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You're covered in roses
You're covered in ashes
You're covered in rain
You're covered in babies
You're covered in slashes
You're covered in wilderness
You're covered in stains
You cast aside the sheets
You cast aside the shroud
Of another man
Who served the world proud
And you greet another son
And you lose another one
On some sunny day
And always you stay
Mary
Jesus said, mother, I couldn't stay another day longer
He flies right by and leaves a kiss upon her face
While the angels were singing his praises in a blaze of glory
Mary stays behind and starts cleaning up the place
Oh Mary
She moves behind me
She leaves her fingerprints
Everywhere
Every time the snow drifts
Every way the sand shifts
Even when the night lifts
She's always there
Jesus said, mother, I couldn't stay another day longer
He flies right by and leaves a kiss upon her face
While the angels were singing his praises in a blaze of glory
Mary stays behind and starts cleaning up the place
Oh Mary
You're covered in roses
You're covered in ruins
You're covered in secrets
You're covered in treetops
You're covered in birds
Who can sing a million songs
Without any words
You cast aside the sheets
You cast aside the shroud
Of another man
Who served the world proud
And you greet another son
And you lose another one
On some sunny day
And always you stay
Mary
Mary
Good god almighty that's beautiful.
I have seen Patty and her Gibson twice - a classy performer of the first order.
I can help. What's your street address?
While the angels were singing his praises in a blaze of glory
Mary stays behind and starts cleaning up the place
I so love these lines... someone always has to walk behind the horses and elephants in the parade. I look at the mess in Ukraine and think, it will take years to clean up the mess before they can get back to everyday living. When, that is, they can even go home again.
Heading tomorrow to an unexpected and devastating funeral; this song is so pertinent these days.
My sincerest sympathies to you! I hope this song helps to get you through it!
Heading tomorrow to an unexpected and devastating funeral; this song is so pertinent these days.
Bummer hope you get through it ok
EXCEPTIONAL!!!
I agree, RP has turned me on to so many great artists and groups i may never have heard of listening to commercial music radio with their SSDD crap
thanks RP
I'm a big Patty fan but christians are grasping at straws - the song was writtten about Patty's grandmother
Virgin birth - I'd like to see that!
If you are a Catholic you MUST believe in a shitload of wierd stuff eg. transubstantiation (wine into the blood of God, which you then drink) ++++
We're not laughing with you .... we're laughing at you and your imaginary friend(s)
Well, I'm close to agreeing with you. But -- if it has any possibility of making the world a better place for some -- what the f*** is it to you? As many people have suffered and died pushing against these beliefs as trying to impose them. Why not land in the middle and let compassion and the spirit rule, despite what you may believe? Besides, in any case, this is a deeply lovely song.
I'm Catholic. The attributes of Mary in this song can definitely be applied to Mary, Mother of Jesus, Son of God. Its a beautiful song, and in my faith can be considered a sacramental (something that helps me get closer to God).
Radio Paradise often presents songs related to the spiritual. Often I hear songs that help me think about God and my relationship with Him. I think this is by intent of the D.J, as indicated by the name chosen for the station.
In any case, this song is especially poignant today. There are many days in the year set aside to honor Mary, Mother of Jesus, and today happens to be one. It is the Feast of the Nativity of Mary, IOW, her birthday. Happy Birthday, Mary.
I'm a big Patty fan but christians are grasping at straws - the song was writtten about Patty's grandmother
Virgin birth - I'd like to see that!
If you are a Catholic you MUST believe in a shitload of wierd stuff eg. transubstantiation (wine into the blood of God, which you then drink) ++++
We're not laughing with you .... we're laughing at you and your imaginary friend(s)
"...... gives real hope to suffering women everywhere"
The deliverance is WAY behind schedule .... it's almost as if it's a scam.
Who believes this nonsense?
Agreed! Hail! Our Lady, our Morning Star!
Our Lady?
The Catholic Virgin Mary who had a baby?
I'd like to see that
LMAO
ever since I found Patty here on RP I have smiled, laughed and cried so many times with the art this wonderful woman creates.
I so feel ya! Beautiful song. I remember hearing Long Ride Home here... What a song. Thanks RP!
Mary stays behind and starts cleaning up the place
Well, today is actually Sunday, and since I'm not in church, I appreciate a little goddess-like reminder that Love is Real!
I haven't paid any attention to religion in a long time, contrarian since my early teens after a Catholic childhood.
But those lyrics are brilliant.
Now, That is a Hail Mary! ...
Yeah. This is one of those songs, where I don't understand why the average rating is as low as it is, not that it matters of course. It doesn't. Everybody is hit differently by the music they hear ... one of the things that makes music so interesting.
Hail Mary!
Agreed! Hail! Our Lady, our Morning Star!
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Yes. How on Earth does she pull that magical stuff up from her soul and spill it out all over every which where?
Agreed. Tearjerkingly lovely from the first listen. Instant 10 from the Bristol office.
Me too!
mrselfdestruct wrote:
Possibly, someday, your perspective will broaden. It happens. Preferences in music change. The only reason to make this comment is that my thoughts about music have changed with time.
