If Mary's There
Unrequited Longing: Brian Hyland's Heartfelt Ballad
Lyrics
I won't be there if Mary's there
Declaring the absence if Mary is present
I'm still in love with her
Expressing ongoing love for Mary
I couldn't bear to see her there
Unable to handle seeing Mary with someone else
I'd be alone and blue
Anticipating feelings of loneliness and sadness
She'd be with someone new
Expecting Mary to be in a relationship without concern
Without a care
Implying Mary's carefree attitude
I won't be there if Mary's there
Reiteration of absence if Mary is present
I love her too much
Expressing intense love for Mary
We'd be but just a kiss away
Being close yet unable to physically connect
And never ever touch
Highlighting the lack of physical intimacy
It isn't fair to ask me there
Refusing the unfair request to be present
I know I'll only cry
Expectation of emotional distress if present with Mary
I won't be there if Mary's there
Restating the decision to avoid being where Mary is
I'll love her till I die
Commitment to loving Mary unconditionally
Instrumental section without lyrical content
I couldn't bear to see her there
Reiteration of inability to witness Mary with someone else
I'll only cry
Expectation of emotional distress and tears
No I won't be there if Mary's there
Confirming the decision to avoid being where Mary is
I'll love her till I die
Pledge of eternal love for Mary
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