I personally dont think it matters whether or not the song is about a girl named mary or marijuana. That part is all up to interpretation. I like to think it is about this girl named mary because its just such a beautiful story. I personally think the broader meaning is more important. The song is all about not taking the things that make you happy for granted. You don't always realize how happy something makes you until its gone. So grasp hold of the things that make you happy and bring meaning to your life because if you abandon them, you are abandoning yourself along with it. It can change the course of your entire life. I think its a great message.
I personally dont think it matters whether or not the song is about a girl named mary or marijuana. That part is all up to interpretation. I like to think it is about this girl named mary because its just such a beautiful story. I personally think the broader meaning is more important. The song is all about not taking the things that make you happy for granted. You don't always realize how happy something makes you until its gone. So grasp hold of the things that make you happy and bring meaning to your life because if you abandon them, you are abandoning yourself along with it. It can change the course of your entire life. I think its a great message.