Johnny and June
Mary Sarah Lyrics


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Oh, there's something 'bout a man in black
Makes me wanna buy a Cadillac
Throw the top back
And roll down to Jackson town
I wanna be there on the stage with you
You and I could be the next rage too
Hear the crowd roar
Make 'em want more
I kick the footlights out

I wanna love like Johnny and June
Rings of fire burnin' with you
I wanna walk the line
Walk the line
'Til the end of time
I wanna love
Love ya that much
Cash it all in
Give it all up
And when you're gone
I wanna go too
Like Johnny and June

I wanna hold you, baby, right or wrong
Build the world around a country song
Pray a sweet prayer
Follow you there
Down in history

I wanna love like Johnny and June
Rings of fire burnin' with you
I wanna walk the line
Walk the line
'Til the end of time
(I wanna love like Johnny and June)
(Rings of fire burnin' with you)
Now
(I wanna walk the line)
I wanna walk the line
(Walk the line)
('Til the end of time)

I wanna love
Love ya that much
Cash it all in
Give it all up
And when you're gone
I wanna go too
Like Johnny and June

And when we're gone
There'll be no tears to cry
Only memories of our lives




They'll remember, remember
A love like that

Overall Meaning

Mary Sarah's song "Johnny and June" is a powerful tribute to the iconic duo of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash, as well as a musical declaration of love. The song speaks to the deep respect and admiration that Mary Sarah has for the legendary couple, citing several of their most famous songs and acknowledging their influence on her own music. The opening lyrics pay homage to Johnny's signature look of all black clothing, which has become synonymous with his rebellious and provocative image. Mary Sarah goes on to express her desire to emulate not only Johnny and June's style but also their enduring love for each other.


The chorus of the song is the heart of Mary Sarah's message, expressing a desire to love her partner as deeply as Johnny and June loved each other. The "rings of fire" and "walking the line" are references to two of Johnny's most famous songs, and reflect the intensity and commitment of their love. By invoking these song titles, Mary Sarah is also establishing a connection between herself and the couple, indicating that she too wants to be remembered for a love that was as profound and inspiring as theirs.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, there's something 'bout a man in black Makes me wanna buy a Cadillac Throw the top back And roll down to Jackson town
The allure of a man in black is so strong that it makes me want to live life to the fullest and head down to Jackson town in a Cadillac with the roof down.


I wanna be there on the stage with you You and I could be the next rage too Hear the crowd roar Make 'em want more I kick the footlights out
I want to be up on stage with you and together we can create a sensation that leaves everyone in awe. Let's make the audience scream for more, and I'm even willing to kick out the footlights in excitement.


I wanna love like Johnny and June Rings of fire burnin' with you I wanna walk the line Walk the line 'Til the end of time I wanna love Love ya that much Cash it all in Give it all up And when you're gone I wanna go too Like Johnny and June
I want the kind of love that Johnny Cash and June Carter had, where passion is so strong that it feels like being consumed by a ring of fire. I want to be with you through everything and walk the line of life together, even if it means giving up everything else, and when you pass away, I want to go along with you, just like Johnny and June.


I wanna hold you, baby, right or wrong Build the world around a country song Pray a sweet prayer Follow you there Down in history
I want to hold you even if you're wrong, and create an entire world based on our love, just like a country song that stands the test of time. I want to pray with you, follow you wherever you go, and be remembered throughout history, just like Johnny and June.


And when we're gone There'll be no tears to cry Only memories of our lives They'll remember, remember A love like that
When we finally pass on, there won't be any need for tears because the memories of our love will live on. People will remember the kind of love that lasted a lifetime, just like Johnny and June's.




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