Mary Jane – English Lyrics

• By: RAYE
• Album: My 21st Century Blues

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw honesty of RAYE's 'Mary Jane,' a deeply personal narrative from her acclaimed debut album, *My 21st Century Blues*. This song offers an intimate look into the complexities of addiction and emotional vulnerability, providing a unique opportunity to explore English vocabulary related to personal struggles, emotional states, and candid storytelling. Its powerful lyrics and soulful delivery make it a compelling piece for language learners to connect with authentic expression.

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all right

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Mary Jane

soon

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I

levitate

he'll take these bit of thoughts in my

brain and let them fall like summer rain

sweet

everything

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cool things

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[Applause]

I've been clean

oh

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my soul

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[Applause]

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now always gave me the best advice

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[Applause]

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foreign

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aren't too many

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foreign

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
levitate /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/ B2	verb - rise and hover in the air without any visible support.
thoughts /θɔːts/ A2	noun - an idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.
brain /breɪn/ A2	noun - the organ of thought, consciousness, and emotion.
sweet /swiːt/ A1	adjective - having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey.
clean /kliːn/ A1	adjective - free from dirt, marks, or stains. verb - to make clean.
soul /soʊl/ B1	noun - the spiritual or immaterial part of a human being or animal.
advice /ədˈvaɪs/ B1	noun - guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action.
foreign /ˈfɔːrən/ A2	adjective - of a country other than one's own.

Key Grammar Structures

• I levitate

  ➔ Present Simple - Stative Verb

  ➔ The verb "levitate" describes a state of being, not an action happening now. It's a permanent or semi-permanent quality. Using the present simple emphasizes this.

• he'll take these bits of thoughts in my brain

  ➔ Future Simple with 'will' contraction ('ll'), possessive pronoun ('my'), noun phrase with quantifier ('bits of thoughts')

  ➔ "he'll" is a contraction of "he will", indicating a future action. "My brain" shows possession. "Bits of thoughts" uses 'bits' as a partitive quantifier, meaning small, undefined amounts.

• aren't too many

  ➔ Negative Contraction ('aren't'), Quantifier ('too many')

  ➔ "aren't" is a contraction of "are not". "Too many" indicates a large quantity, but often with a negative connotation (more than desired).