Bloody Mary
Living End Lyrics


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Well there's no time to stop her now
Mary's gonna get her way somehow
Still just a game but I ask her and remind
Still just a game but I ask her and remind that Mary
23 seconds on the floor
Is all she needs and not a minute more
Still just a game but I ask her and remind
Still just a game but I ask her and remind that Mary
You'll die tonight!





Overall Meaning

The Living End's song "Bloody Mary" is a fast-paced, energetic track that explores the theme of a dangerous game using the legend of the Bloody Mary. The singer in the song warns listeners about Mary's power and her determination to get her way. Despite the fact that the game is "still just a game," the singer notes that Mary is not to be underestimated. The urgency of the lyrics is emphasized by the repetition of the phrase "Still just a game but I ask her and remind," reinforcing the idea that there is something sinister at work here.


In the second verse, the singer suggests that Mary only needs 23 seconds to accomplish whatever it is that she wants to do, raising the stakes even higher. The song concludes with the ominous declaration that "You'll die tonight!" heightening the sense of danger and unpredictability surrounding the game of Bloody Mary.


Overall, the song is a cautionary tale about the dangers of playing with forces that we don't fully understand. The Living End use the legend of Bloody Mary to tap into our collective fear of the unknown and the supernatural, reminding us that sometimes the things we think are harmless can lead us down a very dark path.


Line by Line Meaning

Well there's no time to stop her now
Mary cannot be stopped at this point


Mary's gonna get her way somehow
Mary will achieve her goal through any means necessary


Still just a game but I ask her and remind
Although Mary treats this as a game, I remind her of its seriousness


Still just a game but I ask her and remind that Mary
I want to make it clear that I am addressing Mary


23 seconds on the floor
Mary can successfully carry out her plan in a very short period of time


Is all she needs and not a minute more
Mary requires only a short amount of time to accomplish her objective


Still just a game but I ask her and remind
Even if Mary perceives it as a game, I caution her about the consequences


Still just a game but I ask her and remind that Mary
I am again specifically addressing Mary


You'll die tonight!
The result of crossing paths with Mary is death this evening




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRIS CHENEY, SCOTT OWEN

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