Marnie
The Jazz Butcher Conspiracy Lyrics

, Marnie in The Jazz Butcher's song has got a problem, she wants to keep a lion in her room. Marnie's fascination with wild creatures consumes her, her bedroom walls are covered with pictures of animals and she hunts for tiny creatures after dark. Marnie's madness is a concern to the singer ("you're so crazy") and it is apparent that she is going to get in trouble soon. The chorus goes on to describe the danger that Marnie faces, "feline fury of the jungle" and "stripey death from Bangladesh." She is going to end up in a mess if she continues to pursue her obsession.

The second part of the song goes on to tell us that Marnie's fascination with exotic creatures is putting her in even more danger. She wants to keep a panther in her upstairs flat, and not just any panther, but a black one. The concern for Marnie is so great that the singer proclaims "I'm going really haywire, all I want's my girlfriend back." The danger of keeping wild animals confined in small spaces is clearly a theme throughout the lyrics of the song.

One interesting fact about The Jazz Butcher's song Marnie is that it features Peter Koppes, the guitarist from The Church, one of the most iconic Australian bands of the 1980s. Another interesting fact is that Marnie was not released as a single, but instead appeared as the opening track to the album "Distressed Gentlefolk." The album was released in 1986 on Creation Records. Additionally, the song is one of the most well-known tracks by The Jazz Butcher, and has been included on various compilations of their work.

Other interesting facts about the song include that it has been covered by numerous artists, including Australian band The Whitlams, as well as several tribute bands performing songs by The Jazz Butcher. Marnie has also been performed live by The Jazz Butcher with guest saxophone players. The lyrics to the song have been interpreted in various ways, with some suggesting that Marnie represents a metaphor for obsession or addiction.

The chords of the song are as follows (note that these may vary slightly depending on the version of the song):

Intro: Em D Em D

Verse: Em G D Em G D Em G D Em G D

Chorus: A D G A D G A D G A D G A D G E

Outro: Em D Em D Em D Em D