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Sometimes when I open my eyes
I see the things that I can't hide
Emptiness hanging from the shadows on the wall
Sometimes when I open my ears
Hear all the things I don't want to hear
4AM, faith is lost, she's screaming out again
And I say Mary, Mary
Mother full of light
When you gonna come down
And save us
Save us from this night
Oh, I say Mary, Mary
When you gonna hear
When you gonna come down
And take away
This bucket full
This bucket full of tears?
I tried to compromise
Saw the world through other's eyes
In the end, the battle came and left me on the ground
So many ways to fall
We seem to find them all
Tripping through the rubble as we fight within ourselves
And I say Mary, Mary
Mother full of light
When you gonna come down
And save us
Save us from this night
Oh, I say Mary, Mary
When you gonna hear
When you gonna come down
And take away
This bucket full
This bucket full of tears?
Impossible, impossible
Are the things that we make implausible
Implausible, implausible
Are the things that become impossible
We risk it all
We pay the toll
To a place that we've never been before
I won't be going back now
Mary, Mary
When you gonna fly
When you gonna come down
And say the words
To hush this endless cry
Oh, I say Mary, Mary
When you gonna hear
When you gonna come down
And take away
This bucket full
This bucket full of tears?
Oh, Mary
This bucket full
Of tears
| QueenLucia (On the edge and ready to jump) | Posted: Jan 20, 2010 - 14:19 fjowen wrote: Anyone else reminded of "Dear God" by XTC? Similar melody lines. That's exactly what it reminds me of! Not nearly as good, though. |
| FrankMc | Posted: Oct 18, 2009 - 07:46 Blah doesn't quite capture just how bothersome that vocal is. Dead on with the failed McLachlan thought. Really painful. annie_fannie wrote: nice piano work, but blah to the voice! someone is trying too hard to be sarah mclachlan...but missing the mark. |
| fjowen | Posted: Jul 15, 2009 - 15:24 Anyone else reminded of "Dear God" by XTC? Similar melody lines. |
| musician1 | Posted: Apr 11, 2009 - 23:33 I have seen this girl perform live at Cafe Vivaldi's listening room in NYC> she was such an inspiration. Angelic vocals and excellent songwriting... turns out she's a nice person too. |
| annie_fannie (Idaho) | Posted: Nov 04, 2008 - 14:38 nice piano work, but blah to the voice! someone is trying too hard to be sarah mclachlan...but missing the mark. |
| DoctorHooey (/etc) | Posted: Apr 29, 2008 - 07:45 This tune reminds me a little of an amazing song by the obscure band Fleming & John called "Comfortable", which incidentally is among my favorite songs ever. I wonder if there's an influence either way. |
| ronniegirl (Middle of New Jersey) | Posted: Mar 28, 2008 - 19:48 anniebear wrote: PS if anyone is interested, "Mary" is how the "Church" twisted the Godess into something less than "god" History took the Goddess away. Male history. But she is still there. |
| Mike_S (London ON) | Posted: Mar 28, 2008 - 19:46 get serio7us if youy have to man...i'll still be here later keep my eye on you |
| Colorwise | Posted: Feb 26, 2008 - 07:35 randomprime wrote: 
Any chance we could hear some Rush? Yeah! C'mon Bill. Play something from Rush. Anything would be great. |
| clarkRM (JerseyCity) | Posted: Feb 26, 2008 - 07:33 Great song ruined by an incredibly clumsy ending. |
| DD The_End (New York) | Posted: Feb 26, 2008 - 07:31 Thought this was Pink! |
| randomprime | Posted: Feb 26, 2008 - 07:30 1wolfy wrote: ...if you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice...
