Mercury
Kathleen Edwards Lyrics


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Want to go get high?
Mercury is parked outside
Want to take me to
The parking lot of the old high school

And it's like you said
I would've turned up dead in the car




Overall Meaning

This verse from Kathleen Edwards's song "Mercury" tells the story of two people who are planning to take a ride together in a car. The lyrics suggest that they intend to get high and spend some time in the parking lot of their old high school. However, the line "I would've turned up dead in the car" implies that the situation might not be entirely safe. The singer seems to be aware of the risks and dangers involved in such a plan, but is still willing to take the chance.


The rest of the song continues to explore themes of love, regret, and nostalgia. The chorus repeats the line "Oh, Mercury, the god of thieves" which seems to suggest a feeling of longing or loss. The verses describe the memories and experiences of the two people in the car, from stealing beer and cigarettes to being caught in the rain. Throughout the song, Edwards's voice conveys a sense of sadness and melancholy, as if the singer knows that their time together is fleeting and may not end well.


Line by Line Meaning

Want to go get high?
Are you suggesting we consume drugs?


Mercury is parked outside
Your car is waiting for us outside.


Want to take me to The parking lot of the old high school
Are you suggesting we go to the old high school parking lot?


And it's like you said
You were right about something.


I would've turned up dead in the car
If we had gone for a drive in your car, I may have ended up dead.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: KATHLEEN MARGARET EDWARDS

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