Mary's Prayer
danny george wilson Lyrics
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Being here is heavenly
Every single day, she says
Everything is free
I used to be so careless
As if I couldn't care less
Did I have to make mistakes when I was Mary's prayer?
Suddenly the rain came down
Suddenly was washed away
The Mary that I knew
So when you find somebody who gives
Think of me and celebrate
I made such a big mistake when I was Mary's Prayer
So if I say save me, save me
Be the light in my eyes
And if I say ten Hail Mary's
Leave a light on in heaven for me
Blessed is the one who shares
The power and your beauty, Mary
Blessed is the millionaire
Who shares your wedding day
So when you find somebody to give
Think of me and celebrate
I made such a big mistake when I was Mary's Prayer
So if I say save me, save me
Be the light in my eyes
And if I say ten Hail Mary's
Leave a light on in heaven
Save me, save me
Be the light in my eyes
And if I say ten Hail Mary's
Leave a light on in heaven for me
If you want the fruit to fall
You have to give the tree a shake
But if you shake the tree too hard
The bough is gonna break
And if I can't reach the top of the tree
Mary you can hold me up there
What I wouldn't give to be when I was Mary's prayer
So if I say save me, save me
Be the light in my eyes
If I say ten Hail Mary's
Leave a light on in heaven
Save me, save me
Be the light in my eyes
If I say ten Hail Mary's
Leave a light on in heaven
Save me, save me
Be the light in my eyes
What I wouldn't give to be when I was Mary's prayer
What I wouldn't give to be when I was Mary's prayer
What I wouldn't give to be (save me) when I was Mary's prayer
The song "Mary's Prayer" by Danny George Wilson is a romantic and reflective song that tells the story of a man reminiscing on his past mistakes in love and wishing to be the person he was when he was with a woman named Mary. The opening lines of the song suggest that being with Mary was an idyllic and blissful experience, as he describes being in heaven and everything being free. However, he then reflects on his past behavior, suggesting that he was once careless and didn't appreciate what he had, resulting in his making mistakes as "Mary's prayer."
The song takes a turn with the chorus, where the singer asks for salvation and guidance from Mary, asking her to be the light in his eyes and to leave a light on in heaven for him. He reflects on the power and beauty of Mary and how he wishes to be with her, even though he acknowledges he made mistakes in the past. The lyrics are poignant and emotional, capturing the longing and remorse of the singer as he contemplates what he could have had if he had appreciated Mary more.
The song ends with a metaphorical reference to shaking a tree, implying that if you want something, you have to work for it, but not too hard, or it will break. The singer finishes by wishing he was the person he was when he was with Mary and asking for salvation and forgiveness. Overall, "Mary's Prayer" is a haunting and beautiful song that captures the pain and longing of lost love and the hope for redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything is wonderful
Mary feels like everything in her life is great
Being here is heavenly
Mary really enjoys being in her current situation
Every single day, she says
Mary is constantly expressing how happy she is
Everything is free
Mary doesn't feel burdened by the things in her life
I used to be so careless
The artist used to not worry about things as much in a similar way to how Mary is now
As if I couldn't care less
The singer used to feel like they couldn't care less about their life
Did I have to make mistakes when I was Mary's prayer?
The singer is reflecting on whether they had to make mistakes during a time when they were happy like Mary
Suddenly the heavens rolled
Something unexpected happened
Suddenly the rain came down
Something negative happened
Suddenly was washed away
Something important or valuable was taken away quickly
The Mary that I knew
The happy, carefree version of Mary that the singer used to know
So when you find somebody who gives
When you find someone who is generous or kind
Think of me and celebrate
The singer wants to be remembered when good things happen
I made such a big mistake when I was Mary's Prayer
The singer feels like they messed up when they were happy like Mary
So if I say save me, save me
The singer is asking for help
Be the light in my eyes
The artist wants someone to brighten their life
And if I say ten Hail Mary's
The artist is using a specific religious practice as a way to get help
Leave a light on in heaven for me
The singer wants to be remembered positively after they die
Blessed is the one who shares
The singer thinks people who are generous are blessed
The power and your beauty, Mary
Mary is seen as powerful and beautiful
Blessed is the millionaire
Even wealthy people can appreciate Mary's strength and beauty
Who shares your wedding day
This person is getting married to Mary
If you want the fruit to fall
If you want to see change, you have to make an effort
You have to give the tree a shake
In order to see results, you have to put in the work
But if you shake the tree too hard
If you put too much pressure on something, it can break
The bough is gonna break
The branch will snap or break under too much weight or pressure
Mary you can hold me up there
The singer wants Mary to support them and keep them safe
What I wouldn't give to be when I was Mary's prayer
The artist wishes they could go back to a time when they were happy and carefree like Mary
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: GARY CLARK
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@tangobango9653
One of the most underrated songs of the ‘80’s...and then some! He sounds just as great as he did in ‘87...🤟
@sebastianschroder6344
his voice changed....
@kerryforrest6147
Amen! Great great song from the 80's and a super music video. Always a favorite of mine! 👏👏👏👏👏👏
@user-ul8ut6gt1r
Bollocks it was a huge hit in the UK it was never underrated whatsoever
@chriskelly5099
Jesus …. How amazing that he can still make it sound so good after all these years 👏👏👏👏👏
@chrismcfarland7343
Agreed
@KimaelSvenningfeldt
This is one of the tracks from “the soundtrack of my life” that makes me both smile and cry at the same time - I love it!
@kathydesigner
Same 😢😍
@sharonparsons2268
This song has to be one of the BEST pop songs that still sounds so good in 2023, and the band sounds like the original recording - kudos to them!
@richh813
This song has a joyful sadness to it that has always touched a nerve within.❤❤❤