1) Les Claypool alias usually … Read Full Bio ↴Snap is the name of more than one artist:
1) Les Claypool alias usually attached to artwork credits
2) a rapper from Houston, TX. He is also a member of The Niyat.
Also see Snap! (dance group; tracks: "The Power" & "Rhythm Is a Dancer") and Snäp! (German new wave group "Elisabeth")
Mary Had A Little Boy
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Mary had a little boy but little did she know
That everywhere that Mary went the little boy was sure
to go
Mary, a girl at a party
Pretty face, fantasy body
On the strength girl was fine
So I stepped to her shyly
Before I could speak she walked right by me
Frozen, lost my cool
Out of the groove, what´s my next move
Should I chill, should I follow
Heart is pounding, I feel hollow
Paused, thought for a minute
If she was a pool I´d jump right in it
So in her path I did step
Nervous but I still had pep
It didn´t matter where she went to
I would be there too
Mary had a little boy but little did she know
That everywhere that Mary went the little boy was sure
to go
Saw her at the mall
Stand tall, courage don´t fall
To her smoothly I approached
Tried to speak and almost choked
Abnormal for the ruthless chiller
Normally I´m a ladies killer
Why were my nerves shaky
I knew she´d make me and not break me
Here she comes, should I talk to her now
Yes, it´s now or never
Mary had a little boy but little did she know
That everywhere that Mary went the little boy was sure
to go
Mary had a little boy but little did she know (oh
Mary, Mary)
That everywhere that Mary went the little boy was sure
to go (oh Mary, Mary)
Oh oh-oh-oh ooh-oh, Mary
Oh oh-oh-oh ooh-oh, Mary
Hello Mary, how´s your day
Hope it´s going in the right way
How about dinner and some dancing
Later on some romancing
Music, we could talk
And express our inner thoughts
How about it, what do you think
Ended statement with a wink
Mary had a little boy but little did she know
That everywhere that Mary went the little boy was sure
to go
Mary had a little boy but little did she know
That everywhere that Mary went the little boy was sure
to go
Mary had a little boy but little did she know (oh
Mary, Mary)
That everywhere that Mary went the little boy was sure
to go (oh Mary, Mary)
Oh oh-oh-oh ooh-oh
Snap!'s song "Mary Had a Little Boy" is a story about a guy who is attracted to a girl named Mary and follows her wherever she goes. Mary seems oblivious to him at first, but eventually, she agrees to go out with him. The lyrics are in the form of a conversation between the singer and Mary, with the chorus referencing the nursery rhyme "Mary Had a Little Lamb."
The song opens with the singer describing his initial attraction to Mary and his desire to pursue her. He is nervous and unsure of what to say or do, but he ultimately decides to follow her wherever she goes. The chorus reminds us of the nursery rhyme and how it applies to the singer's situation.
As the song progresses, the singer encounters Mary in various places, like a party, a mall, and a dance club. He tries to talk to her and convince her to go out with him, and eventually, she agrees. The song ends with the chorus repeating, emphasizing how the little boy (protagonist) is following Mary everywhere she goes.
The lyrics to this song can be interpreted in a few different ways. A common interpretation is the singer's obsession with Mary and how he is stalking her, even though Mary seems oblivious to him. However, another interpretation is how the singer is persistent and eventually convinces Mary to go out with him. In this interpretation, the little boy represents the singer's determination to win Mary over.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh oh oh oh, Mary, Mary
Introducing Mary as the person the song is about
Mary had a little boy but little did she know
Mary met a guy (the little boy) who showed interest in her
That everywhere that Mary went the little boy was sure to go
The guy (little boy) follows Mary around wherever she goes
Mary, a girl at a party
Describing how Mary was introduced to the guy
Pretty face, fantasy body
Praising Mary's physical appearance
On the strength girl was fine
Emphasizing how attractive Mary was
Mission: make her mine
The guy's plan to pursue Mary
So I stepped to her shyly
The guy approached Mary timidly
Before I could speak she walked right by me
Mary didn't pay attention to the guy
Frozen, lost my cool
The guy got nervous and panicked
Out of the groove, what's my next move
The guy was unsure of how to proceed
Should I chill, should I follow
The guy was contemplating his options
Heart is pounding, I feel hollow
The guy was very nervous
Paused, thought for a minute
The guy took a moment to collect himself
If she was a pool I'd jump right in it
The guy was very attracted to Mary
So in her path I did step
The guy followed Mary
Nervous but I still had pep
The guy was still determined to pursue Mary
It didn't matter where she went to
The guy continued to follow Mary
Saw her at the mall
Describing another encounter with Mary
Stand tall, courage don't fall
The guy was determined to be confident in front of Mary
To her smoothly I approached
The guy confidently approached Mary this time
Tried to speak and almost choked
The guy still had some nerves
Abnormal for the ruthless chiller
The guy was not his usual cool self around Mary
Normally I'm a ladies killer
The guy usually has no problem attracting women
Why were my nerves shaky
The guy was confused as to why he was so nervous
I knew she'd make me and not break me
The guy knew that Mary was worth the risk of rejection
Here she comes, should I talk to her now
The guy sees Mary approaching again and debates whether to talk to her
Yes, it's now or never
The guy decides to approach Mary
Hello Mary, how's your day
The guy starts a conversation with Mary
Hope it's going in the right way
The guy expresses his interest in Mary's well-being
How about dinner and some dancing
The guy suggests a date with Mary
Later on some romancing
The guy hints at getting intimate with Mary
Music, we could talk
The guy suggests a date activity
And express our inner thoughts
The guy suggests getting to know each other better
How about it, what do you think
The guy is seeking Mary's approval
Ended statement with a wink
The guy is flirting with Mary
Oh oh-oh-oh ooh-oh, Mary
Repeating the introduction of Mary as the focus of the song
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BENITO BENITES, JOHN VIRGO GARRETT III, DURRON MAURICE BUTLER, PENNY L FORD
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@aliyourbrother1
I thought Snap only had that one song. I really missed out all these years. I done fell in love with Penny Ford 30 years too late.
@justman4891
I'm 40 but when I hear these old school dance tunes I feel like I'm in the year 1990 grooving and moving in some high class New York dance club and it feels great!
@panzerpoodle
Euro techno ❤
@jboss729
42 and I remember this one.
@muyarodrickshibweche834
Miss the 80s and 90s....mad love from kenya 🇰🇪
@loveseal13
The Dancers are AWESOME...!!!!!!!
@geraldthesaint5457
It never gets old. This is gold
@alcidescamargo5474
90s forever!
The best!
@ghislainnadeau3576
One of the best bass line ever
@NVLOVE23
The dancers in this never fail… ❤ love it