Any chance we could hear some Rush? |
| UltraNurd (Boston, MA) | Posted: Oct 23, 2007 - 15:18 anniebear wrote: Actually annanyc, I WAS being sarcastic and belittling to xtianity. I se no reason whatsoever to be "respectful" to something so poisonous, dangerous and (dare I say) DISRESPECTFUL as belief in an imaginary skygod. The sooner we leave behind this thousands of years old mumbo jumbo, the sooner we can tackle REAL problems, like starvation, global ecological degredation, war, etc. All they skygod believers can just die for all I care, because they are not helping anything, THEY are the ones making this world meaner, courser, uglier, and so much STUPIDER. Unfortunately, you are quite correct that the history of Christianity is studded with individuals who do and say horrible things in Christ's name, or conversely, fail to follow that whole "love thy neighbor" thing. In the present day, some of those individuals happen to also be the loudest and most obnoxious to claim the mantle of Christianity, and as such, they give entire denominations a bad name. I think there are more than a few Christians who are inspired by this "mumbo jumbo" to do good in the world, whether that is bringing food and medicine to the most needy, advocating sound environmental policy (I've generally seen this referred to as Caring for Creation), or peace (Quakers, among many others). That all said, there are entire arenas of public discourse, in particular the sciences and public policy, where faith should have no place in decision-making. I suspect such attempted theocratic methods are what make you see Christianity (I note you don't mention other religions... may I ask why?) as a dangerous meme. Finally, in the US at least, it's about freedom *of* religion (worship whatever you want, or not at all), not freedom *from* religion. I think a healthy faith life can be full integrated with a rational worldview. |
| 1wolfy (Mission Viejo California) | Posted: Oct 23, 2007 - 15:10 beware the deceiver...if you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice..sound familiar ?anniebear wrote: |
| 1wolfy (Mission Viejo California) | Posted: Oct 23, 2007 - 15:08 This one got my attention even with the volume down low...intense song ! |
| redeyespy (Sunny, FL) | Posted: Sep 11, 2007 - 20:31 anniebear wrote: Actually annanyc, I WAS being sarcastic and belittling to xtianity. I se no reason whatsoever to be "respectful" to something so poisonous, dangerous and (dare I say) DISRESPECTFUL as belief in an imaginary skygod. The sooner we leave behind this thousands of years old mumbo jumbo, the sooner we can tackle REAL problems, like starvation, global ecological degredation, war, etc. All they skygod believers can just die for all I care, because they are not helping anything, THEY are the ones making this world meaner, courser, uglier, and so much STUPIDER. Yes folks, intolerance, ignorance, and disrespect does exist at all poles, across all demographic divides. Nice generous helping of broad generalization here to boot! |
| Tattoo (Malvai Park) | Posted: Jul 21, 2007 - 08:24 4 this song..........nulla di che |
| anniebear (chapel hill, nc) | Posted: May 19, 2007 - 15:01 annanyc wrote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- anniebear wrote: wrote: OMG too frelling funny! PS if anyone is interested, "Mary" is how the "Church" twisted the Godess into something less than "god" UltraNurd wrote: I am interested in the history of religion, and although I'm not Catholic, I just wanted to point out that there are Christians who listen to RP who might find your sarcasm quotes somewhat belittling. If I may insert my 2 cents here, I'm not reading the quotation marks as sarcasm, if she uses it the way I would, I think she is referring to the Church as a political entity and Mary as the character that has been created by that political entity. I'm assuming that she is saying that what we have come to know as Mary is not historically accurate, or what the political organization says is not in line with her spiritual views. Basically, separating the idealogy from the entity for the purpose of looking at the issue historically. I don't think she's belittling anyone. Just my observation. Actually annanyc, I WAS being sarcastic and belittling to xtianity. I se no reason whatsoever to be "respectful" to something so poisonous, dangerous and (dare I say) DISRESPECTFUL as belief in an imaginary skygod. The sooner we leave behind this thousands of years old mumbo jumbo, the sooner we can tackle REAL problems, like starvation, global ecological degredation, war, etc. All they skygod believers can just die for all I care, because they are not helping anything, THEY are the ones making this world meaner, courser, uglier, and so much STUPIDER. |
| anniebear (chapel hill, nc) | Posted: May 19, 2007 - 14:02 DrCyKosis wrote: I lament the fact that ancient tribal myths HAVE always (and WILL always) cause division of mankind.
All religions proclaim love...as long as it's their version. |
| Kerly (Estonia) | Posted: Mar 02, 2007 - 04:11 Sounds like Paula Cole. |
| bokey (Filialville) | Posted: Mar 02, 2007 - 04:10 DrCyKosis wrote: I lament the fact that ancient tribal myths HAVE always (and WILL always) cause division of mankind.
