Hey!
As you hopefully know, I released a single called "Oh Mary." I've gotten a few questions about it, so I thoughtI’d explain what the song is about — who Mary is, and what she did. :)
I’ve always been passionate about doing the things I love, especially when I’m putting time and hard work into them. As a kid, I had all kinds of wild dreams about what I wanted to be when I grew up. At one point, I even wanted to be a vet — which is kind of hilarious now, considering I’m not the biggest fan of animals, and the sight of blood makes me just about faint! I’m sure you remember a time when your imagination ran wild and everything felt possible. Even the moon didn’t seem that far away. That’s who I was — a wide-eyed dreamer.
When my family moved to Bolivia, I met kids my age who didn’t seem to have the same kind of big dreams I had, and I just couldn’t believe it. Of course, as a kid, I thought my dreams were bigger than anyone else's. Looking back, I realize small dreams are just as amazing — but back then, it was hard for me to understand that.
Fast forward to when I wrote the song — I think it was August or September of 2024. I was studying at Prairie College, and I remember reflecting on my life and what I could write about. Then I got a message from a friend who said she admired how I was chasing music and sticking with it. That really hit me. That’s when I knew I wanted to write a song about dreaming — about encouraging people to keep dreaming, to work hard, and to stay passionate. Because honestly, without that passion, I don’t think I’d feel alive.
The song moves from a little girl with big dreams to an older woman living in a house by the lake, just going through the motions and trying to pay the bills. And yeah, that part is necessary — but what else is she doing? Nothing. And to me, that’s what a boring life looks like.
So, "Oh Mary" is for anyone who’s lost their passion or given up on a dream that once inspired them. I know there are such things as realistic and unrealistic dreams, but whether it’s big or small, I truly believe God places those passions in our hearts for a reason — and we can use them to serve and praise Him. Of course, we grow up and our dreams can change — just like my vet dream. 😉
I hope you enjoy the song as much as I loved writing it.
Thanks for reading! Have a good day, night, or whatever time it is on your end. ❤️
Yours, Talitha Toews