Mean Mary - Dark Woods

Dark Woods is on Mean Mary's album, Cold. Video filmed and edited by Mary James and Jean James.
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Cold ashes of an old camp fire
A scrap of cloth caught on a briar
Could these be us? Were we once here?
When did we both disappear?
I hear a voice among the trees
Maybe just the nighttime breeze
Maybe it’s the wild things roaming free
Wild like you, wild like me
Calling now to you and me
We must follow, can’t you see? - come with me
CHORUS:
Forget the city and its false lights
They steal your dreams, they steal your nights
Leave your troubles, your worldly goods
And run with me, run with me
to the dark woods
Footprints in a hidden cave
Mementoes time chose to save
Initials carved in the frost
How did we ever get so lost?
Can’t you see? It’s all so clear
No one else has ever been here
Except for the wild things roaming free
Wild like you, wild like me
Calling now to you and me
And we must follow, can’t you see? - run with me
CHORUS
In the dark we have no fear
In the woods no one can hear
Except for the wild things roaming free
Wild like you, wild like me
Only the wild things, here to see
Wild like you, wild like me
CHORUS
(Lyrics and music: Mary James, Jean James)

[@Tibiansgarage]

I love this woman and her music. The 107 people who disliked are just jealous because they don't have a good taste in music.

[@carljohnson6264]

I’ve known Mary a long time. She’s a wonderful person. I still can’t believe it when I hear people say “ I just discovered her.” It’s sad bc she’s more talented than anyone in Nashville. Extremely talented.

[@lindaarrington9397]

You have to have soul to put out music like this . I had that soul once ... I sang 4 God My heart was in everything I did I found the musicians were petty. and other singers resented me. I neve squezed anyone out I always admitted to the listeners they're better than me I was popular cause I was real. I gave it up when this twit dating my friend told me she sang at the Dove awards and I couldn't do Amazing Grace cause it was her song I did another. My friend told me they went upstairs and made love while I had the church busy with me. I'm a christian I try hard 2 follow the man. Made me sick. The one singer I could sing like was linda ronstat With hillbilly tweaks My brother ask years ago why I never sang anymore I told him I lost my song... I think Mary.s wonderful Can you tell her that from an old granny.. I love her style My people are blue grass folks 2 Linda Va.

[@williambutler3630]

But this is typical of Nashville. Pre-COVID, at least, I'd truthfully tell people not from around here that they might hear someone over dinner playing for tips and the hopes of "discovery" who's better than anyone on a pop country chart. Only a tiny fraction of my favorite country artists are popular. The fact talent doesn't sell like it used to is a sad commentary on society.

[@SlapthePissouttayew]

@@williambutler3630 That's a fact!

[@kevindumais9610]

I just discovered her today....by accident.

[@notademonrat]

perhaps if she sang about getting drunk and high and twerking shed be more promoted

[@argononeya7080]

Mean Mary sure plays a sweet Banjo ,guitar ,she sings with so much feeling As I've said before I'd just bow in greatness in her presence She just ..she's all that , and so much more

[@YankeeCavalry]

Here's a boast I never thought I'd have. Did you know that Mean Mary got her start at Civil War reenactments? I still have the 1996 tape of rebel songs. 🎶🎵 Hurrah Hurrah we sing the jubilee 🎶🎵 (Apologies to Mean Mary. The Union is forever.)

[@fporretto]

Brilliant instrumentalist...skilled singer...smooth, appealing low-alto voice...eerily compelling song... *_WOW!!_*

[@annagray837]

WOW is right!! Better than most these puffed up guitarist calling themselves GOAT

[@shawnfaria5295]

Agreed.

[@waltzpissed8353]

WHO ,WOH I MEAN WOW!!! IT'S MY FUTURE WIFE EDITING HER OUT THAT'S MURDER

[@mcstabba]

Also great songwriter! (that is my opinion). Not all songs are my cup of tea (some are a bit too contemporary for me) but horses for courses/diffrent strokes for diffrent blokes etc, there is a ton of songs from her I love! Great artist all around.

[@a.koopmann6480]

Corona Krise?? Die Gedanken verfliegen, wenn ich Mean Mary höre. Ich kann abschalten von all den Nachrichten, begebe mich in meiner Stimmung einfach nur den wunderschönen Klängen hin, kann dann ich selbst sein. Danke Mean Mary, Du befreist mich von den negativen Momenten!!!!

