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

Steal A Car
Seven Mary Three Lyrics

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I want to know just what you're keeping in your pocket.
I want to taste it before anybody knows its name.
You can hide in here with me.
I'll take all the blame.
I need to know just what you're keeping in your pocket.
I need to know it before anybody gets a piece.
I want to take it home with me.
I can't share with anyone.

You steal a car I'll steal the cash.
And then we're really movin'.
The only life worth losin' is the one that I can't spend with you.
I'll make a deal if you can deal with my devil.
We'll trade our souls and then I ruin you, you ruin me.
It's the best most people do.
But I'm sure we'll make it through.
We'll dig a hole where we can hide from your upbringing.
We'll let them visit but we know that it is just pretend.
Like we really give a damn about their town or government.
You change your face you change your name.
And then all you are are changin'.
I see you rearrangin'.
But I know you're just the same inside.
You steal a car I'll steal the cash.

And then we're gonna move it.
The only life worth losin' is the one that I can't spend with you.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Seven Mary Three's song Steal a Car can be interpreted in different ways. The singer of the song seems to be a person who is drawn to the thrill of breaking the law and living a life outside of societal norms. They are willing to take risks and are asking someone else to join them on this adventure. They are interested in this person's secrets and belongings and want to share in them, but only with each other.

The lines "You can hide in here with me. I'll take all the blame" indicate a sense of camaraderie between the singer and the person they are addressing. They are offering a safe space where they can be themselves and not be judged. They are willing to take responsibility for their actions and protect their partner in crime.

The lyrics "We'll dig a hole where we can hide from your upbringing. We'll let them visit but we know that it is just pretend" suggest that the person they are addressing comes from a background that might not approve of their behavior. The singer is willing to help this person break away from their past and create a new identity for themselves. The chorus "You steal a car, I'll steal the cash" is a call to action, indicating that they are ready to start their adventure and make a life for themselves.

Overall, the song Steal a Car can be interpreted as a call for rebellion and breaking free from societal norms. It is an invitation to live life on the edge and to not be afraid of taking risks.

Line by Line Meaning

I want to know just what you're keeping in your pocket.
I'm curious about your secrets and what you're hiding from me in your pocket.

I want to taste it before anybody knows its name.
I want to try it out and experience it before anyone else gets to know about it.

You can hide in here with me.
You can find refuge and solace with me.

I'll take all the blame.
I'll protect you and bear the consequences of any wrongdoings on your part.

I need to know just what you're keeping in your pocket.
I feel an intense urge to discover the secrets you're keeping hidden in your pocket.

I need to know it before anybody gets a piece.
I want to know it before anyone else claims ownership or knowledge of it.

I want to take it home with me.
I desire to possess it and take it home with me.

I can't share with anyone.
I'm not willing to share what I've taken with anyone else.

You steal a car I'll steal the cash.
If you commit a crime by stealing a car, I'll do my share by stealing the cash.

And then we're really movin'.
By carrying out such a crime, we'll be on the move and running away from the scene.

The only life worth losin' is the one that I can't spend with you.
I value spending time with you so much that I'm willing to risk everything for it, even my life.

I'll make a deal if you can deal with my devil.
I'm willing to bargain or negotiate, but only if you can handle or tolerate my dark side or flaws.

We'll trade our souls and then I ruin you, you ruin me.
If we make a deal or partnership, we'll both end up destroying each other in the end.

It's the best most people do.
This seems like the best course of action that most people take.

But I'm sure we'll make it through.
Despite the risks and uncertainties, I'm optimistic that we'll emerge victorious and successful.

We'll dig a hole where we can hide from your upbringing.
We'll create a place and a life together where you can escape or forget about your past and upbringing.

We'll let them visit but we know that it is just pretend.
We'll allow others to visit or see our life, but we won't reveal the true nature or details of it.

Like we really give a damn about their town or government.
We don't care at all about the town or the government's opinion or judgement of us.

You change your face you change your name.
By changing your physical appearance and identity, you can start a new life or escape from your past.

And then all you are are changin'.
By changing who you are and how you look, you're essentially changing everything about yourself.

I see you rearrangin'.
I notice that you're changing, evolving, or adapting to your new life and identity.

But I know you're just the same inside.
Despite your external changes, I know that your true self and essence remain unchanged.

And then we're gonna move it.
After stealing the cash and car, we'll be on the move again, changing our location.

The only life worth losin' is the one that I can't spend with you.
I'm willing to risk and sacrifice anything, including my life, as long as I get to spend it with you.

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