Inspired by guitar pop from the 80's and indie bands from the 90's, The Mary Onettes were successful in releasing one EP with Sony/BMG before being dropped. Their sound has been likened to Echo & The Bunnymen, The Church, The Smiths, The Cure and The Jesus and Mary Chain.
The band were then picked up by the Swedish indie, Labrador, where they released their debut EP Lost. Their 10-track debut album The Mary Onettes was released in 2007, followed by 2009's effort, Islands.
In 2010, the Ekström brothers started a side project entitled Det Vackra Livet who record in their native Swedish language.
Henry
The Mary Onettes Lyrics
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You weren't made to last here and I don't want to know why you wear that smile.
So please don't say it will be alright.
You don't realise you're an old man in my eyes.
Don't say it wil be alright.
And if you don't mind I'm forgetting you this time.
You can't say you like this cause.
And now you're out to get me, but you won't see me out there now when I'm gone.
So please don't say it will be alright.
You don't realise you're an old man in my eyes.
Don't say it wil be alright.
And if you don't mind I'm forgetting you this time.
Regret and forget
Regret and forget
Don't say it wil be alright.
And if you don't mind I'm forgetting you this time.
The Mary Onettes's song "Henry" is a poignant and evocative piece that offers a sense of dislocation, regret, and disillusionment. The lyrics, "I just want to go there to see you falling off that cliff," suggest a feeling of detachment from reality and a desire to escape from the harshness of the world around. The singer, in this context, wants to witness a moment of collapse for someone who is not meant to exist in this world, someone who is perhaps too weak and vulnerable to survive.
The lyrics indicate a certain disillusionment with the world and a reluctance to embrace the falsehoods of hope and optimism. The lines, "Don't say it will be alright" and "You weren't made to last here," convey a sense of despair and resentment towards the empty promises of happiness and the inevitability of pain and suffering. The singer recognizes the transience of life and the futility of trying to cling to illusions of security, love, and companionship.
Overall, "Henry" by The Mary Onettes is a melancholic and introspective portrayal of human emotions and the complexities of relationships. The lyrics offer a sense of detachment, disillusionment, and regret, as the singer navigates the painful experiences of love, loss, and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
I just want to go there to see you falling off that cliff.
I want to witness the inevitable end of our relationship, where you fall off the cliff of my life and are no longer a part of it.
You weren't made to last here and I don't want to know why you wear that smile.
You don't belong in my life for the long run, and I don't care to know about the facade you put up to hide your true feelings.
So please don't say it will be alright.
Don't pretend that everything will be okay when it won't, because I know the truth.
You don't realise you're an old man in my eyes.
You may think you're young and invincible, but in my eyes, you're old and past your prime.
And if you don't mind I'm forgetting you this time.
I'm choosing to forget about you this time, and I hope you don't mind.
You can't say you like this cause.
You can't pretend to enjoy the situation we're in, because I know the truth.
I know what you're been doing while you where playing with my heart.
I'm not blind to the fact that you were manipulating me and my emotions while doing other things behind my back.
And now you're out to get me, but you won't see me out there now when I'm gone.
You may be seeking revenge on me, but I won't be around to face the consequences of your actions.
Regret and forget.
I regret ever getting involved with you, and now I'm choosing to forget about you and move on.
Writer(s): Philip Ekstrom Copyright: Air Chrysalis Scandinavia AB
Contributed by Mason D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@royalhero4608
Such a damn good song
@jisaen
Puta madre, que tal temón. Thank's.
@gonzomason1490
David Dean Burkhart brought me here after the comments on the new track brought me here. Love this xx
@ninimelikidze931
same
@jamescatneyarbuckle5390
Fockin' beeyooteefull