Mary Anne
Spacemen 3 Lyrics


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Mary Anne, hold my hand
Pretty babe, I understand
You say it's time to grab it blind
Cheering crowds they screw my mind
Just one time, I tell you now
Do your thing girl and do it loud
The desert sand, the secret plan
Lord's own knowledge is in your hand
Grab a hold and ride that freight
Be yourself, don't hesitate

Mary Anne, hold my hand
Pretty babe, I understand
You say it's time to grab it blind
Cheering crowds they screw my mind
Just one time, that's all I ask
To do my thing, girl, and do it fast
The desert sand, the secret plan
Lord's own knowledge is in your hand
Grab a hold and ride that freight
Be yourself, don't hesitate

Mary Anne, hold my hand
Pretty babe, I understand
You say it's time to grab it blind
Cheering crowds they screw my mind
Just one time, I tell you now
Do your thing girl and do it loud
The desert sand, the secret plan
Lord's own knowledge is in your hand




Grab a hold and ride that freight
Be yourself, don't hesitate

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Mary Anne" are a plea from the singer to the titular character asking her to hold his hand, indicating that he needs some form of comfort or support from her. The following lines suggest that Mary Anne is encouraging him to take a risk or leap of faith ("grab it blind"), despite the fact that he is being affected by the opinions of those watching on ("cheering crowds they screw my mind"). The chorus repeats, with the singer exhorting Mary Anne to help him to "do his thing" and "be himself."


The verses and chorus allude to themes of self-discovery and taking risks, with Mary Anne acting as a kind of guide or muse for the singer. The desert imagery in the song's lyrics adds a sense of vastness and possibility, suggesting that the singer is seeking something beyond their current reality.


Line by Line Meaning

Mary Anne, hold my hand
Asking for the emotional support of Mary Anne


Pretty babe, I understand
Acknowledging Mary Anne's beauty and expressing empathy towards her


You say it's time to grab it blind
Mary Anne is encouraging the singer to take risks and jump into the unknown


Cheering crowds they screw my mind
The artist is feeling overwhelmed and disoriented by the attention he's receiving


Just one time, that's all I ask
The artist is urging Mary Anne to give him one chance to prove himself


To do my thing, girl, and do it fast
The singer wants to act quickly and passionately


The desert sand, the secret plan
Referring to a mysterious and potentially dangerous mission


Lord's own knowledge is in your hand
Mary Anne is being entrusted with a great responsibility and power


Grab a hold and ride that freight
The artist is urging Mary Anne to take control and lead the way


Be yourself, don't hesitate
Encouraging Mary Anne to be true to herself and act confidently




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Manuel Branco

Mary Anne, hold my hand
Pretty babe, I understand
You say it’s time to grab it blind
Cheering crowds they screw my mind
Just one time, I tell you now
Do your thing girl and do it loud
The desert sand, the secret plan
Lord’s own knowledge is in your hand
Grab a hold and ride that freight
Be yourself, don’t hesitate

Mary Anne, hold my hand
Pretty babe, I understand
You say it’s time to grab it blind
Cheering crowds they screw my mind
Just one time, that’s all I ask
To do my thing, girl, and do it fast
The desert sand, the secret plan
Lord’s own knowledge is in your hand
Grab a hold and ride that freight
Be yourself, don’t hesitate

Mary Anne, hold my hand
Pretty babe, I understand
You say it’s time to grab it blind
Cheering crowds they screw my mind
Just one time, I tell you now
Do your thing girl and do it loud
The desert sand, the secret plan
Lord’s own knowledge is in your hand
Grab a hold and ride that freight
Be yourself, don’t hesitate



All comments from YouTube:

Manuel Branco

Mary Anne, hold my hand
Pretty babe, I understand
You say it’s time to grab it blind
Cheering crowds they screw my mind
Just one time, I tell you now
Do your thing girl and do it loud
The desert sand, the secret plan
Lord’s own knowledge is in your hand
Grab a hold and ride that freight
Be yourself, don’t hesitate

Mary Anne, hold my hand
Pretty babe, I understand
You say it’s time to grab it blind
Cheering crowds they screw my mind
Just one time, that’s all I ask
To do my thing, girl, and do it fast
The desert sand, the secret plan
Lord’s own knowledge is in your hand
Grab a hold and ride that freight
Be yourself, don’t hesitate

Mary Anne, hold my hand
Pretty babe, I understand
You say it’s time to grab it blind
Cheering crowds they screw my mind
Just one time, I tell you now
Do your thing girl and do it loud
The desert sand, the secret plan
Lord’s own knowledge is in your hand
Grab a hold and ride that freight
Be yourself, don’t hesitate

Jason Burt

Who cares if its a cover its bloody awsome. Had the privilege of seeing them live.

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Next to whom?

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So bloody groovy!
It's like Lou Reed, Hawkwind and The Stooges are jammin' up above!

Sue Sutton

I just discovered this band tonight and I found them similar to Hawkwind myself- and yes I can feel a little touch of the stooges as well

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nice SumS up

Matt Gibbons

Jesus and Mary chain joined the party

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