They have described themselves as "reggae, rock, ska, punk, and dub." They mainly play in small clubs and occasionally will play arenas and larger shows. They are making a name for themselves in the Canadian music scene and are well known in the Greater Toronto Area. Their most prominent influence is California band Sublime.
The band found their break when they decided to play outside the 2004 Vans Warped Tour venue in front of fans waiting in line to get in, using a generator to power their equipment. Kevin Lyman, the Warped Tour organizer and co-owner of Warcon Enterprises, noticed them and invited them to play at his personal barbecue.[2] Subsequently, they were offered spots on the tour for the following two years.
illScarlett's song "Who's Got It" was selected as the official song for the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup soccer tournament hosted in Toronto, Ontario.
The band finished recording their first major album (All Day With It) in Los Angeles, California under the production of Matthew Wilder, producer of No Doubt's multi-platinum Tragic Kingdom album. The new album was released on July 10th 2007 across North America. It was a great success. It includes new songs such as Who's Got It, Paradise Burning and Life of a Soldier. Also on the album are redone old songs such as Nothing Special, N.T.F (Next Time Forever), Clearer Now and Pacino. Their new single is "Nothing Special", which was previously on their independent release Clearly in Another Fine Mess.
Band member Johnny Doherty is the son of the late Denny Doherty, tenor of The Mamas and Papas.
They are also noted for their promotion of the legalization of marijuana, as they have played a few times at the Global Marijuana March in Toronto, and have also been known to throw out rolling papers at concerts. Many of their songs also cover this topic, including: Who's Got It, One-A, and Mary Jane.
Alex Norman - Lead vocals, Rhythm guitar
Will Marr - Lead guitar
Swavek Piorkowski - Drums
Johnny Doherty - Bass guitar, backing vocals
Mary Jane
illScarlett Lyrics
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You know I feel the same,
I come around here for another day,
You won't cause me trouble,
You always seem to be my source of pain... relief!
Woah, I'm not like you, baby I'll change.
And I say, whatcha doin' today, but you wanna go
Maybe roll a little, take my hand it's not that far,
Here my friends, please don't be alarmed,
But they want some of what you got,
So make with the goods and maybe we'll write you a song.
M-M-M-M-Mary Jane!
I feel silly when you pass me way,
You know I feel the same,
Come around here for another day,
You won't cause me trouble,
You always seem to be my source of pain... relief!
Woah, I'm not like you, baby I'll change.
Ohh crime, is on my mind and tonight,
Well I just might change the world,
With a little bit of luck, give the place,
And the time is right,
Here my words, they may sound absurd,
But some people still got to learn,
That we're not to be harmed,
Remove your walls, and all your concern
Mary Jane, I feel silly when you pass me way,
You know I feel the same,
I come around here for another day,
You won't cause me trouble,
You always seem to be my source of pain... relief!
Woah, I'm not like you, baby I'll change.
And when we're rushing to the night,
I'm a roll and hold you tight,
And when we see those police lights,
It's a clue we should take flight,
And run away and don't look back,
While they hide behind their gun and badge,
You say I'm addicted, partially inflicted,
But I got what you want and you got what I need!
Mary Jane, I feel silly when you pass me way,
You know I feel the same,
I come around here for another day,
You won't cause me trouble,
You always seem to be my source of pain... relief!
Woah, I'm not like you, baby I'll change.
Oooh yeah, Mary Jane, I feel silly when you, Mary Jane, this time, Mary Jane, I feel silly when you, Mary Jane, in time.
Mary Jane, I feel silly when you, Mary Jane, this time, I'm not like you, I'm not like you, I'm not like you, baby I'll change....
The song "Mary Jane" by illScarlett is about a person's relationship with marijuana. The singer expresses that they feel strange when the drug is around and that it is both a source of pleasure and pain for them. They also mention wanting to take the drug to a place where they can relax and have fun with their friends. The singer acknowledges the potential dangers of using the drug, such as getting caught by the police, but still wants to continue using it. The song ends with the singer asserting that they are not like the drug and that they can change.
