Charlie states in an interview that the song ‘Maria’ is a ghost story. While he does not personally believe in ghosts, there was a morning where he was certain he saw one. He continues by describing this song as a ‘ghost story’ and a ‘love song’ all wrapped up as one.
[Verse 1 & 2]
I'd show you these
Other ships as sad as she
Run aground and left
To return to mother sea
Just pent up kids
Spitting blood and all the rest
Waving sorrowed fists
Filled with notes to be compared
[Pre-Chorus 1]
It's not worth the time of day, dear
Mapping how we found our way here
[Chorus]
In Maria's bed where we put to rest
The years of never knowing what each other meant
In Maria's bed where we put to rest
The years of never knowing what each other meant
[Verse 2]
The lightest touch
Of a name can hurt so much
Thorns and ragged old
Corners scratch away at us
[Pre-Chorus 2]
As with homes and so with romance
And changed plans
[Chorus x2]
In Maria's bed where we put to rest
The years of never knowing what each other meant
In Maria's bed where we put to rest
The years of never knowing what each other meant
[Outro]
In London or in anywhere that you sleep
The same is true just like it always has been
Maria was written by Charlie Barnes.
Maria was produced by Steven Durose.
Charlie Barnes released Maria on Fri Mar 09 2018.