Marie
Sachal Lyrics
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Mount the kind words
Make the safe Sounds
Were alright
No it's not absurd
We came around
Later we might go for a drive
To late for real touching but we might
Out in the Wild we learn
How to go a little crazy
And it's better when we return
Marie
There is a little more light from your star
It's shining
Marie
There is a little more heat where we are
Oh Marie
She is alright
Flying around
Her eyes are all smiles and it's alright
Going for miles not calming down
Not as hard as you'd think
Worry less every year
Driving gets better and it's not hard
No tear stained letter
No grieving here
Out in the Wild we learn
How to go a little crazy
So much better when we return
Marie
There is a little more light from you star
It's Shining
Marie
There is a little more heat where we are
Oh Marie
Marie
There is a little more light from your star
It's Shining
Marie
There is a little more heat where we are
Oh Marie
Marie
There is a little more light from your star
It's Shining
Marie
There is a little more heat where we are
Oh Marie
The lyrics of Sachal's song Marie seem to describe the singer's relationship with someone named Marie. The opening lines, "She is alright/Mount the kind words/Make the safe sounds/We're alright/No, it's not absurd" suggest that the singer and Marie have a good understanding of each other. The line "Make the safe sounds" implies that they are careful to speak kind words and maintain their relationship. The singer then proposes to go for a drive with Marie, suggesting that they could start the car and feel alive again.
The lines "Out in the wild we learn/how to go a little crazy/and it's better when we return" suggest that the singer and Marie have a shared sense of adventure and perhaps even a bit of rebelliousness. They learn to let loose and have a good time, but they also recognize the value of returning back to reality. The repeated refrain of "Marie/There is a little more light from your star/It's shining/Marie/There is a little more heat where we are/Oh Marie" seems to reinforce the idea that Marie is their guiding light and the source of warmth in their lives.
Overall, Marie seems to be a song about a close relationship that provides comfort and excitement in the midst of the mundane. The singer and Marie have a strong connection that allows them to let go and have fun, but they also value the importance of coming back to reality.
Line by Line Meaning
She is alright
The person being referred to is doing well.
Mount the kind words
Use generous and positive language.
Make the safe Sounds
Use comforting and reassuring language.
Were alright
Together, we are doing well.
No it's not absurd
The situation is not strange or unreasonable.
We came around
We improved or recovered.
Later we might go for a drive
We may engage in a leisurely activity later.
To late for real touching but we might
It is too late for physical intimacy, but emotional intimacy may still be possible.
Start the car rushing and come alive
The act of driving can be invigorating and energizing.
Out in the Wild we learn
How to go a little crazy
And it's better when we return
By stepping outside of our comfort zone and having fun, we can improve our mental and emotional well-being.
Marie
There is a little more light from your star
It's shining
Marie's presence brings positivity and brightness to the singer's life.
Marie
There is a little more heat where we are
Oh Marie
Marie's presence brings warmth and energy to the space they occupy.
She is alright
Flying around
Her eyes are all smiles and it's alright
The person being referred to is joyful and carefree.
Going for miles not calming down
They are going on an adventure and not stopping to rest or take a break.
Not as hard as you'd think
Worry less every year
Driving gets better and it's not hard
As time passes, the singer becomes more skilled at driving and becomes less anxious about it.
No tear stained letter
No grieving here
There is no sadness or loss in this situation.
Writer(s): VASANDANI SACHAL, BROPHY DAVID JAMES
Contributed by Alaina G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.