Members included:
Adara Blake - vocals,
Chris Finster - guitar/vocals,
Jackson Coffey - drums,
Brooks Schaper - bass,
The band came to an end in 2007
Mary
Opticollide Lyrics
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Mary its okay to bleed
Mary rest your soul child
Mary let atlas do his job for a while
Your mothers gone away
She didn't say goodbye
Leaving you alone again
You pretend this is not happening
If you can close your eyes tight enough
It might just be a dream
And there has been no tragedy
Oh lay your burden down- x4
Mary don't forget to grieve
Mary its okay to scream
Mary let your anger flow
Mary this weight is not yours alone
You hold up everything
The Miles of blood and pain
Clinging to unanswered questions
Hoping someone can explain
I don't know what I can say
To make this nightmare go away
She left you quickly in the night
There's nothing that will make this right
So lay your burden down- x4
A piece of you has gone
You don't have to act so fucking strong
She left you softly without a word
Its time to fall and feel the hurt
Oh lay your burden down- x4
The song "Mary" by Opticollide is a powerful emotional ballad that speaks to the pain and heartbreak of losing a loved one to suicide. The lyrics of the song are addressed to Mary, who is struggling to cope with the sudden and unexpected loss of her mother who took her own life. The opening lines of the song urge Mary not to forget to breathe and to acknowledge that it is okay to feel pain and to grieve. The song also encourages Mary to let go of the burden she has been carrying and to allow herself to feel the hurt that comes with such a profound loss.
Throughout the song, the lyrics describe the depth of Mary's pain and the confusion that often accompanies grief. There is a sense of desperation in the lines that describe Mary's attempts to deny the tragedy that has happened and an acknowledgement of the unanswered questions that often plague those left behind after a suicide. The chorus of the song repeats the line "lay your burden down" four times, encouraging Mary to release the weight of her pain and to let herself fall and feel the hurt that comes with it.
Overall, "Mary" is a poignant and heartfelt song that captures the raw emotion and pain of loss and grief. It speaks to the universal experience of grappling with the aftermath of loss and the struggle to come to terms with the realities of life after a loved one is gone.
Line by Line Meaning
Mary Don't forget to breath
Don't forget to take deep breaths and take care of yourself.
Mary its okay to bleed
It's okay to feel pain and to bleed emotionally.
Mary rest your soul child
Take some time to rest and take care of your soul.
Mary let atlas do his job for a while
Allow yourself to let go of your burdens and let the weight be carried by someone else.
Your mothers gone away
Your mother has passed away and is no longer with you.
She didn't say goodbye
She left without saying goodbye, leaving you feeling alone and confused.
Leaving you alone again
Her departure has left you feeling alone once again.
Her wrists bleeding out her life
She took her own life by bleeding out her wrists, which has left you with unanswered questions and a heavy burden to carry.
You pretend this is not happening
You try to avoid the reality of the situation by pretending it's not happening.
If you can close your eyes tight enough
You hope that if you close your eyes tight enough, it'll all be over and everything will be okay.
It might just be a dream
You hope that everything that has happened is just a terrible dream and not real.
And there has been no tragedy
You wish that none of the tragic events had happened and that everything was still okay.
Mary don't forget to grieve
Give yourself permission to grieve and feel the pain of loss.
Mary its okay to scream
It's okay to express your anger and pain through screams and let it all out.
Mary let your anger flow
You are allowed to feel angry and let that emotion flow through you.
Mary this weight is not yours alone
You don't have to carry this burden alone and there are people who are willing to help you.
You hold up everything
You feel like you are holding up everything and everyone, including yourself.
The Miles of blood and pain
You carry the weight of the pain and suffering caused by your mother's death.
Clinging to unanswered questions
You are holding on to the questions surrounding your mom's death, searching for answers that may never come.
Hoping someone can explain
You hope that someone can offer an explanation to help you understand what happened to your mom.
I don't know what I can say
The person singing the song doesn't know what to say to make you feel better.
To make this nightmare go away
The singer wishes they could make this nightmare go away and make everything okay again.
She left you quickly in the night
Your mom passed away suddenly and unexpectedly.
There's nothing that will make this right
There is nothing that can be done to make everything right again, but it's important to find ways to cope and move forward.
A piece of you has gone
Your mom was an important part of your life and now that she's gone, you feel like a part of yourself is missing.
You don't have to act so fucking strong
You don't have to pretend to be strong and hold everything together all the time, it's okay to let yourself feel the pain.
She left you softly without a word
Your mom's death may have been peaceful, but the silence and lack of communication from her is still painful.
Its time to fall and feel the hurt
It's time to allow yourself to fall apart and feel the pain, so you can continue to heal and move forward.
Oh lay your burden down- x4
It's time to let go of the burden you've been carrying and find ways to heal and cope with your loss.
Contributed by Adeline P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.