After these actions, band changed their music style to Gothic Metal and name to To/Die/For releasing the album called "All Eternity" in 1999.
Farewell
Mary-Ann Lyrics
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You lonely travelers all
The cold north winds will blow again
The winding road does call.
And will you never return to see
Your bruised and beaten sons
Oh I would, I would if welcome I were
And will you never cut the cloth
Nor drink the light to be
And can you never swear a year
To anyone but he.
No I will never cut the cloth
Nor drink the light to be
But I'll swear a year to he who lies
Asleep alongside of me.
Farewell, farewell to you who would hear
You lonely travelers all
The cold north winds will blow again
The winding road does call.
Mary-Ann's song "Farewell" is a poignant and melancholic ballad that speaks of isolation, loss, and the yearning for acceptance. The song is addressed to a group of lonely travelers, bidding them goodbye as they embark on their journey once again. She acknowledges the harsh realities of life, acknowledging that the cold north winds will blow again, and the winding road does call.
As the song progresses, Mary-Ann expresses her regret for the way her life has turned out. She asks if she would ever be welcome to return and see her "bruised and beaten sons." Her children seem to have rejected her, and she feels undeserving of their love. She wonders if they would ever forgive her and accept her back in their lives. She then goes on to say that she will never cut the cloth or drink from the light to be, indicating that she has given up on the dreams and ambitions she once had for herself.
In the final verse, Mary-Ann reveals that although she cannot make promises to anyone but her lover, she will swear a year to him. This suggests that while she may feel rejected and alone, she still has someone who cares for her and whom she cares for in return. This final verse gives the song a glimmer of hope, despite the overall sadness of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Farewell, farewell to you who would hear
Goodbye to those who listen to me.
You lonely travelers all
Those who are alone and wander.
The cold north winds will blow again
The harsh weather will return.
The winding road does call.
The path I must take beckons me.
And will you never return to see
Won't you come back and visit?
Your bruised and beaten sons
Your wounded and suffering children.
Oh I would, I would if welcome I were
I would come if they would accept me.
For they loathe me every one.
Because they all hate me.
And will you never cut the cloth
Won't you make something with your hands?
Nor drink the light to be
Nor bask in the simple pleasures of life.
And can you never swear a year
Can you not commit to a single year?
To anyone but he.
To anyone but him.
No I will never cut the cloth
No, I will not create with my hands.
Nor drink the light to be
Nor enjoy the simple pleasures of life.
But I'll swear a year to he who lies
But I will commit to the man who sleeps beside me.
Asleep alongside of me.
Sleeping right next to me.
Farewell, farewell to you who would hear
Goodbye to those who are listening to me.
You lonely travelers all
Those who wander alone.
The cold north winds will blow again
The cruel weather will return.
The winding road does call.
The path I must take is calling me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANIEL EDWARD BLACK, KELIS ROGERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@veronicabates470
You've been hurt so many times. You always buy their lies, but that's all gone forget your past dry your tears. We will find a way I'll take you someplace safe nothing ever lasts
@rafaelcalderon1265
It's awesome to hear what this song was and is before all the studio production. Thank you for posting!
@jaqmerde5397
Rafael Calderon they fucked up all 5 song in spinefarm...t.j.a (oneandonly)
@marie4855
ToDieFor Mary-Ann
@veronicabates470
😪 promises ..
@marianag.5973
:o
@veronicabates470
Ma olin 15, olisko se ollu sit elokuuta ku Johnny about 11 kk. Oi niit aikoja 🥲😝 Ihasteltii jalokivia ja Johnny harjotteli kavelee 🙃
@veronicabates470
3/12 00:34 yo apteekki toolo Marian auto ma ja Timo pun respa Dexedrine
@marianag.5973
it surprises me to listen in another "version"
@jaqmerde5397
MARIANA G. Thanks t.j.a (oneandonly) this is first one.. in jj sound of studio