Underpass Mary by Talis Kimberley Lyrics

Underpass Mary's not long been a god
She was once only salt stains and rust
But faith can work wonders and now that's a job
Ever patient, she does what she must
Daily they bring her their candles and prayers –
The sceptics, the hopeful, the proud
With strong faith or weak faith or no faith at all
And she does what she can for the crowd
And she gives them what comfort's allowed:

Underpass Mary knows time's against her
When the rain chooses to wash her away
She'll just dissolve, like a marshmallow icon;
Salt stains and rust inspire no-one to pray
No candles for Mary today
No candles for Mary today ...
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh...

"Please bring Toby safe home."
"They're operating tomorrow."
Salt stains and rust...
"Pray on Mary's ashes I won't lose another one..."
Just salt stains and rust...
Underpass Mary's not long been a god
She was once simply rust stains and salt
But they saw the shape of her, gave her a name
And she quickened with each gift they brought;
Wishes and candles and whispers and tears
She can't help them all, but she'll try
Oh, and seasonal weather brings seasonal fears –
And when hurricane season comes by
Her faithful keep watch on the sky:

Underpass Mary shoulders her godhood
Deity costs her all she can pay;
When the rain chooses to reclaim her altar
Salt stains and rust will be washed clean away –

Underpass Mary knows time's against her
When the rain chooses to wash her away
She'll just dissolve, like a marshmallow icon;
Salt stains and rust inspire no-one to pray
No candles for Mary today

No candles for Underpass Mary, today
No candles for Underpass Mary, today
Ooh, ooh, ooh...

Underpass Mary's not long been a god
Underpass Mary's not long been a god
Underpass Mary's not long been a god
Underpass Mary's not long been a god
Underpass Mary's not long been a god
Underpass Mary's not long been a god ...