Mary
Subways Lyrics

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Mary is my best friend
She makes me my tea
She let's me stay around her place
When there's nowhere else to be
There's nothing in her bedroom
Just a bed and a TV
And it's okay for men aware
Just sit and drink my tea

Im so lonely
I ain't done much lately
When you come looking
You'll find me sleeping soundly
Mary

Mary keeps me smiling
Even when I'm down
She let's me stay around her place
When there's no-one else around

There's nothing in her bedroom
Just a bed and a TV
And it's okay for men aware
Just sit and drink my tea

I'm so lazy
I ain't done much lately
When you come looking
You'll find me sleeping soundly

And when she comes around
She says I always look so down
And yeah, she's always right
She makes me feel alright

Im so lazy,
I ain't done much lately
When you come looking

You'll find me sleeping soundly
Mary

Overall Meaning

The song "Mary" by Subways tells the story of a man who introduces us to his best friend, Mary, who is always there for him when he feels lost and lonely. Mary is a source of warmth and comfort to him. She welcomes him to her place when he has nowhere else to go, and she makes him tea while they watch TV in her modest bedroom equipped with just a bed and a TV. Throughout the song, the singer expresses his gratitude for Mary, who is always there to ease his loneliness and sadness. He admits that he has not done much recently, and his idle lifestyle has left him feeling lonely and fatigued. However, Mary's companionship and generosity make him feel better, and he can sleep soundly when he's with her.

The song's tone is soothing, and it seems to suggest that the man is grateful for Mary's patience and friendship. Even though we don't know their histories, the song implies that they have shared some memories together. Mary's warmth and kindness are what the singer needs right now, and he thanks her for being there when he needs her. The song ends on a hopeful note where the man recognizes that Mary makes him feel better and grateful, despite his lack of motivation to do anything.

Line by Line Meaning

Mary is my best friend
Mary is my closest companion

She makes me my tea
She prepares my tea for me

She let's me stay around her place When there's nowhere else to be
She allows me to be at her place when I have nowhere else to go

There's nothing in her bedroom Just a bed and a TV And it's okay for men aware Just sit and drink my tea
Her bedroom only has a bed and a television and she doesn't mind if I just sit and have my tea there in the company of men who understand

I'm so lonely
I am feeling isolated and alone

I ain't done much lately When you come looking You'll find me sleeping soundly Mary
I haven't been up to much recently and if you come searching for me, you'll find me sleeping comfortably at Mary's place

Mary keeps me smiling Even when I'm down
Mary has a way of making me happy even when I am feeling sad

She let's me stay around her place When there's no-one else around
She allows me to be at her place when no one else is available

And when she comes around She says I always look so down And yeah, she's always right She makes me feel alright
When she visits me, she mentions that I always look upset and she is correct, but she has a way of making me feel better

I'm so lazy, I ain't done much lately When you come looking You'll find me sleeping soundly Mary
I am feeling unproductive and unmotivated lately, so if you search for me, you'll find me sleeping soundly at Mary's place

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, DUCHAMP, INC, CV AMERICA
Written by: ASTON MERRYGOLD, CARL MORGAN, JONATHAN GILL, MARVIN HUMES, OMAR ADIMORA, ORITSE WILLIAMS, RYAN MUNROE

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