Pere Ubu
Pere Ubu is an American rock group formed in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1975. The band had a variety of long-term and recurring band members, with singer David Thomas being the only member staying throughout the band’s lifetime. They released their debut album The Modern Dance in 1978 and followed with several more LPs before disbanding in 1982. Thomas reformed the group in 1987, continuing to record and tour.
Describing their sound as “avant-garage”, Pere Ubu’s work drew inspiration from sources such as musique concrète, 60s rock, performance art, and the industrial environments of the American Midwest. While the band achieved little commercial success, they have exerted a wide influence on subsequent underground music.
WAITING FOR MARY
Welcome to Mars! It’s open all hours
“What are we doing here?”
Bill’s in the back and Fred’s on the phone, sayin’
“What are we doing here?” (Oh, he was sayin’ that?)
You are never alone in the Twilight Zone
“What are we doing here?”
Waiting. For. Mary
Waiting. For. Mary
Waiting. For. Mary
Oh
I oughta know but my memory is goin’
“What are we doing here?”
As bad as it seems, maybe we’re dreamin’
“What are we doing here?”
Don’t mind the stares we’ve paid for these chairs
“What are we doing here?”
And keep up that smile, it might be awhile
“What are we doing here?”
Waiting. For. Mary
Waiting. For. Mary
Waiting. For. Mary
Oh
Oh, I
Wonder why
She can’t be
On time
Ever?
What do you know, it had to be snowing!
“What are we doing here?”
I’m down on my knees, I’m begging you please
“What are we doing here?”
Oh, what do you see? Why, it had to be me!
“What are we doing here?” (Sayin’… I was sayin’… What?)
Now, one at a time or all in a line, say it:
“What are we doing here?”
Waiting. For. Mary
Waiting. For. Mary
Waiting. For. Mary
Oh
What are we doing here?
What are we doing here?
What are we doing here?
What are we doing here?
Waiting. For. Mary
Waiting. For. Mary
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