His New York City credits include "Lunch" at the New York Musical Theatre Festival, "The Butcherhouse Chronicles" at the Summer Play Festival and "Spring Awakening" on Broadway (as understudy of the male lead "Melchior" as well as cover of all supporting male parts). He now plays Hanschen in addition to being an understudy for Melchior.
His recording credits include the lead role of "Peter" in the 2007 2-disc studio cast recording of "bare" by Damon Intrabartolo & Jon Hartmere.
Mary Jane
Matt Doyle Lyrics
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As you place the Don't Disturb sign on the door
You lost your place in line again, what a pity
You never seem to want to dance anymore
It's a long way down
On this roller coaster
The last chance streetcar
And you're on it
I hear you're counting sheep again, Mary Jane
What's the point of tryin' to dream anymore?
I hear you're losing weight again, Mary Jane
Do you ever wonder who you're losing it for?
Well, it's full speed, baby
In the wrong direction
There's a few more bruises
If that's the way
You insist on heading
Please be honest, Mary Jane, are you happy?
Please don't censor your tears
You're the sweet crusader
And you're on your way
You're the last great innocent
And that's why I love you
So take this moment, Mary Jane, and be selfish
Worry not about the cars that go by
'Cause all that matters, Mary Jane, is your freedom
So keep warm, my dear, keep dry...
Tell me, tell me
What's the matter Mary Jane...
Tell me, tell me
Please be honest Mary Jane...
Tell me
The song "Mary Jane" by Matt Doyle tells the story of a person named Mary Jane who seems to be struggling with different aspects in her life. At the beginning of the song, Mary Jane seems exhausted and stressed as she puts a "Do Not Disturb" sign on her door. The lyrics suggest that Mary Jane has lost her place in line again, and she never wants to dance anymore. It is a metaphorical representation of how Mary Jane's life may not be going as planned, and she has lost her spark and energy to enjoy life's simple pleasures.
As the song continues, the lyrics suggest that Mary Jane may be experiencing sleepless nights and weight loss. The artist implies that Mary Jane is dealing with some emotional turmoil but is not sure who she is losing it for. It is a poignant reminder that sometimes people can experience inner turmoil that is not visible to the outside world. The chorus suggests that Mary Jane is heading in the wrong direction full speed, and the streetcar has gone off the track.
Matt Doyle's song "Mary Jane" is a beautiful interpretation of the struggle we all face in our daily lives. It reminds us that sometimes we need to take a moment for ourselves and be selfish to ensure our well-being. It's a message of hope and love that resonates with listeners who have gone through similar struggles and have found ways to overcome them.
Line by Line Meaning
What's the matter, Mary Jane, had a hard day?
Are you okay, Mary Jane? Did you have a tough day?
As you place the Don't Disturb sign on the door
You're indicating that you want to be left alone
You lost your place in line again, what a pity
You missed out on something you wanted, that's unfortunate
You never seem to want to dance anymore
You've lost interest in things you used to enjoy
It's a long way down
On this roller coaster
The last chance streetcar
Went off the track
And you're on it
You feel like you're spiraling out of control, and things are only getting worse
I hear you're counting sheep again, Mary Jane
What's the point of tryin' to dream anymore?
You're having trouble sleeping and questioning the value of dreaming
I hear you're losing weight again, Mary Jane
Do you ever wonder who you're losing it for?
You're losing weight but unsure of the motivation behind it
Well, it's full speed, baby
In the wrong direction
There's a few more bruises
If that's the way
You insist on heading
You're going too fast in the wrong direction, and it's causing you harm
Please be honest, Mary Jane, are you happy?
Please don't censor your tears
I want to know if you're truly happy, and it's okay to show your emotions
You're the sweet crusader
And you're on your way
You're the last great innocent
And that's why I love you
You've always been kind and pure-hearted, and that's why I care so much for you
So take this moment, Mary Jane, and be selfish
Worry not about the cars that go by
'Cause all that matters, Mary Jane, is your freedom
So keep warm, my dear, keep dry...
Take some time for yourself, don't worry about what others think or do. Your freedom is the most important thing, stay safe and happy.
Tell me, tell me
What's the matter Mary Jane...
Tell me, tell me
Please be honest Mary Jane...
Tell me
I want to help you, please tell me what's going on and don't keep your feelings bottled up
Writer(s): Alanis Morissette, Glen Ballard
Contributed by Zoe V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.