[@MoonStar-fq6oy]

Mean Mary is So Awesome ❤✌️

[@kadehebert201]

She really blew my mind. I am a guitarist and I have never been so impressed with someone ripping up the neck on a fretboard. Yes she is awesome plus.

[@seancoxe3577]

Mary has to be one of the most creative banjoists around today. Her performances offer a refreshing reprieve from the sometimes hidebound Scruggs vs. Old-Time banjo camps. She is a creative singer/songwriter--who happens to play a mean banjo.

[@tonymartin6361]

And not bad on the guitar and fiddle either...

[@christophercheek8666]

Yes she is amazing

[@KevinSchwinkendorf]

And in her "spare time" she writes mystery novels.

[@sawyercraig41]

​@@tonymartin6361 And mandolin. And she will grab a Stratocaster if offered (I'm certain that she owns at least one). Any kind of stringed instrument. Oh, and foot-operated percussion instruments (barefoot, of course). And her voice...

[@jeffreyklima7612]

Not one of... she is!!

[@ListenLearn2]

Getting a notification she has uploaded a new video is enough to make one stop everything to listen and watch!

[@davesalisbury1820]

Totally! At least once a month I set her playlist and just sit back in awe!

[@MsTubbytube]

There are not many banjo players out there who when you listen to them, you can almost forget they are playing a banjo and notice instead the brilliance of the composition. Mean Mary is one.

[@MerrimanDevonshire]

Came for the picking, stayed for the pipes. Kudos Mary.

[@phlyers13]

This song is freaking awesome!

[@aidanacebo9529]

her voice is hauntingly beautiful...

[@woodstockpotter]

This very talented lady has taken the banjo somewhere it really has needed to go! Thank you!

[@eckhardrosche2699]

Great voice Great banjo Great song Great video Great woman Great feeling well Thanks so much to your talent. A German in Italy trying to spread THE music

[@williamwidger9281]

What a voice and musician, sure ain't bubble gum country!!!

[@onejack3996]

Where are the choreographed dancers, the lavish sets with scantly clad hard bodies frolicking about. Oh I guess those distractions are not needed when one has great TALENT. The tone, feeling and quality of video gets a big thumbs up. Especially the wolf.

[@tomcaldwell5750]

Great song, fantastic banjo, beautiful voice, awesome location. Thanks you, Mary.

[@jerrybeighley1605]

Mary and all of the James Gang You ARE the best

[@HaloGrunt]

A few of her songs really should have millions of views! so underrated

[@maureendevries9257]

Agree

[@Whoozerdaddy]

So, so talented. What a true pleasure to listen to.

[@tomriddle7152]

Poetic, evocative, melancholy, beautiful. Like I imagine Mean Mary herself must be! 😇😇😇

[@onejack3996]

That blonde hair threw me for a loop, but once she started to sing. No one else with such wonderful voice.

[@Leland45028]

Lokk at the video of her when she was six years old. she is a blond all right.

[@ericlindsey3788]

Goodnight woods and bless you all.

[@williamdread391]

How am I just hearing this woman? Just beautiful.

[@oldhillbilly4246]

OMG please God let this Lady play that banjo to the gates of heaven 🥺🤟

[@Vesnicie]

I've lived in the city so long I almost forgot I'm a country girl. Then I heard this song.

[@williamtansill6352]

I've spent some time on a farm in Texas, but truth be told I'm a city boy. Regardless, this speaks to me in my old age. Maybe there's still time to enjoy the dark woods.

[@lucsurmon3205]

Your voice hugs m'y soul... Thank you so much

[@janicedeeter577]

Well said

[@annwell9477]

What a voice you have ! Thank you for your music and beautiful compositions !

[@janicedeeter577]

Lovely Lady remembering those Native America ... Thanks Mean Mary 🪶🪶

[@dtdimeflicks6708]

Such a hauntingly beautiful song.

[@sidensvans67]

A tour de force . Wonderful .

[@cliffp.8396]

Your vibrato is remarkable and very enjoyable to hear. I also enjoy your rich deep tones, you are exceptional in your skills darlin.

[@kenegerton7512]

I know, like a fine pipe tobacco, right?

[@robertmiller3381]

I'm fond of this young lady's music.

