Mary Go Round
Echoes of Regret: Ken Christianson's 'Mary Go Round' Unraveled
Lyrics
Something's making you sad
Something is causing sadness in your life.
Something's making you real mad and now you wanna go
Something is making you very angry, and now you desire to leave.
That something is gone
That upsetting factor is now gone.
That thing that set you apart you'll have to run along
The distinctive thing that made you stand out, you'll need to move away from it.
Your time will be up
Your time of consequence or reckoning is approaching.
Your time will be coming soon now just you wait for it
Be patient; your time is coming soon. Wait for it.
You just wait for it
Emphasizing the anticipation of an event or outcome.
'Cause all the things you do
Actions you take will eventually circle back to affect you.
Come back around for you
Reiteration of the consequence of one's actions.
Mary go 'round, Mary go 'round, Mary go 'round
Repetition of the idea of a circular pattern using the metaphor of a merry-go-round.
Mary, do you hear the sound?
A direct question to Mary, asking if she hears a specific sound.
Mary go 'round, Mary go 'round, Mary go 'round
Continuation of the circular theme and questioning Mary's awareness of a sound.
Mary, do you hear the sound?
Reiteration of the question to Mary about hearing a sound.
Do you hear the sound?
Emphasis on the act of hearing a sound.
You burn them all up
You destroy or eliminate all of them systematically.
You burn them one by one and now you wait for it
Destroying individuals one by one, and now waiting for consequences.
And now you wait for it
Waiting for the repercussions of your actions.
Just when you're in the clear
When you think you're safe, that's when a challenging situation arises.
That's when the train in your ear
A metaphorical train of difficulty or challenge appears unexpectedly.
Mary go 'round, Mary go 'round, Mary go 'round
Repetition of the circular motif using the metaphor of a merry-go-round.
Mary, do you hear the sound?
Repeating the question to Mary about hearing a sound, adding a sense of urgency.
Mary go 'round, Mary go 'round, Mary go 'round
Continuation of the circular theme and urgency in asking Mary about a sound.
Mary, do you hear the sound?
Reiteration of the question to Mary about hearing a sound with increased urgency.
Mary go 'round, Mary go 'round, Mary go 'round
Repetition of the circular motif with a heightened sense of urgency.
Mary, do you hear the sound?
Continuation of the urgent inquiry to Mary about hearing a sound.
Do you hear the sound?
Emphasis on the act of hearing a sound, suggesting its significance.
Do you hear the sound?
Reiteration of the importance of hearing a particular sound.
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