Mary
Saving Jane Lyrics
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She says it's overrated, living this way
She took her hair down, left her sweater on the floor
She's not a nice girl anymore
She says I won't apologize
Stand up girls, and dry your eyes
And I'll see you on the other side of good
Where we sing
She paints her fingernails in black, she's on the run
On the wrong side of the tracks where life is fun
Points a finger, but there's nobody to blame
All the people in her memory look the same
Chorus
Everybody's favorite girl
Doesn't fake it anymore
I'm okay with who I am today
Everybody's gotta change
I'm just doing what I can
Could you love me anyway?
Chorus
Little Miss Mary Sunshine had a bad day
She says it's overrated, living this way(2x)
The song "Mary" by Saving Jane is a powerful anthem for all the women who have been told who to be and how to act. It talks about Little Miss Mary Sunshine, who is tired of living up to everyone's expectations and has decided to embrace her true self. Mary has had a bad day, and she's had enough of pretending to be someone she's not. She takes off her sweater, lets down her hair, and paints her fingernails in black, choosing to be on the wrong side of the tracks because that's where life is fun. She's not a nice girl anymore, and she won't apologize for it.
In the chorus, Mary sings about how she's not faking it anymore. She's okay with who she is today, and everyone has to change at some point. She's just doing what she can and wonders if anyone could love her anyway. In the end, she says that she'll see everyone on the other side of good, where they can finally be true to themselves and live life on their terms.
The lyrics of "Mary" are relatable to anyone who has ever felt like they're living up to someone else's expectations. The song encourages listeners to embrace their true selves and to not apologize for who they are. It's a powerful message that resonates with people of all ages and backgrounds.
Line by Line Meaning
Little Miss Mary Sunshine had a bad day
The girl named Mary, who is usually cheerful, had a difficult day.
She says it's overrated, living this way
Mary thinks that living her usual happy life is not as perfect as people think.
She took her hair down, left her sweater on the floor
As a sign of rebellion, Mary changes her appearance by letting her hair down and removing her sweater.
She's not a nice girl anymore
Mary does not want to be seen as a pleasant girl anymore and is rebelling against that image.
She says I won't apologize
Mary is not sorry for her actions or change in behavior.
Stand up girls, and dry your eyes
Mary encourages other girls to be strong and not cry, as she believes in empowering women.
And I'll see you on the other side of good
Mary believes that there is more to life than being good, and she will meet others who think the same way on that side.
Where we sing
On the 'other side,' people like Mary sing out loud and free.
She paints her fingernails in black, she's on the run
Mary changes her appearance even more by painting her nails black, and feels like she is running away from her old self and into this new identity.
On the wrong side of the tracks where life is fun
Mary believes that the dark or 'wrong' side of life is more exciting and fun than being on the 'right' side.
Points a finger, but there's nobody to blame
Mary tries to blame someone else for her bad day, but ultimately feels that there is no one to blame.
All the people in her memory look the same
Mary has a negative view of people from her past and sees them as all being the same or similar.
Everybody's favorite girl
Mary was once a popular and well-liked girl among her peers.
Doesn't fake it anymore
Mary no longer wants to pretend to be someone she is not or put on a facade.
I'm okay with who I am today
Mary is content with her current identity and does not wish to go back to who she was before.
Everybody's gotta change
Mary believes that everyone will go through some changes in their lives.
I'm just doing what I can
Mary is just trying to do what she can to be happy and live life on her own terms.
Could you love me anyway?
Mary wonders if others, such as potential romantic partners, can accept her for the person she is becoming.
Chorus
Refrain from the song that repeats throughout the track.
She says it's overrated, living this way(2x)
Repeating the sentiment from the earlier verse that living a happy life is not all that it is cracked up to be.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: PAT BUZZARD, MARTI DODSON, DAK GOODMAN, JEREMY MARTIN, KRIS MISEVSKI
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