Johnny And Mary
Status Quo Lyrics
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He needs all the world to confirm that he ain't lonely
Mary counts the walls
Knows he tires easily
Johnny thinks the world would be right if it would buy truth for him
Mary says he changes his mind more than a woman
But she made her bed
Johnny says he's willing to learn when he decides he's a fool
Johnny says he'll live anywhere when he has time to
Mary combs her hair
Says he should be used to it
Mary always hedges her bets, she never knows what to think
She says he's still acting like he's being discovered
Scared that he'll be caught
Without a second thought
Johnny feels he's wasting his breath trying to talk sense to her
Mary says he's lacking a real sense of proportion
So she combs her hair
Knows he tires easily
Johnny's always running around trying to find certainty
He needs all the world to confirm that he ain't lonely
Mary counts the walls
Says he should be used to it
The song "Johnny and Mary" by Status Quo is a poignant reflection on a dysfunctional romantic relationship. The lyrics tell the story of two lovers who struggle to understand each other. Johnny is portrayed as an insecure man who seeks validation from the world around him. He is constantly looking for assurance that he isn't alone in the world. Mary, on the other hand, is portrayed as a cautious woman who is always weighing her options. She is wary of committing herself too quickly and is unsure of what Johnny really wants from her.
Throughout the song, Johnny and Mary's conversations seem to revolve around the same issues. Johnny wants the world to validate him, while Mary wants Johnny to be more decisive and committed. The tension in their relationship is palpable, and it seems that they are both trapped in a cycle of mistrust and misunderstanding. Despite this, they both seem to be willing to make sacrifices to keep the relationship going. Mary mentions that she "made her bed even when the chance was slim," while Johnny says that he is willing to learn when he realizes he's being foolish.
The lyrics of "Johnny and Mary" are full of emotion and capture the complexity of romantic relationships. The song is a reminder of the challenges that come with love and how difficult it can be to truly understand another person's perspective.
Line by Line Meaning
Johnny's always running around trying to find certainty
Johnny is constantly searching for something to believe in, something that he can count on
He needs all the world to confirm that he ain't lonely
Johnny needs validation from the entire world to feel like he's not alone
Mary counts the walls
Mary is bored and has nothing better to do than count the walls
Knows he tires easily
Mary is aware of Johnny's shortcomings and knows that he tends to give up easily
Johnny thinks the world would be right if it would buy truth for him
Johnny believes that if the world would just agree with him, everything would be perfect
Mary says he changes his mind more than a woman
Mary thinks Johnny is indecisive and changes his mind too often
But she made her bed
Despite Johnny's flaws, Mary has committed to a relationship with him
Even when the chance was slim
Mary took a risk in being with Johnny even when there were no guarantees
Johnny says he's willing to learn when he decides he's a fool
Johnny is only willing to admit he's wrong after he's made a mistake
Johnny says he'll live anywhere when he has time to
Johnny is open to living anywhere as long as he can do it on his own terms
Mary combs her hair
Mary is vain and spends time grooming herself
Says he should be used to it
Mary thinks Johnny should be used to her taking care of herself and not need her attention all the time
Mary always hedges her bets, she never knows what to think
Mary is always uncertain and doesn't want to make a decision without all the information
She says he's still acting like he's being discovered
Mary thinks Johnny is inconsistent and doesn't know what he wants
Scared that he'll be caught
Johnny is afraid of being vulnerable and exposed
Without a second thought
Johnny acts impulsively without considering the consequences
Johnny feels he's wasting his breath trying to talk sense to her
Johnny thinks he's trying to have a rational conversation with someone who isn't capable of it
Mary says he's lacking a real sense of proportion
Mary thinks Johnny doesn't have a good understanding of what's important and what's not
So she combs her hair
Mary continues to focus on her appearance and doesn't let Johnny's behavior bother her too much
Knows he tires easily
Mary is aware of Johnny's limitations and doesn't expect too much from him
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robert Allan Palmer
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Fernando Hernandez
Johnny's always running around trying to find certainty
He needs all the world to confirm that he ain't lonely
