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.
Lost
The Mary Onettes Lyrics
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If you let it all begin
There's nothing I can do to please you
If I could run along beside you
Never stop to look around
I would probably see the world through your eyes
'Cause you feel so ordinary
But you know how much you need me
When the sadness comes for you
And I know you feel
The weight that's on your back
Can get you through
When lost is all you have
When lost is all you have
How many years have you forgotten
Have you ever been awake
Something is gone 'cause you're not open
I never believed I'd find your heart here
The end is something new
I never believed I had to go there
I never believed I had to go there
And you say you have to be there
'Cause you feel so ordinary
But you know how much you need me
When the sadness comes for you
And I know you feel
The weight that's on your back
Can get you through
When lost is all you have
When lost is all you have
When all you do is wrong
When all you feel is wrong
If I could dream away
When all you do is wrong
When all you feel is wrong
If I could dream away
If I could dream away
When all you do is wrong
When all you feel is wrong
If I could dream away
If I could dream away
If I could dream away
The Mary Onettes' song "Lost" talks about the vulnerability one feels when they are lost and the comfort they seek from someone they trust. The song opens with the lines, "There's nothing I can do to heal you, if you let it all begin. There's nothing I can do to please you". These lines suggest that the person is lost and is trying to find a way out of their situation, but they feel stuck despite the help they receive from others. The next few lines bring out the singer's desire to see the world through the eyes of the person they're talking to. They suggest that the singer wants to understand the person's pain, but they find it hard to do so.
The chorus of the song is repeated twice and talks about how the person feels ordinary, and they need the singer's help. The weight of the world is on their back, but the singer assures that they can get through it because they are not alone. The second verse talks about how the person has forgotten many years of their life and how they are not open. The lines, "Something is gone 'cause you're not open" imply that the person's ability to receive help is hindered because of their inability to be vulnerable.
The bridge of the song is repetitive and talks about how the person feels wrong, and the singer wishes they could dream away those feelings. Overall, the song is about someone who is lost and is seeking help and comfort but is struggling to find it even with the support they receive from the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
There's nothing I can do to heal you
I'm helpless when it comes to making you feel better.
If you let it all begin
You have to want to heal or move forward for anything to truly change.
There's nothing I can do to please you
No matter what I do, it's never good enough for you.
If I could run along beside you
I wish I could share in your journey and experiences.
Never stop to look around
I don't want to miss out on any moment with you.
I would probably see the world through your eyes
Walking in your shoes would help me understand you better.
And you say you have to be there
You feel obligated to stay in a situation that doesn't make you happy.
'Cause you feel so ordinary
You don't believe in your own worth and think of yourself as unremarkable.
But you know how much you need me
You rely on me to provide emotional support when times are tough.
When the sadness comes for you
You struggle with depression or moments of intense sadness.
And I know you feel
I understand that you're going through a difficult time.
The weight that's on your back
You feel like you're carrying a heavy burden.
Can get you through
You have the strength to overcome challenges and difficulties.
When lost is all you have
You feel like you're adrift and don't have a clear direction or purpose.
How many years have you forgotten
You've lost track of time and haven't taken stock of your life in a while.
Have you ever been awake
You're questioning whether you've truly lived and been present in your experiences.
Something is gone 'cause you're not open
You're not allowing new experiences or opportunities to come into your life.
I never believed I'd find your heart here
I'm surprised to find a vulnerable and emotional side of you that you don't often show.
The end is something new
Change can be scary, but it can also bring new beginnings and possibilities.
I never believed I had to go there
I wasn't prepared for the emotional journey that being with you would entail.
When all you do is wrong
You feel like you can't do anything right at the moment.
When all you feel is wrong
Your emotions are overwhelming and negative.
If I could dream away
I wish I could escape or avoid the difficult emotions we're experiencing.
If I could dream away
I'm still struggling with the intensity of my own emotions at this moment in time.
If I could dream away
I wish things were easier or simpler for us both.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: PHILIP EKSTROM
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@jeromecharles543
There's nothing I can do to heal you
If you let it all begin
There's nothing I can do to please you
If I could run along beside you
Never stop to look around
I would probably see the world through your eyes
And you say you have to be there
Cause you feel so ordinary
But you know how much you need me
When the sadness comes for you
And I know you feel
The weight that's on your back
Can get you through
When lost is all you have
When lost is all you have
How many years have you forgotten
Have you ever been awake
Something is gone cause you're not open
I never believed I'd find your heart here
The end is something new
I never believed I had to go there
I never believed I had to go there
And you say you have to be there
Cause you feel so ordinary
But you know how much you need me
When the sadness comes for you
And I know you feel
The weight that's on your back
Can get you through
When lost is all you have
When lost is all you have
When all you do is wrong
When all you feel is wrong
If I could dream away
When all you do is wrong
When all you feel is wrong
If I could dream away
If I could dream away
When all you do is wrong
When all you feel is wrong
If I could dream away
If I could dream away
If I could dream away
@jeromecharles543
There's nothing I can do to heal you
If you let it all begin
There's nothing I can do to please you
If I could run along beside you
Never stop to look around
I would probably see the world through your eyes
And you say you have to be there
Cause you feel so ordinary
But you know how much you need me
When the sadness comes for you
And I know you feel
The weight that's on your back
Can get you through
When lost is all you have
When lost is all you have
How many years have you forgotten
Have you ever been awake
Something is gone cause you're not open
I never believed I'd find your heart here
The end is something new
I never believed I had to go there
I never believed I had to go there
And you say you have to be there
Cause you feel so ordinary
But you know how much you need me
When the sadness comes for you
And I know you feel
The weight that's on your back
Can get you through
When lost is all you have
When lost is all you have
When all you do is wrong
When all you feel is wrong
If I could dream away
When all you do is wrong
When all you feel is wrong
If I could dream away
If I could dream away
When all you do is wrong
When all you feel is wrong
If I could dream away
If I could dream away
If I could dream away
@luizsantos570
Conheci essa música por causa da Série "Grey's Anatomy" e já gostei de primeira👏👏👏🕺🕺🕺
@2SanJunipero
........so glad to still hear music like this NOW! Having flashbacks to the 80's.
Lyrics are EPIC!
@scarredat16
This is a fantastic song!
@beeinthehive
This is an amazing balance between a light, enjoyable sound, yet has a gothic feel at the same time. I'm impressed👍🏻
@lanceashdown7190
Like the best 80s "happy-sad" new wave bands: Furs, Cure.
@beeinthehive
@Lance Ashdown Growing up in the 80's was the best, for me. Speaking of The Cure, I saw them once... Row B. It was amazing!
@lanceashdown7190
Ah, yes. Cure-like guitars, Furs-like keyboards, and Echo-like vocals. And it's a Swedish band from 2007. Feel like I'm watching Molly Ringwald break hearts in a 1984 movie theater. Love this band!
@Stimpylaus
TBC ;)
@KOBEKINO71
New Orderishhhhhhhhh