Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2010-09-27
- Album Name: U.S. Girls // Dirty Beaches Split 7″
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “Mah Marie” by U.S. Girls
“Mah Marie” by U.S. Girls speaks of heartbreak and resilience amid life’s struggles. The narrator of the song longs for a reconnection with a distant lover. The sentiment of loss and yearning is further emphasized when the mysterious “Mah Marie” is invoked; a possible reference to a Mary figure, symbolizing along with that a distant figure of divine love. The narrator has been abandoned and the singer is comforted but still deeply affected by loss. Despite the painful circumstances, the narrator finds the courage to make the best of the situation and be resilient. There is a suggestion that even in the times of difficulty, somtehing better will be on the other side. The narrator bravely decides to look further, to go beyond the pain of being left behind to seek even greater love, greater dreams and a better future.