Many listeners
have heard of Mary Lambert who was featured on Ryan Lewis and Macklemore’s song
“Same Love”. “Same Love” was nominated
for a Grammy in 2013 for song of the year, but lost to “Royals” which is performed
by Lorde. After reading The Observer,
Mary Lambert will be gaining a whole new audience, me included.
Mary Lambert
literally wears her “Heart
On My Sleeve” which is the title of her newest album. This album includes
tracks that released a deepened pain that Mary needs to share with the world.
No matter if you are straight, gay, heavy, or thin, the connection one would
feel while listening to Mary belt out her feelings is unlike any other.
In today’s
society, people hide their true emotions. Opinions mean everything to the
career of an artist. They are judged for every move they make. Mary Lambert’s
song “Secrets” shows that she doesn’t care if the world knows her true
self. The pre-chorus of this song
states:
“They tell us
from the time we're young
To hide the
things that we don't like about ourselves
Inside ourselves
I know I'm not
the only one who spent so long attempting to be someone else
Well I'm over it”
It becomes very
tiresome to pretend you are someone that you are not. All lies that are to
cover up who you really are eventually turn into a bigger lie. The deeper the
hole of lies, the harder it is to dig yourself out.
Mary has proved
that writing about your childhood memories and deep-dark secrets is not only what
sells an album, but also how one conveys their message. Lambert’s cover of
“Jessie’s Girl” gives the listener an idea of “what if the girl got the girl in
the end instead” per The Observer.
How would today’s society react? In my honest opinion, who cares! I think it is
critical for any artist that plans to emerge into the music scene to listen to
Mary’s record. Her lyrics are so
meaningful, deep, and full of power. To
me, Lambert’s lyrics are not just lyrics – they are words of inspiration to
being true to who you are.
“I want to know
who ever broke you
I want to know
how you can grow bigger
Don't go looking
for some kind of rescue
You are the only
one who can save you”
That last line
says it all: “You are the only one who can save you”. Never change who you are and never give up on where
you wish for your career to take you.
Thank you, Mary.
You have now gained a new fan and I hope you gain millions more.
