Mellow Down Easy
Paul Butterfield; The Paul Butterfield Blues Band Lyrics
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You jump, jump, jump everywhere
Then you mellow down easy, mellow down easy
You mellow down easy when you really wanna blow your top
You shake, shake here, you shake, shake there
You shake, shake, shake everywhere
Then you mellow down easy, mellow down easy
You wiggle, wiggle here, you wiggle, wiggle there
You wiggle, wiggle, wiggle everywhere
Then you mellow down easy, mellow down easy
You mellow down easy when you really wanna blow your top
The song "Mary Mary" by Paul Butterfield Blues Band is a classic example of electric blues music of the 60s. The lyrics of the song are simple, consistent of a repetitive pattern describing the behavior of a woman named Mary. The song describes how Mary jumps, shakes, and wiggles everywhere. However, the lyrics take on a deeper meaning when Butterfield talks about how Mary mellows down easy when she really wants to blow her top.
The lyrics of the song suggest a few interpretations. One interpretation suggests that Mary is a metaphor for society, and how society tends to react impulsively to changes happening around them. The jumping, shaking, and wiggling can be seen as society's way of responding to the changes happening in their surroundings, but when things get too intense, they "mellow down easy" to keep some form of peace. Another possible interpretation is that Mary is a representation of a woman who is very playful, engaging, and flirtatious, but when she reaches a point of emotional intensity, she mellows down.
In either interpretation, the song "Mary Mary" is relatable to people because it describes the natural human tendency to react impulsively to things happening around them. Butterfield's bluesy voice and the energetic electric guitar solos captivate the listener and bring the song to life.
Line by Line Meaning
You jump, jump here, you jump, jump there
You are extremely active and moving around from place to place without any purpose.
You jump, jump, jump everywhere
Your restlessness is not limited to a specific area but extends everywhere.
Then you mellow down easy, mellow down easy
After all that energy expenditure, you calm down and slow down.
You mellow down easy when you really wanna blow your top
You only calm down when you really want to, or else you would be very angry and frustrated.
You shake, shake here, you shake, shake there
You are constantly moving and shaking, with no clear purpose or direction.
You shake, shake, shake everywhere
Your shaking extends everywhere, indicating your unrest and instability.
You wiggle, wiggle here, you wiggle, wiggle there
You are fidgeting and squirming, unable to stay still or focused for too long.
You wiggle, wiggle, wiggle everywhere
Your wiggling is all-encompassing, indicating your constant discomfort and disquiet.
Then you mellow down easy, mellow down easy
After all that movement, you eventually calm down and relax.
You mellow down easy when you really wanna blow your top
You only calm down when you really want to, or else you would be very explosive and agitated.
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