shortstraw started out in 2007 as a two-piece thrash folk band consisting of the enigma that is oliver nathan and what most would call 'sarcastic', alastair thomas. they played a few shows in and around melville, joburg before bringing in the guitar and keyboard skills of jay hartford and the basswork of the esteemed and handsome phil brierley. now a four-piece, slightly less folky outfit, shortstraw aim to hit the gigging circuit with guns blazing, so look out for a show near you... fuck that's boring. apologies. frankie says go fuck yourself.
The Ballad of Mary Jane
Shortstraw Lyrics
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Like the time she wore that dressing gown and she had to bend down
I looked at her with x-ray vision until I saw her back
But she made me feel quite woozy so I took her up to the jacuzzi
Where I said I love you Mary Jane
I said I love you Mary Jane
I'll take you for some Chinese food so you can feel at home
I'll take you out to the pool to make you feel like a lady
But you made me feel quite woozy so I took you to the jacuzzi
Where I said I love you Mary Jane
I said I love you Mary Jane
I said I love you Mary Jane
Give me love
The lyrics to Shortstraw's song "The Ballad of Mary Jane" tell a quirky and playful story about a romantic encounter with a woman named Mary Jane. The opening lines create a humorous comparison between the way Mary Jane looks in the candlelight and the singer's memory of her mother wearing a dressing gown and bending down. This sets a tone of unconventional love and attraction.
The singer then mentions having x-ray vision and seeing Mary Jane's back, which makes them feel woozy. This suggests a heightened sense of desire or infatuation. They proceed to take Mary Jane to the jacuzzi, indicating a desire for intimacy and physical connection.
In the second verse, the singer plans to take Mary Jane for Chinese food to make her feel at home. They also mention wiping grease off her chin with one of their hormones, which can be seen as a humorous and exaggerated gesture of care. The singer then takes Mary Jane to the pool, wanting to make her feel special and treated like a lady. However, the mention of feeling woozy suggests that their attraction is overwhelming and possibly intoxicating.
Throughout the song, the repeated line "I said I love you Mary Jane" emphasizes the singer's affection and desire for Mary Jane. The lyrics depict a unique and unconventional love story, infused with humor and a sense of quirkiness.
Line by Line Meaning
The way you look in the candlelight reminds me of your mom
Your appearance in the soft glow of the candlelight evokes memories of your mother.
Like the time she wore that dressing gown and she had to bend down
Just like that moment when she wore a robe and had to lower herself.
I looked at her with x-ray vision until I saw her back
My gaze had an intensified perception, allowing me to observe her back.
But she made me feel quite woozy so I took her up to the jacuzzi
However, she induced a dizzying sensation within me, prompting us to go to the jacuzzi.
Where I said I love you Mary Jane
In that tranquil setting, I expressed my affection, proclaiming my love for you, Mary Jane.
I'll take you for some Chinese food so you can feel at home
Let us embark on a dining experience of Chinese cuisine, offering you a sense of familiarity.
And I'll wipe that grease right off your chin with one of my hormones
Additionally, I shall remove any greasy residue from your chin using the power of my natural bodily substances.
I'll take you out to the pool to make you feel like a lady
Moreover, I will escort you to the poolside, aiming to make you feel elegant and valued.
But you made me feel quite woozy so I took you to the jacuzzi
Nevertheless, you caused a lightheadedness within me, leading us back to the jacuzzi.
Where I said I love you Mary Jane
Once again within that soothing environment, I reaffirmed my love for you, Mary Jane.
I said I love you Mary Jane
I explicitly expressed my affection towards you, Mary Jane.
Give me love
Bestow upon me your affection.
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