Discover the poetic beauty in ‘Buddha for Mary’ by 30 Seconds to Mars. This lyric breakdown takes you on a journey through the artist’s thoughts, emotions, and the story they aim to tell. From clever metaphors to evocative imagery, we delve into the nuances that make this song a lyrical masterpiece. Whether you’re a fan of 30 Seconds to Mars or a lover of well-crafted words, our detailed analysis will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of this song.
This is the life
This is the life
A simple fear to wash you away
This is the life
This is the life
An open mind canceled it today
This is the life
This is the life
A silent song that’s in your words
This is the life
This is the life
A different taste that’s in your mind
This is the life on Mars
This is the life on Mars
Mary was a different girl
Had a thing for astronauts
Mary was the type of girl
She always liked to play a lot
Mary was a holy girl
Father whet her appetite
Mary was the type of girl
She always liked to fall apart
Tell me, did you see her face?
Tell me, did you smell her taste?
Tell me, what’s the difference?
Don’t they all just look the same inside?
Buddha for Mary
Here it comes
Mary was an acrobat
But still she couldn’t seem to breathe
Mary was becoming everything she didn’t want to be
Mary would hallucinate
And see the sky up on the wall
Mary was the type of girl
She always liked to fly
Tell me, did you see her face?
Tell me, did you smell her taste?
Tell me, what’s the difference?
Don’t they all just look the same inside?
Buddha for Mary
Here it comes
Buddha for Mary
Here it comes
This is the life on Mars
This is the life on Mars
This is the life on Mars
This is the life
He said,
“Can you help me, are you sleeping”
She said
“Will you rape me now?”
He said
“Leave the politics to mad men”
She said
“I believe your lies”
He said
“There’s a paradise beneath me” (This is the life on Mars)
She said,
“Am I supposed to bleed?” (This is the life on Mars)
He said,
“You better pray to Jesus” (This is the life on Mars)
She said
“I don’t believe in God” (This is the life)
Mary was a different girl
Had a thing for astronauts
Mary was the type of girl
She always liked to play a lot
Mary was a holy girl
Finally wet her appetite
Mary was the type of girl
She always liked to fall apart
Buddha for Mary
Here it comes
Buddha for Mary
Here it comes
Buddha for Mary
Here it comes
Here it comes