Maria
Blondie · Livid
She moves like she don't care
Smooth as silk, cool as air
Ooh it makes you wanna cry
She doesn't know your name
And your heart beats like a subway train
Ooh it makes you wanna die
Ooh don't ya wanna take her
Wanna make her all your own
Maria you've got to see her
Go insane and out of your mind
Regina ave Maria
A million and one candle lights
I've seen this thing before
In my best friend and the boy next door
Fool for love and fool on fire
Won't come in from the rain
Sees oceans running down the drain
Blue as ice and desire
Don't you wanna make her
Ooh don't you wanna take her home
Maria you've got to see her
Go insane and out of your mind
Regina ave Maria
A million and one candle lights
Ooh don't you wanna break her
Ooh don't you wanna take her home
She walks like she don't care
Walking on imported air
Ooh it makes you wanna die
Maria you've got to see her
Go insane and out of your mind
Regina ave Maria
A million and one candle lights
Smooth as silk, cool as air
Ooh it makes you wanna cry
She doesn't know your name
And your heart beats like a subway train
Ooh it makes you wanna die
Ooh don't ya wanna take her
Wanna make her all your own
Maria you've got to see her
Go insane and out of your mind
Regina ave Maria
A million and one candle lights
I've seen this thing before
In my best friend and the boy next door
Fool for love and fool on fire
Won't come in from the rain
Sees oceans running down the drain
Blue as ice and desire
Don't you wanna make her
Ooh don't you wanna take her home
Maria you've got to see her
Go insane and out of your mind
Regina ave Maria
A million and one candle lights
Ooh don't you wanna break her
Ooh don't you wanna take her home
She walks like she don't care
Walking on imported air
Ooh it makes you wanna die
Maria you've got to see her
Go insane and out of your mind
Regina ave Maria
A million and one candle lights
Maria - Blondie
Released on the 1980 album Livid, 'Maria' stands as a defining track in Blondie's evolution from punk to new wave. The song features the band's signature blend of catchy pop melodies with a driving, rhythmic edge that became a hallmark of their sound. Produced by Brian Eno, the recording showcases Debbie Harry's distinctive vocals and the group's ability to craft anthemic hooks that resonated globally. While often associated with the band's earlier punk roots, 'Maria' represents a matured pop sensibility that helped solidify Blondie's status as one of the most influential acts of the era. Its enduring popularity highlights the group's versatility and their lasting impact on the landscape of 1980s music.