Discover the story of the song > Mary’s Song – The Aislers Set

The protagonist of the song is feeling down and lonely, but is hesitant to reach out to someone she likes. She questions why the skies are grey in Portland and wonders if she can see her love interest every day, even though there are children starving in Alaska. The protagonist reminisces about a moment shared with her partner and wishes they could stay together instead of parting ways. She reflects on memories of their time together, including a photo booth and kissing all along the west coast. The protagonist then asks if she can have a whiskey to cope with her emotions, as she recalls a friend named Julie who never came home after getting into a car. She reassures her friends that she won't drink too much because she needs to go home afterwards. The protagonist concludes by expressing that geography and biology don't work well for her.