Mary, Mary – English Lyrics

• By: RUN DMC

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Run-DMC's dynamic "Mary, Mary," a rap twist on a classic Monkees tune. Explore the song's playful lyrics and deeper themes, offering insights into late 1980s cultural debates and Run-DMC's message of positivity amidst controversy. Discover the unique blend of hip-hop and rock that defined an era.

[English]

(Intro Music)

- I'm Mary, Mary, and this is war.

That's right, war. Women Against Rock.

We are fully committed to showing you the ill effects

of rock roll on today's youth.

That's why we we're here at this actual concept

for RUN-D.M.C.

probably the worst offender of today's morals.

We are committed to controlling forms

of human expression when those forms

of human expression are starting

to poison today's youth

and elicit antisocial behavior.

That's right for those group

like RUN-D.M.C., who revel in

sex and drugs in record.

Well we have zero tolerance.

This is not a group.

They're a gang and we're a gang.

And this is war.

Let's go girls.

This is war.

(music begins)

- Mary, Mary

Why ya buggin'''''?

Mary, Mary

I need ya huggin'

Had a fly girl Flo,

called her honey.

Next thing she spent up all my money.

Get you in debt, you and your

girl dizzy.

Stopped moving crack but your still getting busy.

You could call me everyday God sent.

Like you was Lois Lane and I was Clark Kent.

I spend and I spend and you spent and you spent.

Now my house with a mouse is a roach with a tent.

Mary. Mary, Why you buggin'''''?

- Sex. Sex is happening here.

RUN-D.M.C. promotes, uh...

- Mary, Mary... I need your huggin'

- Mary, Mary. RUN-D.M.C. said, 'keep a healthy body'

we 'sermonizing'.

- Mary, Mary, Mary

you cold thumb suckin''

Looking for you, but you keep duckin'

I wanna find you, I gotta tell you something

So just be quiet and don't say nothing!

Mary Mary Mary why you out there stunting?

Supposed to be with me, but not you're FRONTIN

We started out new, you used to be true

Now you're buggin'''', what's wrong with you?

Mary, Mary... Why you buggin'''''?

- Drugs? Drugs!

RUN-D.M.C. are promoting drug- (cough)

- Mary, Mary... I need your huggin

Oh Mary, Mary.

RUN-D.M.C. says keep a healthy mind

we're spiritualizing

- This girl Mary I knew so well

I met her on the road in a fly hotel

High on the heels and never failed

Clubs and the pubs is where she dwelled

Story about Mary was well to tell

She seemed to scheme for a dream to sell

She spent a night locked in a cell

I knew Mary well cause she Raising Hell

Mary, Mary... Why ya buggin''''?

- Excuse me, excuse me, excuse me.

Excuse me, excuse me.

Stop!

[Music Cuts]

You guys are so 'dropadonian'

[Music Starts]

It's not Mary who was quite - contrary

Talking bout Mary who was always in a - hurry

The things she needed were necessary

She did not need, a busted cherry

True and blue just like a blueberry

Ask if she's crazy and I'll say very

Living in a house that's out on the prairie

I worry about Mary cause Mary is scary!

Mary, Mary... Why ya buggin''''?

Mary, Mary... I need ya huggin

Mary, Mary... Why ya buggin''''?

Mary, Mary... I need ya huggin

Mary, Mary... Why ya buggin''''?

- Well, I never...

- Well now you do!

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
war /wɔːr/ B1	noun - a state of armed conflict between different countries or groups within a country
rock /rɒk/ B1	noun - a type of popular music with a strong beat
youth /juːθ/ B1	noun - the period between childhood and adult life
effects /ɪˈfekts/ B1	noun - a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.
forms /fɔːrmz/ B2	noun - a type or variety of something.
expression /ɪkˈspreʃən/ B2	noun - the process of making your thoughts or feelings known by speech, writing, or some other method
behavior /bɪˈheɪvjər/ B1	noun - the way in which a person or animal behaves
group /ɡruːp/ A2	noun - a number of people or things that are put together or are connected with each other
gang /ɡæŋ/ B1	noun - an organized group of criminals
debt /det/ B1	noun - a sum of money that is owed or due to a person or organization
money /ˈmʌni/ A1	noun - a current medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; collectively, currency.
crack /kræk/ B2	noun - a freebase form of cocaine
sex /seks/ A2	noun - either of the two main categories (male and female) into which humans and other living things are divided on the basis of their reproductive functions
drugs /drʌɡz/ A2	noun - a medicine or other substance which has a physiological effect when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body.
hotel /həʊˈtel/ A2	noun - an establishment providing accommodation, meals, and other services for travelers and tourists.
clubs /klʌbz/ B1	noun - an association of people united by a common interest or purpose.
dream /driːm/ A2	noun - a cherished aspiration, ambition, or ideal.
hell /hel/ B2	noun - the place or state of punishment of the wicked after death
crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ B1	adjective - mentally ill; insane.
scary /ˈskeri/ A2	adjective - causing fear