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The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Johnny And Mary" by the artist "Tina Turner"

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Tina Turner's song "Johnny And Mary" tells the story of a complex and possibly doomed relationship.

Johnny is depicted as a restless and insecure individual. He constantly tries to assert himself, seeking validation from the whole world to silence his own doubts. Johnny is convinced that the world would be fair to him if only it accepted his "truth," although it is unclear what this truth is and how objective it is. He rushes about, unable to find his place in life, as if searching for something that can fulfill him.

Mary, on the other hand, appears to be more perceptive and observant. She sees through Johnny's mask of confidence, realizing that he is merely trying to hide his insecurity. Mary compares his fickleness to female volatility, perhaps hinting that Johnny does not possess the strength and determination he is trying to demonstrate. Despite the fact that Mary is aware of all of Johnny's flaws and realizes that their relationship may have no future, she still invests in it, "makes her bed," hoping for the best.

There is a certain fatalism in the song. Mary repeats the phrase "it's time to get used to it," showing that she has come to terms with Johnny's instability and unpredictability, as well as with her own choice to stay with him.

Ultimately, the song leaves a feeling of hopelessness. Johnny is stuck in his endless search for self-affirmation, and Mary is doomed to the role of observer, who may love him but cannot help him.

Johnny's always running around, trying to find certainty

He needs all the world to confirm, that he ain't lonely

Mary counts walls, knows he tires easily

Johnny thinks the world would be right

If it would buy truth from him

Mary says he changes his mind more than a woman

But she made her bed

Even when the chance was slim

Johnny says he's willing to learn

When he decides, he's a fool

Johnny says he'll live anywhere

When he earns time to

Mary combs her hair, says she should be used to it

Mary always edges her bets, she never knows, what to think

She says that he still acts, like he's being discovered

Scared that he'll get caught, without a second thought

Johnny feels he's wasting his breath, trying to talk sense to her

Mary says he's lacking a real sense of proportion

So she combs her hair, knows he tires easily

Johnny's always running around, trying to find certainty

He needs all the world to confirm, that he ain't lonely

Mary counts walls, says she should be used to it

— OST Summer Lovers (1982) (саундтрек к фильму "Лето втроём").

— Кавер на композицию Johnny And Mary в оригинальном исполнении Robert Palmer

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