All religions proclaim love...as long as it's their version. That is so deep and profound.Is the doctor in your name due to your divinity degree? Me,I get morose when the bakery is out of jelly doughnuts. |
| DrCyKosis (~Galveston~) | Posted: Feb 14, 2007 - 12:02 I lament the fact that ancient tribal myths HAVE always (and WILL always) cause division of mankind. All religions proclaim love...as long as it's their version. |
| Smoove_D (Milwaukee) | Posted: Jan 30, 2007 - 18:53 Love this song. Most of the rest of the album is forgetable. |
| algrif (Slightly west of Zero) | Posted: Oct 13, 2006 - 06:59 Hannio wrote: But that's not really for you to say, is it? And God has always used the human hand, such as in His many dealings with Israel in biblical times. I didn't say it. Please read the Biblical quote from Revelation and you'll see that God said it. You might like to compare it with Ezequiel chap 38, especially Ez 38:4, 10 bis. God said this also. By the way, there are almost countless examples of God using angelic hands rather than human hands when excercising judgement. In fact even in what you call Biblical times, He made a point of giving victory not by human hand by making sure the odds were completely against victory by force of numbers in all battles fought by Israel. |
| nuggler (Oz via Good Hope) | Posted: Sep 21, 2006 - 07:47 Hannio wrote: But that's not really for you to say, is it? And God has always used the human hand, such as in His many dealings with Israel in biblical times. Truth is that God slumbers since the time of Creation. Jehovah was the Archai who oversaw the evolution of ancient Hebrew consciousness & the Christ event made obsolete those ancient laws. Death is no more a justification for further human development. Cut the crap, Texas.... |
| Hannio (Austin, TX) | Posted: Sep 21, 2006 - 07:28 algrif wrote: God has his appointed time for war, but it is not now, and it is not by means of any human hand.
But that's not really for you to say, is it? And God has always used the human hand, such as in His many dealings with Israel in biblical times. |
| nuggler (Oz via Good Hope) | Posted: Sep 21, 2006 - 07:26 Hannio wrote: There is a time for peace, and there is a time for war. In ages past this held true. Since the line was drawn in the sand there has been zero justification. |
| MojoJojo (Indianapolis, IN USA) | Posted: Sep 21, 2006 - 07:24 Following Prince, When Doves Cry, just isn't fair. I'm completely unable to stop laughing (at the previous song) and this is waaaay too serious.  |
| algrif (Slightly west of Zero) | Posted: Aug 23, 2006 - 01:10 Hannio wrote: There is a time for peace, and there is a time for war. |
| Hannio (Austin, TX) | Posted: Aug 08, 2006 - 10:45 algrif wrote: And a hypocrite is a person who claims to be God fearing (in any way you want to take that) but does not do what God has said to do. War-mongers in particular take note.
There is a time for peace, and there is a time for war. |
| Zweiblumen (Boston, MA [2,606 miles ENE of Paradise, CA]) | Posted: Aug 08, 2006 - 10:45 physicsgenius wrote: Well, if God existed he might have done this. Hot.  |
| algrif (Slightly west of Zero) | Posted: May 27, 2006 - 06:44 cbonai wrote: "A bigot is a prejudiced person who is intolerant of any opinions differing from their own." (That is a defination I found out there, btw). How tolerant pro-religious folks? And a hypocrite is a person who claims to be God fearing (in any way you want to take that) but does not do what God has said to do. War-mongers in particular take note. |
| Eagan (Victoria) | Posted: Apr 19, 2006 - 10:58 cbonai wrote: "A bigot is a prejudiced person who is intolerant of any opinions differing from their own." (That is a defination I found out there, btw). How tolerant pro-religious folks? I am well aware that there are lots of religious people who are bigots. Just like all other humans. Whats your point? |
| Kerly (Estonia) | Posted: Apr 19, 2006 - 06:39 Ok, I seriously thought, when I heard "Mary, Mary" that this is Sarah McLachlan  |
| markE (Vancouver, BC) | Posted: Apr 13, 2006 - 13:30 ploafmaster wrote: Okay, religious discussion aside, her singing just drives me insane.
