Buddha For Mary
30 Seconds to Mars · 30 Seconds to Mars [2002]
An open mind canceled it today
A silent song that's in your words
A different taste that's in your mind
This is the life on mars [x2]
Mary was a different girl
Had a thing for astronauts
Mary was the type of girl
She always liked to play a lot
Mary was a holy girl
Father whet her appetite
Mary was the type of girl
She always liked to fall apart
Tell me did you see her face
Tell me did you smell her taste
Tell me what's the difference
Don't they all just look the same inside?
Buddha for Mary, Here it comes
Mary was an acrobat
But still she couldn't seem to breathe
Mary was becoming everything she didn't want to be
Mary would hallucinate
And see the sky upon the wall
Mary was the type of girl
She always liked to fly
Tell me did you see her face
Tell me did you smell her taste
Tell me what's the difference
Don't they all just look the same inside?
Buddha for Mary, Here it comes
Buddha for Mary, Here it comes
This is the life on mars [x3]
This is the life
He said, "Can you hear me, are you sleeping"
She said, "Will you rape me now?"
He said, "Leave the politics to mad men"
She said, "I believe your lies"
He said, "There's a paradise beneath me"
She said, "Am I supposed to bleed?"
He said, "You better pray to Jesus"
She said, "I don't believe in God"
Mary was a different girl
Had a thing for astronauts
Mary was the type of girl
She always liked to play a lot
Mary was a holy girl
Father whet her appetite
Mary was the type of girl
She always liked to fall apart
Tell me did you see her face
Tell me did you smell her taste
Tell me what's the difference
Don't they all just look the same inside?
See her face, smell her taste
What's the difference?
Don't they all just look the same inside?
A simple fear to wash you away
An open mind cancelled it today
Buddha For Mary
Buddha For Mary stands as a defining track from 30 Seconds to Mars' self-titled 2002 debut album. Emerging during the band's early formation, the recording captures the group's initial exploration of alternative rock and post-grunge textures. The song reflects the atmospheric and introspective qualities that would later characterize their broader discography. As part of their foundational body of work, it showcases the band's commitment to blending melodic sensibilities with a distinct, often theatrical sonic identity. This track remains a significant song in their catalogue, illustrating the artistic direction established at the start of their career before they achieved widespread commercial success.