Margaret
Seven Mary Three Lyrics
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Before she knew my name she was in my bed
She was only sweet sixteen
Twenty thousand days younger than me
"Marry me" she said I don't reply
"Daddy said you'd better, or you'll die"
She wants a house and fifteen kids I guess
And I can't find a state we're legal in
Margaret [Repeat x4]
Shh
Margaret feels the world beneath her feet
Shaking like a leaf falls from the tree
She don't care he's ten years older than me
As long as they're together happily
She says stay away
"Marry me" she said I don't reply
"Daddy said you'd better, or you'll die"
She wants a house and fifteen kids I guess
She does my work
And I can't find a state we're legal in
Margaret [Repeat x4]
She was only sweet sixteen
The lyrics to Seven Mary Three's song "Margaret" tell the story of a young girl named Margaret who becomes involved with an older man. The song describes their relationship from the perspective of the older man, who is clearly conflicted about being with someone so much younger. He mentions that they cannot marry because they cannot find a state where they are legally allowed to do so. Throughout the song, Margaret is portrayed as being very insistent on getting married and having children, while the singer seems more reserved.
The song explores themes of age differences, power imbalances, and societal expectations. The singer feels pressured to marry Margaret by her father, but is also uneasy about the age difference between them. Margaret, on the other hand, seems to be completely in love with the singer despite their differences.
One possible interpretation of the song is that it explores the idea of young women being drawn to older men who may not have their best interests at heart. The lyrics could be seen as a warning to young women about the dangers of being with someone who is much older and more experienced.
Line by Line Meaning
Margaret came to me was all he said
The singer is recalling a time when a woman named Margaret expressed an interest in him.
Before she knew my name she was in my bed
The singer had sex with Margaret before she even knew his name.
She was only sweet sixteen
Margaret was a teenage girl when the singer had a sexual encounter with her.
Twenty thousand days younger than me
The artist emphasizes the age gap between himself and Margaret.
"Marry me" she said I don't reply
Margaret expresses a desire to marry the artist, but he does not respond to her proposal.
"Daddy said you'd better, or you'll die"
Margaret's father pressures the singer to marry his daughter, warning him of potential consequences if he doesn't.
She wants a house and fifteen kids I guess
Margaret has certain expectations for her future with the singer.
She does my work
Margaret takes care of tasks for the artist, possibly as a form of subservience.
And I can't find a state we're legal in
The artist is unable to legally marry Margaret in their current location.
Margaret feels the world beneath her feet
Margaret is confident and empowered in her relationship with the artist.
Shaking like a leaf falls from the tree
Despite this confidence, Margaret may be experiencing some fear or anxiety.
She don't care he's ten years older than me
Margaret does not see the age gap as a problem in their relationship.
As long as they're together happily
Margaret values the happiness that her relationship with the singer brings her.
She says stay away
Margaret gives a warning or demand to someone, possibly the singer or someone else.
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Written by: JASON POLLOCK, JASON ROSS
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