[@thecocktailian2091]

Showcased here more than in other songs, Mary is one of the best banjo players I have ever seen or heard. I hope you can manage a North American tour at some point, would love to see you live.

[@brianandsylvie]

Only just found her. What a magical performer.

[@ianiles1722]

My father was a hippie who played bluegrass and I was a goth/punk kid in the 90s. I think the future ain't all bad if this is any indication of the way things are heading

[@Z-S-H]

Mary, you are one of the few producing folk style modern music, it is wonderful and you have an amazing talent, Thank You for doing what you do so that those of us that are less talented can enjoy it 🙂

[@134rwa]

The Singer-Song Writer Tradition is alive and well, and lives in your phenomenal banjo playing and vocals.

[@landon_shonuff1181]

I have noticed Mary can hit low smooth notes like none other, every chorus of Hera makes you shiver

[@wolfil8019]

Just so you know ... there is no reason for you to ever desire one like me ... but with this song, as you have sung it, as you have played it ... as your heart has howled it ... I love you ... I too am mad for the wildness ...

[@garywest7049]

She's just damm good!!! Love her!!!

[@mickm21x]

My Christmas present finding Mary what a voice what an instrumentalist

[@litacozart9668]

We love all of her songs! She’s the bomb!

[@Rammykazemi]

Can someone explain how on earth this song has only 82k views??? Mean Mary should be WAAAAAAAY bigger than she is. it is sooooooo refreshing to find music of THIS quality in 2019!

[@irkallaLustre]

Mary killing it on the banjo i have expected thing to catch fire she plays it so fast

[@MsNickie1001]

I can’t wait to see Mary in person again! It’s been to long. She’s one of a kind.

[@manfredruhmer6355]

What an incredible banjo play! I am adict to it, fantastic!

[@hikewithmike4673]

I love this music and artist so unique and real in this techno and electronic world that most music embraces...this music is organic and natural and beautiful!

[@bmcclure0561dad]

Amen

[@tomwells8785]

Holy shit that was awsome!!!☺☺☺

[@charleshubbard3465]

Wow! I'm a little late to the party but better late than never. I haven't been this excited about hearing an artist for the first time since...well ever!

[@franktopehnibanyenemkiwils7730]

I am Frank TopehnibaNyenemki, the only music to touch my spirit was my tribal drums, until I listened to you. The journey into the dark woods to me is a journey into myself. Kijjii monato au dein u huk peh. ( May the great spirits blessings always be in you.) Keep singing until you take your spirit walk.

[@crispungus]

Calling it, 500k+ views, the algorithm will love this one. And so do I!

[@GORF_EMPIRE]

Welp... after discovering you today randomly, I am blown away by your voice, your charm and your amazing playing ability. I'm officially in love!

[@Ahnishinabe]

What a great song. Modern people in fact are terrified of the deep dark woods, but here is Mean Mary....best song ever.

[@redhawk567]

Turtle Heart listening to Thunderbird and MMary... wishing you happy journeys:

[@karenreid5615]

So unbelievably good, I can't even begin to understand how she can do this. Just the most fantastic motion of words and music and banjo playing that grabs you and steals your heart and your entire attention. Fantastic. That's all i can say. I have never heard another singer as mesmerizing as Mean Mary. You are a Force of Nature. So glad we discovered you!!!!

[@pauldistefano8926]

So over 40 videos later & not 1 disappointment. Except for singing the dynamic words to the songs I'm virtually speechless at the complete overall skill set. And how many terrific songs& videos there are. Super thanks to Mary for everything!!!!

[@warrendouglas4851]

What a awesome song

[@winnerscreed6767]

Only took me years to realize, i love this song not only because it's outstanding. It describes my childhood which i miss so much.

[@garry9156]

I am truly smitten .

[@josefminartz6372]

She is with Yeshua in all His brilliance that He Gifted us!!!!

[@tellkampf1]

I love Mary's story of the accident & the fight to be able to sing again, I love her music and her heart. I live in Newfoundland, CA now but I was heartbroken that I missed Mary play in my hometown of Southport, England a few years back. She's an amazing woman, she has lifted my spirits on many an occasion. Thank you Mary, God bless you.

[@dilberttugwell1669]

Just simply beautiful.

