Mary
Unveiling Love's Dilemma: Mary's Truth
Lyrics
Oh the cold wet wind blew over the heather
Reference to the environment with the cold wind blowing over the heather.
You wrote Charlie and Mary for forever
Author mentions writing "Charlie and Mary" as a lasting commitment.
On the back of a rock
Describes the location of the inscription on the back of a rock.
That you picked up on the way
The rock was picked up during the journey, implying a shared experience.
And in that perfect moment
Reflects on a perfect moment.
I nearly ruined it
Admits a potential mistake or interruption in that perfect moment.
By saying I love you
The author almost confessed love but didn't.
And nearly meaning it
Admits that the confession might have been insincere.
But you know I would never waste those words
Reassures that the author wouldn't use "I love you" casually.
Oh when I last saw Mary
Recalls the last encounter with Mary.
She lied and said it was her birthday
Mary lied about her birthday, hinting at deceit or a lack of openness.
Oh when i last saw Mary
-She lied and said it was her birthday
-But then she
Describes an attempt by Mary to kiss, but the author rejects it, acknowledging a lack of genuine love.
Tried to kiss me
-And I said don't bother
-You know we don't really love one another
-And there's no use
Expresses the futility of continuing a loveless relationship.
In burning out this flame
-Oh but then things changed in a way I couldn't predict
Describes a change in Mary's behavior, realizing she only said "I love you" to please the author.
She said I love you and it suddenly clicked
-That she was only saying what she wanted me to hear
-And I said
Author expresses concern about Mary's honesty.
Please don't lie to me Mary
Repeated plea for Mary not to lie.
And I said
-Please don't lie to me Mary
-I said
Repetition of the plea, emphasizing the emotional impact of lies.
Please don't lie
-Oh it makes me cry in bed
-I said
-Please don't lie
-Oh it makes me cry in bed
-I said
-Please don't lie
-Oh it makes me cry in bed
-And she said
Mary responds dismissively, asking the author to be silent.
Shut your mouth
Repetition of Mary's dismissive response, implying the author's lack of understanding.
You don't know what you're talking about
-Oh she said
-Shut your mouth
-You don't know what you're talking about
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