Off Kilter often performs in the Canada Pavillion of Disney World's Epcot Center Sunday through Thursday, with performances nearly every hour up to 7:30 PM.
The band consists of: Jamie Holton from Ormond Beach, Florida, on bagpipes and vocals; Mark Weldon from Cork City, Ireland, on bass and vocals; Randy Holbrook from Richmond, Kentucky, on guitar and vocals; Tony Escapa from Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, on keyboards and vocals; and Scott Zymowski from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, on drums and vocals.
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Off Kilter is a two piece hardcore punk band from California, on Pandacide Records.
Mary Mac
Off Kilter Lyrics
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And make no mistake she's the girl I'm gonna track
Lots of other fellas try to get her on the back
But I'm thinkin' they'll have to get up early
Now Mari and her mother are an awful lot together
In fact you hardly see the one without the other
And people often wonder if it's Mari or her mother
Mari-Mac's mother makin' Mari-Mac marry me
My mother's makin' me marry Mari-Mac
Well I'm gonna marry Mari cause Mari's takin' care o' me
We'll all be feelin' merry when I marry Mari-Mac
Well up among the heather in the hills of Benafee
Well I had a Bonnie lass sittin' on my knee
A bumble bee stung me right across the knee
Up among the heather in the hills of Benafee
Well I said to bonnie lass how we gonna pass the day
She said among the heather in the hills of Benafee
Where all the boys and girls are making out so free
Up among the heather in the hills of Benafee
Mari-Mac's mother makin' Mari-Mac marry me
My mother's makin' me marry Mari-Mac
Well I'm gonna marry Mari cause Mari's takin' care o' me
We'll all be feelin' merry when I marry Mari-Mac
The wedding's on a Wednesday, everything's arranged
Soon you'll never change your mind unless you minus change
Of making the arrangements and feelings lots of rage
Marriage is an awful undertaking
Sure to be a grand for grand of that a fair
Gonna be a fork and plate for every man thats there
And I'll be a bugger if I don't get my share
All though I may be very much mistaken
Mari-Mac's mother makin' Mari-Mac marry me
My mother's makin' me marry Mari-Mac
Well I'm gonna marry Mari cause Mari's takin' care o' me
We'll all be feelin' merry when I marry Mari-Mac
Mari-Mac's mother makin' Mari-Mac marry me
My mother's makin' me marry Mari-Mac
Well I'm gonna marry Mari cause Mari's takin' care o' me
We'll all be feelin' marry when I marry Mari-Mac
The song "Mary Mac" by Off Kilter is a humorous, upbeat tune about a young man's pursuit of a woman named Mari-Mac. The song begins with the excitement of the young man's pursuit and his determination to win Mari-Mac's heart despite the competition from other suitors. The song then introduces Mari-Mac's mother, who is a constant presence in their lives and often mistaken for Mari-Mac herself. The chorus repeats the refrain of how Mari-Mac's mother is making her marry the young man, while also noting that his own mother is pressuring him into the marriage.
The second half of the song takes a playful turn into various vignettes of life in the Scottish countryside, as the young man recounts a memory of sitting with a "bonnie lass" in the heather and another of the impending wedding arrangements. The final refrain doubles down on the earlier chorus, with the young man excitedly anticipating the marriage to Mari-Mac despite the various forces at play.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a neat little lass and her name is Mari-Mac
Describing the girl he's after, a young woman named Mari-Mac.
And make no mistake she's the girl I'm gonna track
He's determined to pursue Mari-Mac.
Lots of other fellas try to get her on the back
Other men are interested in her as well.
But I'm thinkin' they'll have to get up early
He thinks he has a better chance than the other guys.
Now Mari and her mother are an awful lot together
Mari-Mac and her mother are always together.
In fact you hardly see the one without the other
They're inseparable.
And people often wonder if it's Mari or her mother
People sometimes can't tell them apart.
Or both of them together I'm courting
He's interested in both Mari-Mac and her mother.
Mari-Mac's mother makin' Mari-Mac marry me
Mari-Mac's mother wants them to get married.
My mother's makin' me marry Mari-Mac
His own mother is also pushing for the marriage.
Well I'm gonna marry Mari cause Mari's takin' care o' me
He's marrying Mari-Mac because she takes care of him.
We'll all be feelin' merry when I marry Mari-Mac
He and his family will be happy when the wedding takes place.
Well up among the heather in the hills of Benafee
Recalling a past memory of sitting with a girl in the hills of Benafee.
Well I had a Bonnie lass sittin' on my knee
He had a beautiful girl sitting on his lap.
A bumble bee stung me right across the knee
A bee stung him on the knee.
Well I said to bonnie lass how we gonna pass the day
He asked the girl how they were going to spend their time together.
She said among the heather in the hills of Benafee
She suggested they spend time in the hills of Benafee.
Where all the boys and girls are making out so free
There are other couples in the area who are enjoying each other's company.
The wedding's on a Wednesday, everything's arranged
The wedding is scheduled for a Wednesday and everything is ready.
Soon you'll never change your mind unless you minus change
It's difficult to back out of a wedding once everything is set.
Of making the arrangements and feelings lots of rage
Planning a wedding is a stressful experience.
Marriage is an awful undertaking
He recognizes that marriage is a serious and sometimes difficult commitment.
Sure to be a grand for grand of that a fair
The wedding will be a lavish event.
Gonna be a fork and plate for every man thats there
There will be a place setting for every guest.
And I'll be a bugger if I don't get my share
He wants to make sure he gets his fair share of the wedding feast.
All though I may be very much mistaken
He admits he could be wrong about his assumptions and expectations.
Mari-Mac's mother makin' Mari-Mac marry me
The pressure to marry Mari-Mac is coming from her mother.
My mother's makin' me marry Mari-Mac
His own mother is also pushing for the marriage.
Well I'm gonna marry Mari cause Mari's takin' care o' me
He's marrying Mari-Mac because she takes care of him.
We'll all be feelin' merry when I marry Mari-Mac
He and his family will be happy when the wedding takes place.
Contributed by Grayson C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.