Mary
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Mary, if you ever want me, I'll be right here
And Mary, this thing we got is too good to throw away
And Mary, I'm just the one to kiss away all your tears
So Mary, I'm gonna keep it right here and keep it warm every day

Stop lookin' for your mountain Mary
The one that's too high for you to climb
Stop lookin' for your mountain Mary
The rock that you wanted was right here all the time
Stop lookin' for your mountain Mary
The one that's too high for you to climb
Stop lookin' for your mountain Mary
The rock that you wanted was right here all the time

Mary I know that somewhere, I'm in your mind
Mary there's a mountain rising high behind
And Mary you think you can climb it, go ahead and try
But Mary you go up laughing but you always come down crying


Stop lookin' for your mountain Mary
The one that's too high for you to climb
Stop lookin' for your mountain Mary
The rock that you wanted was right here all the time
Stop lookin' for your mountain Mary
Stop lookin' for your mountain Mary




The one that's too high for you to climb
The rock that you wanted was right here all the time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of ‘Mary’ by Dr. Norton speak to a woman named Mary who is in search of something, perhaps fame or success, that is just out of her reach. The chorus repeatedly tells Mary to stop looking for her mountain, which is too high for her to climb. Instead, the singer offers himself as a constant source of support, promising to be there for Mary whenever she needs him. However, he knows that Mary is determined to climb her mountain, even though she always comes back down crying.


The lyrics suggest that Mary may be going through a difficult time, and the singer is there to offer her comfort and support. He encourages her to let go of her unrealistic expectations, and to appreciate what she already has. Despite Mary's determination, the singer knows that she will always come back down crying. This could be interpreted as a comment on the fleeting nature of success, and the importance of finding contentment in the present moment.


Line by Line Meaning

Mary, if you ever want me, I'll be right here
I will always be available for you if you need me, Mary.


And Mary, this thing we got is too good to throw away
Our relationship is valuable and we should not take it for granted, Mary.


And Mary, I'm just the one to kiss away all your tears
I am here to comfort you and make your pain go away, Mary.


So Mary, I'm gonna keep it right here and keep it warm every day
I will cherish our relationship and keep it strong, Mary.


Stop lookin' for your mountain Mary
You need to stop searching for something unattainable, Mary.


The one that's too high for you to climb
You are setting impossible standards for yourself, Mary.


The rock that you wanted was right here all the time
What you were searching for was right here with me all along, Mary.


Mary I know that somewhere, I'm in your mind
You have thoughts of me in your head, Mary.


Mary there's a mountain rising high behind
You have a difficult obstacle in your life that you need to overcome, Mary.


And Mary you think you can climb it, go ahead and try
You believe you can conquer your obstacle on your own, Mary.


But Mary you go up laughing but you always come down crying
You may try to pretend everything is okay, but eventually you will face disappointment and sadness, Mary.




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Written by: RAY BAAS SAWYER, SHEL SILVERSTEIN

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