So, the music: Imagine Radiohead tiptoeing silently behind Patty Griffin as she makes her way backstage. Imagine Jeff Buckley in drag, singing along loudly at a Nirvana concert. Imagine Death Cab hiding in the back of an Emily Dickinson reading. She describes their music as "mainstream indie rock" and feels the contradiction perfectly describes her obsessions.
marked man
Mieka Pauley Lyrics
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You're a marked man hey
And get right down on your knees and pray
And thank the Lord I don't have my way
You're a marked man brother
You're a marked man
I will close my eyes, in three two one
I'll make you fly till the day I'm done
You're a marked man brother
You're a marked man hey
And get right down on your knees and pray
And thank the Lord I don't have my way
You're a marked man brother
You're a marked man
And know that I watch everything you do
And hope that I never stop watching you
The day I stop is the day I'm through
You're a marked man brother
You're a marked man hey
And get right down on your knees and pray
And thank the Lord I don't have my way
You're a marked man brother
You're a marked man
If you search your soul, and it sets you free
And you're all contrite like you ought to be
It might get you off, get you right with God,
But you'll never be right with me
You're a marked man brother
A marked man hey
And get right down on your knees and pray
And thank the Lord I don't have my way
You're a marked man brother
You're a marked man brother
A marked man brother
You're a marked man
The song "Marked Man" by Mieka Pauley is a warning to someone who has done something wrong and is now being watched by the singer. The singer is letting the person know that they are a marked man and that they should get down on their knees and pray. The line "And thank the Lord I don't have my way" suggests that if the singer did have their way, something bad would happen to the person. The repeated line "You're a marked man brother" emphasizes the seriousness of the situation.
The second verse continues the warning, with the singer saying that they will make the person "fly till the day I'm done." This could be interpreted as a threat of violence or harm towards the person. The singer also reveals that they are watching everything the person does and will continue to do so until they are satisfied. The line "The day I stop is the day I'm through" suggests that the singer is deeply committed to getting justice for whatever the person did.
The final verse offers the person a glimmer of hope: if they search their soul, are contrite and get right with God, it might help them in some way. However, the singer makes it clear that even if that happens, the person will never be right with them. The song ends with the repetition of "You're a marked man brother" to drive home the message that the person is in serious trouble.
Overall, "Marked Man" is a powerful and unsettling song that showcases Mieka Pauley's talent for crafting haunting lyrics with a strong emotional impact.
Line by Line Meaning
You're a marked man brother
You are a person of interest and scrutiny, brother
You're a marked man hey
You have become an object of attention, hey
And get right down on your knees and pray
Kneel and pray to your maker
And thank the Lord I don't have my way
Be thankful I don't have my vengeance
I will close my eyes, in three two one
I will not see this act
The guilty hide, the guilty run
Criminals abscond from justice
I'll make you fly till the day I'm done
I'll see to it that you suffer
And know that I watch everything you do
Be cognizant that I observe your actions
And hope that I never stop watching you
Wish that I never lose interest in you
The day I stop is the day I'm through
The day I stop is the day I lose purpose
If you search your soul, and it sets you free
If introspection liberates you
And you're all contrite like you ought to be
And you're genuinely remorseful
It might get you off, get you right with God,
It might absolve you before God
But you'll never be right with me
But, you'll never be in my good books
A marked man brother
You remain a person of interest, brother
You're a marked man brother
You are a person of interest and scrutiny, brother
You're a marked man
You are an object of attention
Contributed by Ian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
AmmyWolf
I love your voice. I love how its mainly your voice which is strong and has a lot of dynamics with the background a strong drum beat and the piano.
Manda Baca
I found you on Spotify, and just can't stop listening. :)
Rebecca Rae
This is probably one of my favorite songs - Your voice is really amazing, I love it!!!
I cant believe you don't have more subscribers! You will soon though, Im sure - haha
Don Sergio Salazar
Love the song and your voice. Actually inspired a story idea while listening to it.
LadyKagura91
Holy hell this sounds amazing! You've got a great voice.
Jeffrey
I adore this <3 So much emotion and soul
Eugene Sokolenko
Amazing!!!
Tim Abramo
heard this song on barstool sports, amazing song gets me pumped up
Andrea Proxy
this gives off the vibe of
"Your life is mine, to do with as I please. To play with, to torture, to consume entirely, but mark my words- you are marked. As mine, forever more. And there is nothing ANYONE can do about it."
lol
er cat
bellissima canzone non capisco come mai abbia così poche visualizzazioni