Mary counts the walls
Knows he tires easily
Johnny thinks the world would be right if it would buy truth for him
Mary says he changes his mind more than a woman
But she made her bed
Even when the chance was slim
Johnny says he's willing to learn when he decides he's a fool
Johnny says he'll live anywhere when he has time to
Mary combs her hair
Says he should be used to it
Mary always hedges her bets, she never knows what to think
She says he's still acting like he's being discovered
Scared that he'll be caught
Without a second thought
Johnny feels he's wasting his breath trying to talk sense to her
Mary says he's lacking a real sense of proportion
So she combs her hair
Knows he tires easily
Johnny's always running around trying to find certainty
He needs all the world to confirm that he ain't lonely
Mary counts the walls
Says he should be used to it
NAVEGANT A VELA
Johnny sempre corre corrent
Johnny's always runnin' around
Intentant trobar certesa
Tryin' to find certainty
Necessita que tot el món ho confirmi
He needs all the world to confirm
Que no està sol
That he ain't lonely
Maria compta amb les parets
Mary counts the walls
Sap que es cansa fàcilment
Knows he tires easily
Johnny creu que el món tindria raó
Johnny thinks the world would be right
Si pogués comprar-li la veritat
If it could buy the truth from him
La Maria diu: "Canvia d'opinió més que una dona"
Mary says, "He changes his mind more than a woman"
Però ella va fer el seu llit
But she made her bed
Fins i tot quan l’oportunitat era escassa
Even when the chance was slim
Johnny diu: "Està disposat a aprendre
Johnny says, "He's willing to learn
Quan ho decideix, és un ximple "
When he decides, he's a fool"
Johnny diu: "Viurà a qualsevol lloc
Johnny says, "He'll live anywhere
Quan guanya temps per "
When he earns time to"
La Maria es pentina
Mary combs her hair
Diu: "Hi hauria d'estar acostumada"
Says, "She should be used to it"
La Mary sempre cobreix les seves apostes
Mary always hedges her bets
Mai no sap què pensar
She never knows what to think
Ella diu que ell encara actua
She says that he still acts
Com si fos descobert
Like he is bein' discovered
Espantat que l’enxampin
Scared that he'll be caught
Sense pensar-ho bé
Without a second thought
Corrent
Runnin' around
Johnny sent que perd la respiració
Johnny feels he's wasting his breath
Intenta parlar amb ella amb sentit
Tryin' to talk sense to her
La Maria diu: "No li és real
Mary says, "He's lackin' a real
Sentit de proporció "
Sense of proportion"
Així que es pentina
So she combs her hair
Sap que es cansa fàcilment
Knows he tires easily
Johnny sempre corre corrent
Johnny's always runnin' around
Intentant trobar certesa
Tryin' to find certainty
Necessita que tot el món ho confirmi
He needs all the world to confirm
Que no està sol
That he ain't lonely
Maria compta amb les parets
Mary counts the walls
Diu: "Hi hauria d'estar acostumada"
Says, "She should be used to it"
Johnny sempre corre corrent
Johnny' s always runnin' around
Corrent
Runnin' around
Font: Musixmatch
Compositors: Robert Palmer
Paul van Dijk
Rossi has an excellent voice! This version is doing justice to the original.
Noé1978 Pérez ledesma
Aún la escucho, los sigo desde junio de 1990, y hasta hoy!! Me siento como en aquellas épocas de sol, era cuando existía , la ex ciudad deportiva del bordo de xochiaca que recuerdos....
Fernando Hernandez
Johnny's always running around trying to find certainty
He needs all the world to confirm that he ain't lonely
Mary counts the walls
Knows he tires easily
Johnny thinks the world would be right if it would buy truth for him
Mary says he changes his mind more than a woman
But she made her bed
Even when the chance was slim
Johnny says he's willing to learn when he decides he's a fool
Johnny says he'll live anywhere when he has time to
Mary combs her hair
Says he should be used to it
Mary always hedges her bets, she never knows what to think
She says he's still acting like he's being discovered
Scared that he'll be caught
Without a second thought
Johnny feels he's wasting his breath trying to talk sense to her
Mary says he's lacking a real sense of proportion
So she combs her hair
Knows he tires easily
Johnny's always running around trying to find certainty
He needs all the world to confirm that he ain't lonely
Mary counts the walls
Says he should be used to it
Rick Love
Wow what a phenomenal version! So smooth!
Aquítocamos Idea M.
Woooow!!! exelente tributo al señor Robert Palmer... idea musical
sam moorcroft
they cover it so well! epic.
Alvaro Sances
muy buena versión, y para darse cuenta que la musica no tiene limites ni etiquetas.....
Ingeborg Steuer
Great! I love Francis voice❣
Domingo Castro
Para mi la banda Status Quo hizo suya esta canción, me gusta mucho como suena.
Mari carmen Borras Simón
bonita versión me recuerda a mi amiga Maria José era su canción, bonitos y felices años de adolescencia donde vives tu primer amor.