Mean Mary

The door was sturdy, solid oaken — oh Jane
But somehow, its lock got broken — oh Jane
Hie thee hither! Don’t make a sound — oh no, Jane
When danger’s lurking all around — you’re so Jane

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Oh Jane, what hast thou done?
Whoa Jane, you jumped the gun
Go Jane, it’s time to run

The midnight sun has just begun its reign — oh Jane
The closed window, opened wide — oh Jane
Wide enough, you climbed inside — oh Jane
Hie thee hither! Are you suicidal? — or insane?
When no one’s standing on your bridle — you’re so Jane

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You find a prowling time of night — oh Jane
You never seem to lose your fight — oh Jane
Torn twixt freedom and belonging — you don’t complain
Even when it’s you you’re wronging — you’re so Jane

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While in the urban wildlife
Their crooked quests and sleazy strife
Don’t forget your hunting knife — oh Jane

Be careful in the flowerbed
One false move, a flower’s dead
You never know just where to tread — oh Jane

Though you walk a tightrope
Fumble, flounder, stumble, grope
You never seem to lose your hope — oh Jane

Whether hiding in the garbage can
Or swinging in like Tarzan
You always seem to have a plan — oh Jane

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music and lyrics by Mary James & Jean James