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
Takes His Place
Mary Prankster Lyrics
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Says, "Babe, you know I'm all kinds of sad."
Says, "Maybe it was fun while it lasted."
I say, "Baby, I just wish that it had."
Stands before me and his arms are folded
Teeth clenched in a too-perfect face
Turns to leave, an anonymous other
Each lover's conversation
"I love you" "No, I love you more"
A perfect imitation
Of the one who came before
Every lover tells a different story
Every story always ends the same
Every lover spins the same kind of sugar
Only thing that changes is his name
Every dream and childhood recollection
Whispered to me in exactly the same way
Don't ask me where it hurts, now
I swear to God I couldn't say
That which doesn't kill me strengthens me
Repeated end-to-endlessly
If I'm so goddamned strong now
How come I feel so lonely?
He says lots of lovely fill-in-the-blank
He so stresses that he's not like other men
I sit back, he stands up
And the cycle circles 'round again
One follows right behind the other
Line forms to the right and single-file
Another break-up, another lover
I haven't felt this old in a while
Each loving lie is spoken
How we mean it at the time
Identical hearts are broken
Another goes to the back of the line
"I love you" "I love you"
"I love you" "No, I love you more"
Each sentiment, each resident
Just the same as the one who came before, yeah
Tell me again until I feel something
Tell me again until I feel something
Tell me again until I feel something
Tell me again until I feel something, yeah
'Cause I feel nothing now
The song "Takes His Place" by Mary Prankster is about the cycle of heartbreak and disappointment in relationships. The lyrics depict a protagonist who has been through many failed relationships with men who all seem to be the same. The singer takes a cynical look at the pattern of relationships that she has experienced, highlighting the similarities between the lovers, who all seem to tell the same lies and express the same emotions.
The opening lines of the song are sung by one of the men, who apologizes for the way things have turned out. He acknowledges that the relationship was fun while it lasted but that it is now over. The singer then responds, expressing regret and wishing that things had gone differently. The lyrics then describe the men as they move on, one after the other, with an anonymous person always waiting in line to take the place of the one who has left.
The song also touches on the idea of emotional numbness and the difficulty of feeling anything when one has been hurt so many times. The repeated phrase "Tell me again until I feel something" reflects the desperation of someone who is trying to break out of this emotional cycle and find a real connection with someone.
Overall, "Takes His Place" is a commentary on the repetitive nature of relationships and the difficulty of finding genuine love and connection in a world where people are often more concerned with appearances and social status.
Line by Line Meaning
Says, "Baby, I'm all sorts of sorry."
He apologizes with the same old lines.
Says, "Babe, you know I'm all kinds of sad."
He feigns being heartbroken to appease her.
Says, "Maybe it was fun while it lasted."
He admits that their relationship was just a fling.
I say, "Baby, I just wish that it had."
She wishes their love was more than a fleeting affair.
Stands before me and his arms are folded
He stands there, calm and collected, unfazed by their breakup.
Teeth clenched in a too-perfect face
His composure is perfect, to hide his true feelings.
Turns to leave, an anonymous other
He walks away, leaving her for someone else.
Steps in line to take his foolish place
Another man replaces him, repeating the same cycle.
Every lover tells a different story
Each man promises something different.
Every story always ends the same
But their love story always ends in heartbreak.
Every lover spins the same kind of sugar
They all bring sweet talk and empty promises.
Only thing that changes is his name
The only thing that changes is the man's name.
Each dream and childhood recollection
Every memory she's shared with them.
Whispered to me in exactly the same way
Recited to her the same way, with the same words and tone.
Don't ask me where it hurts, now
She can't explain why she's hurt, after so many heartbreaks.
I swear to God I couldn't say
She's unable to find words to express her pain.
That which doesn't kill me strengthens me
She tries to be strong after every heartbreak.
Repeated end-to-endlessly
But it just keeps happening, over and over.
If I'm so goddamned strong now
She doesn't understand why she still feels lonely.
How come I feel so lonely?
Despite her strength, she is still overcome by loneliness.
He says lots of lovely fill-in-the-blank
He fills her head with more empty promises.
He so stresses that he's not like other men
He claims to be different from other men, but he's just the same.
I sit back, he stands up
She remains passive, while he takes control.
And the cycle circles 'round again
The same cycle of empty promises and heartbreak repeats.
One follows right behind the other
Another man quickly replaces the last one.
Line forms to the right and single-file
Men form a line, eager to replace the previous one.
Another break-up, another lover
Another heartbreak, and another man.
I haven't felt this old in a while
She feels aged and worn out by these repeated heartbreaks.
Each loving lie is spoken
Each man brings the same false promises of love.
How we mean it at the time
They all sound so convincing at first.
Identical hearts are broken
But their hearts all break the same way, time and time again.
Another goes to the back of the line
Another man joins the line of heartbreakers, ready to replace the last one.
"I love you" "I love you"
The same words repeated again and again.
"I love you" "No, I love you more"
Each man trying to outdo the last with his empty promises.
Each sentiment, each resident
Each man and each empty promise.
Just the same as the one who came before, yeah
All of them repeating the same cycle of heartbreak and empty promises.
Tell me again until I feel something
She begs for them to try and make her love again.
Tell me again until I feel something
She's desperate to feel something, anything.
Tell me again until I feel something
She needs them to try harder to make her feel loved.
Tell me again until I feel something, yeah
She desperately craves love and affection.
'Cause I feel nothing now
After so many heartbreaks, she feels nothing anymore.
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