My Maria don’t you know I’ve come a long, long way
Yeah, I been longin’ to see her
When she’s around she takes my blues away
Sweet Maria the sunlight surely hurts my eyes
Oh, I’m a lonely dreamer on a highway in the skies
My Maria, (Oh Maria I love you girl, oh my Maria)
Maria, (Oh Maria I love you girl, Maria) I love you
Yes I do now
Oh, my Maria there were some blue and sorrow times
Now just my thoughts about you bring back my piece of mind
Gypsy lady, you’re a miracle work for me
You set my soul free like a ship sailing on the sea
She is the sunlight when the skies are gray
She treats me so right, lady, take me away
My Maria (Oh Maria I love you girl, oh my Maria)
Maria (Oh Maria I love you girl, Maria) I love you
My Maria (My Maria)
Maria (My Maria) I love you
My Maria (Oh Maria I love you girl, oh my Maria)
Maria (Oh Maria I love you girl, Maria) I love you
My Maria (Oh Maria I love you girl, oh my Maria)
Maria (Oh Maria I love you girl, Maria) I love you
My Maria (Oh Maria I love you girl, oh my Maria)
Maria (Oh Maria I love you girl, Maria) I love you
Yes, I do now
Longing and Devotion on the Open Road
“My Maria” by Brooks & Dunn is a heartfelt ode to a woman who brings light and solace to the narrator’s life. The lyrics paint vivid imagery of longing and reunion, with the narrator expressing both the pain of separation and the joy that Maria brings. References to traveling and being a “lonely dreamer on a highway in the skies” evoke a sense of restlessness, making Maria a symbol of hope and comfort amid life’s uncertainties. Her presence is described as healing—she “takes my blues away” and is “the sunlight when the skies are gray,” highlighting her transformative role in the narrator’s journey.
The Power of Love and Healing
Throughout the song, Maria is portrayed as a miracle worker, someone who liberates the soul and restores peace of mind. The gentle repetition of her name and the affectionate declarations reinforce the sincerity and depth of the narrator’s love. Ultimately, “My Maria” is both a love letter and a tribute to the emotional refuge found in a cherished relationship.
Song Credits
“My Maria” was written by B.W. Stevenson and Daniel Moore. Brooks & Dunn released their version in 1996.