THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MARIS: ‘MARY + I’ IS DIVINE RAPTURE WRAPPED IN POP BLISS

originally posted here: https://distractedmag.com/2025/05/26/the-gospel-according-to-maris-mary-i-is-divine-rapture-wrapped-in-pop-bliss/

Indie pop rising star MARIS delivers a glittering and joyful summer anthem with her latest single, “Mary + I.” A shimmering exploration of what she calls her holy trinity—weed, sex, and faith—the track is both provocative and euphoric, a celebration of finding divinity in unexpected places.

From the first note, “Mary +I” grabs you by the heartstrings and the hips. The song opens with a bold, vintage keyboard riff that feels plucked straight from the final scene of an ’80’s feel-good move – think Tom Selleck riding off into a neon sunset. It’s nostalgic, but with a fresh twist that sets the tone for what’s to come. 

Then MARIS’ vocals hit. Honest, sultry, and fearless, she opens with the jaw-dropping line:
“Hey Mary shut me up, show me what it means to use her. Lock me in like a nun ‘cause lately I f*ck like a loser.”
It’s bold, it’s raw, and it’s quintessentially MARIS—unapologetically real and lyrically daring.

What follows is an explosion of energy. The beat drops into an irresistibly danceable groove that’s tailor-made for warm nights, open windows, and sweaty dance floors. You can practically feel the glitter in the air. The chorus? Impossible not to move to. It’s an instant mood booster, the kind of track that makes you want to roll the windows down and scream-sing at the top of your lungs.

Inspired by a time in her life when she found spirituality through cannabis and celibacy (as teased on her TikTok), “Mary + I” is a deeply personal journey disguised as a pop banger. It’s equal parts cheeky and cathartic—a sonic sermon you didn’t know you needed.

Following the success of her collab with Caroline Kingsbury, “Give Me a Sign” (which racked up over a million streams in under a month), MARIS is proving she’s not just a moment—she’s a movement. With her bold storytelling, glittery ‘80s influences, and fearless authenticity, she’s carving out a space that’s all her own in the indie pop world.

If “Mary + I” is any indication of what’s to come, buckle up. MARIS isn’t just aiming for the stars—she is one.