Langhorne Slim is an American singer-songwriter (born Sean Scolnick in Lang… Read Full Bio ↴Langhorne Slim is an American singer-songwriter (born Sean Scolnick in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, on August 20, 1980). He has recorded as Langhorne Slim & the War Eagles and as Langhorne Slim & The Law. In 2016 he released the song "Sea of Love" as Langhorne Slim & Jill Andrews.

He released his first album, entitled "Slim Pickens", in 1999. "When The Sun's Gone Down" followed in 2005.

In August 2006, Langhorne Slim and his then band (The War Eagles) signed to V2 Records, who folded on the deal. The band then signed to Kemado Records and released their only album.

In its December 2008 edition, Paste Magazine named his 2008 solo self-titled album number 14 in its list of 25 best albums of the year. His song "Electric Love Letter" was number 5 on the Rolling Stone editor's top 10 picks. In 2008 Slim and band were a guest act on David Letterman.

In 2009 he released, Be Set Free, which includes guest vocals from Erika Wennerstrom (of Heartless Bastards).

In 2009 the War Eagles welcomed a new upright bass player, Jeff Ratner (succeeding long-time member Paul Defiglia) to join Malachi DeLorenzo (the son of Victor Delorenzo, drummer of the Violent Femmes) on drums and David Moore on keyboard and banjo. The touring band varied, and sometimes included a horn section.

Langhorne sang "God Bless America" for the seventh inning stretch during a Philadelphia Phillies game, and the song "Worries" was featured in a Travelers Insurance commercial. T

Langhorne Slim and his new band, The Law, released "The Way We Move" on June 5, 2012. "The Spirit Moves" followed on August 7, 2015 (via Dualtone Records).

Subsequent solo albums are "Lost At Last Vol. 1" (2017), "Strawberry Mansion" (2021), ...

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Mary
Langhorne Slim Lyrics

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Mary, are you the mother of my God
Mary, you're sweeter than corn on the cob, it's scary
Mary, I'm in love with you

Mary, you seem so capable and free
Mary, It's rare I make love in my dreams
My best buddy dared me
To ask you if you'd marry me someday

Are you gonna be falling
For me.

Mary, I never meant to make you cry
Mary I know fantasies are full of lies

Are you gonna be falling
For me.

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Langhorne Slim's song "Mary" begins with a reference to Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ as the singer asks, "Mary, are you the mother of my God?" This line highlights the reverent admiration the singer has for Mary and her importance in Christian beliefs. The second line compares Mary's sweetness to that of corn on the cob, an interesting and unconventional image. The use of the word "scary" at the end of the line suggests a power or intense effect that Mary has on the singer. The third line is a direct expression of love for Mary.

In the second verse, the singer describes Mary as "capable and free," perhaps referring to her independence and strength as a woman. He then admits that he rarely experiences romantic connections in his dreams and that it took a dare from his friend to ask Mary if she would marry him. The line "are you gonna be falling for me" repeats at the end of the first and second verses, suggesting self-doubt and uncertainty about whether Mary will reciprocate his feelings.

Line by Line Meaning

Mary, are you the mother of my God
Addressing Mary, the singer questions if she is indeed the mother of Jesus Christ, whom Christians revere as the Son of God.

Mary, you're sweeter than corn on the cob, it's scary
The singer expresses his affection for Mary, comparing her sweetness to that of corn on the cob and stating that it is almost overwhelming.

Mary, I'm in love with you
The singer directly tells Mary that he is in love with her.

Mary, you seem so capable and free
The singer observes Mary and admires her for appearing competent and independent.

Mary, It's rare I make love in my dreams
The singer reflects on his personal life and shares that he seldom experiences romantic encounters in his dreams.

My best buddy dared me
The singer reveals that he was motivated to express his feelings to Mary by a dare from a friend.

To ask you if you'd marry me someday
The singer states that the challenge from his friend was to ask Mary if she would consider marrying him in the future.

Are you gonna be falling
The singer poses a question to Mary, asking if she will reciprocate his feelings and fall in love with him.

For me.
The singer concludes the song by repeating his question and asking Mary if she will fall in love with him.

Mary, I never meant to make you cry
In retrospect, the singer apologizes to Mary for hurting her or causing her to cry.

Mary I know fantasies are full of lies
The singer acknowledges that his fantasies about Mary may not be realistic or truthful.

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