She collaborated with Colouring Lesson for the song Love Has a Rumble and frequently worked with her friend Val Yumm
She's played as a solo artist and in collaboration with a band. The musicians who have played in her band include Phil "The Machine" Tang, Jon "E. Cakes" Seidman, Dave "E. Rocket" Vergauwen, Mike Lackey, Cord Neal, Matt Collorafice, Terry Klawth, Andy Mabe, Cliff Retallick, Sam McCall and Michael Smith.
The Mary Prankster logo is a variation of the symbol for National Bohemian (a Maryland Beer - commonly referred to as "Natty Bo").
Mary Prankster was most definitely a band to see live. Typically at Baltimore and Washington D.C. shows (gigs close to Mary's hometown), the entire audience would be comprised of Mary fans, singing along to every song. Especially on songs like "Mercyfuck," "The World is Full of Bastards," and "Blue Skies Over Dundalk," it was hard to hear the vocals from Ms. Mary Prankster over the roar of the crowd. Performance only songs, such as "Art Fag Bastard" were also what made Mary performances truly special.
More information can be gleaned from her official website, www.maryprankster.com.
Mary Prankster was truly a "cult hero" and she is missed. She also rocked the last show ever at soundwaves with the afterglows, and thirteen over eight
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Mary Prankster Lyrics
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Those education tractor-pulls
It gave me a diploma and a scar
"I want to be a star!" I cried
They said, "You're overqualified.
Why don't you learn to tune your damn guitar?"
Went back and fucked 'em all again
Was never much for romance anyhow
Pressing Sunday comic art
Onto my Silly Putty heart
It doesn't break, just bends a little now
I was gonna change the world through music
I was gonna fall in love
I was gonna live the good life I'd been hearing so much of
I was gonna be a rock star, baby
I was gonna have some fun
I sure miss twenty-one
Every friend a starving artist
Argue over who's the smartest
Every contest ending in a draw
Masquerade as petty thugs
And do some psychedelic drugs
Nipping at the ankles of the law
We were gonna start a revolution
We were gonna make the scene
We were gonna marry movie stars and storm the silver screen
We were gonna write important novels
We were gonna start a band
It hasn't gone as planned
Spent more years than I remember
In a club where every member
Never feels as if he quite belongs
Searching for my pleasure in
Some brand-new kind of deadly sin
My life is just as aimless as my songs
I'm gonna make it back to college
I'm gonna quit my job
I'm gonna buy the store that I'd been planning just to rob
I'm gonna teach this old dog new tricks
Drinking from the brimming cup
As soon as I wake up
The lyrics convey a sense of disillusionment with the promises of youth and the music industry. The first verse refers to the singer's education experience in public schools, which left them with a diploma and a scar. Despite their desire to become a star, they are told they are overqualified and should focus on learning to tune their guitar.
The second verse deals with the singer's experiences with men and relationships. They mention not being much for romance and using Silly Putty as a metaphor for their heart, which only bends a little now. The chorus reflects the singer's nostalgia for the past while acknowledging that their youthful dreams of changing the world through music and becoming a rock star haven't gone according to plan.
The third verse brings up the singer's experiences with the artistic community and drug use. They describe themselves and their artist friends as starving and competitive, with every contest ending in a draw. They also mention masquerading as petty thugs and nipping at the law's ankles. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the singer's longing for their younger self's optimism and energy.
The final verse describes the singer's current aimless life and desire to make a change by returning to college, quitting their job, and buying the store they had planned to rob. The song ends on the hopeful note of "teaching this old dog new tricks" and drinking from the "brimming cup" of life. Overall, the song reflects on the idealism and disillusionment of youth and the challenges of pursuing artistic dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
I went to years of public schools
I spent a lot of time in public schools
Those education tractor-pulls
The educational system is a drag
It gave me a diploma and a scar
I have a diploma, but the experience has left its mark on me
"I want to be a star!" I cried
I expressed my desire to achieve fame
They said, "You're overqualified.
They told me I was too good for what I wanted to do
Why don't you learn to tune your damn guitar?"
They suggested I improve my guitar-playing skills instead
I fucked a bunch of stupid men
I had sex with many men who weren't worth my time
Went back and fucked 'em all again
I repeated my mistakes
Was never much for romance anyhow
I never cared much for love
Pressing Sunday comic art
I used to press comic art onto Silly Putty
Onto my Silly Putty heart
I did this on my heart, figuratively speaking
It doesn't break, just bends a little now
I'm resilient and adaptable
I was gonna change the world through music
I had grand ambitions to impact the world with my music
I was gonna fall in love
I wanted to experience love
I was gonna live the good life I'd been hearing so much of
I wanted to live a fulfilling life
I was gonna be a rock star, baby
I wanted to become a famous rock star
I was gonna have some fun
I wanted to enjoy my life
I sure miss twenty-one
I miss my youthful days
Every friend a starving artist
All my friends are struggling artists
Argue over who's the smartest
We argue about who's the most intelligent
Every contest ending in a draw
Every competition we have is inconclusive
Masquerade as petty thugs
We pretend to be petty criminals
And do some psychedelic drugs
We use psychedelic drugs
Nipping at the ankles of the law
We're breaking minor laws
We were gonna start a revolution
We had the desire to start a revolution
We were gonna make the scene
We wanted to make a significant impact
We were gonna marry movie stars and storm the silver screen
We wanted to become famous and marry movie stars
We were gonna write important novels
We wanted to write significant books
We were gonna start a band
We wanted to form a band and become successful
It hasn't gone as planned
Things haven't worked out as we hoped
Spent more years than I remember
I've spent a lot of time doing something
In a club where every member
I belong to a club where everyone feels out of place
Never feels as if he quite belongs
No one in the club seems to belong there
Searching for my pleasure in
I'm trying to find happiness in
Some brand-new kind of deadly sin
New, dangerous activities drive my pleasure-seeking
My life is just as aimless as my songs
My life is directionless like my music
I'm gonna make it back to college
I will return and complete my education
I'm gonna quit my job
I plan to leave my current work
I'm gonna buy the store that I'd been planning just to rob
I will purchase the store I had once wished to rob
I'm gonna teach this old dog new tricks
I will learn and develop new skills, even at my age
Drinking from the brimming cup
I'm enjoying life to the fullest
As soon as I wake up
From the moment I start my day
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