Not missing the point?
Agreed, but in this case, the rest of this album kicks serious butt. Her best album IMHO.
I donated yesterday (I'm in the Gallon Club) and think if you can than you should too,
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Stopped me in my tracks.
No, Patty Griffin. How can you confuse those two?
Patty is best heard live where she knows exactly how to move every breathe and nuance.
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Absolutely. The venue sometimes doesn't do her justice. I saw her at Stubb's amphitheater once, and it was quite disappointing. But I've seen her in more suitable venues, and she just crushes it.
A top ten song of all time in a few. A gem of gems.
I knew it to be one one the best from the 1st time I heard it. But what do I know. 7xP doesn't mean I'm a good critic! ;-)
Love that you play this RP! Everyone should be exposed to the greatness of what makes a truly great song.
... Not always where you expect it... that's what's so great about this art.
As a musician/writer/engineer I sadly agree with the comments about the production.
Patty is best heard live where she knows exactly how to move every breathe and nuance.
I rarely listen to this studio version, but the live trax from "A Kiss in Time" are always within reach.
the acoustic video collections with Buddy & Emmylou are not to be missed!... Three Girls and Their Buddy"
LPH
Maybe it's the mix, but Patty just gets on my nerves without even trying after about 90 seconds. Just working with RP in the background, not really focused on the music, and she just scrapes into my awareness and I have to PSD.
Maybe Ms Griffin can do this?
Funny how many people have a gut antipathy to this song because it's got a vague Jesus undercurrent. I'm not a Christian, but c'mon, much — most? — of the Western world's greatest art has had a Biblical theme. Just about everything done by Michaelangelo, for instance. Anyway, I think this is just beautiful.What he/she said...
What?
Physics, is that you?
I find it interesting that some religious folks are quick to harp on what on non-believers "need to do." I don't feel the need to tell you what to do or believe, I don't give a flying fig. As long as you don't kill people in the name of your god, as many have. Immediately you'll mention the atheists who have committed atrocities, and yes, there are plenty. They killed despite their beliefs, not because of them. The Bible, both Old and New Testaments, has plenty of wonderful philosophy, as well as some pretty scary tenants. Many other great books do too and it takes more of an open mind to admit that than to look for all of the answers from one book.
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Not to be provocative, but "recovering Catholic"?? what does that mean.. in your case, the devil won? The song as a whole can be received as a wonderful ode to women throughout history as is well said above, but clearly speaks to Marian devotionalists, Catholics, Protestant, and all Christians who appreciate Mary's "yes" to God.
If I believed in the devil any more than god, I guess you could say the devil won. I only qualified my statement with the "recovering Catholic" part to explain that if I'm anti-religious (which I am) it's not because no one ever tried to indoctrinate me. It just didn't take. I outgrew it, much like belief in the tooth fairy. I still love this song and don't find it to be a statement of religious devotion. But I even like some songs that are. "Oh Holy Night" is overtly religious. I don't feel inspired by the message, but as for song structure and composition, it's amazing. It's one of my favorite Christmas songs when performed by someone who really hits the emotion.
brianlemaster wrote:
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Not to be provocative, but "recovering Catholic"?? what does that mean.. in your case, the devil won? The song as a whole can be received as a wonderful ode to women throughout history as is well said above, but clearly speaks to Marian devotionalists, Catholics, Protestant, and all Christians who appreciate Mary's "yes" to God.
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Not to be provocative, but "recovering Catholic"?? what does that mean.. in your case, the devil won? The song as a whole can be received as a wonderful ode to women throughout history as is well said above, but clearly speaks to Marian devotionalists, Catholics, Protestant, and all Christians who appreciate Mary's "yes" to God.
That said, and again as a non-believer, as a woman who wept over the body of a young son killed before his time for reasons she may have been vague on, Mary probably isn't a bad archetype for our society on a few levels.
crispynz1 wrote:
Religion, made by man to control and govern man. Let's all just keep religion out. It only f**cks everything and everyone up.
I think she's right as well. I have a live recording of this song and Patty introduces it by saying she wrote about her grandmother named Mary.
Her grandmother Mary. And her uncle Jesus?
She also said that the song Heavenly Day was written about her dog.
I think what's she's saying is "I wrote this song and gave it to you. You can each decide what it means to you".
Oh man, I remember. Heartbreaking, every breath. This song gives me chills all by itself, but at that time it was just crushing.
I think Imic is right again.
I think she's right as well. I have a live recording of this song and Patty introduces it by saying she wrote about her grandmother named Mary.
I'm also an atheist & like this song as well.
I think she is one the best artists alive today, I just can't believe
she is not more popular. A very remarkable talented artist,
unbelievable!!!!!
As powerful as she is recorded, she will knock you out live. Saw her recently, with Shawn Colvin, at a benefit show. Much too short, but wonderful nonetheless.
What he said. . . . but the exact opposite.
I think she is one the best artists alive today, I just can't believe
she is not more popular. A very remarkable talented artist,
unbelievable!!!!!