This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Mary Hill used to hang out in Cherry Hill Park
The game she played lasted all day till way after dark
All the girls they criticized her
But all the guys just idolized her
'Cause Mary Hill was such a thrill after dark
In Cherry Hill Park
Mary Hill used to love to ride on the merry-go-round
All the guys got eager eyes watchin' Mary go round
In the daytime Mary Hill was a teaser
Come the night she was such a pleaser
Oh, Mary Hill was such a thrill after dark
In Cherry Hill Park
Oh, Mary Hill sure was smart down in Cherry Hill Park (Cherry Hill Park)
Playing games with everyone till way after dark
(Cherry Hill Park, Cherry Hill Park)
Then one day, Mary Hill, she married away
A man with some money said "Come on, honey" and she said okay
She went away to play a one man game
And since that day it ain't been the same
'Cause Mary Hill was such a thrill after dark
Doen in Cherry Hill Park
Ah, Mary Hill sure was smart down in Cherry Hill Park (Cherry Hill Park)
Playing games with everyone till way after dark
In Cherry Hill Park (Cherry Hill Park)
In Cherry Hill Park (Cherry Hill Park)
Whoa, Cherry Hill Park (Cherry Hill Park)
Talkin' about Cherry Hill Park (Cherry Hill Park)
In Cherry Hill Park (Cherry Hill Park)
Cherry Hill Park (Cherry Hill Park)
The game she played lasted all day till way after dark
All the girls they criticized her
But all the guys just idolized her
'Cause Mary Hill was such a thrill after dark
In Cherry Hill Park
Mary Hill used to love to ride on the merry-go-round
All the guys got eager eyes watchin' Mary go round
In the daytime Mary Hill was a teaser
Come the night she was such a pleaser
Oh, Mary Hill was such a thrill after dark
In Cherry Hill Park
Oh, Mary Hill sure was smart down in Cherry Hill Park (Cherry Hill Park)
Playing games with everyone till way after dark
(Cherry Hill Park, Cherry Hill Park)
Then one day, Mary Hill, she married away
A man with some money said "Come on, honey" and she said okay
She went away to play a one man game
And since that day it ain't been the same
'Cause Mary Hill was such a thrill after dark
Doen in Cherry Hill Park
Ah, Mary Hill sure was smart down in Cherry Hill Park (Cherry Hill Park)
Playing games with everyone till way after dark
In Cherry Hill Park (Cherry Hill Park)
In Cherry Hill Park (Cherry Hill Park)
Whoa, Cherry Hill Park (Cherry Hill Park)
Talkin' about Cherry Hill Park (Cherry Hill Park)
In Cherry Hill Park (Cherry Hill Park)
Cherry Hill Park (Cherry Hill Park)
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" Mary Hill" was the name of a drag queen and Cherry Hill Park was the commonly known name of a small wooded park in the Cherry Hills area of San Francisco. And the reference about the "merry go round" was about her being the "bukake" center of a circle jerk! Why do you think Mary Hill was such a thrill after dark? LoL Time to learn a bit about the gay culture during the 60's someplace between the closets and the beginning of the pride movement was the big park "bush queens" era! (Not that there aren't still a few "bush queens" in the world! And the actual "Mary Hill" drag queen actually got married to a woman and entered politics The "Man with money" that said "come om n honey" was the Republican political machine in San Francisco at that time.
Another side note: Harvey Milk was the FIRST openly gay man in politics but not the first gay man to severe and was actually killed by another politician that was gay and afraid Harvey was going to "out" him! (But it wasn't "Mary Hill"! Scotty