Lyrics
When I am all on my own
Expressing solitude and vulnerability when alone.
One foot is in the grave
Suggesting a precarious or challenging situation, possibly a metaphor for a difficult time.
The sweet Mary comes
Introducing a character named "Sweet Mary" who provides support and guidance.
To help me to find my way
Highlighting Sweet Mary's role in helping the speaker find their way in life.
So I give her my thanks
Expressing gratitude towards Sweet Mary for her assistance.
I don't know what I would do
Acknowledging uncertainty about how the speaker would cope without Sweet Mary.
Without my sweet Mary love
Emphasizing the importance of Sweet Mary's love in getting through challenges.
To help me to make it through
Reiterating Sweet Mary's role in helping the speaker overcome difficulties.
Ghosts come out at night time
Introducing a dark and mysterious atmosphere with the mention of ghosts.
I hear the rumble of thunder
Describing the ominous sound of thunder, possibly symbolizing challenges or hardships.
Flashes of light to follow her
Referring to flashes of light, creating an image of uncertainty and unpredictability.
Whereas she go so pretty
Complimenting Sweet Mary's appearance, using it as a point of attraction.
But I will never ever touch her
Expressing a self-imposed restriction on getting too close to Sweet Mary.
'Cause if I did she might die
Suggesting a fear of causing harm to Sweet Mary if the speaker were to touch her.
I just smile and look on
Choosing to admire Sweet Mary from a distance with a positive attitude.
As she leads me to the wondrous sites
Highlighting Sweet Mary's role in leading the speaker to wonderful experiences.
When I am all on my own
Repeating the theme of vulnerability and the need for Sweet Mary's guidance when alone.
One foot is in the grave
Reiterating the idea of being in a challenging or difficult situation.
The sweet Mary comes
(Repetition of Sweet Mary's role)
To help me to find my way
(Repetition of the idea of finding one's way with Sweet Mary's help)
So I give her my thanks
(Repetition of gratitude towards Sweet Mary)
I don't know what I would do
(Repetition of uncertainty without Sweet Mary)
Without my sweet Mary love
(Repetition of the importance of Sweet Mary's love)
To help me to make it through
(Repetition of Sweet Mary aiding in overcoming challenges)
What did I do to deserve this
Questioning why the speaker is in the current situation, possibly expressing confusion or regret.
Give my life to a tiger
Mentioning giving one's life to a tiger, suggesting a risky or unconventional commitment.
Give my last food and water
Offering the last resources to a stranger, indicating a selfless and generous nature.
To a strange wayfarer
Referring to a strange wayfarer, possibly symbolizing an unknown and unpredictable element in the speaker's life.
I'm so blessed in this life
Expressing a feeling of being blessed despite challenges.
I wanna show my gratitude
Expressing a desire to show gratitude, possibly to Sweet Mary or life in general.
She is so beautiful when she flies
Complimenting Sweet Mary's beauty, possibly in a metaphorical sense.
I wanna see her flying higher
Expressing a desire for Sweet Mary to achieve greater heights or success.
Away
(Transition)
Who is she?
Repeatedly questioning and expressing curiosity about Sweet Mary's identity.
I wanna know
-Who is she?
-I wanna know
-Who is she?
-I wanna know
-Who is she?
-I wanna know
-When I am all on my own
(Repetition of the vulnerability theme and Sweet Mary's role)
One foot is in the grave
-The sweet Mary comes
-To help me to find my way
-So I give her my thanks
-I don't know what I would do
-Without my sweet Mary love
-To help me to make it through
(Repetition of the importance of Sweet Mary's love in overcoming challenges)
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