialism of Jack the Lad Swing) are a British boyband from London, who were runners-up in the fifth series of ITV reality talent show The X Factor in 2008, coming second to Alexandra Burke. The group consists of Aston Merrygold, Marvin Humes, Jonathan "JB" Gill, and Oritsé Williams. The group have currently sold over 1.3 million albums worldwide.
Following their appearances on The X Factor, JLS signed to Epic Records, and enjoyed continued chart success throughout 2009. Their first two singles "Beat Again" and "Everybody in Love" both went to number-one on the UK Singles Chart. The band's self-titled debut album was released on 9 November 2009, and has since sold over one million copies in the UK. JLS won the awards for British Breakthrough and British Single ("Beat Again") at the 2010 BRIT Awards.
In 2010, JLS signed an American record deal with Jive Records, and released "Everybody in Love" as their debut US single. "The Club Is Alive", the lead single from their second studio album, was released in the UK in July 2010, and earned the band their third number-one on the UK Singles Chart.
Songfacts reports that She Makes Me Wanna, the first single from JLS' third album was serviced to radio stations on May 25, 2011 and was debuted by the band at the Capital Summertime Ball on June 12. It was released as a digital download on July 24, 2011.
2. JLS (Jodio Loco Sucio) is a rock band from the Dominican Republic, formed in 1992 and currently based in Zaragoza, Spain. The band’s name in Spanish means “crazy fucked-up dirtbag”.
Mary
JLS Lyrics
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Mary, I guess it's time for me to speak the truth
And tell you how I feel.
Aston:
You used to turn away whenever I had caught your stare
I know sometimes I made you feel as if you wasn't there
You made such an effort just to get my attention
JLS:
"Girl you never told me tell me whyy (You should of said something), ohhh why (It's too late now)
Chorus:
Mary, (Mary) I Know That You Want Me,
So I'm saying sorry, (Sorry)
That I never gave you time
Maryy, (Mary) to save your heartache (heartache), think its time that we should say
I'll can never be the man that you need
Aston:
Sometimes when I wish on stars, that
We could of lived on Mars, that
There will be no temptation, that's just imagination
Maybe because of Lisa or was it down to Keisha
If you had fought your corner we'd be happy ever after
Marvin:
So save your questions, cause there aint no answers
I can't help, you're on your own
Chorus:
Mary, (Mary) I Know That You Want Me,
So I'm saying sorry, (Sorry)
That I never gave you time
Maryy, (Mary) to save your heartache, think its time that we should say
I can never be the man that you need
Marvin:
Mary, I wish you would of said something.
How was I supposed to know?
I'm sorry of how I treated you.
And kept ya hanging on
I guess I gotta be cruel to be kind.
I'm sorry.
Chorus:
Mary, (Mary) I Know That You Want Me,
So I'm saying sorry, (Im Sorry)
That I never gave you time
Maryy, (Mary) to save your heartache, think its time that we should say
I can never be the man you need
Chorus:
Mary, I Know That You Want Me,
So I'm saying sorry,
That I never gave you time
Mary, to save your heartache, think its time that we should say
I can never be the man that you need
Chorus:
Mary, (Mary) I Know That You Want Me,
So I'm saying sorry, (Sorry)
That I never gave you time
Maryy, (Mary) to save your heartache, think its time that we should say
I can never be the man you need.
The song "Mary" by JLS is a heart-rending apology for not reciprocating the feelings of a girl named Mary. The lyrics suggest that the singer, likely Marvin, didn't realize Mary was interested in him until it was too late. He reflects on how she used to try to get his attention, but he was oblivious to her intentions. Although he wishes she had told him how she felt, he admits that he cannot provide her with the love and commitment she deserves. Marvin acknowledges the pain he has caused Mary and apologizes for his behavior.
The chorus of the song repeats the message that Marvin cannot be the man Mary needs. He urges her to move on and find someone who can give her the love and attention she deserves. He acknowledges that he has been cruel to her and hopes that she can forgive him. The final chorus ends with Marvin reiterating that he cannot be the man Mary needs, but he is sorry for not giving her a chance.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on missed opportunities and the pain that can result from unrequited love. It is a testament to the importance of communication and the need to be honest with oneself and others about our feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Mary, I guess it's time for me to speak the truth
I want to be honest with you now.
You used to turn away whenever I had caught your stare
I know sometimes I made you feel as if you wasn't there
You made such an effort just to get my attention
How can you blame me baby coz I didn't know
I understand that I hurt you by not giving you attention, but please understand that I didn't realize how much you cared for me.
Girl you never told me tell me whyy (You should of said something), ohhh why (It's too late now)
I wish you had told me how you felt earlier, but now it's too late.
Mary, (Mary) I Know That You Want Me,
So I'm saying sorry, (Sorry)
That I never gave you time
Maryy, (Mary) to save your heartache (heartache), think its time that we should say
I'll can never be the man that you need
I apologize for not realizing your feelings and leading you on. It's time to move on because I can never be the man you need.
Sometimes when I wish on stars, that
We could of lived on Mars, that
There will be no temptation, that's just imagination
Maybe because of Lisa or was it down to Keisha
If you had fought your corner we'd be happy ever after
I sometimes wish for a perfect world with no temptation, but I know that's not realistic. I wonder if your lack of assertiveness in pursuing our relationship was due to others. If only you had fought for us, we could have been happy together.
So save your questions, cause there aint no answers
I can't help, you're on your own
I don't have the answers to your questions. You need to figure things out on your own.
Mary, I wish you would of said something.
How was I supposed to know?
I'm sorry of how I treated you.
And kept ya hanging on
I guess I gotta be cruel to be kind.
I'm sorry.
I wish you had spoken up about your feelings. I didn't mean to lead you on, and I apologize for any pain I caused. Sometimes being honest and upfront can seem cruel, but it's important.
Contributed by Keira A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ylenia Cauchi
Im so glad JLS are back, tha most band i liked in my child hood and even now ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Gem Louise
I remember this song, love it.
Wei Wuxian The Untamed
You guys amaze me every time!!! Live your music so much
sophie buckthorpe
Love it 🥰
Evie Hannah
love this song
Trippyplayz 451
Love it already ❤️
Antonia Conway
Love this 🥺
Alex the Pensmith
To think this was very nearly going to be their first single! Looking back much as I love 'Mary' I'm glad it was 'Beat Again' they went first with. Also I loved on their Instagram Live a couple of weeks ago when they announced their new record deal and Marv forgot the words to his bit when they were talking about this song 😂
Sally Shade
Awesome tune
jamiejk
Love you guys think you are really good got all your albums need your new one so much