[@guitardzan5641]

It takes a very special mind to write what we know we should have said....but didn't. It takes a special voice to sing out loud what we could only hear in our thoughts.

[@DonChingaso]

Friggin’ love Mary!!!!!

[@Jozjazz1952]

I can’t stop listening to this one!!

[@wltrdzmendes3604]

Love from Brazil!

[@Mazzy22]

Great banjo player, and great singer and songwriter. Love your music, I am glad I found your music. Thank you for sharing it.

[@wilsonri]

Mary James, your singing is superb, your banjo playing is superb, but most of all, your songwriting is superb! Please come back to Calumet! If not, maybe the Ark. I love your music. I think I'll head for the "dark woods" in the fall and play this song as well as many other of your brilliant songs.

[@JohnOShaughnessy]

Such a beautiful song! and that's some fiercely wicked playin'! Hard to beat that... a lovely ballad played by the best

[@waltobringer2928]

WOW!

[@samkangal8428]

Oh wow , I’m speechless.

[@bruceoconnor4900]

I love You and your Perfect music ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@williamhershey9713]

Wow! I had full body goosebumps!

[@erikhoff5010]

Wow!

[@rondeen3215]

Keep the great music coming

[@jeffstanford1660]

Lady you have my heart.i feel that song .thank you

[@andersonentertainment7416]

Another Mean Mary Masterpiece.

[@larrymiller5253]

Just found her, on my feed. Bought a couple of her albums. Makes me want to learn to play the banjo.

[@garyeppich2429]

Larry Miller you’ll never be sorry you played the banjo!

[@therealfinnaspring8585]

Me too!

[@patriciawhitaker930]

Thank you Mary I had about given up on music.

[@ponchovanillabean8074]

This woman is absolutely incredible! And I do believe, this is the first time I've ever seen her wearing shoes.

[@jamessinkey3846]

THE GIFT FROM TMH THAT JUST KEEPS ON GIVING!!! BEAUTIFUL SONG THANKS AND STAY BLESSED MY LOVELY SISTER...ML🙏💖🌹💋🙏

[@paulellis1947]

First time I've heard of heard her and holy crap she shreds!

[@speedbuggy16v]

that sultry voice.......... I love it.

[@johngoodman616]

I love Marys mini movies! Harlequin and sugar creek mountain rush and this are my favorites! She has so much talent in so many directions!

[@timbrothers6605]

Love your voice!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kentmains7763]

New Tool and now new Mean Mary! It's shaping up to be a good month!

[@mattbearss6175]

Wild like you wild like me!

[@anisirpa]

Lovely voice and mean banjo! Love from Finland ❤️👍🤗

[@djoswald9128]

I have a list of the seven wonders of the world in creation. God of course is # 1, Music is # 2. And it is music like this 🥰.

[@AECRADIO1]

I'M HOOKED! THE BANJO HAS ALWAYS BEEN MY FAVORITE INSTRUMENT, LOVE ITS SOUND AND TONE. I STARTED LEARNING TO PLAY, BUT LIFE GOT IN THE WAY. SORRY I NEVER KEPT WITH IT. LOVE THIS LADY! SUPERB PICKING! ARTWORK IN MOTION...❤️🌷

[@davidgibson5379]

Anyone who can play the banjo is badass, but play and sing whole other level. Love it.

[@MorriganSteel]

I always thought artists like Anne Murray and Dolly Parton were the best...then I stumble across Mean Mary. As much as I always adored Anne's music she can't hold a candle to Mean Mary! I wish I had heard of her sooner. I have been binge watching all her videos and hope someday I get to see her in concert. You go girl!

[@MatthewMcCartney-qu7zq]

I think this is the best thing ever!

[@lucsurmon2623]

So incredibly talented...

[@audiophileman7047]

Your art gives chills to me in a good way. Thank you for brightening our world! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@davekramer4266]

Update, saw Mary in Concert in Tucson, AZ, fun and an Excellent show, and a Beautiful person.. I love her new album "Cold", her voice really shines as seen in this Video.. Get all her CD's, as the music has an Excellent Verity, I have them all.....

[@dennisspellman7355]

What a pleasure it is to hear a beautiful voice like that

[@michaelshort9543]

Outstanding!

[@mtehowardmsgt]

Mary reminds me of Buffy St. Marie on banjo. Wonderful!