The Mentals' music is characterised by poppy, accessible and well-crafted melodies and lyrics, and almost all their work showcases their ironic, satirical and self-deprecating sense of humour. They are arguably one of the most typically 'Australian' of rock groups, with their music and their satirical, good-time image deeply rooted in the milieu of Australian suburbia, despite the fact that two key members (the O'Doherty brothers) were in fact immigrants from New Zealand. The group's art school background and visual design skills also made them pioneers of the music video form in Australia in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and their videos rank as some of the funniest and most imaginative produced in Australia at that time.
The "classic" lineup of the group, which boasted four songwriters and lasted more than twenty years, was:
* Martin Plaza (né Martin Murphy) -- vocals, guitar
* Reg Mombassa (né Chris O'Doherty) -- lead guitar, vocals
* Andrew "Greedy" Smith -- vocals, keyboards, harmonica
* Peter O'Doherty -- bass, vocals
* Wayne "Bird" De Lisle (né David Twohill) -- drums
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Marianne
Mental As Anything Lyrics
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A thousand flights they had together
Everything was different then
And nothing lasts forever
Sixty six to sixty nine
It ends in tears as years go by
All of our love to you
Marianne, you're somewhere out there
West of Dublin in a cottage of shells
Wrote a book, still making records
How it is and was is what you tell?
You have been through the mill
But you're still beautiful
All of our love to you
My dear, Marianne
Marianne, on the wall, on the losing end
Tell them all you've gone away
Still through it all you came back again
Back again, Marianne
You have been through the mill
But you're still beautiful
All of our love to you
My dear, Marianne
All of my love to you
My dear
The song "Marianne" by Mental As Anything is a tribute to a woman named Marianne Faithfull and her ex-boyfriend Mick Jagger. The lyrics depict a nostalgic memory of the couple's relationship from 1966 to 1969, when they traveled together and shared a thousand flights. The lyrics then reveal that the relationship ends in tears as years go by and nothing lasts forever. However, the second verse delivers a more positive message, indicating that Marianne is somewhere out there in a little cottage writing books and making records. Despite the difficult times she has been through, she is still beautiful and loved. The song ends with the singer sending all his love to Marianne.
The lyrics to "Marianne" are touching and insightful, painting a picture of two people who once had a strong connection but have since gone their separate ways. The mention of Marianne's "cottage of shells" and her still making records adds a sense of hope and resilience to the story, suggesting that even though the relationship did not last, Marianne has continued to thrive and create. The lines "You have been through the mill, but you're still beautiful" and "All of our love to you, my dear, Marianne" express a deep admiration and caring for Marianne, despite the distance between her and the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you remember Marianne and Mick?
Do you recall the love story between Marianne and Mick?
A thousand flights they had together
There were countless adventures they experienced together.
Everything was different then
The world was vibrant with hope and love back then.
And nothing lasts forever
But it all came to an end eventually.
Sixty six to sixty nine
The love affair lasted from 1966 to 1969.
It ends in tears as years go by
The break-up brought pain, which lasted for a long time.
All of our love to you
Despite everything, we still send our love to you.
My dear, Marianne
You will remain dear to us, Marianne.
Marianne, you're somewhere out there
Marianne, you're living your life somewhere far from here.
West of Dublin in a cottage of shells
You now dwell in a quaint cottage, adorned with seashells, in the western countryside of Dublin.
Wrote a book, still making records
You shared your tale in a book, and your music continues to touch people's hearts.
How it is and was is what you tell?
You speak your truth, sharing what was and what is.
You have been through the mill
Life hasn't been easy for you, Marianne.
But you're still beautiful
Yet, you remain beautiful despite it all.
Marianne, on the wall, on the losing end
You're portrayed on the wall, reminding us of your pain and loss.
Tell them all you've gone away
You have left, telling everyone you won't return.
Still through it all you came back again
Nonetheless, you persevered and found your way back to us.
Back again, Marianne
We welcome you back with open arms, Marianne.
All of my love to you
Lastly, all my love goes to you, Marianne.
My dear
You will always remain dear to me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: PETER O'DOHERTY
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