Mary Had a Little Boy
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Oh oh oh oh, Mary, Mary Mary had a little boy but little did she know That everywhere that Mary went the little boy was sure to go Mary, a girl at a party Pretty face, fantasy body On the strength girl was fine Mission: make her mine So I stepped to her shyly Before I could speak she walked right by me Frozen, lost my cool Out of the groove, what´s my next move Should I chill, should I follow Heart is pounding, I feel hollow Paused, thought for a minute If she was a pool I´d jump right in it So in her path I did step Nervous but I still had pep It didn´t matter where she went to I would be there too Mary had a little boy but little did she know That everywhere that Mary went the little boy was sure to go Saw her at the mall Stand tall, courage don´t fall To her smoothly I approached Tried to speak and almost choked Abnormal for the ruthless chiller Normally I´m a ladies killer Why were my nerves shaky I knew she´d make me and not break me Here she comes, should I talk to her now Yes, it´s now or never Mary had a little boy but little did she know That everywhere that Mary went the little boy was sure to go Mary had a little boy but little did she know (oh Mary, Mary) That everywhere that Mary went the little boy was sure to go (oh Mary, Mary) Oh oh-oh-oh ooh-oh, Mary Oh oh-oh-oh ooh-oh, Mary Hello Mary, how´s your day Hope it´s going in the right way How about dinner and some dancing Later on some romancing Music, we could talk And express our inner thoughts How about it, what do you think Ended statement with a wink Mary had a little boy but little did she know That everywhere that Mary went the little boy was sure to go Mary had a little boy but little did she know That everywhere that Mary went the little boy was sure to go Mary had a little boy but little did she know (oh Mary, Mary) That everywhere that Mary went the little boy was sure to go (oh Mary, Mary) Oh oh-oh-oh ooh-oh
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Written by: BENITO BENITES, JOHN VIRGO GARRETT III, DURRON MAURICE BUTLER, PENNY L FORD
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Genre"Mary Had a Little Boy" is a classic example of the Eurodance genre, characterized by its upbeat tempo and fusion of various electronic music styles.
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Release DateThe single was released in December 1990.
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Chart ToppingThe song was a chart-topping hit and reached Number 8 on the UK Singles Chart and Number 2 on the Dutch Top 40.
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Unique TwistIt is a twist on the nursery rhyme 'Mary Had a Little Lamb,' using the melody but telling a completely different story.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by spiritual African-American songs. The meaning behind the title and lyrics derives from what is believed to be an old African American spiritual song from the era of slavery.
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Album"Mary Had a Little Boy" is featured on Snap!'s debut studio album “World Power.”
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Production TeamThe song was produced by the German production team Snap!, featuring Penny Ford on the lead vocals.
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International SuccessThe song achieved commercial success internationally, becoming a Top 10 hit in several countries including Germany, Australia, and Sweden.
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Music VideoThe song's music video is known for its striking visuals of the band performing against an industrial backdrop interspersed with animations.
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PopularityEven 30 years after its release, the song remains popular and has been sampled and covered by numerous artists.
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Different VersionsThere are several versions of the song, including a US Radio mix, a Club mix, and a Radio mix.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised "Mary Had a Little Boy" for its catchy tune, creative lyrics, and fusion of electronic and pop elements.
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RecognitionIn 1991, the song was nominated for the Billboard Music Award for the Best Dance Video.
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