Within the alternative world, Seven Mary Three have often been compared to … Read Full Bio ↴Within the alternative world, Seven Mary Three have often been compared to the mainstream-sounding, garage/arena rock of post-Ten Pearl Jam, but the group insists that their refusal to alienate themselves from the rest of the world makes them different. Instead, Seven Mary Three offer songs concerning self-discovery and true outsiders isolated from society. Based in Virginia (where the bandmates attended the College of William and Mary), Seven Mary Three signed to the Mammoth label after releasing a self-produced album, Churn, in 1994. The album -- particularly its gritty lead single, "Cumbersome" -- generated a healthy buzz in Florida, and radio stations in Orlando began devoting significant airtime to the band. Seven Mary Three relocated to the Orlando area and re-recorded their old songs, which were packaged alongside two new cuts to round out the band's proper debut, 1995's American Standard. With "Cumbersome" enjoying national success, the album went platinum and won the group a contract with Atlantic Records. Rock Crown followed in 1997, and a year later Seven Mary Three returned with their third LP, Orange Ave. Neither record enjoyed as much recognition as American Standard, but the band continued to release albums into the following decade, issuing The Economy of Sound in 2001 and Dis/Location three years later. Seven Mary Three signed with New York's Icon Records in late 2007, and the following year saw the release of their sixth effort, DAY&NIGHTDRIVING. Steve Huey, All Music Guide

Blessing in Disguise
Seven Mary Three Lyrics

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Every thing's a blessing in disguise
You wear yours
I'll wear mine

Every thing's a blessing in disguise
Falling to rise

The vanishing me

Is aching to be
Something you need

Thin? Thin as a strand
She stands at the edge
And pulls me back in
Thin as a strand
She stands at the edge
And does what she can
To pull me back?in

Everything's a blessing in disguise
We've got time

Everything's a blessing in disguise
You're all I want
And maybe you,
You don't make me say it
You don't make me say it

Thin? Thin as a strand
She stands at the edge
And pulls me back in
Thin as a strand
She stands at the edge

And does what she can
To pull me back in

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Seven Mary Three's song "Blessing in Disguise" speak to the idea that every circumstance, no matter how difficult or challenging, is ultimately a blessing in disguise. The singer encourages the listener to embrace their struggles as an opportunity for growth and transformation, and to trust that even the most painful experiences can ultimately lead to something positive. The repeated refrain "Thin as a strand, she stands at the edge and pulls me back in" suggests that the singer has a supportive and nurturing person in their life who is helping them to see the silver lining in their struggles and to stay grounded when they feel like they're at their breaking point.

The metaphor of the thin strand is a powerful one, suggesting that the line between giving up and staying strong is often razor-thin. The singer acknowledges that their support system is what's keeping them from falling over the edge, but also implies that ultimately it's up to the individual to choose to see the blessings in their struggles. The lines "You wear yours, I'll wear mine" suggest that everyone's struggles are different, and that comparing one's hardships to someone else's is not productive. Instead, the singer encourages the listener to embrace their own unique journey and find strength in it.

Line by Line Meaning

Every thing's a blessing in disguise
Even when things seem bad, they might actually be good for us in the long run.

You wear yours
You deal with your own problems, and I'll deal with mine.

Falling to rise
Sometimes we have to fall down in order to learn how to rise back up again.

The vanishing me
The part of me that I'm losing or giving up.

Is aching to be
It really wants to exist and be heard/felt.

Something you need
Something that is necessary or valuable to you.

Thin? Thin as a strand
Very weak or fragile.

She stands at the edge
She is in a risky or vulnerable position.

And pulls me back in
She saves me from going too far or doing something dangerous.

And does what she can
She tries her best to help or protect me.

We've got time
There's no need to rush or panic, we can take our time to figure things out.