Mary Jane
Shwayze Lyrics

Her name was Mary Jane
The woman being referred to in this song is named Mary Jane.

She sang, like Etta James
Mary Jane had a beautiful singing voice, similar to the legendary singer Etta James.

She came and went to easily
Mary Jane was fickle and did not stay in one place or with one person for long.

And it's strange, how times are changed
It is interesting how things have changed over time, especially with regard to Mary Jane.

I seen Mary yesterday, and she
The artist recently saw Mary Jane.

Don't look the same to me
Mary Jane doesn't look the same as she used to, and it's clear that something is different.

Baby what's the word?
The singer is asking their partner what's going on.

I ain't trying to kill your mockingbird
The artist doesn't want to upset their partner or cause trouble.

I got scared and I started walking backwards
The artist was afraid of what would happen next and tried to backtrack.

And after I got home alone
The artist was by themselves after this encounter.

I couldn't stop drunk dialing your cellular phone
The singer tried to call their partner multiple times.

And when you don't pick up, your hang up hurts
It hurts when their partner doesn't answer the phone or hangs up on them.

I know I got caught with my hand up her skirt
The singer confesses to doing something he shouldn't have done when caught up in the situation with Mary Jane.

I'm into sandals with the candle light romance
The singer likes romantic settings or gestures, such as lit candles or sandals.

I go to itunes, to download your slow jams
The singer downloads music to listen to to set the mood.

Typhoon, with the thunder clap
The artist experiences powerful emotions, like a typhoon and thunderclap.

I fell in love with the girl in my summer class
The artist developed feelings for a girl he met in a summer course.

She sat, right next to me
The girl sat next to the singer in class.

And she made me tell the truth like ecstasy
The girl was able to make the singer reveal things that he wouldn't normally share, similar to the effects of taking the drug Ecstasy.

So, whoa, I gotta slow myself on down
The artist needs to take a step back and calm down their emotions.

I've been in love before
The artist has experience with love.

Baby we can be my mellow lil lady
The artist wants to create a relaxed and easygoing relationship with their partner.

Marijuana sunshine soul made crazy
The singer references marijuana as a way to enhance their mood and experiences with their partner.

Why go back and forth like a maybe?
The artist wants to be clear and committed to their relationship, rather than feeling uncertain or indecisive.

You and I can flow and say I love sailing
The singer wants to move forward in their relationship and say they are in love.

Light brown Elleby on Chip and Dale
The singer mentions a light brown handbag brand and a popular Disney cartoon duo to reference different aspects of their partner's appearance and personality.

Skin say I'm fat but I'm skinny as a rail
The singer mentions a physical attribute that is untrue or misleading, perhaps to playfully tease their partner.

Pet snail, I got a freak on her knees
The artist has a pet snail and a sexual partner who is willing to do anything for them.

I need a little more made of the American Dream
The artist wants a partner who embodies the idealized American Dream.

I want her fired up, yea baby don't try to tie me up
The singer wants their partner to be passionate and enthusiastic, but doesn't want to be confined or restricted.

I'm just not the type of guy that'd wanna lie to ya
The singer values honesty in their relationship and doesn't want to deceive their partner.

And if you wanna try to fall in love
The artist acknowledges that their partner may want to be on the same page in terms of feelings and commitment.

It's going to take a little time
The artist knows that developing a deeper relationship will require patience and effort.

And I won't budge for a minute now
The artist is determined to stick to their values and expectations, even if it takes a while to achieve them.

Well she arrived on an astroplane
Mary Jane arrived in an unconventional or metaphorical way.

6:45 on a Saturday
Mary Jane arrived at a specific time.

Just in time for the masquerade
Mary Jane arrived in time for a party or celebration of some kind.

Well she arrived in a limousine
Mary Jane arrived in style in a special type of car.

7:45 on a Sunday
Mary Jane arrived at a specific time.

Just in time to see
Mary Jane arrived just as something significant was happening.

Me making love to her friend Marie
The artist was intimate with Mary Jane's friend Marie.

I said: Baby this ain't what you think
The singer tried to explain the situation to Mary Jane.

Like I'm supposed to say that 'cause I've seen it on t.v.
The singer was reluctant to use a line from a tv show or movie to explain the situation.

Then she ran out into the street
Mary Jane was upset and ran outside.

Why this has happened to me?
The artist is confused and doesn't understand why things have turned out this way.

No, got to slow myself on down
The artist needs to take a step back and calm down their emotions.

I know where this is going now
The singer is aware of where the situation is headed.

I've been in love before
The artist has experience with love.