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

What Angry Blue
Seven Mary Three Lyrics

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I know how the good wind blows
And it gives me my time
Don't let them drag your hatred off the line
I know how the anger goes, so I bury mine
You know they had me working overtime

I want no part of your black-heart causes
Empty speeches

Broken promise

I know how the anger flows, so I carried time
Don't let them drag the needle through your dime
I know how the hatred goes, so I buried mine
Lucky seven Lucky rolls the dice
Yeah, that's right

I want no part of your black-heart causes
All this preaching and still no progress

What angry blue has got into you?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Seven Mary Three's song "What Angry Blue" convey the idea of the singer's resistance to negativity and hatred from external forces. The opening lines suggest that the singer is aware of how to navigate through life's challenges and time, and reminds the listener to resist getting caught up in negativity. The lyrics "Don't let them drag your hatred off the line" and "Don't let them drag the needle through your dime" convey a message of choosing how to direct one's emotions and not allowing others to manipulate them. The singer acknowledges the existence of anger and hatred, but chooses to bury them and not participate in "black-heart causes" or empty speeches.

The chorus "What angry blue has got into you?" dwells on the roots of their problem, asking what has caused someone to become consumed by anger and negativity. The lyrics go on to say, "All this preaching and still no progress," revealing that the singer has an aversion to those who preach change but do not follow through with action.

Overall, "What Angry Blue" emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for one's emotions and not letting external forces influence them. The song condones resistance to negativity and emphasizes the futility of empty speeches without action.

Line by Line Meaning

I know how the good wind blows
I am familiar with the positive things that happen around me

And it gives me my time
These good things help me find my own rhythm and balance

Don't let them drag your hatred off the line
Don't let others make you lose focus and get angry unnecessarily

I know how the anger goes, so I bury mine
I am aware of my own anger and I choose to control it rather than let it control me

You know they had me working overtime
Someone or something made me work more than necessary or expected

I want no part of your black-heart causes
I refuse to get involved with your negative and selfish motives

Empty speeches
Your words are insincere and meaningless

Broken promise
You failed to keep your word, which disappointed and hurt me

I know how the anger flows, so I carried time
I acknowledge that anger can be a powerful emotion but I control it over time

Don't let them drag the needle through your dime
Don't let others waste your time or money on insignificant things

I know how the hatred goes, so I buried mine
I understand how easy it is to hate but I choose to let go of negative emotions for my own peace

Lucky seven Lucky rolls the dice
I acknowledge that sometimes life is just a matter of luck, chance and risk taking

Yeah, that's right
I confirm my own beliefs and values

All this preaching and still no progress
Your words and actions have not brought about any improvement or change

What angry blue has got into you?
What is causing you to be so irrationally angry and negative?

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CASEY DANIEL, JASON POLLOCK, JASON ROSS

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