Discover the poetic beauty in ‘Mary, Don’t You Weep’ by Aaron Neville. 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 Aaron Neville or a lover of well-crafted words, our detailed analysis will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of this song.
Well if I could I surely would
Stand on the rock where Moses stood
Pharaoh’s army got drownded
O Mary don’t you weep
O Mary don’t you weep, don’t mourn
O Mary don’t you weep, don’t mourn
Pharaoh’s army got drownded
O Mary don’t you weep
Well Mary wore three links and chains
On every link was Jesus’ name
Pharaoh’s army got drownded
O Mary don’t you weep
O Mary don’t you weep, don’t mourn
O Mary don’t you weep, don’t mourn
Pharaoh’s army got drownded
O Mary don’t weep
Go!
Go!
Well one of these nights bout 12 o’clock
This old world is gonna rock
Pharaoh’s army got drownded
O Mary don’t you weep
Well Moses stood on the Red Sea shore
Smote’ the water with a two by four
Pharaoh’s army got drownded
O Mary don’t you weep
Alright!
(O Mary don’t you weep, don’t mourn)
(O Mary don’t you weep, don’t mourn)
(Pharaoh’s army got drownded)
(O Mary don’t you weep)
Well old Mr. Satan he got mad
Missed that soul that he thought he had
Pharaoh’s army got drownded
O Mary don’t you weep
Brothers and sisters don’t you cry
There’ll be good times by and by
Pharaoh’s army got drownded
O Mary don’t weep
Well oh Mary don’t you weep, don’t mourn
O Mary don’t you weep, don’t mourn
Pharaoh’s army got drownded
O Mary don’t you weep
Solo, try it out!
(O Mary don’t you weep, don’t mourn)
(O Mary don’t you weep, don’t mourn)
(Pharaoh’s army got drownded)
(O Mary don’t weep)
Hey!
Drums!
God gave Noah the rainbow sign
“No more water but fire next time”
Pharaoh’s army got drownded
O Mary don’t you weep
O Mary don’t you weep, don’t (you) mourn
O Mary don’t you weep, don’t (you) mourn
Pharaoh’s army got drownded
O Mary don’t weep
O Mary don’t you weep, don’t mourn
O Mary don’t you weep, don’t mourn
Pharaoh’s army got drownded
O Mary don’t weep
Everybody!
(O Mary don’t you weep, don’t mourn)
(O Mary don’t you weep, don’t mourn)
(Pharaoh’s army got drownded)
(O Mary don’t weep)
O Mary don’t you weep, don’t mourn
O Mary don’t you weep, don’t mourn
Pharaoh’s army got drownded
Oooooooh, Mary don’t yoooooou
(O Mary don’t you weep, don’t mourn)
(O Mary don’t you weep, don’t mourn)
(Pharaoh’s army got drownded)
(O Mary don’t weep)