The lyrics of the song can be interpreted in different ways, but one way to frame it is as an exploration of addiction. The singer seems to be struggling with their relationship to the drug, expressing both enjoyment and discomfort with it. The repetition of the phrase "Mary Jane" reinforces the connection between the singer and the drug. The lyrics also touch on themes of rebellion and escape, as the singer wants to use the drug to unwind and have fun with their friends. However, the lyrics also acknowledge the potential negative consequences of drug use, such as legal trouble and addiction. The final lines of the song suggest that the singer is aware of the need to change, but it is unclear if they will be able to break their cycle of addiction.
Line by Line Meaning
Mary Jane, I feel silly when you pass me way,
I feel foolish when I'm around you, Mary Jane
You know I feel the same,
You know that I'm also into you
I come around here for another day,
I keep coming back to hang out with you
You won't cause me trouble,
I know you won't harm me or cause me any problems
You always seem to be my source of pain... relief!
Even though being with you might cause me pain, it also brings me relief from my troubles
Woah, I'm not like you, baby I'll change.
I know I'm different from you, but I'm willing to change to be with you
And I say, whatcha doin' today, but you wanna go
I'm asking what you're up to today and if you want to hang out
There's this place I know where we can rock,
I know of a spot where we can have a good time
Maybe roll a little, take my hand it's not that far,
We could even smoke a bit and it's not far away
Here my friends, please don't be alarmed,
I want you to meet my friends and not be scared
But they want some of what you got,
My friends also want to smoke with you
So make with the goods and maybe we'll write you a song.
If you share your weed with us, we might even write a song about you
Ohh crime, is on my mind and tonight,
I'm thinking about committing a crime tonight
Well I just might change the world,
I believe I can make a difference and change the world
With a little bit of luck, give the place,
If things go well and we're in the right place
And the time is right,
And the timing is perfect
Here my words, they may sound absurd,
You might think what I'm saying is silly
But some people still got to learn,
But there are some people who still need to learn
That we're not to be harmed,
That we shouldn't be harmed or mistreated
Remove your walls, and all your concern
Lower your defenses and stop worrying
And when we're rushing to the night,
When we're excited and heading out for the night
I'm a roll and hold you tight,
I'll roll a joint and hold you close
And when we see those police lights,
If we see the police approaching with lights flashing
It's a clue we should take flight,
We should run away as fast as we can
And run away and don't look back,
We should escape and not look back
While they hide behind their gun and badge,
While the police rely on their weapons and authority
You say I'm addicted, partially inflicted,
You accuse me of being addicted to weed and partly responsible for my problems
But I got what you want and you got what I need!
But I have the weed you want and you have the companionship I need
Oooh yeah, Mary Jane, I feel silly when you, Mary Jane, this time, Mary Jane, I feel silly when you, Mary Jane, in time.
The song repeats the same sentiments and feelings toward Mary Jane throughout
Contributed by Austin T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
noeazyvr
I'm going to see them July 9 for their 15 year anniversary of this album. I'm so stoked!!
Chantel Collins
this song is great. saw them last weekend at Boonstock. they were great, this song was one of their best ones. : ) it was great to see the whole crowd spark up the joints and pass them around. even up on stage. XD
ill Rayzor
These guys brought me on stage when this album had just released... I wish I could be that young again... In 2002 we partied onstage in 2013 we partied backstage. :)
johnschool
facts
Chris May
Still love this band 5 years after they opened for PWT's <3
Zeppelingirl23
They r sooooo good live!
M Czek
still lovin this jam
😁
Rebecca Waterman
Love this band soo much <3 they kik!
Monika Kusiak
lmfao i saw them yesterday in mississauga for canada day and i loved how at the end of their preformance the host of the canada day celebration was like "and remember kids, dont smoke" , after he said that everyone started laughing and booing + oh man did it smell like weed when they were performing :)
Matt Kerekes
there so good, and the lead singer has a good voice its the exact same in real life illscarlett rocks !!!