Agreed!It sounds like she's hurting herself most of the time. |
| ElSupreme (ATL) | Posted: Apr 13, 2006 - 13:28 physicsgenius wrote: Well, if God existed he might have done this. YEAH ROCK ON. |
| ploafmaster (Richmond, VA) | Posted: Apr 13, 2006 - 13:26 Okay, religious discussion aside, her singing just drives me insane. It sounds like she's hurting herself most of the time. |
| freeone1 (few want to be here...) | Posted: Mar 29, 2006 - 22:07 Give me Patty Griffin "Mary" over this any day! |
| algrif (Slightly west of Zero) | Posted: Mar 21, 2006 - 09:05 jerkstore wrote: thanks for trying to save me. You're welcome. Have a nice day. |
| jerkstore (at the core of the apple) | Posted: Mar 15, 2006 - 08:33 algrif wrote: There's loads of people who read the Highway Code (or similar driving law code books depending the country) and still don't take a blind bit of notice and so have 'accidents' and kill people. See where I'm going with this? GWB might profess to be what ever he likes, but it doesn't mean he follows what is written in the Bible. He probably hasn't even read it. Just shushh yourself and actually read the good book, would you? i think i'd rather go to hell and hang out with George W....but thanks for trying to save me. |
| LennytheB (Duluth, Georgia) | Posted: Mar 15, 2006 - 04:47 I'm not a particularly religious person and have issues with the Catholic church on a number of issues. Having said that, I can appreciate the lyrics and the vocals of this piece. I like it. |
| algrif (Slightly west of Zero) | Posted: Mar 06, 2006 - 04:04 jerkstore wrote: "aquired stupidities" - gotta love that one... All i know is that George W is a firm believer, and look what he has done for our country, with "God on our side".. obviously, reading the bible does not make you any smarter then someone who has not. This site is not for you to push religious crap on anyone...just shush and listen please, thanks, and God Bless. There's loads of people who read the Highway Code (or similar driving law code books depending the country) and still don't take a blind bit of notice and so have 'accidents' and kill people. See where I'm going with this? GWB might profess to be what ever he likes, but it doesn't mean he follows what is written in the Bible. He probably hasn't even read it. Just shushh yourself and actually read the good book, would you? |
| annanyc (Gotham) | Posted: Feb 28, 2006 - 11:23 anniebear wrote: wrote:
OMG too frelling funny! PS if anyone is interested, "Mary" is how the "Church" twisted the Godess into something less than "god" UltraNurd wrote: I am interested in the history of religion, and although I'm not Catholic, I just wanted to point out that there are Christians who listen to RP who might find your sarcasm quotes somewhat belittling. If I may insert my 2 cents here, I'm not reading the quotation marks as sarcasm, if she uses it the way I would, I think she is referring to the Church as a political entity and Mary as the character that has been created by that political entity. I'm assuming that she is saying that what we have come to know as Mary is not historically accurate, or what the political organization says is not in line with her spiritual views. Basically, separating the idealogy from the entity for the purpose of looking at the issue historically. I don't think she's belittling anyone. Just my observation. |
| kalisama (the other paradise) | Posted: Feb 28, 2006 - 11:12 like we need another sarah mclaughlin wannabe whiner? :puke: |
| squidish (Under the sea) | Posted: Feb 28, 2006 - 11:09 Mary, Mary when you gonna save us from this Bushy night? When you gonna drag away this bucket full a... |
| jerkstore (at the core of the apple) | Posted: Feb 24, 2006 - 10:02 algrif wrote: Hey Read back and you'll see that Kurt_from_La_Qui was just trying to put the record a bit straighter. If only all these opinionated anti-Bible folks would actually read the Bible before condeming it...  
Some of the statements I've just been reading below demonstrate oh so clearly that they haven't read a thing. They are just passing on aquired stupitities that they've listened to from other people who never read it either. "aquired stupidities" - gotta love that one... All i know is that George W is a firm believer, and look what he has done for our country, with "God on our side".. obviously, reading the bible does not make you any smarter then someone who has not. This site is not for you to push religious crap on anyone...just shush and listen please, thanks, and God Bless. |
| ScottN (An inch above the K/T boundary layer) | Posted: Feb 13, 2006 - 19:55 Kurt_from_La_Qui wrote: well... it looks like another expert that really has never understood the bible story. and you should really investigate what TRUE bible christians believe.
Gee whiz, are you the guy to define TRUE Christians and what THEY believe? Nice song. |
| algrif | Posted: Jan 21, 2006 - 03:49 jerkstore wrote: ... im sorry, is that terminology too offensive for TRUE bible Christians? Hey Read back and you'll see that Kurt_from_La_Qui was just trying to put the record a bit straighter. If only all these opinionated anti-Bible folks would actually read the Bible before condeming it...
Some of the statements I've just been reading below demonstrate oh so clearly that they haven't read a thing. They are just passing on aquired stupitities that they've listened to from other people who never read it either. |
| iMacomania (Bavaria - Germany) | Posted: Jan 15, 2006 - 11:59 delicious |
| olsaltybastard | Posted: Dec 31, 2005 - 23:44 Beautiful song; I gave it an 8. |