Saint Joe on the School Bus
Marcy Playground
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Saint Joe he said he's never been Dressed up like a woman Saint Joe they said your dad is gay They said your mom She's a whore they said it 'till you Were raw they said your mom She's a bore they made her beg Them for more my Aunt Mary Aunt Mary Aunt Mary says They have the darkness there in their eyes Saint Joe he said he's never been made Up like a woman Saint Joe the time is coming when When Mary never will return When Mary never will come back here Yeah Mary never will return Oh Mary please Come home Oh my aunt Mary Aunt Mary Aunt Mary says they have The darkness there in their eyes Oh my aunt Mary Aunt Mary Aunt Mary says they have the darkness there They have the family disease They have the darkness there in their minds
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Written by: JOHN K. WOZNIAK
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11 facts about this song
Genre"Saint Joe on the School Bus" is a song from the alternative rock genre, a style of rock music that emerged from independent music underground of the 1980s and became popular in the 1990s.
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Release DateThe song was released on February 25, 1997, as a part of Marcy Playground's self-titled debut album.
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Album SuccessThe track "Saint Joe on the School Bus" helped contribute to the album's double-platinum status meaning it sold over 2 million copies.
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Song ThemesThe song explores themes of youth, alienation, and regret as embodied in the character of Saint Joe.
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Songwriters and ProducersThe song was written and produced by John Wozniak, the lead singer and frontman of Marcy Playground.
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Saint JoeThe character of "Saint Joe" in the song is a metaphor for the experiences of outcasts and misfits in a school setting.
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Critical AcclaimDespite "Saint Joe On The School Bus" not reaching the commercial success of other singles like "Sex and Candy", it received positive feedback for its relevant social commentary and storytelling approach.
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Musical TryptychMany fans analyze "Saint Joe on the School Bus", along with the songs "Poppies" and "One More Suicide", to form a tryptych or trilogy on the Marcy Playground album mentioning the highs and pitfalls of school age experiences.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Saint Joe on the School Bus" deal with bullying. The song's narrative details an experience of a student with the name of Joe who endures daily terrors and cruelties on the school bus.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Saint Joe on the School Bus" prominently features a school bus in various scenes further emphasizing the song's theme.
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Band's NameMarcy Playground is named after the Marcy Open grade school in Minneapolis, which frontman John Wozniak attended. This may play a strong context on the song's theme centering around school experiences.
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