Lyrics
I'm gonna tell you a story
Introducing the narrative intent to share a tale.
'Bout ol' Mary Lou
Reference to a person named Mary Lou.
I mean the kind of a girl
Describing Mary Lou as the type of girl who can deceive or manipulate.
That make a fool of you
Expressing that Mary Lou has the power to make someone act foolishly.
She make a young man old
Implies that Mary Lou can age a young man quickly.
And an old man pay
She can make an older man pay a price for her actions.
The way she took my money
Refers to how she took the narrator's money, indicating deceit.
Was a crying shame
Expressing disapproval or regret at how she took money.
Mary Lou, Mary Lou
Reiteration of Mary Lou's actions: stealing valuables and driving away in a Cadillac.
She took my watch and chain
-Mary Lou, Mary Lou
-She took my diamond ring
-She took the keys to my Cadillac car
-Jumped in my Caddy and she drove afar
-Put a detective
Describes the pursuit of Mary Lou, involving detectives and the post office.
On her trail
-The post office thought
-They'd chase her by the mail
-She got picked up
Details her capture, bail process, and manipulation of the justice system.
And then was put in jail
-Stroked the judge
-Just to go her bail
-Mary Lou, Mary Lou
Repetition of the chorus highlighting her repeated actions of theft.
She took my watch and chain
-Mary Lou, Mary Lou
-She took my diamond ring
-She took the keys to my Cadillac car
-Jumped in my Caddy and she drove afar
-She left Detroit
Mary Lou's relocation and her exploitation of another individual.
To go to Kalamazoo
-Made her a fortune
-Out of fools like you
-Met her a rich man
Reference to her relationship with a married man and the consequences.
Who was married and had some kids
-Stroked that cat
-Until he flipped his lid
-Mary Lou, Mary Lou
Reiteration of her stealing, this time from the narrator's Cadillac.
She took my watch and chain
-Mary Lou, Mary Lou
-She took my diamond ring
-She took the keys to my Cadillac car
-Jumped in my Caddy and she drove afar
-She came back into town
Her return and expression of remorse, suggesting a cycle of behavior.
About a week ago
-Told me she's sorry
-She had hurt me so
-I had a '65 Ford
Reference to another theft, this time less significant but still impactful.
And a two dollar bill
-The way she took that
-Lord, it gave me a thrill
-Mary Lou
Final repetition of her actions, emphasizing her continuous deceitful behavior.
She took my watch and chain
-Mary Lou, Mary Lou
-She took my diamond ring
-She took the keys to my Cadillac car
-Jumped in my Caddy and she drove afar
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