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Go Away Mary Jane is a raw, emotionally charged exploration of the narrator’s complex and addictive relationship with marijuana—personified as “Mary Jane.” The lyrics blend romantic imagery with confessional tones, presenting Mary Jane as both a source of comfort and a cause of turmoil. The narrator begins by expressing deep attachment and dependency, suggesting that Mary Jane provides inspiration, pleasure, and a sense of invincibility.
As the song progresses, a shift occurs: the euphoric highs are juxtaposed with the destructive consequences. The narrator confesses to losing focus, breaking rules, and becoming increasingly isolated. Despite recognizing the toll—lost communication, scrambled thoughts, and broken connections—he struggles to quit, even as he pleads with Mary Jane to “go away” in a desperate moment of clarity.
The final verses reveal a cycle of denial and craving. Though others believe he’s moved on, the narrator remains caught in private consumption, unable or unwilling to fully let go. There’s a hint of defiance against judgment and regulation, ending with an invitation for others to join him in his escape.
Overall, the song Go Away Mary Jane captures the duality of substance dependency: seductive yet damaging, desired yet feared. Through the metaphor of a romantic relationship, it delves into the psychological conflict of addiction, portraying Mary Jane as both muse and mistress, comfort and curse.
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Go Away Mary Jane lyrics
Me and her we caught the train
You know I’m talking ‘bout Mary Jane
How I need her ev’ry day
I won’t let anyone ever take her away
You say I’m too young for this
But what you’ve never had you can’t miss
Coz her flavour lights my tongue
Makes me believe that there’s nothing that can’t be done
I’ve lost my concentration
And my imagination
I’ve broken all the regulations
Coz of you Mary Jane
You say I’m losing my touch
Coz I’ve been with Mary Jane too much
My mind’s scrambled up in weeds
But I can’t do without her she’s something I need
Although we just met I know
This feeling hits me like an arrow
Hitting me straight in the heart
You’ll always be with me I never want to be apart
I’ve lost my communication
Please help me find salvation
I beg you out of desperation
Go away Mary Jane
They think I’ve given her up
That I no longer drink from her cup
With her alone in my room
I forget all about all this darkness and gloom
She is a part of my life
But her loving cuts just like a knife
They say that she’s killing me
But I don’t care and I ain’t gonna disagree
There is so much temptation
To break these regulations
Don’t need to give an explanation
Why all this discrimination
You’ve got too much frustration
You need to try some relaxation
Come with Mary Jane
Paul Robert Thomas
PRS Tunecode 712463EN
ISWC T-331.531.292-2
from COUNTRY SIDE, released March 31, 2025
Produced by and with lyrics by Paul Robert Thomas, and with music
licensed for use exclusively to Paul Robert Thomas
all rights reserved
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