Segall began his recording career as a part-time musician in various underground bands in Orange County and the San Francisco Bay Area, before beginning a solo career in 2008. Segall's first solo release was the cassette Horn The Unicorn released on the Wizard Mountain label (later re-released by HBSP-2X on vinyl record). Around the same time, Wizard Mountain also released a split cassette featuring Segall and the band Superstitions entitled Halfnonagon.
In 2012, Segall released three LPs: His solo album, Twins; a collaboration with White Fence titled Hair and Slaughterhouse, an album with the Ty Segall Band.
Oh Mary
Ty Segall Lyrics
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Right next to all of my change and things, my heart is in your locket!
Oh Mary, why do you do this (?)
I tell them, "Oh no, you know (?)"
I tell them, "Oh no, you know (?)"
Wooh! Wooh! Wooh! Wooh!
I tell them, "Oh no, you know (?)"
Oh Mary! I got you in my pocket!
Right next to all of my change and things, my heart is in your locket!
Right next to all of my change and things, my heart is in your locket!
Wooh! Wooh! Wooh! Wooh!
The song "Oh Mary" by Ty Segall is a simple yet powerful love song with amorous lyrics sung over a gritty, garage-rock sound. The lyrics describe the singer's affection for a woman named Mary, who he keeps close to him at all times, even in his pocket. The image of having Mary next to his change and things, with his heart in her locket, symbolizes the singer's devotion and commitment to her. However, the tone of the song changes when the singer questions Mary's actions, asking her "why do you do this?" This line alludes to a possible conflict or issue in their relationship, as he tries to understand her motivations.
Despite the ambiguity in the lyrics, the song effectively conveys a sense of excitement, urgency, and longing. The repetitive "woohs" in the chorus contribute to the emotional intensity of the song, as if the singer is crying out in ecstasy and desperation for Mary. The raw and energetic instrumental accompaniment, including the use of distorted guitar and heavy drums, reinforces the passionate tone of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Mary! I got you in my pocket!
You are always with me, like my other possessions.
Right next to all of my change and things, my heart is in your locket!
You are more important to me than anything else I keep close, even inanimate objects.
Oh Mary, why do you do this (?)
I am puzzled by your behavior and want to know why you act this way.
I tell them, "Oh no, you know (?)"
I deny knowledge or understanding of your behavior to others who ask.
Wooh! Wooh! Wooh! Wooh!
The sound of excitement or exclamation, possibly indicating the artist's strong emotions towards Mary.
Contributed by Micah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Pickleface Productions
Oh Mary! I got you in my pocket!
Right next to all of my change and things, my heart is in your locket!
Oh Mary, why do you do this sis'?
I tell them, "Oh no, you know"...???
I tell them, "Oh no, you know"...???
Wooh! Wooh! Wooh! Wooh!
Oh Mary, why do you do this sis'?
I tell them, "Oh no, you know"...???
Oh Mary! I got you in my pocket!
Right next to all of my change and things, my heart is in your locket!
Right next to all of my change and things, my heart is in your locket!
Wooh! Wooh! Wooh! Wooh!
here you go
Agramon
Ah sim, isso é arte...
Fabrice Demurger
1'39'' of pure energy, love Tie Seagull !
Xan Smolinskyi
damn right
Eliot Saarinen
This is the best version
Matthieu Fernandez
Best song from the album.
But that's just like, an opinion.
TeenageHate
Supreme Lo-Fi Garage Rock
Jorge Rojas
fucking good
820SOUTH
Distortion!!! Luv it.
nikki lynn
wishing this song was longer
Tool Time
Right on.