Marz
John Grant Lyrics


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One, two, three, four

Bittersweet strawberry marshmallow butterscotch
Polar Bear cashew dixieland phosphate chocolate
Lime tutti frutti special raspberry, leave it to me
Three grace scotch lassie cherry smash lemon freeze

I wanna go to Marz
Where green rivers flow
And your sweet sixteen is waiting for you after the show
I wanna go to Mraz
We'll meet the gold dust twins tonight
You'll get your heart's desire, I will meet you under the lights

Golden champagne juicy grapefruit lucky Monday
High school football hot fudge buffalo tulip sundae
Almond caramel frappe pineapple root beer
Black and white big apple Henry Ford sweetheart maple tea

I wanna go to Marz
Where green rivers flow
And your sweet sixteen is waiting for you after the show
I wanna go to Mraz




You'll meet the gold dust twins tonight
You'll get your heart's desire, I will meet you under the lights

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of John Grant's song "Marz" are very quirky and heavily rely on a list of dessert and drink names. The first section of the verse lists many different sweet treats and drink names like strawberry marshmallows, cashews, and chocolate phosphate. This list is random but feels nostalgic and refers to a simpler time. The second half of the verse reveals the desire to go to "Marz" where "green rivers flow" and "your sweet sixteen is waiting for you after the show." The chorus repeats the desire to go to Marz and meet the "gold dust twins." There is a sense of escapism in the lyrics - a longing for a place where everything is simplistic, magical, and innocent.


The lyrics to "Marz" are very idiosyncratic and not easily decipherable. Many listeners have speculated that "Marz" is a reference to the planet Mars, but others argue that it may be a reference to a carnival, fair, or amusement park. The name Marz may refer to a specific establishment or a symbol for a fantastical place where anything is possible. The use of dessert and drink names in the lyrics helps create an aura of innocence, a theme that runs throughout the song. The tone of the lyrics is both whimsical and nostalgic, harkening back to a time where life was simpler and more carefree.


Line by Line Meaning

Bittersweet strawberry marshmallow butterscotch
A mix of both pleasant and unpleasant things, like the sweetness of strawberries mixed with the gooey texture of marshmallows and the unpleasant taste of butterscotch.


Polar Bear cashew dixieland phosphate chocolate
A combination of incredibly different things, such as the cold, lonely feeling of seeing a polar bear next to the warm, salty taste of cashews and the lively energy of Dixieland jazz next to the sweetness of chocolate.


Lime tutti frutti special raspberry, leave it to me
An assurance that the singer can handle any mix of flavors, from the tartness of lime to the unique blend of tutti frutti to the sweetness of raspberries.


Three grace scotch lassie cherry smash lemon freeze
A description of different drinks, where the sweetness of cherries mixed with the bold flavor of scotch and the tartness of lemon is balanced by the smoothness of the drink.


I wanna go to Marz
The artist desires a different world, one that's unknown and unattainable.


Where green rivers flow
The singer desires a natural, fresh environment that's teeming with life.


And your sweet sixteen is waiting for you after the show
A romantic promise, where something special is waiting for the singer after a long event or performance.


I wanna go to Mraz
The artist desires something extraordinary, something beyond reality that's unattainable.


We'll meet the gold dust twins tonight
A promise to meet two people who are similar, unique, and full of surprises.


You'll get your heart's desire, I will meet you under the lights
A promise of passion and love, where the artist will fulfill the desires of their partner and meet them under the spotlight.


Golden champagne juicy grapefruit lucky Monday
An unusual mix of things, where the luxurious prestige of golden champagne collides with the juicy tang of grapefruit and a day that's usually mundane is transformed into something special.


High school football hot fudge buffalo tulip sundae
A strange combination of flavors and experiences, such as the competitive energy of high school football mixed with the sweetness of hot fudge and the unique flavor of buffalo milk ice cream wrapped in a delicate tulip-shaped cone.


Almond caramel frappe pineapple root beer
A fusion of different flavors, where the richness of caramel matches the nuttiness of almonds and the tropical sweetness of pineapple mixes with the sharp bite of root beer.


Black and white big apple Henry Ford sweetheart maple tea
A summary of different tastes and experiences, where the contrast of black and white meets the world of the big city, an iconic figure like Henry Ford is included, and the sweetness of maple is melded with the comfort of tea.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JOHN GRANT

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@slak1065

Bittersweet Strawberry, Marshmallow, Butterscotch
Polar Bear, Cashew, Dixieland, Phosphate, Chocolate
Lime, Tuttifrutti, Special Raspberry, Leave it to Me
Three Grace, Scotch Lassie, Cherry Smash, Lemon Freeze

I want to go to Marz where Green Rivers flow
And your Sweet Sixteen is waiting for you after the show
I want to go to Marz, you'll meet the Gold Dust Twins tonight
You'll get your heart's desire, I will meet you under the lights

Golden Champagne, Juicy Grapefruit, Lucky Monday
High School Football, Hot Fudge, Buffalo, Tulip Sundae
Almond Caramel Frappe, Pineapple, Root Beer
Black and White, Big Apple, Henry Ford, Sweetheart, Maple Tear

I want to go to Marz where Green Rivers flow
And your Sweet Sixteen is waiting for you after the show
I want to go to Marz, you'll meet the Gold Dust Twins tonight
You'll get your heart's desire, I will meet you under the lights



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@rmr2471

Song Meaning
John had this to say about the track:

Marz was a sweet shop from my childhood. It’s now empty and for sale. But I got to visit beforehand, and the woman who served me as a child was still there. They still made all their own candies and ice cream. In the song, I list all the names of the sundaes, and drinks like Green River.

The song is about the gateway back to childhood and innocence, before things have become complicated. The owner’s name was Marzetti, which was shortened to Marz. The main theme of the song is a melancholic longing to return to one’s favourite childhood memories.

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@farhangbook1

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@Blacky474

Love this song, I thought it was about the pretty girl dying and going to that wonderful sweet shop in heaven, and you meet all those you knew on earth. Words & music awesome, and the video, well, wot can I say, out of this world. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@Pining_for_the_fjords

Possiblly the most beautiful song I've ever heard about confectionery.

@Alex-Z-Ander

This song is everything that is beautiful, starting with John Grant...
He made me cry!

@glassmarky1

Gorgeous confection of nostalgic delights with bittersweet undertones.

@rubyfox3424

I'm an atheist but this video has affected me somehow. It's so beautiful.

@NoviusInfernalBerserk

This hits so hard after watching "weekend".

@Natur62

I don't think this song could get old.. I love ya John grant

@markieboy4377

weekend fucked me up so hard

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