Story Behind The Song
Unrequited love, fear and jealousy- a potent mix that can exist purely through the overwhelming power of a confident, beautiful person. THe subject of the song is a lovely, confident woman, blissfully unaware of the various effects of her own presence.
Song Description
Mary Lou is adored and desired by all- her beauty and spirit coveted by all who meet her- even The Lord himself wonders why he didn't keep her. The furstrated Narrator of the song hates being a witness to the obvious desire of everyone: in his mind, she b
| Song Length |
3:02 |
Genre |
Rock - Easy Listening, Rock - Modern |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Troubled, Moving |
Subject |
Madly In Love, Unrequited Love |
| Similar Artists |
Sheryl Crow, Tori Amos |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Mary lou lyrics and music by aine o doherty
Intro
The time has come for me to write about a star that shines so bright
Ive been put under a spell now its my time to tell
I gotta get it out, its been haunting me for years
Tearing down the walls, fightin back the tears
Verse 1
All the men they beg to dress her in white
Cover her hands with bands of gold
Lay her on roses when the moon is high
Keep her and protect her till she?s grey & old
Bridge
A mind of Leonardo, the smile of Mona
Oh how I wanna take you home
But im not the only who dreams about you
Chorus
Everybody wants a piece of my Mary Lou
Everybody, everybody, everybody says it too
I love you, I love you, I love you Mary Lou
I really really really wanna give it to you
Verse 2
The lord himself is sittin up in the clouds
Thinking howld I ever let her out
I shudda kept her up here to make me a son
I shudda kept her up here to have a little fun
Bridge
Breasts like cookin apples she?s the queen of tarts
I know she doesnt mean it but she?s tearing me apart
But im not the only one who dreams about you
Chorus repeat
Composed and written by Aine O? Doherty
(copyright 2005)
Verse - C*M - G*
Bridge - A B C*M
Chorus ? A B C*M