Mary
The Subways [YOUNG FOR ETERNITY 2005] 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 lyrics of The Subway's song "Mary" depict a feeling of loneliness and finding comfort in a friend. Mary is the singer's best friend who offers a place to stay, tea, and smiles even during tough times. The singer finds solace in the simplicity of Mary's bedroom that only has a bed and a TV. The song sheds light on the fact that sometimes the smallest and most trivial things can bring immense pleasure and a sense of belonging. The lyrics are straightforward and relatable, capturing the essence of seeking companionship in difficult times.

One could argue that the song is open to interpretation. On the one hand, it can be seen as a representation of the strong bond of friendship, while on the other hand, it could also be interpreted as the singer's infatuation with Mary. What remains clear is that Mary is an essential part of the singer's life, and her presence brings comfort and joy.

Line by Line Meaning

Mary is my best friend
Mary is the singer's closest friend

She makes me my tea
Mary prepares tea for the singer

She let's me stay around her place
Mary allows the singer to be at her home

When there's nowhere else to be
When the artist has nowhere else to go

There's nothing in her bedroom
Mary's bedroom is empty

Just a bed and a TV
There are only a bed and a TV in Mary's room

And it's okay for men aware
The singer is comfortable being there

Just sit and drink my tea
The artist spends his time drinking tea at Mary's place

I'm so lonely
The artist is feeling alone

I ain't done much lately
The artist hasn't been active recently

When you come looking
When someone tries to find the singer

You'll find me sleeping soundly
The artist will be sleeping peacefully

Mary keeps me smiling
Mary makes the singer happy

Even when I'm down
Even when the singer is sad

There's no-one else around
When no one else is nearby

And when she comes around
When Mary visits the artist

She says I always look so down
Mary notices that the artist always looks sad

And yeah, she's always right
The singer agrees that Mary is correct

She makes me feel alright
Mary's presence helps the singer feel better

I'm so lazy
The artist is not motivated

I ain't done much lately
The artist has not been productive recently

When you come looking
When someone tries to find the artist

You'll find me sleeping soundly
The singer will be sleeping peacefully

Mary
The song's title and reference to the artist's friend

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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