They hit the scene in the late 90s by updating the urban grooves of Soul II Soul and Massive Attack with their signature hip-hop flavour; a creative blend of hip hop, nu-soul, and cutting edge beats.
The duo’s first productions were featured on Grand Central Records’ compilations, Frying The Fat and Central Heating, attracting the attention of the dance music press.
They’ve remixed everyone including Simply Red, Natalie Imbruglia, Faze Action, Lamb, Moby, Eagle Eye Cherry, The Pharcyde, Wai Wan and Manic Street Preachers. Their collaboration with Texas took the duo from underground circles into the mainstream, earning credits on White On Blonde and The Hush.
In 1998, they released their debut album, Northern Sulphuric Soul, followed by Mixmag Presents Rae & Christian (2000), Sleepwalking (2001) and Nocturnal Activity: Sleepwalking Remixed (2002).
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Mary Jane
Rae & Christian Lyrics
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Mary I love you, do it girl
Mary Jane, Mary Jane
I'm in love with Mary Jane
She's my main thing
She makes me feel alright
And when I'm feeling low
She comes as no surprise
Turns me on with her love
Takes me to paradise, do you love me Mary Jane?
Yeah, whoa-oh-oh
Do ya? Do ya? Do ya? Do ya? Do ya? Do ya?
Now do you think you love me Mary Jane
Don't you play no games
Mary Jane, I love her just the same
Mary Jane I love her, Mary baby, just the same, Mary Jane
The woman plays no games, now, now, now, Mary Jane
I'm in love with Mary Jane, I'm not the only one
If Mary wanna play around, I let her have her fun
She's not the kind of girl that you can just tie down
She likes to spread her love and turn your head around
Do ya love me Mary Jane, yeah
Whoa-oh-oh
Do ya? Do ya? Do ya? Do ya? Do ya? Do ya?
Now do you think you love me Mary Jane
Don't you play no games
(Uh, come here baby)
Mary Jane, I love her just the same
Mary Jane I love her, baby, baby, baby, baby, yeah, Mary Jane
But Mary plays no games, Mary Jane
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah oh baby
Yeah! Ooohwoo
Oh baby, oh baby, hit me
Whoa, Mary, only love
I love you, yeah, whoo!
Something until we give it now, lovey-dove
Love baby
Uh-huh, wow, baby!
Sing! Du-da-da-du-da-dah-dah
Du-da-da-du-da-dah-dah
Du-da-da-du-da-dah-dah
Sing! Du-da-da-du-da-dah-da (oh yeah)
Du-da-da-du-da-dah-dah
Du-da-da-du-da-dah-dah
Sing! Du-da-da-du-da-dah-da
Sing it for me baby du-da-da-du-da-dah-da
Come Mary, Mary Jane du-da-da-du-da-dah-da
Sing it for me baby du-da-da-du-da-dah-da
The lyrics to "Mary Jane" by Rae & Christian describe the singer's infatuation with a woman named Mary Jane. The singer sees Mary Jane as his "main thing," and she makes him feel "alright." When he's feeling low, Mary Jane turns him on with her love and takes him to paradise. Despite recognizing that he's not the only one in love with Mary Jane, the singer is willing to let her have her fun and isn't interested in tying her down. Overall, the song portrays a carefree, uncommitted relationship driven by physical desire.
While some may interpret the song as a celebration of marijuana (a common nickname for the drug being Mary Jane), the lyrics don't actually reference drugs at all. The focus is entirely on the singer's relationship with Mary Jane, and the drug reference in the title may simply be a name coincidence. Regardless of what may or may not be a reference to drugs, the song is a catchy ode to a not-so-serious love affair.
Line by Line Meaning
Come here, baby
The singer implores their love interest, Mary Jane, to come closer.
Mary I love you, do it girl
The singer expresses their love for Mary Jane and encourages her to reciprocate their affections.
Mary Jane, Mary Jane
The singer repeats Mary Jane's name for emphasis.
I'm in love with Mary Jane
The artist is deeply in love with Mary Jane.
She's my main thing
Mary Jane is the most important person in the artist's life.
She makes me feel alright
Mary Jane helps the singer feel better.
She makes my heart sing
Mary Jane brings the singer pure joy.
And when I'm feeling low
During times of difficulty, the artist relies on Mary Jane.
She comes as no surprise
The artist is always eager to be with Mary Jane.
Turns me on with her love
Mary Jane's love arouses the artist.
Takes me to paradise, do you love me Mary Jane?
Being with Mary Jane brings the singer immense pleasure, and they question if Mary Jane reciprocates their feelings.
Yeah, whoa-oh-oh
An exclamation of joy and excitement.
Do ya? Do ya? Do ya? Do ya? Do ya? Do ya?
The singer repeats their question of whether Mary Jane loves them, indicating their insecurity.
Now do you think you love me Mary Jane
The singer asks Mary Jane again whether she loves them, seeking affirmation.
Don't you play no games
The singer implores Mary Jane to be honest and not to toy with their emotions.
Mary Jane, I love her just the same
The artist loves Mary Jane despite her flaws or shortcomings.
The woman plays no games, now, now, now, Mary Jane
The artist reiterates that Mary Jane is honest and trustworthy.
I'm in love with Mary Jane, I'm not the only one
The singer acknowledges that they are not the only person who loves Mary Jane.
If Mary wanna play around, I let her have her fun
The singer respects Mary Jane's freedom to explore other options.
She's not the kind of girl that you can just tie down
Mary Jane is a free spirit and cannot be controlled or constrained by anyone.
She likes to spread her love and turn your head around
Mary Jane enjoys sharing her affections and can captivate anyone with her charm.
Yeah
An exclamation of agreement or affirmation.
Uh, come here baby
The singer invites Mary Jane to come closer.
But Mary plays no games, Mary Jane
The artist reiterates Mary Jane's honesty and integrity.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
An exclamation of joy or excitement.
Yeah oh baby
An expression of affection or attraction.
Yeah! Ooohwoo
An exclamation of excitement or enjoyment.
Oh baby, oh baby, hit me
The artist expresses their excitement and eagerness for Mary Jane's affection.
Whoa, Mary, only love
The artist emphasizes that their relationship with Mary Jane is based on love and nothing else.
I love you, yeah, whoo!
The singer professes their love for Mary Jane and expresses their excitement.
Something until we give it now, lovey-dove
The singer encourages Mary Jane to give their relationship a try and expresses their affection through a pet name.
Love baby
An expression of affection or attraction.
Uh-huh, wow, baby!
An expression of amazement or excitement towards Mary Jane.
Sing! Du-da-da-du-da-dah-dah
The artist encourages Mary Jane to sing and expresses their enthusiasm.
Sing it for me baby du-da-da-du-da-dah-da
The singer asks Mary Jane to sing for them and expresses their affection.
Come Mary, Mary Jane du-da-da-du-da-dah-da
The artist implores Mary Jane to come to them and expresses their affection through her name.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Rick James
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
VtheRealOne
I love the song, thanks Rick
William Crespo
I🌞 love you just the same🌱🌿🌞