Mary on a Cross
Ghost * Track #1 On [MESSAGE FROM THE CLERGY]
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Mary on a Cross by Ghost
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GhostProduced by
Gene Walker & Tobias ForgeWrited by
Tobias Forge & Salem Al Fakir & Vincent PontareAbout
“Mary on a Cross” is the second song on Ghost’s “re-release” EP from the late ‘60s, Seven Inches of Satanic Panic. The track, just like “Kiss the Go-Goat,” is sung by Papa Nihil and it talks about the love relationship with Sister Imperator.
The whole song can be interpreted as an ode to experiment...
Mary on a Cross Lyrics
[Verse 1: Papa Nihil]
We were speeding together down the dark avenues
But besides all the stardom, all we got was blues
But through all the sorrow, we've been riding high
And the truth of the matter is I never let you go, let you go
We were scanning the cities, rocking to pay their dues
But besides all the glamour, all we got was bruised
But through all the sorrow, we've been riding high
And the truth of the matter is I never let you go, let you go
[Chorus: Papa Nihil]
You go down just like Holy Mary, Mary on a, Mary on a cross
Not just another bloody Mary, Mary on a, Mary on a cross
If you choose to run away with me, I will tickle you internally
And I see nothing wrong with that
[Verse 2: Papa Nihil]
We were searching for reasons to play by the rules
But we quickly found out it was just for fools
Now through all the sorrow, we'll be riding high
And the truth of the matter is I never let you go, let you go
[Pre-Chorus: Papa Nihil]
You go down just like Holy Mary, Mary on a, Mary on a cross
Not just another bloody Mary, Mary on a, Mary on a...
[Chorus: Papa Nihil]
You go down just like Holy Mary, Mary on a, Mary on a cross
Your beauty never ever scared me, Mary on a, Mary on a cross
If you choose to run away with me, I will tickle you internally
And I see nothing wrong with that
[Outro: Papa Nihil]
(Mary on a, Mary on a cross) Nothing wrong with that
(Mary on a, Mary on a cross) Nothing wrong with that
(Mary on a, Mary on a cross)
(Mary on a) Mary on a cross
Mary on a Cross Q&A
Who wrote Mary on a Cross's ?
Mary on a Cross was written by Tobias Forge & Salem Al Fakir & Vincent Pontare.
Who produced Mary on a Cross's ?
Mary on a Cross was produced by Gene Walker & Tobias Forge.
When did Ghost release Mary on a Cross?
Ghost released Mary on a Cross on Fri Sep 13 2019.
Does the track have any certifications?
On September 7, 2023, “Mary on a Cross” was certified platinum by the RIAA.
What did Ghost say about "Mary on a Cross"?
There are multiple layers of the lyrics that it might be important for people to understand. The chorus is written very tongue in cheek, of course. ‘Go down’ doesn’t necessarily mean as in a 69 sense of the word, it can also mean go down as in go down in history, your own ascent.
Mary doesn’t neces...